United College Collegiate - Tric Tics Yearbook (Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada)

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’17 BASKETBALL TEAM WINNERS OF THE INTER-CLASS CHAMPIONSHIP 1913-14 G. K. Stewart U. D. Clark, Pres. A. E Oliver A. G. Yeomans E, B. Pitblado, Captain R. Rice V. C. Fares Page 52

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’17 CLASS EXECUTIVE Miss. R. Rimdle W. E. G. Runions Miss Hamilton B. Nason, Sec. Treas. Miss P. Driscoll ' Miss Enid Christie U. D. Clark, Pres. Miss I. Christie, Vice-Pres. Prof. R. J. Menner, B. A,, Hon. Pres. Edgar Foreman J. Verner, Class Rep. S. Childerhose K. P. Keeler Page 51

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The Sixteen class entered upon the year with a new consciousness of importance, having now risen from the lowliness of Freshmen to the heights of “Sophomority” and passed from the familiar family circle of Wesley and ’Toba into the great city of the United College. If for no other reason, the Sixteen class will go down in history as the perpetrator of “The Great Initiation.” In October we were face to face with the recurrent problem of Sophomores and so one of our first thoughts was for the Initiation. Our plans culminated in a series of atrocious tortures and horrors, of which the Freshies were the innocent victims. The denouement of the 1913 Initiation, with which all are no doubt familiar, was felt more severely by us than by any other class. Happily, however, no permanent loss was suffered and with the passing over of the storm-cloud we gradually overcame our difficulties and en¬ joyed a most beneficial year. The greatest possible “camaraderie” was seen in the class in our relations toward one another and we believe that in no other year was the spirit of union so well displayed. Our social activities were not numerous, one only being held each term, but in these festivities we en¬ joyed ourselves to the fullest extent. In the late fall we held forth at the Walker, during Margaret Anglin’s engagement. There our pleasure rose to blissful heights, despite the efforts of the Fresnmen, who, from the peanut-gallery made many brilliant, but vain attempts to disturb our serenity. Early in the second term our presence was made known at the Toboggan Slides, where, for a time, we forgot our heavy cares and responsibilities and were as gay and giddy as Seniors themselves. Although we have won no inter-class honors, the college gained no championship without the aid of one or more Sophomore. However, with brighter prospects for the coming year and with the enthusiasm which in us rises at the thought of entering into the fullness of Juniors, we expect that the Sixteen class will come into greater fame through achieve¬ ments on campus and debating platform. The feature of Second Year debating was the introduction of inter¬ sectional debates. After great efforts on the part of the executive many were persuaded to enter these and as a result the innate self-consciousness of the Sophomore gave place to the realization of forceful and elegant oratorical powers,—or more truthfully, all felt that it had been an ex¬ perience worth while. The revival of interest that has been shown in debating has extended to dramatics as well. On the evening of March 21st, the Sophomore Play¬ ers presented the famous trial scene from “Pickwick Papers.” Once the Sophs, lived up to their reputation as comics “par excellence.” The reading of horoscopes is always left to the final year. For this reason we do not wish to enter upon any prophetic vision of the possibili¬ ties of the class. In conclusion we wish for the Fourteen class in coming years as successful a career as they have had in their college days. Sentiment is not a Sophomore virtue, but in years to come we trust that the Fourteens will not forget the long familiar cry: Honka donka razza dazza, Ripo amareen, We are the class of the year Sixteen. Ilolla-bula, walla-bula, Rizzi wizzi wah- Sixteen, Sixteen, Rah! Rah! Rah! S-I-X-T-E-E-N. Page 53