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

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gurlz'- I9 1 3--The Incomparable F the class of 1913 was somewhat young in years when she first ventured timidly within the imposing walls of her chosen Alma Mater, she never- theless bore the distinction of being the largest class which had yet entered. Perhaps there was safety in numbers, for we hear of no in- stance when she was undaunted, but rather, that she fearlessly and nobly pursued her even way, sometimes, it is true, stopping to impress her worth upon others, sometimes battling for supremacy, but, always serene and un- ruffled, she was generally on top. The oldest inhabitants combined to thwart the rising hopes of the young- stersg perhaps to teach them their own importance, or to wreak vengeance upon some one, even though innocent, for previous injuries-who knows? But certain it is that 1913 had the same trials to face and she came out of them unscathecl, with the same fixed purpose of revenge which had embittered the spirits of her sisters. She gathered together the discarded clothes of her small sister in pre- paration for the much advertised Baby Party, calm despite the premoni- tions which she may have gathered from the too frequent glimpses of gig- gling Sophoniores, or pitying glances from sisterly juniors. If she had to wear short skirts and fluffy bows, and eat bread and milk, she kept her poise, and the school still speaks of the dignified way in which Maie VValler sang, I Love You Truly, and the cahn, self-possession of Frances Oliver in her five-minute discourse on Things in General. Since the tormentors were always firmly determined to test the young- sters well, the next ordeal was Tolo initation. IQI3, thinking that her Alma Mater was perhaps a little too rollicking, and keeping always before her her own dignity, decided to give the club a rare intellectual treat. Julius Caesar was played in a way most flattering to Shakespeare. I'ortia's hair and Caesar's voice will descend to posterity. Since precocious 1913 was already making a place for herself, the doors to that coveted position, Old-girlship were opened to her. But her head was not turned, instead, she straightway chose her leaders in order to prove her business ability as she had already shown her intellectual. Frank was her president, with Lovey to substitute, for 1913 was wise enough to for- see all emergencies. Bowman took care of the finances, and 1913, fully equipped, began her incomparable career receiving all due respect from the upper classes. 22