University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine - Reflector Yearbook (Buffalo, NY)

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K TTI-IE REFLECTOR Eiuntnr Ezpurtnnmt VVILMURT C. KRONMILLER . fmzior Editor Sdgigiuniatz Qfhttury K. VV. lVlOORE . Literary Ecliior E. L. JONES Literary Editor D. VV. BEIR Art Editor H. E. Dorm Art Editor J. L. SHAW . . Art Edizor QEiJitnriaI5 THE REFLECTOR is now in its second successful year. Boldly, the Class of '16 has carried on this task, and it is due to the earnest and faithful work of the men in charge that THE REFLECTOR has been converted into a departmental rather than a Senior Class Book. This change has been for the better, since it has given a new vim and life to the publication that makes the book far superior to last year's attempt. The staff members of the Class of 717 have put forth their best efforts in the supporting of their fellow staff brothers of the other classes. It has been their endeavor to have their class well repre- sented, because we fully realize that the success or failure of next year's book depends largely upon this publication. ln next year's work we are looking forward to the hearty sup- port and co-operation of the Class of 'I8. It seems that in a class of its size there certainly ought to be found some fine timber to choose from' so let us su est here that vou be in earl to select vour staff , H ss , . s V . A for the coming year, in order that they may get together with the Senior Board and become full ac uainted before this school term 1 if Ci is over. So here's looking forward to the HFUTURE REFLECTORC7 93

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Qlllass uf 1917

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K THE 1-212121 .EC ORS 32 4 gy T Q E? The University is now in its second year of athletic revival. So far, a greater success would be practically impossible. As usual, you will find the Class of 717 well represented, as it is in all things per- taining to the development of our school into a greater and larger University. It is to the men that represent us in these various lines that we wish to extend our congratulations. Of all the material in our department, we feel sure that the Class of 717 has contributed more than her share, but still we would like to have more of our men out. It means some sacrifice of time and pleasure, but isn't it worth it? Ask those men that have clone the boosting for us so far and see what their reply will be. May we cherish this fond hope, that we may look back in the years to come, and be able to say, We, the Class of 717, led the whole University in athletics, as well as in our own departmentw. ' As a University, our traditions and class customs are sadly neglected. To us come some vague remembrances of such traditions, it is a well known fact to most of us that not a single one of these has been practiced in years. W7hy not? Arenit Spirit and Tradition the two things that make every manls Alma hffater dear to his heart? Then why isn't there something done to stimulate this sort of thing. Last year, we, as a class, endeavored to start the old custom of wearing the green caps with the large purple button. XVe are sorry to record here that none of the other departments saw fit to follow our lead, however, we did wear those Frosh caps, and every man feels proud of the fact today. Through stubbornness and pig-headed- ness of its leaders, the Class of '18 refused to prolong the life of that custom another year. VVe, being outnumbered two to one, and not having the support of the Upper Classmen as we should have had, were unable to enforce that which we felt was one of the pleasures and sports of College Life. VVe, as a class, can see no good reason why the Class of '18, although they refused to do it themselves, shouldn't compel the coming Frosh, the Class of 719, to wear the Caps. Wie, the Class of 717, will pledge ourselves to support any such movement, to the man, if the lower classmen will take the initiative step. Think It Over, Nlen of '18, 94