Syracuse University - Onondagan Yearbook (Syracuse, NY)

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(Jommftnoration (§ NE hundred and fifty years ago, to symbolize the Onondagan. This lit- thirteen colonies made history by erary vehicle, in fancy, becomes the incorporating themselves into the conveyance from which the student United States of America. Now, Syra- views in chronological sequence his cuse University is making history by four years at Syracuse. The progress of introducing a new era in administra- the typical Syracusan throughout the tion, sports, scholastic achievement, journey is marked by signposts and physical development, and growth in stops, indicated on the section and di- national prestige. After commence- vision pages. ment in June, a thousand graduates It is appropriate that the organiza- will leave Syracuse to make history in tion which commemorates the found- world industries and social activities, ing of a great pioneering nation should In keeping with these three phases also become a leader. Syracuse has of pioneering— one past, one present, started with the appointment of Dr. and one future — the editors selected a Graham as Chancellor, additions to theme commemorating the 150th an- sports facilities, an innovation in out- niversary of the formation of the Uni- door commencements, and a new deal ted States Constitution. It was on July in athletics. A little of the zeal which 26, 1788 that the colony of New York, inspired the framers of the Constitu- by a vote of 89 to 79, ratified the pro- tion must be inherited by Syracusans. posed Constitution. Perhaps it is that spirit which is re- The editors related their theme to sponsible for the fame which has come the past by using a colonial stagecoach to Syracuse and its graduates. 13

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WASHINGTON -HAMILTON- MADISON - FRANKLIN J READ-SHERMAN-PJNCKNEY-LIVINGSTON-MORRIS-KING 12

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9 -may thy sons be teal and loyal to thy memory AN IMPRESSIONABLE YOUTH LISTENED RAPTLY TO THE MELODIOUS BENEDICTION OF THE SYRACUSE ALMA MATER AS HI GRASPED HIS DIPLOMA AT THE COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES OF 1893- NOW THAT SAME YOUNG MAN IS CHANCELLOR OF SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY- FROM THAT COMMENCE- MENT DAY SO MANY YEARS AGO UNTIL THE PRESENT, WILLIAM PRATT GRAHAM HAS GIVEN HIS GREAT AND KINDLY HEART TO SERVE THE MEN AND WOMEN WHO HAVE ENTERED THE PORTALS OF THE UNIVERSITY- SCHOLARLY, REFINED DR. GRAHAM NEVER WANDERED FAR FROM THE ECHOES OF THE SWEET BELLS IN CROUSE TO SEEK HIS FORTUNE • FORTUNE CAME INSTEAD TO HONOR DR. GRAHAM AND SYRACUSE- THE EDITORS ARE PROUD TO DEDICATE THE 1938 ONONDAGAN TO CHANCELLOR GRAHAM - MONUMENT TO NOBLE ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN THE PAST, AND SYMBOL OF COURAGEOUS VISIONS FOR THE FUTURE. 14