North Dakota State College of Science - Agawasie Yearbook (Wahpeton, ND)

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Tfnmunrir FROM the previous volume of the Agawasie and, in fact, from all publications of this nature, comes to us an unwritten law—a law which is so natural, so omnipresent in the minds and thots of all attempting this kind of work that it would hardly have been possible for even the originators of tins class of a book to try to avoid it. “You are the writer and not the one to be written about” has been our motto. We have tried to conform to the very letter of this regulation throughout this edition but, here, in the beginning, we are forced to shatter all rules of precedent—forget them entirely and—use the lirst person. We deem it necessary and worthy of the space that a few short paragraphs should lirst be for the acknowledgment of the workers on this publication. In general, we wish to express our appreciation to all. Kven those who have done no more than to buy a book have helped us to a far greater extent than they probably imagine. In particular, however, we wish to mention a few who have really made the book possible. First consideration must necessarily be given the members of the Annual Board. Kramer. Medin, and Quick, literary and social editors and Hodgson and Simonson, artists,—these, the controllers of the outcome and the real spirit and soul of this work, more than anyone else, are worthy of all the praise possible for it is due to their efforts and willingness to do their part that has made this undertaking a sucess. Special mention is given the (ilobe-Gazctte Printing Co., The Jahn and Ollier Engraving Co., and J. A. Johnson and Chas. Donaldson, photographers, for the splendid class of work and for the spirit of co-operation shown at all times. Lastly we come to the book. In the following pages you have it before you—the result of our abilities. It has been attempted to portray the life of the Science School as we have found it. If we have failed in any place or given anyone or ones too numerous or pointed mentions—take it as a good fellow would. It might not have been meant for you in all of its severity—it might have been only to help lilI the blank pages which always stared us in the face. As one of our wits is pleased to say: If you like our show tell your friends—if you don’t, keep it under your hat.” If you bought a book and like it, keep your good will for future years and help the next Annual Board by giving them your lirst payment” on Vol. III. If you didn’t buy a book and don’t like the one that someone else paid for, you have nothing to say because it didn’t cost you anything. If, in this Annual, we have given you anything that will serve as a memory in the future, we are well repaid for our year’s work; if we have failed—we are at least satisfied in our attempt. •'•rrn $ if aggSB a im THE EDITOR.