Olivet College - Oaks Yearbook (Olivet, MI)

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THE FRESHMAN CLASS. COLORS-BL.-xcrq AND GRAY. H01Z07'01'j' ll'fL'lIZb6l'5TD1'. Rasta!! cmd Mfrs. Rasiall. YELL. lcky iky, hiky kiky! Ricky racky, hoky poky! Ki yip, ki yip, ki yip, ki yen! W'e're the class Of IQIO. OFFICERS. First Se11z.c'sz'r'1'. Second Semester. President, . . H. E. HURLBU'l'. D. E. ZEIEMENXVAY. Vice-President, . . FLORENCE DELANO. . ll1ARY BQCLENNAN. Treasurer, . . . A. C. HARWOOD. R. McAr.L1sTER. Secretary, . . . HELEN NOBLE. . ESTHER GRAY. Athletic Manager, . . G. O. LEONARD. . G. I. N.xc11TE11E1M. HISTORY OF THE CLASS OF NINETEEN-TEN. CHAPTER I. THE INVASION, sEPT., IQO6. VVith September, a new element invaded the quiet of Olivet. There was a sudden influx of youths and maidens Who, led by a common pur- pose, sought its fulnlment in a new home beneath the shadowy oaks. THE INVADERS. A A motley throng it seemed at First, its members u11ited only by their common aim. They could but watch, open-eyed, the new life about them, and endeavor to adjust themselves to the new conditions. U NIFICATION. Yet, in spite of seemingly incongruous elements, a common need drew these various individuals together. For they found that they might not too easily obtain certain rights thley deemed their own. No sooner had they, by instituting a feast, shown their desire for a closer union, than that band of Olivet dwellers known as Sophomores were aroused to hostile action. And when the newcomers Organized them-

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selves into a self-governing body, took their stand as Freshmen and hung their banner aloft, the Sophomores strove to tear down the banner. THE BATTLE FOR THE BANNER, ocr., 1906. Then a mighty battle was fought, a fierce struggle which only the higher powers could bring to an end. It was on this field that the new- comers proved their Fitness to survive as an honorable division of the in- habitants of Qlivet. A CONDITION OP 'II-IE PEOPLE. Henceforward, since they had so bravely won their rights, the Fresh- men stood in an established position, and, free from hostile attacks, could follow the paths of peace. They chose themselves leaders from among their number-first, one called Hike, and afterward, one VVings, brave chieftains both, whose very names are symbolical of rapid progress and swift upward flight. And the powers looked down favorably upon the Freshmen, bestowing signs of their appreciation of the fact that this was an extraordinary class-the best, in fact, it had ever been their good for- tune to work with. PROGRESS AND INTELLECTUAL GRONVTH. Times of peace and intellectual growth are the outwardly uneventful periods, not the history-making epoehs in the life of a people. It but re- mains to describe briefly the growth and character of the band. ln all branches of life they showed the adaptability, the Versatility and the underlying strength that make great achievement possible. Pow- erful athletes have shown by their courage and vigor how effectually they might defend a great cause. Qrators have arisen, who in greater crises could arouse the fires of patriotism. Poets have felt the necessity of giving expression in song to the spirit of the class. And in art, in music, who shall say what bright lights will some day shine out? And how have they entered into the life of their new hlome and adapted themselves to every need and' custom! How readily have they discerned every available means of avoiding unnecessary labor! How quickly their light hiearts have learned to rejoice in simple pleasures-the lake, the moonlight walks, two by two, the consumption of pie! Their faults? They are but those of the youthful and immature, mis- taken attempts to follow the example of those who should be far wiser than they. XV ith the capacity for development thus far shown, what may not be the significance for the future of this young band? Even now their influence hovers cheerfully within the gloom of confining walls, or ten- derly in the sunshine and shadow of the pleasant paths and by-ways. Here the account ends. May the succeeding chapters evidence the fulfilment of the promise shadowed forth by so auspicious a beginning!