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

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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

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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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CLAIS 1111 (Being a compilation of the letters of a nienibtr of that class to a friend at home; nv GKAC1-; KI.MMliL University of Nebraska, Lincoln, Nebraska. October 5, 1906. Robert Clark, Hitchcock, Nebraska: Dear Old Bob — At last I am fairly launched, a member of a full-fledged class, upon the rather boisterous sea of University life, and am coming to you to unload my first impressions. You have been through it all and can understand something of the trials of a Freshman. Registration week wore me out completely. The fellows were fine about showing me how to do it and helping me to get my bearings on the campus, but in the office I got it with all the other Freshmen. You know how it is. — crush, hurry, push, jam for the eight hours of the working day. After two days of it I needed the remainder of the week to recuperate. Having succeeded in satisfactorily explaining to the Rhetoric Department who I am and why I came to the University of Nebraska. and having satisfied several professors on various points of interest in my chequered career, I was at liberty to turn my attention to divers and sundry student activities. Following the lead of classes who have gone before, the class of 1910 met at Memorial Hall for permanent organization. The occasion was certainly most inspiring. While without the sacred portals a mob of curious and husky Sophs howled and shouted in impotent derision, we on the inside carried out our purpose strong in dignified calm. Upon A. J. Heskett was bestowed the honor of being the first president of the class of 1910. and amid loud cheering our organization was completed. But alas for our jubilant spirits! The foiled Sophs sought their revenge. They swooped down in numbers upon our unsuspecting and unprotected presitlent and a few of his friends. They were marched to the fountain at nth and [ and there, before a crowd of jeering Sophs, were ingloriouslv ducked. Now we have in turn sworn revenge and await the opportunity for evening up things. Rest assured 1 will keep you posted as to the result of our plots. Jack. December 20. 1906. Dear Bob — We have been having great sport since my last epistle Hitch- cock-ward, and I congratulate myself on having some one like you to enjoy it with me all over again. Since the Varsity football season closed, class doings have kept tlie air filled with excitement and are still claiming the most of our attention. Chief among these affairs has been the develo])ment of the 1909-10 feeling. Football offered us our first opportunity to humiliate the Sophs. In the class champioiishi]i series we beat them thoronghly and further added to our glory by tying with the Seniors for the championshii) of the school. That was a great game, and with any luck we would have won it. The Sophs planned to hold their annual Imp December 15. This was another opportunity, and we made the most of it. ( )n the morning before the hop we cap- tured the master of ceremonies. The l)oys had an auto waiting. We hustled him into it and were off to Roca before the Sopiis discovered their loss. Leaving the M. C. in the little burg guarded 1) two husky iM-eshmen. we returned to Ijiicoln to threw the Sdiihs off the trail. ' I ' hev were (in. however, and we oidv man-