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making records, not in one branch alone, but in all, or that it was the result of the harmonious spirit that from appearances made them as an individual in their under- taking. Be this as it may, we have learned from her example that there must be unity in spirit in any class before it can ever hope to achieve success. Concerning athletics, Ninety-seven's efforts have not been spent vainly in the revival of other branches of ath- letics besides baseball and football. Now that these have been successfully revived, we have every reason to believe that they are permanently established. This class had an unusually large percentage of good all round athletes, if we are permitted to use that phrase to express our idea. To equal the record this class has made is not an impossibility, or an undertaking out of the reach of mortal beings, yet the class that equals the record shall have done well. Perhaps the records printed elsewhere in this book will give a better idea than a written descrip- tion here. One, perhaps, will say that it is not the good fortune of some classes to have some members who can vie in strength and agility with the members of the class that was a 'leader in athletics. This is true, but with regard to class spirit or class unity the class, and any class that adopts the standard set up by N inety-seven, will find that it will have a history to be proud of. In conclusion, what? Let us express it in a few words. A unit in spirit and action, respectful to supe- riors, kindly disposed to inferiors, the Class of Ninety- seven for these reasons will always be fondly remem- bered by the other classes that knew her, and especially by the Class of N inety-nine.
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'70 tlze .Wien of '97, HEN two friends who have enjoyed each other's companionship for three or four years are sepa- rated by reason ofthe graduation of one, then it is that the one remaining holds doubly dear the other. Now' that the Class of N inety-seven is no longer with us, we know really how strong were the ties of friendship which bound us. Our purpose in dedicating this book to the Class of Ninety-seven is to express our appreciation for the many good turns they have doneifor us 5 indeed, does not one good turn deserve another ? Perhaps it may appear paradoxical that there should exist such a thing as harmony between an upper and a lower class according to the tradition of our own Col- lege, or even the present history of some colleges that are more widely known. Strange as it may appear, it is none the less true. Under the old regime, it was very necessary for an under classman to be careful in the pres- ence of the upper classmen, for did he violate but one jot or one tittle of the unwritten law, there had to be paid a penalty at a date not very far in the future. In our own case, we were scarcely in the collegiate department long enough to be called Freshmen when the members of the Class of Ninety-seven manifested a lively interest in our welfare. Not that kind of interest the results of which are sudden, unannounced, midnight visits, during which lessons in supposed respect are harshly taught, but an interest that won for them our genuine respect ,and admiration. Again, as a result of the abolition of that relic of barbarism, still practised in some of our most famous institutions -hazing--class barriers have been broken down. Ninety-seven not only supported the measure which forbade hazing, but even went a step farther, in which she cleared away the broken down bar- riers by showing herself ready to lend a helping hand, not to our class alone, but to all classes. This act, from the old standpoint, was an act in which class dignity was sacrificed. Though class dignity had been sacrificed, yet the class gained that which far outweighs dignity - the genuine respect and hearty good will of her sister classes. Now another phase of school life : . We have noticed during our short stay here that it rarely happens that two classes exhibit like characteristics. Some classes have gone from Freshman and through Senior without attracting much attention. Of course, we do not mean to say that these classes did not perform their duties, but it seems as if their records are like those of some indi- viduals of lowly station: Other classes have won laurels for themselves in particular branches oi athletics, espe- cially in football and baseball. With regard to the Class of Ninety-seven, we do not know whether or not it just happened to be composed of men who were capable of
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