Rockford College - Recensio / Cupola Yearbook (Rockford, IL)

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class did fight, but we prevailed and they were driven away. And the yellow banner floated amid many hallelujahs and rejoicings. 9 Now, in tl1e same spring were we, as Freshmen, questioned and chal- lenged to match their skill in tennis. And we boldly went forth to meet our aggressors and were victorious. IO Then for seven days or more were our hearts oler-filled with glad- 11ess and exultation. II Soon the term was drawing to an end. And the damsels departed, each to her own land, and the school was left desolate and without inhabi- tants, during the harvest months. , CHAPTER H I Now, son1e moons later, the damsels, fewer i11 number, gathered to- gether again. And their minds were far from vanity and the ways of the wicked cities. 2 And they applied themselves well, and daily increased in wisdom and learning. . 3 In the first month of the new year, the youngest maidens of the school, through the generosity of their hearts, put forth an entertaimnent for the Sophomores and Seniors. 4 With great display and rejoicing were two of their numbers united in binding wedlock. 5 And the other classes waxed wroth at not being bidden to the cere- mony and made as though to steal the bridegroom and the feast. 6 But Providence intervened, and there was great feasting and merry- making. 7 According to the custom, the Freshmen lifted up their colors to the cool spring breezes. But tears blotteth out the records and witnesses remem- ber it not. 8 To show honour and respect towards the Seniors, together we broke fast under the trees along the river. And we ate and drank together. 9 And a feeling of sadness crept over the hearts of all at the thought the Seniors would soon be gone into the world and with us no more. But we feasted merrily and joyously partook of the bounty set before us. IO And it happened that only seven days later, these same Seniors were hosts to us, their sister class. rr The boat was brought to shore, and we sailed up stream, making merry until late at night. And praising our hosts, we said, t'The Seniors are good. T211

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Junior Class History have yearned for thee with all my heart, OV Senior cap and gown. Faithfnlly have I done my work, I have looked towards thee, come And I will wear you proudly. I toiled till the dawn of morning For hope of you. Mine eyes are worn with nightly labor That I might meditate in thy garb. Hear my voice pleading for thee, I-Iasten me to thine attainment, ri lhose that have idled precious moments They are far from thy possession, But thou art nigh to me, U, senior cap and gown. .Xnd all thv commandments are truth, f i ' I lhee will I luunblv revere Yea, always and forever. CH.Xl'TIiR I 1 The sayings of Sham-inspired by necessity -concerning the bevy of maidens in whom our souls deligliteth. 2 And it came to pass in the nineteen hundred and sixth year, that maidens in great numbers and from various parts of the land wended their way towards Rockford. .Xnd in that place was a college of some repute. 3 .Xnd from the beginning, it was granted by all, with one accord, that they were damsels of fair countenance and exceeding good courage and judgment. 4 lYlien the elders of the school came and said, Keep silence. Thou shalt perform for us in vaudeville of excellent merits, then did we perform. 5 And great was the astonishment and surprise in the faces of the elders at such daring and marvelous deeds among them. o In the same year, during the IYinter Festival, one camebringing tid- ings that our chosen band would soon do basket ball against the Sophomore tribe. Defeat would be an abomination and disgraceg therefore was a score of trimnph rolled up by our victorious band. 7 Thus custom decreed:-that at early dawn our colors should be raised from the topmost point of the Flagpole. 8 And it came to pass so. For through three long hours, the upper i201 4117- ,-.,,.-,-1-f--. - .., . ,.,,

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I2 Now it came to pass on the day set aside for the classes, we were bidden to present a play that the spectators might be entertained. And often were councils held, and it was deemed right to comply. I3 Wearing garments like those of Robin Hood, a band did help poor Alan-a-Dale to capture his lost bride. And many saw the scene, and found cause to laugh, and laughed. CHAPTER Ill I Again, as at the sound of a trumpet, the maidens, as juniors, returned to their worthy pursuits, seeking to be wise and learned. 2 And lest the young, shy maidens, whom they must minister unto, become lonesome and long for home, they were asked to gather for a dance. And the word pleased them, and they went with haste. And they enjoyed the bounty and good will of the juniors. And each was bestowed with a flower that never withereth. 3 And the Freshmen were as the field that returns the seed with inter- est. For soon were we bid to partake of their store at the Brown Teapot. And they saw our skill at cards, and justly rewarded the lucky dogs with flowers. 4 And there came to ns, several score years ago, three of the Seniors, and they were met with kindness. 5 And they brought news of a staff hid on the campus, which, should we find, they would make a great feast for us. Ilut should we not, we must prepare a banquet for them. 6 The heavens may fall and the earth open and swallow the unfortu- nate mortals, for the staff-accursed may it be-rests secure. 7 A banquet is due the Seniors. Yea, it shall be given them, a ban- quet fit for wise men, a banquet with thousands of candles and golden and silver plate, with manna and refreshings drinks in abundance. 8 But the delectable things shall not profit them. The haryest reaped from ill-gotten gain is as a thorn in the side Selah. E221