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

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W P ’16 CLASS EXECUTIVE R. Smith, Sec. Treas. 0. Childerhose, Dramatic D. Broadfoot, Football G. P. R. Tallin, Rasketball S. Ritchie, Hockey H. Pilling, Class Rep. Mary Rodgers, Dramatic Bruce Hall, Pres. Helen Rattray, Vice. Pres. A. Rose, Debating Page 54

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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

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We, the Fifteen elass, are modest. We realize that we do not need to sound a trumpet to draw attention to our virtues, or to make known our triumphs. We regret to say that everybody has heard of these. Through no fault of ours the whole earth rings with the fame of the example in harmony and concord, which we have set for the emulation of the rest of the college. We shall not mention the social activities which have contributed so largely to welding the Fifteens of old ’Toba and old Wesley into one United whole. With the exception of our fortnightly class meetings consisting of debates, discussions, and dramatics, our theatre parties, tobog¬ gan slides, house parties and a few other stunts, we have done absolutely nothing. We shall draw the curtain over the fact that most of the artists in the college play, and the leading actors in the university play were members of our class. Let it never be whispered that we gave to the United champions in track, football and basket¬ ball, men who were quick of eye, and swift of limb. We forget that our girls, led by a cute little captain, shewed themselves astute, skilful, resolute, and absolute conquerors in basketball. And we leave it to others to say that it was through the efforts of our ladies that the “Chrabs” werd ' or¬ ganized and won the inter-collegiate championship. As we write, the tread of studded boots on the ill-clad corridor floors reminds us of the fearful possibility of the ’15 warriors annexing the inter-class football trophy. Wild horses could not drag from us the account of our doings in debating. We blush to refer to the fact that—quite unworthily—we were awarded the inter-class trophy. In spite of the fact that six victories without a single defeat is unparalleled in the history of either college, we did not deserve to be champions, nor to set the high-water mark for succeeding generations. Our failures in inter-class debating led us into other realms. So we used some of our surplus material in inter-collegiate debates, in which our representatives, assisted by some others, accidentally won the cup, struck terror into the hearts of the Socialists, and taught Brandon the fear of United. Heaven forbid that anyone should tell that the majority of those who took part in the Oration Contest were from the Junior Year, lest they should also say that one of our girls carried off the gold medal. The results of the Christmas examinations have led us, through fear of fame, to petition the Uni¬ versity authorities not to publish the names of those of us who win scholarships this spring. This will once more vindicate our humility, and at the same time save half the cost of printing the honor lists. After reading over what we have written, we have decided not to print it. Our meekness will not allow the name of our class to appear in the Year Book. When you notice a page filled with a big black blot you will know that it represents the class whose bashfulness was too much for them, the men and women for whom in coming years the world will search in remote wildernesses, and upon whom will be forced the sceptres and crowns of the earth. Page 55