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

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AGNES WILLIAMS ' This sprightly little maid never grew very large. She has a' dimple in each cheek and perhaps that's why her smile is like the sunshine. MILDRED WOOD 4'When out upon the hockey held, The other side is sure to yieldg Oh, What's the matter with Mildred? Shels all right! he Junior Officers - RUTH HATHAWAY - - - - Preszden! HELEN BARTHOLOMEW Sewfeiazjy amz' 73'6'llSZl7'67' SARAH EBERLY - - - - Class HZ..S'f07'Zd7Z 27

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up Ei- i T. JESSIE KILE My land! Would you ever guess I was des a shark in Latin, Math., His- tory, and everything? MYRA KING , Clipping from Polyscope, 1910 King? No, Queen. She is of alit- erary turn of mind. Its turning 'round and 'round all the time in fact. She has the fundamentals of a cash regis- ter, push in the right place and it opens up for you, apply pressure in any other spot and it only hurts your Fingers. ' SADIE RADCLIFFE I knows lots, but I hardly ever talks about it. M ETA SCHULZ Shy? Not very! Too full of fun for that! She believes in coeducation, and thinks Beloit is a splendid proof of the excellencies of that system. 26

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Extracts From a Notebook BELONGING TO A MEMBER OF THE ANCIENT HISTGRY CLASS Rockrorum COLLEGE, 2911. Assignment for February 15, 291 1-History of the class of 1912. Make a careful study of the translations of the f'Diaries and the Cupola fCopies can be bought at XYaldo's.l Note the condition of affairs when this class first came into existence. Make a list of the most important events, giving dates and results. Hand this in. Make a special study of the social life of this class. XYhich side of their lives did they emphasize more, the social or the educational? XVhy? W'hat had the class accomplished by the year 191 1? XVhat influence did it have upon contemporary classes? ' EX'liN'l'S2-FlIiS'l' YI-ZA R11 9oS-9 Sept. 15.-:XlJOllt So new girls, known as Ifreslnnen, carrie to Rockford College. Characteristics:-long, tear-stained faces, timid looks, shy, hesi tating manners rwith few exceptionsa Sept. 26.-Old girls made lfreslnnen dress as infants, fed them on bread and milk at dinner, and afterwards, escorted them to the gym, where they made them do stunts, Sept. Zlyllvllllly brought out of chaos, a democratic republic formed, Fanchon Hathaway elected president, Mary Yon Schrader, Secretary and 'l'reasnrer. Oct. 17.-Freshlnen initiated into the 'Polo Club by giving a minstrel and a vaudeville play in the gym. Oct. 24.-Juniors gave the Freshmen a dance in the gym, a very enjoyable affair, especially to the Freshmen. Nov 20.--FI'6SlllllCl1 and Preps gave an informal dance for their gentlemen friends. Dec. 5.-Freslnnen beat the Sophs at basket ball-score 19-12. Feb. 2-o.-Mid year exams. Freslnnen's tirst experience of college exams. VVeaker and dissatisfied members drop out and go home. 28