St Xavier College - Xaverian Yearbook (Cincinnati, OH)

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Eighteen The line. of demarcation between Junior class and the lower classes is very clearly defined, due to the fact that the study of philosophy begins. With philos- ophy the student begins to feel that he is really mentally sprouting, and is taking on a truly collegiate aspect. The Juniors of '22 began with the usual election of a president. This hon- orable distinction fell to Jerome J. Cor- bett. Results have shown that the class made no mistake in its choice. The ths Who of Junior class should undoubtedly include the name of each and every member of the class. The sturdy athletes chose for their football leader modest Lou Eberts. And what a captain he proved to be, oh, boy! Then there 'are Yob Cushing. uIrv Hart, Billy Bechtold, and Babe Bartlett. How invaluable have the proved themselves! v Jim Corbett and Kid O'Grady represented the class in the public debate. Happy little Juniors then are we, be- cause we believe we have impressed deeply in the sands of time and have increased the glory and honor of our Alma Mater. With light and gleeful hearts. We don't expect you to read this, no one ever does, except the editor and typesetter. But we really did do things, you know. and we have the normal amount of conceit. Here are just a few things that we did: The Bowling League ewhy, of course. we won it! Then, too, we did something rather un- usual for a Freshman classewe gave a hand- some demonstration of how to study. But all this was to be expected with Richard Weisket- tie at our head. Was there . anything missing in our Sopho- more year? There was not! Just recall our debators. Intercollegiate THE XAVERIAN NEWS JUNIOR CLASS, COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS therefore, do we close our books and patiently wait the dawn of a cool September morn. Contestants and bowl- ing team and you will At rest! many respects. The Sophomore class this year is unique in We feel that our presence has given St. SOPHOMORE. CLASS, COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS not wonder at our athletic achievements, tea dances, etc. Xavier a background of, heretofore absent but much needed. dignity, thus inspiring awe in the F reshm-. or rather the infant class, to be exact.

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THE XAVERIAN NEWS Seventeen Out of the Wisdom of Experlence One of the most satisfactory things about experience is that it enables one to lend a helping hand to those who are about to travel the same course. Many hundred fresh- men have entered the halls of old St. Xavier, and. to a cer- tain extent, all have met with the same problems; have been puzzled by the same questions. Our college, now yours and ours, is going to be just what we make it, and because of our interest in the result. we take the liberty of offering the following word of advice enot as a preachment, but merely as a suggestion or two which we trust mayraid you. Although it may be hard for you to realize it, your entire college record-both in your studies and in student activities-depencls largely upon your grades during the first six weeks. Records prove that of those students who fail in their first term's work, the large majority fail during these first six weeks. The obvious reason for this is that there is such a great elifference between the discipline at College and at High School that the students let their work slip too far before they realize it. This has a two-fold effect; first, on the professor, and it is said that in the class- room the first impression'is the lasting impression; and, sec- ond, on the student himself, for he is placed on probation, he is excluded from all college activities. So. probably, the most important word of advice is: Watch the first six weeks. The next thing in importance as to its faculty of help- ing you or harming you intaccordance' with the way .you handle it, is the selection 'of your friends. Your opinions of people will change decidedly as you know them better, and it is therefore well not to be too hasty in selecting your most intimate friends. Never lose an opportunity to enlarge your circle of acquaintances. Keep in mind that no matter what the line of activities you enter, men and women have preceded you who have done big things in that line, and the greatest of these were the most humble and unassuming. If your work has merit, it will speak for itself. You can accomplish no greater thing at St. xavier than to become broad-minded and well rounded out men- tally, physically, and spiritually. Only thus can you be ideally htted for the life that is to follow. Forget self, work earnestly for St. Xavier, and the reward will come. A real opportunity for you to help your college presents itself this year in the Dormitory Campaign. Not only boost the campaign, but find some activepart to play in it. Thtrc will be work for all, and you will have the satisfaction of knowing that you have helped till a real need at St. Xavier. Also determine to Hplay square in whatever work you take up. Remember that St. Xavier expects you to -be always a man in every sense of the word. and that prowess in any line is worse thenrworthless without moral back- bone. Therefore, Xaverians, we appeal to the best that is in you to unite with us in upholding'the high Christian stand- ards of St. Xavier, and, by unselEsh service in college life and activities. to make more certain the attainment of our goal: A Greater St. Xavier.

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iLest the world at large get a whong impression. we write this history to show what clever ani- mals Freshies many are; September 22, '1921, saw the largest F reshmen gathering ever assembled at the Arts College. In numbers there was strength, so we were hot molested by the angry; throng of uppe1 c'lassmen. The F reshmen early signal- izecl themselves by acting as can- noh fodder for the Vanity Foot- ball team. And, although we blush to admit it;'ou1 labors bore fruit in the wonde1ful team of 1921 'The Annual Bowling Tou1-. nament also brought glory to 0111 name. The proud SOphomoreSv we'1e forced to play off a; tie with. the Freshies before they cgulcl wrest the cup f10111 our clutches. It was not alone in athletics that we distinguished. ou1selves, but in the scholastic woi'lcl as well. When the results of the Intercollegiate Essay Contest were posted, the name of a F reshman appeared near the top. 'The Intercollegiate Latin also found Freshmen to the fore. THE XAVERIAN NEWS N incieen FRESHMAN CLASS. ACOLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS FRESHMAN CLASS, COLLEGE OF LAW farther in my hymn of praise. have done a little well. Space will not allow, 1101 will modesty permit me to go Let it suffice to say that we Before one week had rolled by the Faculty and other students were maele aware of the fact that this year's crop of Freshmen was i'alive and right there. An item con- tributing to the interest of the class was the discovery that two charming young ladies had been enrolled. The list of successes and achievements of the Law Freshiest' began with the annual election of the Jur- ists. when the co-ecls suc- ceeded in capturing two of the offices. Miss Alice Harrington 'being elected vice-president and Miss Mabel Madden secretary. Members of the class participated in all the de- bates and mock trials, tak- ing delight in defeating members of the higher classes. '