University of Nebraska Omaha - Tomahawk / Gateway Yearbook (Omaha, NE)

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A FEW WORDS ON A PASSING YEAR THE year 1926-1927 has been an unusual year in the history o£ the University of Omaha. The School opened in September in a most auspicious manner. Only a few days had passed when it became ap- parent that the largest student body in the history of the institution had enrolled for the year ' s work. This was due not only to the large number of Freshmen who entered as regular students, but, also, to the increased number of upper classmen who continued to identify themselves with the life and interests of the institution. Shortly after the opening of the semester an appalling gloom fell upon the year ' s bright prospects. It fell upon students and faculty alike. Our beloved president, Dr. D. E. Jenkins, was stricken in the midst of his labors. Each week, for a time, we anticipated his return to us. But as weeks went by it became evident that a complete rest from responsibility was necessary for his recovery. Much praise must be granted to the Y. M. C. A. and the Y. W. C. A. in connection with the student life of the institution. These organizations have rendered high service in promoting a moral and a spiritual growth and in sustaining a sense of common interest and co-operation which is so essential to the welfare of the institution. In the sphere of Athletics the University has made a good record. Perhaps, in the field of football we were the least successful. This was accounted for by the amout of new material which was necessary in the absence of old letter men. But withal, the team played the game and in spite of handicaps and losses brought considerable favor to its Alma Mater. Like football, the basketball teams were handicapped by much new ma- terial. But, unlike football, these teams were able by the middle of the season to play a good brand of ball, and finally completed the schedule having won a majority of the games. Debate and Oratory have been equally successful during the past year. It is noteworthy that the University for the first time in its history com- peted with such schools as Northwestern University and the University of Wyoming. In concluding the retrospect of the year, it is fitting and just to com- mend the students for their loyalty and co-operation and to congratulate the athletic and debating teams for their successes, and, at the same time praise them for their wonderful spirit exemplified at times in defeat. Like- wise, unstinted commendation must be given to the coaches for their untir- ing service in each line of endeavor. W. GILBERT JAMES, Dean. ' i iyiliS IMIMIMlMIMIMI i l liL!jl!!S liL!jliL IM 13

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? 1 □ B| □[ ? ■— 1 ==F NELL WARD Chemistry T. EARL SULLENGER Social Science PEARL L. WEBER Psychology, Philosophy F. K. GUILFOIL Journalism, Rhetoric, Debate GRACE WINTERS Biology, Botany 15