Ithaca College - Cayugan Yearbook (Ithaca, NY)

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The Class History As I sit by the cozy tire, listening to the gentle April rains, I think of the day we entered upon our career in the conservatory. INe stood in awc of the seniors, each one thinking to himself, HI-Iow proud I shall be when I finish my coursen, but now that We ourselves are seniors it is not so with most of us, for we realize only too well how much there is yet to learn and how little we know. It has been our great privilege to study in a school which has as its president Mr. Egbert., whom every- body loves. In Olll' Freshman Year, Miss Ruth Meyers was our adviser, proving very capable, though we evidently did not respond well to her efforts as the seniors willed us that year a 'barrel of turpentine to take -oft the green paintw. Mrs. Broughton was courageous enough to take charge of the class during the next year, doing all in her power to incite enthusiasm. VVith -her coopera- tion we -gave a dance which was well patronized. In -our Junior Year we became more am-bitious, -giving two dances which proved very successful. Be- fore the close of that year we gave ia. ball in Conserva- tory Hall to the Honorable Seniors. Our Senior Year, the class, with Mrs. Rodgers as our very efficient adviser, naturally reached the height of activities. We realized that we must be a L'Live Wll'G77 as an example to the under classmen. Vtfe elected the following members as Class Officers: Frederic. Green-P resident. Elizarbeth Smith-Vice President. Helen Harrison-Secretary. Leonard Beyer-Treasurer. During the year we gave two dances. Every Tues- day afternoon after rehearsal one of our members shouted up and down the corridors, Sandwiches! Have a sandwich? The funds of the treasury were thereby greatly increased. During the latter part of the second term we lost. one of our members, Henry Bassett, who enlisted in the Navy, though two more were gained in the early part of the year, when Twila Kitch and Margery Grannis, both of whom had studied elsewhere, joined us for their 'Senior Year.

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p Presidenfs Address FRIENDS AND FELLOW CEASSMATES: The time has come when we must part. Time was when we eagerly prayed for this day and feverishly reckoned up our counts and abilities, hoping We had enough to become seniors. Conditions have indeed changed. When we leave this building, we realize that we will never see some of our comrades again. We all start on our battle of life. Friends, it is indeed a serious time in our career and yet, what a future lies before us. VVe are living in a great age, in a glorious country and stirring timesg always there is room for trained men and women. Wliieii We lea.ve our school We must remember we are representing her. The eyes of the world are upon us and the worldls opinion of us determines its opinion of her. We must remember that we are not 'born of success. nor is success thrust upon us, but success must 'be achieved. There is a wide -gate of opportunity for each and every one of us, but we cannot wait for op- portunity. We must strive to reach our gate by our own resources. At some time in the lives of most of us, there will be an important crisis which we must meet without hesitation. It will be sudden and unlooked for. Are We going to do the right hing? There is but one Way to prepare for such a crisis. VVe must meet. our troubles and honorably discharge our otices at all times. VVe must lend a helping hand to work for the best inter- ests of those with whom we are concerned. May We all be successful and may each of us add something to the world is good and a 'bit more lustre to the name of OLD I. C, M. FREDERIC GREEN.

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As I think of our class as a. body, I also think -of in- dividuals: our worthy president, for instance, some- times gruclgingly snatched a. few minutes from his practice, to take a short spin in the car. There was Betty Smith, who 'always did prefer day to night. Wheri I think of Helen, our class motto, Sue- cess , comes to me. Leonard Beyer nrmly believed that Study is Unending . Po-or f'Tobey , who Was always on time to classes, took things so seriously, while Ruth Butler never Worried. Cleora Greene never could decide which she liked 'better-Automobiles or Aeroplanes. Have you decided yet, Cleora? And Gertrude Hitftl one 'man alright! Then there was a person who Never 'never missed class meeting, Leo Lynch. If the shortline station' is as attractive at Auburn as it. is here, it's no wonder Beulah G. enjoys her Weekly trips there, It seems as tho' I can still hear Gene raving about My Man . Mrs. Furey and Mrs. Raplee kept up the dignity of the class. P-aul Brake Was certainly most thoughtful this winter when he suggested send- ing flowers to Gladys when she was ill. Mary Nanes7 chief delight seemed to be walking a trestle at mid- night, while Gladys Burdick loved to play the part of Cinderella , Gladys, did you ever get your shoes from Nevvfield'? The rain is now 'beating harder and the fire burns dimly so I must end my musings, hoping each and every senior will attain what We have chosen for our class motto, '4Success'7. KIXTE ELLIOT. 'g!w 5?, n W4 -m 'm.f of Zqgv ,N H WX! ' .' Lf Qi, , 'ng' ,gJQ,bl'. . i.. H:-' J'4l ?'m'Z's