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

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18 Class of 1909 In the third year of college. Robert I. Elliott guided the ship of state, now bearing the colors of upper classmen. Led by a captain of strong voice and im- pressive bearing, we defeated the Seniors of 1908 on the gridiron and celebrated the triumph in the event of the season, the Junior Prom. Ed. Guidinger took the ship the second semester. The Seniors of 1908 were given a royal reception in the classic hall, the Temple, while all civil matters were fought out over the acquisition of the coveted position, editor-in-chief of the class chronicles, the Corniusker of 1909. War was waged and settled by ihe election of W. A. Robertson to that position of trust and hard work. Earlv in the fall of 1908, the dawn of the Senior year, clouds dark and ominous gathered on the horizon. A girl was to run for class presidency. The valiant men of the class averted such a catastrophe, however, and elected Guy Matteson to save the da y. and the class. All class business was started promptly and continued vigorously by the new president. The first burst of enthusiasm resulted in the Senior Breakfast. Octo- ber 17, held at Lincoln Park. Almost before the sun had commenced his day ' s journey. Seniors were seen streaming through the woods fittingly accompanied by boxes and baskets. Soon streams of smoke were seeking the rarer atmosphere, while on the glowing coals rested white potatoes, weenies, and coffee. Original songs and yells by the class, in two opposing sections, followed. Races and an informal dance sent the members of the class of loog home in jubilant and noisy spirits. Ere long the Play committee was in action, while, as a result of the Cap and Gown researches. Senior mortar-boards graced the campus. On the gridiron, the team of 19a) upheld the pristine glory of the class, and. to the pride of all their classmates, won the valued ' 09 sweaters. The month of February. 19CX), heralded the second administration, our last, under Elmer W. Hills. Arrived at the point of clear, far-sighted vision and calm philosophv, we measured the distance behind us and found it long; we measured the distance ahead, and found it short and wonderfully rich in possibilities. First we must leave our name, immemorable in the annals of the University of Ne- braska. What did our college need that it lacked? Ah, a Senior pin, a uniform pin, one that all graduates should recognize and be proud of. Representatives from the four classes, 1912, 191 1, 1910, and 1909, met and after lengthy and painstaking deliberations, chose the emblem which shall henceforth and forever give a character and an individuality to the grad of Nebraska. Realizing the faithful work of the chainuan of the play Committee, Besse Holcombe, and the careful selection of the cast, we look forward with joy to its staging in June. On February 5. we were ready to iilay again. Casting aside the dignity of cap and gown, donning the garb of childhood days, and the masks of jesters, we wended our way to the Temple and played droj) the handkerchief, spinning the pan, and other staid games. The stately ' irginia reel, the gayer two-step and rhvthmic waltz ended an evening filled with the charm . 11 hail to i()09 ! Even so as we have prospered, and been happy in the past may we prosper and be wise in the future. ATay our deeds always l e to our credit and to that of our Alma Mater!

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i55 W01. ss FIVE SCORE years ago. the year 1809 gave birth to men who were destined to become the leaders of their time. So on this anniversary of that noted year the class of 1909 is born into the world under circumstances which prophesy that they, in their turn, will become as potent factors to control and direct the destinies of the coming generations as those brought forth a hundred years ago. This is but a prophecy, but based upon the analogy of years during which the present Senior class has existed, this prediction is the only natural conclusion which could be drawn. In considering the future of the class of 1909, it is fitting that for a moment we should look back upon the record made by them during their college course. In the fall of 1905, like the gathering of a nebulus, came our classmates, fresh from the parental environment of the high schools, to investigate the charms of higher education, whence comes that polish by which they are now distinguished. Late in September of the same year, through the assistance of the Registrar and the Dean of Women, order having been produced out of this chaos, a mass meet- ing was held, to which only those holding green registration slips, as proof of Freshmanship, were allowed within the inner sanctuary. During this conference was fought the memorable Battle of the Pipe-organ, when the sturdy Fresh- man hosts drove back the mighty horde of invading Sophomores. C. E. Elliott, the Famous Journalist, was chosen by the victors to be their standard bearer and captain to lead them on to greater glories. Nothing further transpired to mar the peace and tranquillity during the first semester. The second semester was marked by events which placed the class in the prominence which they have since enjoyed. S. M. Rinaker. our representative at Oxford College, took up the reins of government upon the expiration of President Elliott ' s term, and showed his abil- ity as an executive by being twice elected to this important office. During the first term of President Rinaker ' s administration our class won laurels by securing the basketball championship and winning the interclass indoor track meet. During the second term of this administration our class was neither aggressive nor aggressed upon to any great extent. ' T is true, a new class of be- ings entered upon the campus and usurped our cast-off domiciles. The proper station of these recruits was demonstrated when their chieftain, Heskett, was rejuvenated in the College Fount of Youth, situated at the cross-roads of nth and J streets. An attempt at retaliation was made by these beings, and Verne Gittings, M. of C. of the Sophomore Hop, was abducted and carried to Roca. . rescue partv composed of members of the class of 1909 nobly followed, steamed to the enemy ' s hold, and returned INIr. Gittings in time for him to execute his official capacity at the hop. This rescue at the same time laid the foundation of the class debt. At a later date, the Freshman M. of C. was taken to his hop at a very late hour, and passed the evening handcufifed to a member of the class of 1909.

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Class of 1910 19 Class of 1910 A. J. Heskett CoRALiE Meyer Helen Mitchell Paul Marvin - Officers for Year 1906- ' 07 President Vice-President Secretary Treasurer L. J. Weaver Josephine Huse Helen Mitchell - Paul Marvin J. M. Alexander James A. Ayres Hedwig Jaeggi Arbor Barth Officers for Year 1907- ' 08 President Vice-President - Secretary Treasurer Harry C. Ingles Nell Whitmore Irma Franklin Fred Hofmann William Byerts Jess Clark Florence Riddell w. a. monson Officers for Year 1908- ' 09 President Vice-President Secretary Treasurer Paul Yates Beulah Jennings Jeanette Lawrence G. M. Wallace Freshman Hop Harry Ingles ------- Master of Ceremonies Lyle Davis - - - - Chairman Sophomore Hop Dale F. McDonald ------ Master of Ceremonies Jesse M. Clark --------- Chairman Junior Prom Arbor Barth - - Master of Ceremonies John M. Alexander -------- Chairman