Otterbein University - Sibyl Yearbook (Westerville, OH)

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Histor of the Class of 1901 N39 TTERBEIN UNIYERSITY has always shown itself to be a loyal supporter of the liberal branch of the United lflrethren Church. This fact is evidenced by the encouragement and hearty co-operation manifested by the college in the founding of certain orders within the pale of the institution. It has long been in vogue in the university to organize orders in which four years are required to receive all the degrees: after which, altho each member's name rienvains on the roll of the order. he is exempt from dues, and is at liberty to divulge its secrets with immunity, and to enlarge with all the fluency at his com- mand upon whatever he may have received during his active career in such order. ln September, 1897, the need of an order of this nature was keenly felt by the student body and by the faculty as well. -Xt a called session of the trustees, resolutions were passed empowering a committee of the faculty to effect the de- sired organization and to limit the eligibility of membership to those who had spent three full years in the academy, or had in their possession a diploma from a first class high school. The society was organized with thirty-five charter members under the title of Freshmen-the name of the order to be changed annually. .-Xltho designated by different names since its organization, it is now generally referred to as the Class of 1901. The rigidity with which the committee obeyed the instructions embodied in the resolutions for procuring charter members, accounts in part for the high standard of scholarship maintained by the class during its entire course. lt has not been the purpose of the class to direct its efforts with reference to the curriculum only, but cheerfully to contribute to the support of other col- lege enterprises. In this way especially, it has demonstrated its various talents, won honor for itself, and been a credit to the institution. Not the least noteworthy in Naughty-one's brilliant record is the history of her athletic achievements. Three times the champion class and soon to be again. is its unequalled record. The gold medal of the championship of the college, so meritoriously earned on the local annual held day in '98, has remained with the 19

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class during the four years of its history: and aspiring classes may well emulate the example of Naughty-one, who will graciously shift her honors to younger shoulders in hlune. The Class of ILJOI has not been prominent in class events alone, but has also been an important factor in all the 'Yarsity teams. ,During the last four years she has numbered among her loyal sons six 'Varsity captains and three 'Varsity managers of the foot-ball, base-ball and track teams. She has also furnished Utterbein's famous pitcher. Two college records in Held events are credited to this class. XYho can say in reviewing its athletic history that the class colors are IIOI well chosen-two royal colors-Purple and Old Gold? IQOI may httingly be called the Class of Presidents, having furnished more presidents for the Young Mens and Young XVOIUCITS Christian Associations, the Christian Endeavor Society, the literary societies, athletic boards and political organizations. than any other class in school. lt is also particularly characterized by the number and rank of its orators. NYithin the past four years several of its number have either contemplated con- testing for oratorical honors or have actually entered the races. Through the agency of loot. and by the lceenness of thought, rhetorical finish of composition. smoothness of expression and modesty of bearing possessed by one of its mem- bers, Utterbein was lately made to rejoice and to congratulate itself in having an orator nzzlfz' A't't'lllItfIIS in the colleges of the state. The class merits the gratitude of the institution for its liberal contributions along musical lines. It has long furnished the soloists for the school and the director of the church choir. lt has represented Otterbein in song through the east by sending a trio of sirens, who by their winning ways, lyric lays and facial rustic rays. directed the course of many future students to the halls of U. U. The class possesses several theologians of no mean ability, who wield a great influence upon the student body, having rendered invaluable aid in the late evangelistic services. lt can truly be said that the class as a whole is well rounded, having among its members prospective physicians, lawyers, teachers, ministers of the gospel, hus- banfhnen, vtilunteerlwanders and housewives. . With such an enviable record of her history in the past and such lofty aspira- tions and bright prospects for the future, let Naughty-one go forth on her aluinnal tour. disseminating truth, corrupting the youth-and jolly all the way. go ,HiISTURIAN.