University of Nebraska Lincoln - Cornhusker Yearbook (Lincoln, NE)

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finfrobucfion 3-'XX HIS BOOK is the result of a desire of the Class of ,QQ to perpetuate the memories ol four years of University life. It is not intended to represent the entire University- simply the graduating class. The Business Managers and the Board of Editors take this opportunity to thank Miss Emily Weelcs, Mr. J. F. Boomer, Mr. Clyde Hull, and Mr. H. F. Gage, for valuable -contributions, and the Class for their able assistance and support.

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TO ilrnfessor August iijialmar Glihgren DEAN OF THE GRADUATE SCHOOL , THIS BOOK IS DEDICATED BY THE Qllass nf '99

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ll Y! V The warm September sun was sinking slowly in the west, throwing the taller steeples and church spires into clear relief against its brilliant gold- A light Wind rustled in the shadows of University Hall, and catching the loosened twigs from the deserted bird's nests under the old eaves, it twirled and whirled them fluttering to the ground, where they fell in the corners and were covered by the thick grass. Inside, the old stairs creaked and the old corner French room was filled with preps., with noise, and with books. A few sheepish boys, some in groups, and some singly, entered and sat in the back row of seats. Giggling girls, with their hair worn in two braids and tied with blue ribbons, came in consciously and piled their books on empty chairs. lt was the beginning of the class of 'gg There has never been a more enthusiastic class meeting. Some of those who knew how began by putting all the second preps. outside the door, and then the class of 'gg commenced to exist. The members were new, and they WC1'C young, but they saw how the older classes did or seemed to do. So ,QQ fought with itself for two years. Sometimes it was about something.- Oftener it was not, but anyway, it was all very exciting. The meetings fairly teemed with Mr. President!-Point of order! -l-You, and vigorous rappings on the dusty desk, and many straight, stiff arms, with projecting fore-fingers, pointed at the man with the gavel. It was exciting, as I say, and lots of fun. Wlien they were first preps. the members of the class gave a reception They played games, and two venturesome couples danced, but the room was a dusty lodge hall, and the piano was out of tune, and had three broken strings, so the dancing was given up, and hunt the thimble was substituted. The next year, when Patch and Shuff took their turn at studying Roberts Rules of Order, the class had observed and learned, and having become ambitious and more confident, gave two parties. One was for the High School Seniors, and was held