University of California Los Angeles - Bruin Life / Southern Campus Yearbook (Los Angeles, CA)

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had charge of the ' Exponent have liad occasion to find out. Just wait, girls of the lower classes, till you are Senior A ' s, and see how easy it is to solicit ads for your paper; how easy, too, it is to obtain the ads after your solicitation. Then, and only then, can you appreciate the feeling of trepidation with which a girl beards a business man in his stronghold ; with what discouragement she receives a repulse ; with what gratitude she re- ceives the kindly consideration of another ; with what joy and elation she obtains the much-coveted ad. ' Although we are a small class, and a class of girls, behold our motto : Not quantity, but quality ! This principle we have endeavored to express in our work ; we have added the quantity when possible, and — when necessary. As we look back along the years we have spent in the Normal School, the time seems incredibly short. It is only by reviewing the achievements of each year, and of each term, that we can realize the full extent of time cov- ered, and that the end is so near. Our Paper. — In Publishing our annual, much pleasure and gratificat ion should be enjoyed by managers and editors. And such is the case if all do their work in a spirit of harmony. But if the editors fail to co-operate, and each one to do her part, the neglected work falls on the shoulders of their chief, who is held responsible for the failure or success of the paper. The Business Manager and Editor-in-Chief have not sought their respective offices, with all the hard work they entail. They have been elected by their class, and when the class so elect their officers, they should not leave them to stand or fall, but should assist them by every means in their power. I Iay we suggest quite a simple way in which the editor may be very materially helped- If the class, instead of electing all of the associate editors,, will empower the editor-in-chief to appoint them, it is our belief that the editors may then be held more directly responsible, and that more thorough and efficient work will be the result. However, those who have contributed to this issue of the exponent have done their best. We do not intend anything we have said as an apology for our paper, but simply as suggestions, possibly helpful to classes fol- lowing ours. We know that this paper is to be read by those who have a kindly and charitable feeling for us and for our work. We sincerely hope and trust that each one may derive some pleasure or benefit from these pages.

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Our School. — When the question as to whether or not we shall publish an Exponent came before the present Senior A class, many were the pros and cons to be considered before the final decision might be reached. Ex- isting conditions, peculiar to this class, were enough to discourage such an attempt. But, on the other hand, the appeal was made that each issue of the Exponent brings credit to the school ; that the school depends upon each graduating class for a paper that z nll bring credit, both to the school and to the class. It was this weighty argument that decided us. in spite of adverse conditions, to undertake this work, to add to the records of past Senior A classes our humble offering. (May the result justify the decision !) We are only too glad to do our part in upholding the school colors, for surely ours is a school of which we may well be proud. We may feel confi- dent that justice will be dealt out to all alike within these walls. Hence, we know that the laurels we win — in the form of fine, fat C ' s — have been earned by us. And when our efforts are rewarded by only a poor, paltry P, we meekly accept the inevitable, but at the same time determine to make good the deficiency. It is no wonder that so many of our graduates make suc- cessful teachers. They should all remember with deepest gratitude those under whom they received their training. They should be glad and proud that theirs was the opportunity to obtain that training in the Los Angeles Slate Normal School. Winter, 1902. — Ours is a class of many trials and tribulations. In the first place, we are a small class ; and woe to the Senior class that is few in numbers! There is just so mudi work to be apportioned among the mem- bers of the class. Hence, the smaller the class, the more arduous is the part to be performed by each individual Senior. We are also a class of — Bachelor Maids! The absence of young men has certain points in its favor ; but it also has its drawbacks, as we who have

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Young men, turn to the Athfetics page of this paper and ask your- selves what it means. The poor httle editor could not obtain a single inter- esting item from your ranks. We do feel ashamed for you. Although the young men of the school are decidedly in the minority, we, the girls, beli eve that you have some school spirit, and we depend u pon you to demonstrate this spirit and to uphold the school colors in a manner worthy of commenda- tion. We shall expect to see great advancement in field sports during the coming term. You will have the new g}-mnasium as an additional stimulus to greater effort. Seniors Yet To Be)v. — Soon you will be following in the paths we have so lately trod. Take just a word of advice from those who know w hereof they speak. First, get to work on your class business at the earliest possible date. (Do not shirk class meetings.) After electing officers, at once make your plans, .systematically. Then see that these plans are promptly executed. Lo.se none of the golden minutes, as they fly by. You will save yourselves some trouble if, whenever you wish anv work done, cither as a class or as individuals, you will patronize those who have advertised in the Exponent. State where you saw the ad ; and if this is done, the business men of the city will be more easily persuaded to advertise in our paper. Rem. rks. — We wish to thank Mr. and Mrs. Pierce for the unvarying kindness and sympathy manifested by them in their relations with our class. Few classes have had occasion to test that sympathy as ours has had ; and we have never found them wanting. Messrs. Ford Smith and Little deserve a word of thanks. Their work on this book speaks for itself. They have been especially helpful in making suggestions that have added to the artistic value of our book. The staff are indebted to Mr. Mojonier, the official photographer, for the many courtesies received from him. Farewell. ' — This seems to be the most appropriate place in which to say farewell to our beloved Alma Mater. May those whom we leave behind remember with kindness the Winter Class of 1902. .As for us. we are eager to begin our work in the world. Yet we leave with regret these sheltering walls, within which we have received the training for our chosen vocation. Dear Alma Mater, we bid you a lingering and reluctant — Farewell!