Taylor University - Ilium / Gem Yearbook (Upland, IN)

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liistorj ' of our college, which after having fought and struggled fearlessly between life and death; although her downfall predicted even b} ' many of her friends, 3 ' et having retained within herself the imperishable germ of re- sistless energy, she was re-established with greater power and stability, and with better equipments at Upland. We, as a Class, have had no inhuman conflicts to boast of, neither do we glorj- in the number of canes we have broken, nor in having caused the sacred halls of our University to resound with boisterous noise. But we do heartily glory in the intellectual ability of our members, in the number of Greek and Latin roots we have grubbed up, and in the number of gigantic problems we have .solved. ThucN-dides, Aeschylus and Ouintilian were no longer old meaningless and tire.some clas.sics. ■ Calculus and others were not inaccessible heights for us. The crown of our class is adorned with the inextinguishable luminaries, which will brighten the pathwa -s of man3-, which will elevate humanit)- from its present condition to a higher plain, to a grander purpose, to a loftier conception and to a better life. No class has been, as yet, so well organized and so marvelously equipped as the class of ' 93. Its orators are the most eloquent, its declaimers are the most accomplished, its debaters the most argumentative, and its poetic and musical genius is un.surjjassed. Surel)- there is a strong magnetic power in this Cla.ss, for it not onh draws unto itself the golden eagles of the Moonev prizes, and the bank notes of the Christian Herald prizes, but also, as the needle is invariably attracted to the pole, so all that is good, noble and true is attracted to the Class of ' 98. The literary attainments of its members are wonderful, its scholarship is unexcelled, and the Christian character of its members is to be admired and esteemed. The glorious achievements and wondrous deeds of our Class attracted the attention of many distinguished young people from abroad, who disconnecting themselves from other insti- tutions, and some even for a time laying aside their high standing in profes- sional lines, came, and with great satisfaction attached themselves to our class; whose names will alwa3rs be remembered with honor and pride by their classmates. Further the liistor} ' of the Class of ' 98 is the history of the progressive, ambitious and energetic individuals conforming themselves to the rules and regulations of the institution of which the} ' are a part. Taylor University will alwa ' s acknowledge the helping hand which our class offered in the times of need, and also the Class of ' 93 will ever cherish the pleasant memories of kindnesses which it received from the authorities. Our class meetings have alwa3 ' s been the most enthusiastic and inost orderl}- of their kin:l. D.iring these meetings the class conceived the idea

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of publishing a Class Book, which, for the first time in the history of our institution, has been attempted. Although we met with great difficulties and discouragements, yet, by the untiring spirit and unfailing determination of its editors and by the hearty co-operation of its loyal members, all the obsta- cles and barriers have melted away, and this magnificent book is the fruit of their ardent toil and diligent effort. The Faculty and students point out the memb ers of our class by their three great characteristics, viz: Caucasian beautj ' , Herculean strength, and Socratic virtue. Also we are first in num- bers, first in intelligence, and first in ambition. Such is the illustrious record, which we leave behind. It is beyond the province of this article to foretell the possibilities of the members of the Class of ' 98. Their aspirations are loftier than the Alps and Himalayas, eternitj ' alone will be able to reveal their accomplishments. But the shining sun of our school days is approach- ing its western horizon, and not without some feeling of sorrow, do we anticipate the beautiful scenes of our Commencement Daj-, thinking that we must bid farewell to our dear old Alma Mater, to our instructors and to our fellow students. Yet happy, believing that the ever changing finger of Time, in its ceaseless covirse shall not be able to efface their memories sweet, which will alwavs be cherished b - the members of the Class of ' 98.