SUNY at Fredonia - Fredonian Yearbook (Fredonia, NY)

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The George weghimgiom Club A. TO. W. Late in the winter of 1007-08 a series of mysterious inci- dents. involving a few of the students, caused the formation of a unique organization known as the George W ashington Club. This club supplied a need that had long been felt among the young men of Fredonia Normal School, namely : a truer spirit of fellow- ship. Since that time it has been the honor and pleasure of a great many worthy admirers of the better and more iinteresting' things of life to partake of and enjoy this spirit and to benefit greatly therefrom. While a HG. XV. could generally be recognized from his ap- parent intrinsic worth. nevertheless an emblem was chosen to des- ignate the members. It is almost neeless to say that the little gold hatchet stands for truth. this symbol being adopted from the W cherry tree myth of the first George Washington. Do not be mys- tified nor confused if at times you see the hatchets apparently, out of place. They have probably cut a niche. for their owners, in the hearts of those over whom they are standing guard. Furthermore this is one of the most sacred duties of the emblem. It has been the special privilege of the order at numerous times to promote hospitality and sociability, along different lines, when this spirit seemed to be waning by means of parties and dances. Recognizing patriotism, truth and a fraternal spirit as traits of a noble Character we have set them up as an ideal hoping that some day we may approaeh nearer the personality of that great- est 0f AmericanseGeorge W ashington. It matters not the spot of earth That claimed him at his birth ; The open hand. the loyal heart, The soul of honest worth, The love of tight and liberty, The life that all may scane These are signs by which we know A true American.

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Alpha Sometimes in traveling the long paths of life, And walking perchanee through the wood, We look far ahead to search for sweet ilowers And hasten to pluck them for ours. Some may e11 joy it to think of the future And dream of the bright things in store, But it seems that the thoughts of the hours well spent, Give a storehouse of pleasure and joy. .N. II II Dells S. l Some names will be written in great halls of fame, And others will be most widely known. Still the names which are written in friendshipis fond past, Are the ones which make life worth while. So in parting with Normal and our loved Alpha Delta, And their trials intermingled with pleasures, We will think of these friendships and the hardships oiercome And gain courage and strength for the future. Alpha Delta we'll cherish and we'll ever be true . To the colors of purple and white. And your motto of loyalty, truth, and the right, Will be ours in each walk of life. .