Lycoming College - Arrow Yearbook (Williamsport, PA)

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In the fall when the early frosts had decorated the forests to our liking we braved the wilds of Kiwanis, for the annual chestnut hunt which had every- thing a good chestnut hunt should have except chestnuts. The chestnut hunt is significant in that it was the first major activity of the school in which the entire class was involved. Finally, as spring came our way and we had mastered our exams, we looked forward to seeing a renewal of old friendships in the coming year when we would hold sway. Thirly-lhrct

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Ray Flanders President Nancy Sinclair Vice-Presidenl Betty Moore Seerelaru Henry McKinnon Treasurer FRESHMAN CLASS AT first there was a gentle setting of Stardust that gradually attracted more of its kind to its side. Then as it grew mightier in size and started to whirl slowly, then faster through space and generate heat, a new sun was born I All this happened in the late summer of the year of our Lord, nine- teen hundred thirty-seven. We, the freshman class as this sun, rose over the green trees and gray towers of Williamsport-Dickinson. for the first time on a clear September morning. At last the Seminary was to reap the benefits she so justly deserved, for were we not to make history as had none of our predecessors? We started momentous events to happening by electing Ray Flanders, Pres- ident: Nancy Sinclair, Vice-President; Henry McKinnon, Treasurer: and Betty Moore, Secretary, at a class meeting in September. Later we elected Professor Phil G. Gilctte, Adviser. Then wc smashed all precedent by casting off Freshman customs, but only after they had been instrumental in helping us slip smoothly into the life of the college. An introduction of equal importance, the faculty reception, was held at the same time. Even at this time we were beginning to distinguish ourselves in school ac- tivities. We were first recognized in sports. Many members of the football team were freshmen. Later we participated in basketball and baseball. Other competitive events such as the spelling contests: the oratorical and Scripture read- ing contest included many of our classmates. The Durt and especially the Union staffs contained a high percentage of the Frosh who were eager to help publish these publications in order to learn how to run them the following year. Our better singers were heard in the various musical organizations. Many committees for the betterment of the school and student life, the clubs and fra- ternities, the plays, and social activities held their share. 7 hirly-tiVo

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Robert Vincelette President CHAS. WIRTH Vice-President Mary Snyder Secretary Chet McEnroe Treasurer SENIOR PREPARATORY CLASS THIS year Dickinson Seminary boasts of the finest preparatory class in many a moon: a class which has been active in all school activities, and it is felt that as a class it has done well in a representative way in upholding the ideals of Williamsport-Dickinson. It was early in November when we elected our officers and got our class organized. We were well acquainted with each other by that time, and the election was short and snappy. Bob Vincelette was accorded the president ' s gavel, with Charley Wirth as stand-by just in case. Mary Snyder was handed the secretarial honors and Chet McEnroe chancellor of the chequer and ex- chequer. Professor Babcock, esteemed friend and teacher, was selected as class dean. Our class is made up of students from Pennsylvania and all of the sur- rounding states, which gives the school a wide variety of dialects, but Pennsyl- vania Dutch still prevails. The first prominent event in which we participated was the -Chestnut Hunt, and we all had a good time, and while we won several contests, we didn ' t win enough to gain possession of the sheepskin, given to the class winning the most events. Of course, this can be explained by our desire to show courtesy to our ciders, the sophomores, and let them win. it being their last year at Dick- inson. Shortly following the Chestnut Party, we met again. This time at the President ' s reception, where we were formally introduced to the members of the faculty. From then on, the members of our class spread in all directions. Some became active in dramatics, choir, Y. M. C. A., Y. W. C. A., and various clubs on the campus. Many of our members have been active in the three major sports of the school, namely, football, baseball, and basketball. Thirtylour