University of Michigan - Michiganensian Yearbook (Ann Arbor, MI)

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Statistics First. 1 ' . I). 0. XI) it came to pass, in the sixtieth and seventh year of the ' varsity and of the history of this class the fourth, that the sheep were separated from the goats. And it was so. And behold many there were that were called, but few were chosen. herein is the difficult} ' . For how may there be an election when all the voters are candidates ? Neverthe- less, it is the opinion of the judge that a choice has been made. It is, therefore, submitted as being of general inter- est to the public what has always been conceded by us : That we are the greatest class ever. Second. That this opinion is entirely unbiased. Third. That the statement is its own proof. Fourth. That no proof is needed. That it is furthermore agreed : That we have done much for the university, and that our departure will be long felt. That we have left behind us an aching void ; yea, and much good money. That it is also universally admitted : That our girls are all charming and our men the most gallant. That the admiration is mutual. That we love our professors and have willingly paid them four prices for their text-books. That, simultaneously with us, the university has attained a great reputation. That all future classes be admonished to emulate our example that their days may be long in the university. In view of the importance of the occasion, the following statistics will prove in- teresting : 1. Thomas I . Roberts is judged to be the most popular man in the class, though Thomason. Kellogg, and Gray received many votes. 2. The vote for most popular woman shows a large number of candidates. Miss I ' ailey and Miss Savage, however, lead the list in the order named. Miss Hardy, Miss Faton, and Miss Harrington have a large number of admirers. 3. Edwards is voted the best student, though the scholastic abilities of Miss Sin- clair. F. M. Halliday, Sims, and Thomason are well thought of. 4. In picking the shrewdest politician the voters were evidently warv, for the five men named are equally adept in the estimation of the class. They are Roberts. Aldrich, I ' .lain, Houlger, and Malcom. 5. In the vote for favorite athlete there was a landslide to Kellogg, Waite secur- ing a number of the tallies. 6. The office of class humorist has been awarded to Aldrich over Mennel. who hotly contested the honor. 7. Ralph Jenney is picked by a majority of the class as the one most likely to be- come famous, though it is strongly believed that Malcom, Thomason, and Yerdier will also win the laurel. 8. Of those most likely to become President, Sims and F. M. Halliday are given the preference. Malcom is also thought a likely candidate for the office. 9. Jn the contest for handsomest man there is conclusive evidence that each man voted for himself. The girls, however, awarded the honors to Kellogg. J. F. Halli- dav and Parker. 17

