University of Arizona - Desert Yearbook (Tucson, AZ)

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And for wise and heautous maidens, Fair men and warriors bold— No past or future classes will ere attain Such widespread renown. And surely as I predicted This institution was most fortunate when there arrived, Here within its portals, the illustrious class of 1915. ACT II. SCENE I. Time: September, 1912. Alice Lawson: (proudly looking over class roll) I A), and behold, we are mighty Sophomors now, Verily, it is good that we are above the common herd, Above the lowly Freshmen. It is nice, To mingle with the upper classmen now. To smile at some nice Senior boy, perchance And to be sweetly smiled at in return. Francis Mack: (toclass at first meeting), Our ranks are somewhat depleted, the lowly Freshmen strong, Yet wc will not falter, for the traditions so dear Demand shorn locks upon the Freshmen. Let us then be up and doing. Esther Curry: And let us set the class of 1915 as a shining mark High in the glorious annals of the school. And our colors blue and gold we’ll ever serve and love, As allegiance wc pledge to this institution. Let us plan this year for customs to establish— Events and traditions that wc will enforce, When time doth come—our Junior year. Father Alma Mater: (looking over year book 1912-1913), My forethoughts bear me out right well That the class of 1915 doth bring credit and glory ' To itself and the school. In victory or defeat They bear each with equal grace or resignation. And the records and achievements of that class , Arc lauded universally. They are quite the best class Ever in the school. ACT III. SCENE I. 'Lime: September, 1913. Mabel Carter: (at first class meeting), The first half of our days within these portals is past. The best two years lie still before us. For the best enjoyment of this, our Junior year, Let us now prepare. Furthermore,

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But of the mind. But in yon building You will find tables spread for all, So hie ye hence. Scene II. J. Angus McIntosh: (a few days later to men of the class), Gather warriors bold, discard all warlike weapons, 1 But armed with hairclippers, we will retaliate, Fearning naught; and woe be unto those, Who have so rudely shorn us of our locks. From this day forth, “We will do things”, And our doings will shine and be as bright As the light that doth from our bald pates shimmer. Scene III. (last class meeting of year). C. R. Jones: (to the class), ’Tis well, the closing work of our first year, Vainly did our enemies the Sophomores, Try to down our zeal and class spirit. Our class banquet was a great success, all know, Such fun! such dainties! and such joyful 1 ness! A fitting close of the first year of our existence. Normal C. Hayhl rst: Ah well ,doth the class of 1914 remember us, And all those that saw our work as well, 1 refer to the punishment of those Sophomores, Who so rudely stole our honored class President, Upon the eve of our banquet, and bore him away by auto. But he escaped in time and arrived to join us In our merrymaking. You all know how the ringleaders four, were taken Far out upon the desert bare. And then With naught bur nature’s covering and lowly barrels Were forced to tread many weary miles Of hot, stony, cacti-covered desert. Father Ai.ma Mater: (musingly as he heads over his record book for 1911-12). Low and behold, the records of that illustrious class, How above all others, they stand. The numerals “1915”. adorn the breasts of many Gridiron warriors. There are runners Fleet and strong in their midst, And the men who run and throw about a ball, Are mighty because of the class of 191 5. In sooth, both in sport and study Doth this class rank high.

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Let our first social joy be a hay ride, To' you mountains let us go by auto. E. R. Lynch : (to class two weeks later), There are amongst our number, t Orators of rare renown. Methinks this learned class Can also boast of actors good. A play would be in order A Junior Play, the name. Why not be the class, So worthy a custom to attain. Catherine Duffy: In sooth, I would beg you listen to my words. The play that now is past has met with great success, The Man From Home”, did prove a fitting background For our worthy actors to find relief and expression. Their names are known, their fame spread abroad O’er all this noble land. Let me repeat some names, Familiar to all no doubt. Sweet Julia, our star, Bad, bold, but beautiful Alice, our French widow, And Esther, our haughty and clever English aunt. Then our actors, J. Angus, known throughout As the plain country lawyer from Kokomo. Hayhurst and Mack, And other equally as good—a cast right well chose, And their acting brought glory and credit where due. Scene II. L. R. Jackson: (first meeting, second semester), y The play so succssfullv past, what next to do? Take my suggestion—a class day time When all may right well enjoy themselves As the class sees fit. A picnic from morn to night, On a day so set aside. To the mountains Will the class and friends adjourn for friendly entertainment. Frank Cui.lN: (at meeting to discuss proposed class day), The class day idea is fine—but Juniors only May enjoy the holiday. None else may accompany us When we pilgrim to the picnic grounds. Jl i.ia Rockfei.i.ow: And besides all this, as a tribute to the University, Let us plant a tree, a lasting monument to our memory. The day—let it be, the eleventh of March, And after the ceremonials are past we will hie away By tally-ho, to the mountains far away. Verne G. LaTolrette: To make the week complete, let’s have a dance.