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

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Class History June Class of 1916 hSS 2 ERHAPS no period since the founding of the Normal llj jSVU School has been so productive of important events as the last two years. This class of five hundred and seventy-nine strong, in September, 1914, was the first to enjoy the full benefits of the new Normal School buildings. It is hard, probably, for us to realize the incon- veniences which attended the work of the students in their old home, where, as we are told, everything was as it should not have been. There is no Normal School anywhere which has a more complete and modern equipment than ours. We who are passing out should not fail to realize the opportunities which we have had. Perhaps one of the most striking features of our new equip- ment is the training school, where we are able to acquire the prac- tical knowledge of teaching under the excellent instruction of the faculty, thereby bridging over from the academic to the practical work. And perhaps an even more important advantage of our new home is the possibility which it gives for the development of a true college spirit. It is scarcely before the end of our junior year that we become accustomed to the atmosphere of the Normal School. It is then that the individual students enter into the social and scholastic activities according to their varied abilities and apti- tudes. These activities range from athletics and dances to the more serious club programs and entertainments. Early in the senior year the class for the first time becomes a unified organization. It is then that the various officers are elected and the class takes its first collective action in the activities of the school. It is impossible here to mention the names of all of the stu- dents who have been active in the school life, and we shall endeavor to refer to only a few whom we consider to be representative of our varied activities. Paul Schmitt, president of the student body, deserves mention because of his untiring efforts in all matters per- taining to the welfare of the school and the class. Grace Angevine, president of the class, has also been instrumental in making the year successful and enjoyable. The athletics in the school have Page Twenty

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Difficulties Encountered All was not smooth sailing during our voyage this year. Espe- cially in the beginning, shallow water with rocks almost ripped open the side of the staff ' s trusty boat. But with a firm hand at the manager ' s wheel and an efficient crew tried and true, we named our boat Efficiency and forged ahead. But one more danger did we encounter — just before we landed the unsmiling backs of ad- vertising-manager sharks presented themselves. But then what did we care? We reefed in our sails a bit and sailed serenely on — on to the shores of success. Juniors Just a word to the little Juniors — such cunning little things! But then, they are even now showing signs of intelligence and will, maybe, be a credit to us after all. We have tried conscientiously by our shining example, to lead them on to high achievement. We leave to your keeping the next Exponent and although we know it will be impossible to come up to our mark — yet we hope for the best. Athletics The gun is fired! They ' re off! They ' re off! The end is not in sight. But we dare to predict it although they say a prophet is without honor in his own country. But who would dispute the outcome? Of course our teams will come in with flying colors for with such a Herculean beginning it is pretty safe to predict the end. The serpent of opposition is killed, the golden fruits of the Hesperides procured, and we have four, in the shape of tennis courts. Almost all of the twelve labors have been accomplished and Hercules will soon come into his own. Distinguished Visitors We have been particularly fortunate this year to have had so many excellent speakers in assembly. Besides the well known educators, congressmen and business men, we were honored by the visits of Alfred Noyes, the greatest of living English poets, Thomas A. Edison, the inventor, and Madame Montessori, all of world- wide fame. Page Nineteen

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been skilfully managed by Franklyn Skinner, who has also played an important part in dramatics and social activities. Marguerite Holdzkom has assisted greatly in working out many of the difficult tasks of the student body. It will not be necessary to emphasize the good work which Muriel Tottenham has done for the school, as one only needs to glance at the Exponent to see what a big undertaking she has accomplished. Credit also should be given to all the student body officers for the time and effort which they have given to their work and the success which they have attained. The student body officers are: President, Paul Schmitt; vice-president Ynez Hannan; secre- tary, Mary Bucklin; and treasurer, Dorothy Keefer. Reference should here be made to the student government, which, owing to the efforts of Lorraine Handyside and her able assistant, Louise Johnson, has been very successful. There are many others whose names should be mentioned here because of their unselfish assist- ance toward the various school activities, if the space allotted would permit. At this time mention should be made of the chief class events. The first of these was the Variety Show, given in December of this year. This was participated in both by the faculty and student body and proved very entertaining and enjoyable. In March a dance was given at the Gamut Club, in honor of the Spring grad- uating class. It proved to be a very pleasant and happy event. The Xcellent Xponent Xploits brings to mind the novel little enter- tainment given in April to arouse Exponent enthusiasm, the most amusing feature of which was the realistic wedding march. The dramatics of the year will be concluded by the Greek drama, Iphigenia, to which we are looking forward with great pleasure. The last few busy weeks of Normal School will soon be over, and as we are leaving we look back on our campus and stately buildings and are possessed of a regret that we are severing our close connections with them. It is our only hope that we may be able to fulfill the expectations of our faculty and be worthy of their interest in us. JOCELYN LOFTUS. Page X venty-one