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year by winning the American intercollegiate championship in the four mile relay at Philadelphia, two were 1904 men, Kellogg and Wait. Even before our Junior year was over there were mutterings of a coming storm in class politics, and the Senior election was the warmest one of all four years. Gramp Aldridge and Dibby Blain came into the field each leading a strong ticket, and although the contest was long and fierce, it was withal good-natured. The best of good feeling prevailed on both sides, and the fact that officers were elected from both tickets bears witness that the election represented the honest choice of the class unin- fluenced by any considerations of politics or prejudice. Many are the names of 1904 in addition to those already mentioned that stand out with prominence in college affairs, for our class has maintained a uniformly high standard of accomplishments. In our Freshman year George Malcom was leader of the winning cup team in the inter-society debating series. He also represented Michigan as a member of the de- bating team which defeated Wisconsin last year. He was deservedly chosen to be our class orator, and is assistant managing editor of the Michigancnsian. In oratory J. F. Holliday has done good work for Michigan, winning the Hamilton Club contest in Chicago this year, and also representing Michigan in the Northern Oratorical League contest. In literary work Jack Brumm has attained considerable prominence. He is a member of the Quadrangle. Ralph Jenney has likewise been prominent in this line. He occupied an important position on the Daily staff last year, and is managing editor of the Michiganensian. On the faculty of 1904 has Charles B. Vibbert, who is also Dr. Wenley ' s assistant. He is also a member of Quadrangle. S. S. Boulger has demonstrated his ability as a politician by managing a success- ful S. L. A. campaign for Richard Post, and stepping into the position of correspond- ing secretary when the latter left college. In matters of athletic management we have George Sweet and Burt Knapn. both well known members of our class. Sweet has served on the Board of Control, and was treasurer and president of the Athletic Association. Knapp is on the Board of Control. He has also taken an active part in class athletics. On the Musical Clubs WP have a number of men. Silver-Throat Bob Parker is leader of the Glee Club. He has been with ' 04 only one vear, but by his strong nersonality and executive abilitv he has won the recognition of the entire class. He is a prominent worker in the Michigan Club House movement. Other members of the musical clubs are Verdier, Watling, Blain, Lucius and Haenssler. Our Senior year has bee in many ways the best year of all. In it we have reaped in fu llest measure the benefits of the many warm friendships formed during four years of close association. We have held a number of feeds and other stag functions which have been well attended, and where comradeship, crood-fellowship and loyalty to 190 1 have run higfh. Then. too. the women of the class have carried out a long series of social prtivities with unvarying success. One of TOAD ' S most prom- inent and most worth v lines of activity has been in giving encouragement to Michigan tradition, and we have taken several steps in this direction which will undoubtedly be followed up by future classes, and ultimately result in a lasting good to Michigan. And now the end of our co ' le e course is not far off and we are soon to go out from the benign influences of old Michigan. During the four years there have been some sorrows and disappointments, but we have shared them together, and they have perhaps made the pleasures all the sweeter. There are long years of uncertain content ahead of us and their whole course has been determined by our stay here. Especially will the influence of the personalities with which we have come into contact here and t ' -e friendships we have made, be ever potent upon our lives and characters. And in after vears as pleasant memory recalls our college days we will look back upon them with a thrill of affection for 1904, and above all, for dear old Michigan. 16

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10. Miss Hennequin is voted the prettiest girl. In the opinion of a great many, Miss Hubbard and Miss Savage were worthy of the honor. 11. The question of who is the most loyal to the class had always been a moot question. The balloting leaves it still undecided. The probable explanation is that in a class famed for its class spirit it would be out of place to thus limit the honor. 12. Kellogg and Malcom, respectively, are voted to have won the most honors for the university. 13. A unanimous decision is rendered in favor of Hughie Clark as the biggest joke. No competition. 14. Blain is awarded the hatchet for being the worst knocker. 15. A careful inspection of the vote shows a division in the returns for the most conceited. However, J. F. Halliday and I ' lain receive honorable mention for this position. 1 6. The contest for class freshman could not be decided until the votes were all in. Clark, as usual, ran away from his ticket, though Lewis woke up in time to get into the finish. 17. The vote for favorite instructor shows the continued popularity of the old favorites, Professors Taylor, Adams, and McLaughlin. Two are at present with us. We hope for the return of the third. 18. The favorite excuse is and remains a mystery. Dean Hudson was consulted on this point, but was immediately taken sick and confined to his house for two weeks. The matter was dropped and has not again been taken up. It is, however, believed that the motto, Don ' t let your studies interfere with your college course, covers the ground. 19. Few votes were received for favorite pastime. In four years of studious application to books we have found little time for play. But a number of answers are suggestive. They include such pastimes as loafing, coasting on the library steps, and canoeing on the campus in bad weather. 20. The favorite college songs are, The Yellow and Blue, In College Days, and Ann Arbor. 21. IVrinklc, The Michigancnsian, and The Michigan Daily, are the best publications. 22. It is unanimously voted that the U. of M. is the best thing in Ann Arbor, of which ourselves are deemed to be the main part. 23. In the vote for the worst thine: in Ann Arbor the compliments were about equally distributed between the tutes, the co-eds, Athens Theatre, the Argus, and the police. No mention was made, as in former years, of the street cars. The precise reason for this is not known though several theories have been advanced. It is probably due to an indisposition to kick at nothing. 24. The greatest need of the university is a Michigan Club House. So over- whelming is this sentiment that other replies to the question seem insignificant in comparison. Several of them are given, however, as tending to show the trend of opinion. They propose, among other things, an elevator in University Hall, more money, a Zoo, better fire escapes, and a swimming pool in front of the library. 18