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

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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.