Mount Union College - Unonian Yearbook (Alliance, OH)

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Biztnrg nf 'HCL ,JJ l With justifiable pride we record the history of our Junior year at Mt. Union. The past year has been one of pleasure and proht to the members, collectively and individually, of the class of '04. As far as outward events are concerned it has been uneventful, and its history could be told in few words. A man's 'fame' is no test of his real worth. To write a complete history of this class would require a genius and insight to penetrate deeply beneath the surface. Although this would be exceedingly interesting, to attempt such a work would lead us far beyond our present limits. Ardent and high-aspiring, we have grown into the calmest andmost peaceful of students, yet with increase and not loss of ardor, and fwithi aspirations higher as well as clearer. We, each of us in his several sphere, strive to reach a high ideal and strengthen it. It is our aim to be learned by study in all that is wisest, and by experience in all that is most complex. We are content to let time which tries all things try us too. In regard to class scraps, we can say we have indulged in them moderately. On account of our mild and peaceable disposition we have molested no one, on account of our superior strength others have feared to molest us. Let no one dare to say we are not the bravest. When occasion and duty demanded we never hesitated to call our fighting abilities into play. Nevertheless, we still hold to our belief that it is courageous to use our strength for the defensive rather than the offensive. We met with criticism for manifesting so moderately our ardent class spirit, but we thought it best not to quarrel with the high for they are not the highest. ' As to accomplishments we rank high. We have brawn and brain combined. In athletics we are well represented. As to musicians we have not a few. Were it not for the Juniors who' would lead the singing in chapel? VVho will say that we are not a brainy class ? Thus far we have had no superiors in class-room work, and even now are not falling short of the high standard which we estab- lished. Whoever doubts the truth of this statement we refer you to the college professors. The class of '04 has reason to be proud of its orators, debaters, and elocutionists. The honor of representing Mt. Union in the Inter-collegiate ora- torical contest was won by a member of this class.. In fact we are distinguished in all lines and all who know us will say we have proven it by what we have done in the past year. Of our peculiarities we will mention but one and that because it belongs to '04 only. We are the only class that has a living instance of the proverb that valuable articles are done up in small packages. We pass on, with no regrets, proud of our past, knowing there is no present need of praises, nor do we make boastful prophecies as to the future which is bright and hopeful as ever for the attainment of a height of excellency beyond the reach of prophecy. H1sT0R1AN 'o4. 33