Norwich University - War Whoop Yearbook (Northfield, VT)

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3 Junior Class History. It came to pass in the year A. D., 1906, by the supreme will of Cuje Ellis and the fates which control the destinies of mankind, that there was assembled in the town of Northfield, Vt., a motley crowd, collected from the four quarters of the globe, and embracing all sorts and conditions of humanity, from the nobility of China and Venezuela to the simple and unsophisticated farmer lads from the back- woods of Vermont. This was the unpromising material which was eventually to de- velop into the class of 1910. It is safe to say that some of us found our bright ideals of military life sadly shattered during those few weeks. For sometime we had looked forward to the time when we should shine forth resplendent in gorgeous uniforms, and execute marvelous and intricate maneuvers before admiring crowds, and it was a cruel disillusionment to be set at work learning to tell our right hands from our left, under the supervision of a very much disgusted corporal with an extensive vocab- ulary. This was too much for a few of the embryo soldiers, who at once developed cold feet, and retired in deep disgust. The greater part, however, stuck it out, and in place of the old ideal discovered a new one, much less showy, but possessing a fascination of its own much more satisfactory than any artincial one could possibly be. At length the upper classes began to look upon our gallant array of peoples and nationalities with more favor, for we became famed, contrary to all expectations, in the glorious art of war. It must be admitted, however, that in academic our regard was sadly lacking. As for athletics, our class was famed far and wide as being the only class that had furnished any athletic material for years. Our ambitions as to the Freshman- Sophomore game started to make us to believe that the proper thing to do would be to polish the HSophs off handsomelyq but our thoughtfulness for the feelings of our superiors induced us to allow the game to be a tie. As has been said we became famed as athletes for among our number were, such men as Reid the all round man of Norwich, Schakowski the man, who in one season made two hits out of twenty sever times at bat, Carswell, Campbell, Light, Maynard as football men, Cole and Earle appeared as a battery, while Brinkerhoff proved himself to be a worthy end. The most brilliant social function to the college year was the Freshman dance, and how expectantly the Sophs, awaited the time when the banner would appear and then by a glorious coup de tat it. would be theirs, but their fondest dreams were doomed to an ignoble defeat. But enough of the class of '09 disappointment, it is only fitting that we should speak of the bevy of beautiful ladies, the exquisite music, and a hall decorated as it never was before and never has been since. By this time our rookie days were numbered, the much talked of hike 32 '

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The Tribe of 1910. The tribe of 1910 Is here displayed to view, Behold our royal men, Behold the works they do, Unconquered through the years, Our banners we display, Beneath our emblem, green and white We've won our valiant way. All elements combined We form a band complete Some of our tribe admire the sword, And for oak-leaves do compete. Others on football field Rush the pig-skin o'er the goal, While others dance with ladies fair, Or in the moon-light stroll. But some extol the pen, And hope to welcome fame By dabbling in the literary line, And make themselves a name. Yet others rave o'er book, And to wisdom do aspire, Others in music take delight, And harp the melodious lyre. Various as we are, Diverse as we may be,. We'll never break our sacred ties, Those bonds of sympathy. So onward through the years, All our royal men Will ever faithful be To the class of 1910. 251 U

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came and passed. The first commencement we had ever attended as college men came olf and with it the inevitable promotions, Stebbins carrying off the honors as ranking man then it was all over but the cheering until September. Our Sophomore year opened with the usual survival of the Httest, with a slight addition in the shape of another nationality. Our conduct towards the 'trooks was necessarily kind and gentle, with the exception of bed shower baths at 1 A. M. chastisements with hair brushes, etc. Perhaps it may be interesting to you gentle reader to learn of the ,IO-'11 class game, which resulted in the inagnihcent score of 29-O, to the great astonishment of the assembled upper classmen. The celebration which ensued was a thing long to be remembered, and we are confident that when the time comes for us to drive the golden spike it will be driven with vigor hitherto unequalled in the history of the institution. Other events of interest during the year in the military line were the promo- tions of the large number, who failed to score at commencement. Strobe became a corporal, Freddie, Bill, Gut, Brick, Doc, and Brink, likewise. During the winter term there was a decided falling off in the bucking of the old men, but our honor was upheld by the ignominious defeat of the rooks in bas- ket-ball. A mighty pot had been collected from some of the more gullible, and re- port had it that we could not, and dared not, cover the same. A short class-meet- ing brought to light a gratifying display of the mazuma, and when the freshman pool was looked up, 3513.25 was the size of it. Again we have to chronicle a prodi- gious score for the sophs, with honor and glory to Reedie, I-loot, Shiko, jack, and many others too numerous to mention. In baseball the same thing happened, the rooks no longer daring to hope for victory, and in accordance with all expectations, our athletes piled up another record of 9-6. The spring term was uneventful, except for an unexpected home game, in which our numbers were again called into play. Heck used his arm and his bun to good advantage. The sophomore dance was a brilliant one, adding another plume to our social history. The annual hike came nextg on this trip the sophomore non-coms learned considerably more about loafing, and our Sunday stay in Ran- dolph resulted in the losing of many fair hearts to to khaki-shirted lads. Com- mencement arrived, and with it we lost the majestic Pinky, together with Monk. The grief of this parting as somewhat alleviated by the promotions, Steb, as usual, ranking, with Mut, Brick, and Hoot closely following. With another course of ' 'set- ting up on the promotions, and an accompaniment of handshaking, we disbanded for a whirl wind summer Hlled with the gentle art of fussing, in the manner known only to Norwich men. p In summer school we were stars, ambitious and willing workers. One of our greatest difficulties was the frequent interruption of our work, owing to the necessity for correcting the problems of the class of '09, adjusting their instruments, etc., also an occasional swim in the Dog, or a smoke in some comfortable spot, out of the heat of the broiling sun. The junior year of all classes is a quite one, and so far as we can see, it is not up to us to break the custom. However, a bunch of juniors, mobilized into a so- called football team, played in Randolph, winning by a score of 12-0. Thus, 'in all 33 3