Ripon College - Crimson Yearbook (Ripon, WI)

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Ellie 1512 Qlrimznn was attacked in his fort by the Indians, captured, and while about to suffer tor- ture, was rescued by a friendly lndian maiden. The second part of the Pa- geant dealt with the early pioneer mf T days at Ripon. The arrival of the VVisconsin Phalanx at Ceresco was of peculiar interest, as reproducing scenes of which a few of the spec- tators must have had some recollec- tions. A dance on the green by the young people of the Fourierite Set- tlement, according to their weekly custom, and the simple but impres- sive scenes connected with the founding of the college, completed the second part. A The third part reflected Riponis part in the national life. The founding of the Republican Party, the Rescue of Sherman Booth, and the departure of the soldiers for the Civil VVar, were the particular events presented. Following the Pageant, a tableau was presented by the members of the Senior class. The scene was entitled, 'iThe Crowning of the College Graduate , after its presentation, the members of the Grand Army escorted the veterans of the Spanish-American war for the welcome given at their home-coming. The Pageant was given on the southwestern corner of the campus. A large tent was erected on the hillside, where the natural rise of the ground formed a natural amphitheatre, well adapted for use as an auditorium. About fifteen hun- dred people witnessed the presentation, and ev- eryone pronounced the affair an entire success. - The music for the oc- casion was furnished by the College Orchestra, under the direction of Professor Brookes. The Cecilian Chorus, con- d uc t e d by Professor Bintliff, rendered th e C C choruses which preceded eachpart. The choruses were written by Professor Shurtleff, who also did most of the editorial work on 1 . The Rook of the Pageantf' which gave a detailed accot nt of each scene. PRoF1zssoR J. F. TAINTOR. I7

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Uhr 1912 Qlrimsann Commencement 1910 The Pageant A successful feature of the Commencement week in IQIO was the Ripon Historical Pageant. The suggestion of the idea came from the Senior class, but it was taken up by the College Faculty, and la- ter, through the Commercial Club, by committees of citizens and by the various women's clubs of the city. The hearty co-operation of town and college resulted in an unusual and impressive representation of events in Ripon's local history, in the form of a Pageant. The affair frozn the outset was planned on a scale somewhat larger than that usually undertaken in the small town. A guarantee fund of over a thousand dollars was raised by citizens and friends of the college' The fund, though not drawn upon, served an excellent purpose in giving confidence to those who were -' l -z1ri, , ,1'. '. --ff ' the 1, V 'r , , , ,B c, fur,- . Q 'f A .1..,e:A - ,. . A-V LT, A ' iv' huh-'if' ta' . - ff' - I 7 J N In -V..- l- f-,-15,5111-,,a . .7 f ,, .. 1 '.i gli -',j 1, 4.2.3 . 1 gs fi' M ffiiiftf ' , , ,--, , 1 , ,. ,,,-V 4-A.-' . ' . .. M - A QT- .' 51, -was V' ' .. . '. --- '.1,.-.i'g. f 1,--1--. qv. QM pg ,f 4. 'Q ' 1' '., L 7 1 r-4 0 ' ' Jw c Mg - , 1 . J. 4 4 I 45' A1 K 1. Q, x s .'7 r -s -s , is ' A , 1 r ' ' f ' I s . A 4' . A.. 1 , M. -- - vq W.. I 5, is . - 'fL3i,' 'Pai sv ' 4 .1 l P- L n 5, 1 if ' 1 , N I. fp' Z 'sph E - . 1 .qi . ' I 1 1 ffl Var X Y if l ,H , L 1 A, ' I , , qv rf' h q -1- f 'fx , .nv ' 'lv-5 , 1' ' , . - ' .r'.-'nA '-'.',.,,... -'TQ2 3, ,h.E',3,,d,N.,Qf-v',,r,gQ engaged in carrying out the plans for the Pageant. The Pageant was presented in three parts, with an epilogue. The first part had to do with the early traditions and historic facts of the days of early adventure. The dra- matic scene in which jean Nicollet, robed in the rich flowing European dress of the nobility of France, both frightened and fascinated the Men of the Sea in his landing at Green Ray, formed the first tableau. The In- dian camp to which he came heralded by runners and announced by the firing of pistols, and the Indians themselves, were presented in realistic fashion. The second scene, Marquette and the Indians, re- produced with accuracy a real experience in Mar- quette's career as he passed along the vallev of the Fox. The third scene. while not in itself historic. was typical of the life of the early adventurer among the Indians. It was probably the most exciting and thrill- ing scene of the Pageant. An adventurer. l.a Tour,

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Uhr 1912 Glrimann SENIORS CLASS OFFICERS . HAYDN A. JOHNS P7'6SidC7If . . Vice-President . - MACE M- MORSE 5eC,,e,4a,,x, I , . CORA M. MANA1'ON 7-,,L,aSm,cQ,, Q . ROY E. DAVIS CLASS COLORS Maroon and Black CLASS YELL Chee-hee, Chee-ha ! Chee-hee-ha-ha ! 1 9 I I Rah ! 'My studies 11z 11st not 'i7'If6l'f67'6 with my college education. -RUTH GOWER. 18 '