Houghton College - Boulder Yearbook (Houghton, NY)

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I ..--- wa -ers., ,-A .. ,K COLLEGE'FRESHMEN CLASS Hats off everybody' At this point the Freshmen enter-which is by way of being an epoch-making event. Perhaps 1t's the suggestion of infancy, the hint of mere childhood, that makes them shy away as if from a mature case of leprosy. However, be' that as it may, the Freshmen crash the gates with ensuing conquests! The largest class in Houghton College is represented by forty-eight stolid young men and women who have set a goal for themselves to be attained after four years of diligent labor. Although these infantswere at first dazed by the dignified atmosphere of the college world, ,they slowly recovered from their embarrassment and began their school work in earnest. They have entered the competitive races and already the lists contain a goodly number of c'Frosh7' representatives. ,Scarcely had the school year opened until the Freshmen were taking part in all the many activities the school upheld. Early in November came Professor Hazlett's call for try-outs on the debate squad. In March when the teams were announced much to the surprise of everyone three Freshmen were brought to the limelight- as the personnel of the negative team. Virgil Hussey, the worthy president of the class of '28, Oliver Christy, a prom- inent figure in all college activities, and Joseph Newman, a prospective young law- yer, were the youthful orators who 'charangued the multitudev on that memorable night of March twentieth, and won a unanimous vote in Houghton's favor. Though these lads won their Alma Mater's true glory, they indeed, owe much of their strength to the loyal service of their Senior brother and alternate Mark Bedford. Again the class of '28 displayed its talents when on April seventh the winners of the annual Literary Contest were announced, and four of the six prizes were awarded to Freshmen. Not only in these two branchesof service, but also in every other organization of the school, the Freshmen are very active. 'The President of the Student Body, the Assistant Editor of the Houghton Star, and 'three officers of the Athenian Literary Society are a few of the honored positions held by worthy Freshmen. Q ' 4 i . Thus, they have made a name for themselves in the first year of their college CHFCCT. ' 27 -., ,.-..-.,,.U,.....-W - ----. ---- ----- - --V A . Q .,... E 3 . ,fix-119 is ,Q fr.: l . , gg .g ,ut .s,. + -- - 91

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az. ss s .+:lnrur4K+ - as-L - EE 1 i I A HISTORY CPF THE-COLLEGE I SOPHOMORE CLASS The Sophomore Class of 725 consists of twenty-eight members, all but four of Whom are residents of New York State. Among them are musicians, singers, teachers, preachers, farmers, a prospective missionary, and 'a plumber. Five of the boys have been members of the I-Iarmonizers, four boys and tvvo girls were on the Purple Basketball Team, and three others Were on the honor roll for high scholarship. Of such a character are the members of the class of 727. I Delightful social gatherings and a perfect harmony have marked the past year and the one preceding. Some memorable events have taken place. One Was a roast-beef feed in the Woods last Qctober, When Professor Douglas Was taken into the class as an honorary member. Since then, he has proved a most desirable companion by his Witty 'stories and friendly spirit. In March, tne boys entertained the girls most royally at the home of the president, Paul Steese. Everyone enjoyed himself immensely. The class songs and yells that Were given Were evidence of the lively class spirit and general good Will abounding among them. Besides, the class has shown interest in spiritual things. Before the revival meetings in February, the class prayer-meeting vvas instigated and has been maintained ever since. A i Thus, the deeds of the class, have been of a four-fold nature: physical, mental, spiritual, and social. Look up the athletic records, you will find Sophomore names there. Investigate .the school register, and you Will discover hovv Well they have mastered their studies. As for the spiritual and social influences they can not be ' 'bl v1s1 y tabulated, but they are none the less important. With, more vigor and zeal than ever in the past, may the Sophomore Class continue as Juniors, to make history that will be beneficial to the noble institution which slie so dearly loves. 26 , U- ,-., - .. - ,,

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