Springfield College - Massasoit Yearbook (Springfield, MA)

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istory of the lass off'9 other reference, for I know the memories are only pleasant. Be- fore one of our staid old bachelors took his final departure from Springfield, in the shade of our beautiful Forest Park, he played the part of the youth in the familiar song Over the Banistern with a similar result. OUR SECOND YEAR. HERE was quite a change in our ranks in the second year. Of the men who entered with us in '95, Bartlett, Downey, Kesty, jessop, Slater, White, Heywood and Hebbard were not with us. Nor did Clarke return for a longer course. Browne, Davis, Foss, Greeley, Lehmann and Berry entered for a two years course. We thought we were to be Seniors for two years, but a quar- tet was found which made a class of '97, and we were doomed to a year as Middlers. But then we were the first class that ever bore the title, so we did not mind it much. The events that will always stand out in our memories when we think of our Middle year are numerous. That year the Student Association was organized, reduced to fundamental principles, put upon a 'fworking basis, and operated. It was during that year that the grounds about the Dromitory were graded by theistu- dents and faculty. Ninety-eightl' figured quite prominently in this as originators, developers and workers of the scheme, although by no means do we claim credit for the whole. We believe in giving honor to whom honor is due, and all come in for a share in this case. It was a school aliair, not a class movement. The social lite of the school was very pleasant during this year. The open nights in the gym, and the sports and games with outside teams, v -.Q 5 , . were occasions which afforded ourselves and Eieudi llilifpiallllt. Among the special events of prominence were, the cling UFII at the home of Mrs.Woods, the receivingof rmriwl the nigh of election day, the Ice Carnival, the Yankee jvc: by the wives, of the instructors, the tendered by Hr. Lee, and the promenade on the evening before Commenimed. ' PERCY CUSHING. t E were caused to moum the loss of one of au' mates during the middle year. Percy Cushing was one of those stricken with the fever during the Junior year. He came back among us later, but was not as strong as before. A severe cold settled upon him, and he was obliged to leave school. He was taken to his home in Montreal, and later went tn Denver, Colorado, where he finally passed away on the morning of De- cember twenty. Loved by all, his dcath was a permvml loss U his classmates. M. O. C. , HE M. O.C. proved a great source of pleasure to the Sec- retarial men afier our cousre in physical training was com- pleted. Golf became quite popular, especially when Mt. Holyoke College girls were learning the game. They were cn- thusiastic players. and their visit to our school led to the Ofgllli- tion of a club at their college. The M. O. C. outings were very successful, but the fishing trip on the afiernoon of April 17th would have proven disastrous but for the intervention of Honest John, the only gentleman in the crowd. UTOPIA. 1 V- rf t .

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i tory of the lass of '98, floated in its stead, while their worn out indication of the for approbation was lost to sight until the time of their when our boys restored it to them. The good natured rivalry between the men on the different came into existence soon after entering the new building, considerable interest and life. Basket ball, hockey and ball were not equal to the task of proving which was the worthy. The number of cakes consumed might be a more way of deciding, while if the decision was awarded to floor producing the most horrible yell, it would then be unani- The fourth floor lost a powerful pair of lungs when Kesty out, at the close of the Winter term. NEW IDENT. URING the Spring term rumors reached our ears of the of a new President ofthe school, who was to be an instructor also. We anxiously awaited confirmation of this for we still had two years before us, and our interests were stake. Time revealed the truth of the rumor, and realization more than equalled our fondest anticipations. About Com- time we were afforded a glimpse at the man in question, . we have since come to honor and love. DEPARTURE OF UNINETY- SIX. 6 6 INETY-SIX left us with flying colors in June. We did our best to give them a good send oil, performing the duties devolving upon under classmen to the best of our ability. We decorated the hall for them, attended their exer- cises, laughed at their jokes, and were especially pleased with the Way their historian spoke of the ability and push exhibited by '98 men. We planned then to incorporate that sentence into our his- tory, realizing how much better it is to be praised by others than to undertake the task ourselves. But when the class book was issued, we found the stenographer who reported the history had not been speedy enough to get it all as read, and our praise was gone. But never mind, Mr. Regal told us that if ff anything goes without say- ing we might as well leave it out. May be the reporter for '96 overheard the remark. SUMMER MONTHS. 9 F it were not for recalling unpleasant memories we might refer to the occupations of some of our numberlkduring the summer months. All I will say is, that Lantz can probably advise gen- eral agents as to the value of '98 men as canvassers. I'll risk one ' ' other .- ,ff

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