University of Nebraska College of Agriculture - Shucks Yearbook (Lincoln, NE)

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T AIQI1I1fIfQ.I1Q LL...l'fff ' lIl,..flI.lf,fLL.Q.fQ-.fI, 'A 111.1 is i'y1l.,1 it be The bcanhinahian Qtluh Ever since the beginning of history the Scandinavian people have been known for their bold and daring habits: there never was a task so hard or daring that the people of Scandinavia would think it unconquerable. They have come to this country and made it their home to represent the descendants who centuries ago explored the northern seas. It would be found that in the districts of our country where there are Scandinavians, there is a community of peace and happinessg this will be found true in Nebraska. V The School of Agriculture has a good representation of this bold and daring blood, and inlthem can be seen the characteristics that they had centuries ago. They are always leaders in 'school activities and in the classroom the equal of any. The organization is not an old one and was organized by the class of the term of 1914-153 since that time they have been progressing very rapidly. The club consists of Danes, Swedes, and Norwegians. The plan is to have meetings every half semester, or four meetings a term, to have programs consisting of readings, songs and sketches of Scandinavian life, some of which are to be in the Scandinavian languages. Our motto: Wit, Wisdomhand Fun. ' K 116 ,,

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Z-BRI? Beutsnbe Herein Now it so happened that in a seat of learning, known as the State Farm, where flows the Dead Man's Run, there were those who were blessed with the far sight of the Prophets of Old. Now these who dwelt in the land of milk and honey were a goodly lotkstout men and fair maidens----so when they gathered together in the council chambers there were a goodly number. And one spake in this wise----men and brethren is it not mete that we invite these foreign tribes to dwell among us? Let us bid them welcome. Let our young men and maidens learn to speak their tongue that when they come to us they can hear every man in his own tongue. So thus it came to pass that the band became a conclave, known as Der Deutsche Vereinf' They sent out mighty runners of men of great valor searching the highways and byways to find a leader who would be able to teach them the tongue and customs of the incoming tribe, known as Germans. She must have the knowledge of King Solomon. She must have the grace of Pavlowa that she may teach the dances. She must have the voice of Schumann-Heink that she may teach their songs and music. And they traveled far and wide until they came to the house of one known as Denny whose daughter had a countenance like unto the rising sun, whose feet were swift to do and light to dance, and whose knowledge made Solomon look like thirty centsg she was comely to look upon and always a lady. And much has been the success and profit of her teaching. ll

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r be Q91fciJest1fa e The S. of A. orchestra has been one of the big features of the school this year. With a leader by the name of Horn, one would expect nothing else but a success. Some one would probably blow him up if he didn't produce some good music. As it is we are sure this Horn ought to be tooted far and wide, for without him the orchestra would never have reached its high place of excellency. Two old and nine new members were turned over to his tender mercies at the beginning of the year. With this material be has turned out the finished product of all stars whom you have had the pleasure of listening to so many times this year. Maybe the reason for the phenomenal success of the orchestra was the lack of feminine aspirationists. This is one field of student activities which the girls have yet to conquer. Until they wake up you can expect good music. SAVE THE ORCHESTRA BOYS ! ! The violin section, consisting of George Pearson, Emmet Cashen, Clements Alger, Willard Dover, and Walter Troxel, was very ably filled and many of the sweet sounds-ff-and some of the discords --can be attributed to their genius. Emil Osterloh and Meade held down the cornet parts with ease. Carl Ruegg was the only elarinetist but he made up for a thousand. The bass section, with Ernest Bartz and Wm. Wiedeberg at slide trombones, did justice to both themselves and orchestra. The orchestra appeared before the school and public several times, the first time being at the Xmas Convocation. The next was the week of Organized Agriculture, when they played for several of the meetings, and also the State Horticultural Society. They were on the Historical Pageant program, and also played for the Senior Class Play, as has been the custom for ears. The pleasure of sucli an organization in our school cannot be over-estimated. lt is one of the things that bring the students together and helps to manufacture school spirit and pep, To music lovers it has been a real treat, or at least we hope so. Everybody boost for an even better orchestra next year. 'I7