Rutgers University - Scarlet Letter Yearbook (Newark, NJ)

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Senior Class History RADUATION is quickly approaching, and soon the class of 1930 will leave the period of preparation, and enter the more serious business of life. We look back with pleasure at our days at Rutgers. Blcmories of friend- ships formed, of battles fought and won and of ambitions attained, mingled in a harmonious whole, through which clearly shines the greatest asset of all- a love for the name of f'Old Rutgersf, and an undying devotion to her tradi- tions and ideals. In September of 1926 we assembled in Kirkpatrick chapel for the first time as a class. Then, as we gazed with awe at the seniors occupying t.he foremost seats our thoughts were of the attainment of this position. Our pathway to this eminence seemed long and arduous, and beset with many a treacherous snare and pitfall. Nevertheless, we saw before us our opportunities, and buckled down to the task ahead. We had one common aim-to become men of Rutgers, and to receive all the benefits that that name implies. Now, We who have survived are for t.he last time to review our college careers. It would be largely repetition to give the historian's customary inflated account of the activities of the class. Despite the fact that every class believes itself to be the paragon of excellence, human n-ature and ability remain the same, and rarely does any class achieve anything extraordinary. Thus we shall merely skim through our four years H011 the Banksf' and endeavor ,to touch upon the more dis- tinctive events in our history. Nineteen thirty entered into class rivalry, and into class and college activities with a whole-hearted spirit A

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that brought victory in a great. many cases. As freshmen, we were crude in many ways, yet withal, impressionable, and amenable to instruction. The first year brought. its characteristic, 'i61'llSllGS,,, pee-rade and banquets which instilled in us a college spirit. The occasion of the banquet rushes brought 1930 into newspaper limelight, but this was incidental to the upholding of the traditions of Old Queen's.,' During the sophomore year, 1930 continued on its Pathway of Success. The freshmen were given proper training and the customs of Rutgers were brought before them. Our banquet and hop were great successes. 1Ye entered with zeal into athletics and other activities, and endeavored to maintain a high standard of scholarship. Then came the two years as upperclassmen. The junior year is the period of transition-the time when we must acquire the polish necessary to become members of the class which leads and represents the school-the senior. How well we succeeded in our tasks during these two years can best be dis- covered by reference to The Targum and The Scarlet Letter. In social functions, the class has given dances that will not fade from the memories of the men. Vile have fought bravely in the defense of our Alma Mater in all phases of athletic activity. We have added our share to the Glee and Instrumental clubs, and have predoininated in the fields of debating and literary work. During the career of 1930, Rutgers first produced swimming and lacrosse teams of deserved nation-wide fameg water-polo, boxing, and wrestling have been installed as major sportsg The Anthologist has taken its place among the college publicationsg and the new honor school has been successfully started. VVell and bravely has 1930 stood the test of her under-graduate careerg soon it will be completed upon the breaking of the surging wave of real life. How well has it stood the test? The historian knows of no way to judge the future but by the record of past performances. Upright in all undertakings, conscientiously performing the tasks that lie at hand, defending the old tradi- tions of its college, 19310 has surmounted all obstacles. No doubt of the future can possibly be felt if it will but continue to uphold the high ideals that have made it a power at Rutgers. For four long years a unity of purpose and a common bond of fellowship have held us in their sway. VV7hen for the last time as undergraduates we stand with heads bowed, and sing On the Banks of the Old Raritan, it will be with a realization of a task well done. VVe cannot help but be thankful for the opportunities that we have used, and for the fellowships that we have enjoyed. 'Surely it has been good for us to be hereg may it be equally good for our college, and may she feel an increas- ing satisfaction in the knowledge that we are her sons. VVe leave 'fOld Rutgers with respect and devotion, and with every determination to do all in our power to keep the Scarlet in the van. Seniors PresieZen1t-STEPHEN G. Doro Secretary-YV. TRAC1' SCUDDER I 9 1' 'i ' a I' Vice-President-ERNEST E. MCBIAHON Treasurer-VVILLIAM A. NEXVSON XR H fSf07'id7ZiMILT'0N R. STALKER s 1271 Q if W-