Nebraska Wesleyan University - Plainsman Yearbook (Lincoln, NE)

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THE COYOTE 11 and, although we cannot ask you to be such steadfast cham- pions of the Seniors then, as you are now, we would ask that you follow the example of the present Junior class, which so courteously escorted the Seniors into chapel this fall, and introduced them to the faculty and students, in a manner worthy of their Seniors ' Caps and Gowns. To the Freshmen last, although you are the first in college. You have already lost the earliest characteristics of freshmen ere this, but we would have you go farther, and each year follow the custom of the Juniors in banqueting the Seniors. They would be greatly aided by the contact with you, in keeping the size of their heads within bounds, and you would learn from them the dignity and culture required for College life.

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10 THE COYOTE race, we overcame our foes and received training which was destined to aid us in making our future history. In fact from second prepdom we had been training,and all the while were being prepared for what turned out to be the most glorious year of our history— our Junior year. With the secret and open avowals of every member of the class, that we would not be poky, that we would not be squelched by the lifeless Seniors, we entered upon our Junior year. Whatever we were, we were not slow , and with the exception of one event— which seemed at first to be a defeat, but which terminated in added victory and glory for us — we proved it to the annoyance of the faculty, the enmity of the seniors, the ' unexpressed pride of the soph- omores, and to the exaltation of the freshmen. In fact our fame will not die as long as the words and phrases: dummy, walks, rides, formal bums, sewing circles, yellow caps, and many-sided business meetings, are alive in the English lan- guage. Through the above mentioned experiences we be- came so firmly bound together that we regretted deeply the loss of a few of our members. The vacant places, however, have been filled this year, by three new members, making our enrollment thirty -four. A roll, as to numbers, the largest of any Senior class at Wesleyan heretofore. As to our abilities and accomplish- ments, inquire of the Dean. Yet we might say that our only idiosyncrasy, is a reconsideration of the reconsideration, and that we are the most humble of Seniors. In view of all this, before leaving our University halls, in our quiet way, we have a little to say to all of our under classmen. First, to the Juniors: This year we have bought a gavel and look forward, with pleasure, to the time when we may present it to you; which gavel we hope, may become of historical value to the Senior classes to come. We will also have a number of plans under headway, by the close of this school year, which, if you will carry out next year, will place a few landmarks in commemoration of our new birth , as a College of Liberal Arts. To the Sophomores: You will be Juniors next year,

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12 THE COYOTE Ethel Whiting. First in war— peace— and the hearts of the Seniors. The president of the class. When asked concerning her age she answered, ' ' Oh, ' ' and in response to the query, married if she said, not yet. She is a daughter of Nebraska and a credit to her mother. The Senior Orophilians call her sister. The Young Women s Christian Association have chosen her as their Mission Study Chairman. The Student Volunteers hail her as a comrade. She is going to the foreign field, because the need is there, and I have no good reason for not going Archibald Major Shambaugh, Orophilian. Began life on a ranch near Superior, Nebras- ka. Entered Wesleyan as a Freshman,— was very much like ' all freshmen and, by his cousin, still considered hopeless. Hobby — perfection. Future calling, — law. After graduation from Wesleyan, Archie will enter a law school for a few years training to sup- plement his Child Study Course— he will be fully equipped for a successful future as an efficient judge in a Juvenile Court. A good student and one of the few good looking boys in the Senior Class. Afraid of ever being found in the wrong, therefore alway ready for a reconsideration of , the reconsider- ation. ' ' Lura Holmes Blakeslee. This is all of it as yet. Was born at Wahoo, Nebraska, Aug- ust 26, 188— well what ' s the difference. She has been an ' 07er for full four years, and most of this time has been working hard on her major, which is ' ' Dutch. ' ' She is a loyal member of the Orophilian Society. Says that her ambition is not to teach school, but to become a proficient cook. Emory Elzy York. Born in Iowa. Raised on a homestead among the w oods and lakes of Minnesota. Harks back to primitive life, and would rather be an unrestricted savage than a pampered Senior. A firm believer in physical culture and all it advocates in regard to dress. Would rather be an athlete than President. Assistant in German department for three years. Declares that one of the most important things in the education of a student is learning to leave out the non- essentials of every lesson. Is opposed to the censorship of the jjress. Loves science and expects to complete a course in civil engine- ering.