Springfield College - Massasoit Yearbook (Springfield, MA)

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24 THE MASSASOIT Soon our first term was over and we parted. On returning, Beckett and Giles had joined us, one from Maryland, the other from Texas. Beckett proved to be another musician. Early in the year we were fortunate in securing as additions to our class, Dr. Durgin, Dr. and Mrs. Dog- gett, and Mr. Berry as honorary members, also Dr. Seerley, who has stood by us in victory and defeat. At this time we also added our class motto, which hangs in the “Tower Room with our names attached, — “Not as unto men, but unto God.” During our first year we had entered the school ath- letics, furnishing two men for the ’varsity football team, and several men for the baseball team. At the Senior- Middler championship game we learned how the songs and cheers of our dear old school should be given. That night after the game To a few Juniors new experiences came. “Pop Wilber was doctored till he looked insane While the Juniors received something which gave them pain, The question was, well, come to think, who’s to blame? Ask Tucker. In the gymnasium we filled our place, Goldy, Smith and Steigerwald making the “Gym.” team. Thus our first year was over, and we had learned to love our school, faculty, and the Training School boys. Second Year Again September had arrived, and the Class of 1906 was on the banks of the Massasoit. We were no longer strangers to anything, except our new name, — Mid- dlers. Several men with us the year before did not return. Brayley and Hamilton had now joined us. Day was made president, Prettyman, vice-president, and Hawkes, secretary. One of the first events was the pleasant evening spent at Mr. Berry ' s home, where we were invited that we might meet Mrs. Berry, the new honorary member of our class. Our next issue was to welcome the new men. This we did through the usual reception. Later came the Chestnut Hunt, in which the ’06 team won the race. Tucker showed advancement, having learned from the last year that a collar and tie were “out of order” on a chestnut hunt. We invited the Juniors into our “Royal Order of Helps” soon after they came, thus giving them the idea of the meeting.

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THE MASSASOIT chosen as class colors. Though organized, we felt a bit homesick. This need was met by an informal reception given by the upper classmen. Will we ever forget that jolly hour, when gathered about the piano, we heard the boys of ’0 ty 4 and 5 as they showed us how to sing the songs of “Old T. S.”? This was followed a few days later by a grand reception given to our class. Here it was that we made our debut bv giving our class yell, even if we did have to use the blackboard at last. While settling down to studies we began to hear the words, — “Pee-rade” and “Chestnut Hunt.” Our ques- tions regarding the first were answered by one glimpse of the “T. S.” boys dressed and ready for a “Pee-rade” in the halls. As for “Chestnut Hunt,” riding in the special car, the rough and tumble games at each stop, the sweetness of the half-cooked chops in the woods, and the fun derived from foraging over Wilbraham Hills with members of the faculty and Training School boys, told the whole story. About this time Professor and Mrs. Burr invited us to spend the evening of November 21 at their home. Here we drank in the spirit of good will that character- ized the hour. Several of the fellows gave a history 23 of their lives, an event which suggested the formation of the “Royal Order of Helps” in our class. Special meetings were held monthly, where each member told his life history. Our social committee provided lunch, and this aided in making them jolly times. Here Seller made a reputation with the song, “Says I there ’s a hole in the doughnut, too.” During these November days we thought of home and Thanksgiving. At this point we heard about “Mother Goose” — another mystery! Soon, however, we learned that “Mother Goose” was a jolly friend and loving mother of every class entering “T. S.” and that she provided Thanksgiving Day Joys For the Training School Boys. “Philosopher and Poet” Day produced songs for the occasion, and when the hour arrived we sang and ate with a will. Why was our table decorated with green? Here our Irish president first revealed his fund of stories direct from Ireland. The result? Well, I know no Junior (and I dare sav no other friend present) sufifered from indiges tion after the laughter “Jack” created. It was a red letter dav.

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THE MASSASOIT 25 ♦ A pleasant reception was given to onr honorary members, Dr. and Mrs. Seerley. Doctor had hurried away from Paris in order to be with the boys of 190G ( ?). In athletics we were stronger this ye ar. Four men were on the school football team, while Gray was cap- tain of the school ice hockey team. Our class football team won in the inter-class games with ’07 on every occasion. After the gymnasium work had started on Jan- uary 20, our class basket ball team met ’07 and won in a fast game, ending with a score of 22-18. A month later we met ’05 with their strong team. After an ex- citing hour the score stood 22-20 in favor of the Seniors, the determining goal being thrown in the last second. In the ice hockey game and the indoor athletic meet against ’07, we were victors. Plence we could see improvement. May 5 is a date we must not omit, for this day “F. D.” sold his motor cycle (his “benzine buggy’’). Why? Was it not true “that everywhere that ‘Jimmy’ went the buggy was sure to follow”? even into the Erie Canal, rider and all. This last stunt must be the cause of the sale. June 9, as a closing item for the year, the champion- ship baseball game was played between the Middlers and Juniors (the Seniors without a full team would not enter this contest). At 2:30 p. m. every man was ready. The famous crimson and black was waving over the heads of those to play their part on the side lines. The seventh inning closed. The score was a tie, with a possibility of its going against us. But by Goody’s curves, backed by steady nerves and bv good batting, the ’06 boys turned the tide, so that when the ninth inning closed the score stood Id to 8 in our favor. What did the boys with the crimson and black, who stood on the side lines, do those last three innings ? Ask Shean if ’06 cheered. Once again we parted, this time happier. Cbird Year September, 1905, had arrived and with it ’06 with the new name, — “Seniors”! We were like an old family group now. Jack Storey became president. Tucker, vice-president, and Beckett, secretary and treasurer. Gray was seen frantically jumping in the air after hearing the words, Seniors! Seniors! shouted at the end of our class yell. But later we became adjusted to it.