SUNY at Cobleskill - Voice Yearbook (Cobleskill, NY)

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GUje lloire (Elaafl Miatury And thus we laid the foundation of the class of ,192(5. An army of frosh on that magnificent fall day of October 1.5, li)2i), met as strangers for the first time, 211 strong. We registered ourselves as students of this noble institution. We were soon put to work for the first two weeks by learned professors, and informed by wise and experienced seniors of our subjection to freshmen rules including the wearing of green caps. We wen also welcomed by a party given by the faculty. Despite these friendly considerations we were mindful that—in union there is strength—and so organized the class of ’2(5, with the following officers: Vice Pres., Thomas Yates; See. and Treas., Charles Freebern; Faculty Advisor, Mr. Wheeler. When the call for basketball was issued “we frosh” contributed Yates, French, and Howard to the varsity. We also organized a class team which showed a fighting spirit and was fairly successful. On Halloween evening came the annual frosh and upper classmen rush which took place on the village green. Although we green caps scored a bit under our superiors, it. was a thing of joy and beauty to be remembered. The big social event of our frosh year was the Frosh .Jubilee in the form of a dance. Kveryone had a fine time and it was a financial success. The fall of’21 found us with these officers: President, Harry 11. Knight; Vice Pres., Arnold MacMillan; Sec. and Treas., John Prcssey. Our class basket ball team although handicapped by a late start, had a fairly successful season. We were also represented on the Voice us well as other school activities. According to the general policy of the year our class held a dance on Dec. 1.3, 1921 and an Uncle Josh play which went over in fine style. Ami so we are brought again to the end of another year. At the start of the final lap on Oct. (5, 1925 in the completion of our third milestone we soon got together and elected our officers once more: President, Howard Gilman; Vice Pres., Margaret Sigsbcc; Secretary, Florence Cole; Treasurer, H. Chester Williamson; Faculty Advisor, Mr. Wheeler. Added to these were the members elected to the Student Council; Avry Dean, Howard Gilman, Albert Pahnnteer, Russel French, ('lenient Moore. Also a senior committee was chosen to arrange and conduct assembly programs. Again our classmates took an active part in the Voice, Orchestra, Clubs and Fraternities. Our class has been socially inclined which included a very successful Senior Dance on Jan. 23, 192(5. Also on April 1, was presented the Senior play, entitled, “Professor Pep.” 'i'he realization that our stay on the Hill is ended fills our minds with memories that will cheer us in years to come. We bid all a hearty farewell. 25 M. (1. 11. 2(5.

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®lu» linin' (Elaas $om Today Ims seen accomplished an ideal Which, for many months, we’ve held before our eyes, The worthy aim of every longing dream; From dusty lowlands we have journeyed here And won many comrades whom we love; And appreciate the teachers who have toiled with us. Only those with happy courageous hearts These promised dreams, success have won. Hut, come, we’ll drain our cup of happiness And revel under fortune’s kindly smile, To the class, the world salutes with joy. Bid the spirit of joy bring garments white, And lock within your hearts this glorious hour. For on this summit we’ll not stand again. Hut. in the midst of riotous reckless mirth Our thoughts speak soberly of things worth while, 'The cumberous rocks that barred our steep ascent, As we look back, like golden milestones gleam. We say goodbye to those comrades we know. And dread the thought of going forth alone; For now our only guides, experience, give As we go out, the lessons of life to learn. Oh, that we could see ahead with fate And know the power of keeping on the height, The meeting of accomplishments and hope. But lift your eyes a voice is heard to say, “The way to triumph is to climb on up” For there will always be a steep ascent; And look, just o’er the crest of the next high peak Is flitting our ideal, way ahead. This one easy slope that we have reached today Is only a stepping stone to greater things. Our last farewells have now been made to you; Oh, X. V. S. S. A. the time is come For us to leave your learned halls; And as we wander, grieved that now We are forced to say goodbye. Vet strange, every object dumb, The desks, the chairs, the pictures seem to erv Farewell! You shall return in years to come. 26 M. B