Seattle University - Aegis Yearbook (Seattle, WA)

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The Mothers Club T S STUDENTS of Seattle College we are trying in our C'i humble way to give an inkling of the great depth of gratitude that wells up within us, and to express in a concrete fashion our sincere appreciation of the noble work accomplished by our Mothers Club. '1'hey have performed feats far beyond our rosiest contemplations. They have united in one solid body, laying aside all else, for the attainment of a common end. And they have overridden all those annoying difficulties with the dauntless courage of rn Arabian charger. We owe them much, so much in fact, that it is a debt that will have to go down in the books of time as impossible to pay. But though we cannot recompense them, we have dedicated this, our most treasured work, as a monument to the fidelity and inspiration of the Mothers Club. Before the organization of that loyal band of supporters, Seattle College had many friends. But friends, no matter how well meaning they may be, do not benefit a college unless they are united by some bond. And it was here that the keen foresight and the gift for organization of one faithful mother made possible for Seattle College the union of its best friends, our mothers. What they have done in this capacity is written in the immortal tablets of time, and the recipients of their favors have blessed the day of the Mothers Club formation. Were I to narrate the difficulties that beset the early members, I would weary you with the telling. And were I to set down here the list of their accomplishments, this volume would be all too small to contain them. Their deeds are great and their numbers many. In the days before the Mothers Club, new athletic outfits were few and far between. It took almost herculean, efforts to raise funds for the purchase of new equipment, and then we had to be content with apparel that hardly served the needs. Many a team of the old College has run on the field inferiority clothed and ill at ease as a consequence. But those days are no more. With the inception of the Mothers Club came a time of plenty, and with the time of plenty came success in our various seasons. bormerly Alma Mater could only give a simple monogram as rfimaiUHnnmin’1

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FOREWORD T LTHOUGH it is our purpose, in this present edition of The Echo, to chronicle the interesting events of the past scholastic year, and to publish a few of the literary productions of some of our ambitious students, there is still another call which urges us. It is College Spirit. In our efforts to present an annual of which .lima Mater may be proud, we have attempted to enliven and encourage that staunch loyalty which is the secret of any school's success. Seattle College is now a growing institution; still small in numbers, our Alma Mater is forging fast ahead. It is fitting, then, that we foster that spirit which has been the cause of our rapid advancement. The motives which have prompted our unselfish professors, our generous benefactors and our present and former students will, we hope, continue to live, and always be the urging power of Alma Mater’s progression. It is our hope, then, and the utmost we can expect, that this year's edition of The Echo may increase in us that love we hold for the school which has been our guide and which has taught us unerringly the truths of life, here and hereafter. The Editor. uiEiimimniimmtnimtiiB BiiininniiiiniimiimiiffnnraiiitiiiraHimnwiimiiiiTiiiimimiiiBiiiraimitimiiiraiiminniiimiiitnitmiimiiiraiiinmi

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an athletic award, but in this new era of a greater Seattle College she is able to bequeath to her letter winners wonderful white sweaters that have become the pride of every athlete’s heart. But though we arc deeply appreciative for the many material benefits they have conferred upon us, it is for their watchful vigilance and care that we thank them; that interest in our welfare that only a mother can have. Each deed is a pearl in an endless chain, and we wrap it around us that its folds may bind us forever in a clasp of loving devotion. •Their one aim has been to do anything for Seattle College that would make it a better school, and in the accomplishment of their object they have spared no pains. They have given card parties and plays, drives and contests, dances and entertainments, all to that one end that our Alma Mater might reap the harvest of their toil. We are as deeply indebted to them for what they will do as we are for what they have done. For to us their slightest intention will be as gratefully acknowledged as their greatest act. And it will be with the sweet memories of their watchful interest that we take our leave from the protecting shores of Alma Mater and set sail on the tempestuous sea of life. Their earnest efforts will be a beacon light in the darkness, and their unwearying affection a harbor in the storm. 'Theirs is one memory for the graduate to take with him and treasure up as one of the dearest reminiscences of College days. In consideration of all these things we dedicate to you, our mothers, this book, and with it our hearts. Could we but show a greater testimony of our love, we would do so. And we are glad to give this poor volume to our best friends, our mothers.