Rocky Mountain College - Yellowstone / Poly Yearbook (Billings, MT)

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Hrsi May Day Celebration NE of the principal events of the school year at the Polytechnic in l9l0 was the observation of the May day, in which nearly all of the students participated. The celebra- tion as held this year was a revival of the old English custom of welcoming in the glad season of spring. The historical setting of this festival is in the early period of fuedal rule in England, when the bold outlaw Robin Hood and his rustic band of wood dwellers played such an important part. The customs of that time were carried out in one of the happiest and most beautiful festivals of the entire year. winter months the world the fragrance, color and During the long had been asleep to beauty of nature in her most charming garbs. awakened in bright sun- But May day she shine to the song of the birds among green for- ests and fields of sweet scented flowers. Every living object seemed happy and full of en- ergy, and naturally from a pure love of the beautiful should such events be commemorated. In the observation of such May time return- ing we bring boughs and flowers and erect a throne within a bowerg from the distance we hear the clear and winding notes of a bugle, heralds appear announcing the clearing the way for the royal party, who are seen coming toward the throne. It makes a beautiful sight, the May king and queen in the lead, followed by the little train bearers and flower girls, then the matron of honor, the ladies and gentlemen in waiting and behind them the Robin Hood band of robbers and cave dwellers. Upon ascend- ing the throne the matron of honor delivers a short address and then crowns the king. He then delivers an oration to his brave followers that instills patriotism into the hearts of all who hear him. He reviews the past and outlines his plans for the future. The sentiment ex- pressed throughout is one to encourage patriot- ism, chivilry and knight erantry. The king then crowns the queen. In her address to the faithful subjects, she appeals to the beautiful, the artistic and the finer senses. The May pole dance follows the address oi' the queen. This is one of the prettiest features of the celebration. The queen then announces that it is time for the sports. to begin. The heralds in turn announce each event and the victorious winners are presented to the queen who places a wreath of laurel on their heads. The sports are numerous and varied. The young ladies participate in such graceful and skillful games as archery, target shooting and grace hoops. A regular track meet and athletic program is caried on by the boys. With Miss Ruth Wheatley as the queen of the May and Elmer C. Adams as the king, this is the program as it was carried out this year, making one of the most gala days of the entire school year. -o Address of King and .Queen of the May of the Polytechnic Institute 54 N our weak way we wish to express our appreciation for the honors which have been recently heaped upon us. It is our earnest desire that we may ever have the good will of all, and may you never have occasion to regret the choice you have made. The mere words 'NVe thank you,' cannot begin to express our feelings for these highly honored positions you have placed us in. We assure you that our brief stay here has been a pleasant one. We realize the hardships and trials that the founders of this school have had to pass through, in order to give us this great pleasure, and we hope we may prove worthy of the efforts put forth in our behalf. To the students of this new institute we feel that we owe more than we can ever repay in words, but let us hope you may ever be loyal to the great cause,-education,-which has brought us together for the purpose of gaining the necessary knowledge for our future life. As rulers over the Polytechnic realm for a brief time, we, your chosen king and queen, ask for your loyal co-operation in making May Day the most pleasant event of the school year. Vffie pledge our best endeavors towards the welfare of our subjects, and shall strive to make this first reign a memorable one in the history of the Polytechnicf,

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TRACK TEAM SPRING 1910. Athletics afgtfie Polytechnic HE POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE was for- tunate indeed at its inception in securing as athletic instructor Prof. I-l. Huff, who had been a member of the American Olympic team that visited England and who was well known as an athlete. When Physical Director Huff made the first call in the fall for football players quite a number responded, but owing to lack of facil- ities and equipment it was deemed advisable to disband the squad. At the opening of the second term, however, several promising candi- dates entered school and now there seems to be abundant material for the gridiron next fall. Basketball drew the attention of the students after the disbanding of the football squad. Through the courtesy of the Y. M. C. A. offi- cials the students were granted the use of the gymnasium and a large number of the boys reported for practice. During the season the school lost but one game and that was to the famous Tripple B,s of Billings. Next year the team will have its own gymnasium and be con- tenders for the championship of the state. The track team this spring has had some promising candidates. A large number were out for daily practice. The season has been fine and some of the boys showed up fast in their respective feats. The Polytechnic has become a member of the Montana Intercollegiate Athletic Associa- tion and will compete ,in the annual meet to be held in Missoula in May. A fast baseball team has been organized this year and a short schedule arranged for. Next year there should be a fast team. The additional facilities assured for next year will give great opportunities for the ath- letes at the institute and it should push all other student institutions in Montana in I9l I. Basket Ball Team, Season 1909-1910.

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