University of Nebraska Kearney - Blue and Gold Yearbook (Kearney, NE)

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of the living, pinched stemation on the spot tter of some comment cry of fire was heard. After turning in an was soon extinguished ■lasses gathered in the am rendered, and an- out a year later, the two classes with their te and green, a combi- ittie Roberts acted as 'iguresHelen Ray, ization.” During the Upon this occasion : public to discover so oncert. Refreshments The event was very ry, they are enough to

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Dormitory Events (Concluded) and his blood run cold. But one daring youth, to test the reality of the situation and to ascertain if he were still in the land of the living, pinched a protruding toe of the unsuspecting corpse. A blood curdling veil was emitted and the show came near breaking up in consternation on the spot. A general sociable time followed and closed the program of the evening. For several weeks in the fall of 1905 the literary society held its meetings in the reception room and it was a matter of some comment that a large number of boys were always present to hear the program. One evening, just in the midst of the study time, the cry of fire was heard, and it was soon learned that an oil stove had exploded in one of the rooms and that there was a real fire in the dormitory. After turning in an alarm, the young ladies were organized into a fire department and did great work before the city company arrived. The fire was soon extinguished and little real damage done. In the spring of 1906 occurred the reception given by the juniors to the seniors. I he two classes gathered in the dormitory reception room and then descended to the beautifully decorated dining hall. A feast was served, a toast program rendered, and an- other enjoyable event was added to the history of both classes in connection with the dormitory. At the same place, about a year later, the juniors of the class of 508 entertained the seniors. After listening to a play given by the juniors in the Normal chapel the two classes with their advisers. President Thomas and a few others, repaired to the dining hall. The hall was elaborately decorated in red, white and green, a combi- nation of the colors of the two classes. A delicate menu was served and a sparkling toast program rendered. Miss Hattie Roberts acted as toast mistress and the following responded: 1 oseph LaughUn, ‘The Class We Honor; Prof- Anderson, Pacts and Figmes , Helen Kay, “Looking Backward;” Roscoe James, “Mere ManFay Hitchcock, “What Next;” Dr. Thomas, “The Touch of Civilization.” During the third year of school, up to the present time, there has been one social event at the dormitory, known as the Yrotimrod, L pon this occasion chairs were placed in a semicircle facing the north, in the beautifully decorated reception room. It was a surprise to the public to discover so many colored people among the dormitory girls. An interesting entertainment was given, followed by a recess and a concert. Refreshments were served at either end of the reception room in adjoining rooms and there was a candy stand in both ends of the room. I lie event was very much enjoyed by all who attended. While the events recounted do not include all of note that have occurred at the dormitory, they are enough to prove that it has become a great institution in the life of the student body of this school.

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Senior History It is often said that “pride must have a fall and we take ours in acknowledging the fact that we were once “Third Years—insignificant Third Years,” However, this is no disgrace when one is so young ; it is only a disgrace when you remain so. It was during the “fall' of 1905. that we entered our beloved State Normal, and became, in the few- years allowed us, the objects of adoration by the faculty and the brotherly advisers of our fellow students. At the first class meeting, Professor C. N. Anderson, our class adviser, presided. We elected l.rnest Danly president, Charley Carpenter secretary, and closed our meeting by proudly waving the Green and W hite. In the narration of the pleasant social functions we speak gently, as we care not to make our sister classes envious. However, we had the distinguished honor of giving the first class party. This was held in the board of education room, and although there were only a few present, that which lacked in quantity, was more than made up in quality. Though we met many trials and temptations, still we fought our way through artel entered the junior year, more de- termined, and with a greater purpose in life. In girls’ basket ball, we had the strongest representation of any class. And if you will only stop a minute with us. we will tell you that we won four games out of seven that year. For a diversion from school life. Prof. Anderson gave a party to the class, Hallowe’en evening. Hut behold! They appear as ghosts and lo! ere more than half have passed over the line, we see the guards de- taining one, who, shaking violently, attempts to rush by. But the guards, suspecting deceit, remove the mask and there appears the shamed face of a meddlesome senior. Poor disgraced senior! She was immediately ejected through the back door and unfortunately found herself in the midst of a mud puddle. But here we will leave her to her fate and return to the jolly juniors who, during the remainder of the evening, en- joyed themselves by numerous, interesting games. Bidding our host good night, we returned home with a feeling that our adviser was equally as great a host. As the days passed by. we worked industriously, slipping by the spring vacation, without even a thought for pleasure, yet when the time did come, there never was a greater Junior-Senior banquet in the career of Normal, than the one of “’07 During those critical mo- ments when the seniors were giving their theses, we “Juniors” are proud to say that at the last session of chapel, one of our members gave a thesis! also, and with the necessary requirements—cap and gown. We have now come to the time when we are Seniors, wise sedate seniors, and at any time during the day as you pass through the hall on the first floor, you will see a serious senior conducting a class to some recitation room, and though the historian should not turn prophet, still as he closes his eyes, he sees a greater future for the tnembets of the class of “OS as they break awav from their dear “Alma Mater.”