University of Rhode Island - Renaissance / Grist Yearbook (Kingston, RI)

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history ’02 The history of the Senior class is not long or exciting. We have all been too busy to make history. When we first stood in front of Davis Hall, the pioneers of the “New Course,” we wondered what was before us. We were then a band strong in quality, but small in numbers. Of course it is unnecessary to emphasize these facts as they are now so well known. However, we successfully survived the “cold water treatment,” “physical inspection,” and all the other features of un- dergraduate life, and have now arrived at the place where we must say farewell. For so small a class we have retained our original num- bers exceedingly well, only lamenting the loss of one, our abbre- viated friend from Athol. During the present year we have been mostly engaged in avoiding conditions, and attempting to raise the standards of “Senior dignity.” Perhaps the readers of last year’s Grist will remember the men- tion of certain “potent bonds.” Our friend from the banks of the Hud- son could not resist, and rejoined u s once more, much to the gratification of the class — and others. The “Deacon” has once or twice been in danger “of falling from grace” ; in fact, he descended so low as to participate in the arrangements for the “Military Ball.” These lapses from virtue may per- haps be explained by his tremendous military responsibilities. F , we are sorry to say, had a severe attack of “prostration,” caused by the strain of his superhuman overwork. Because of this he was obliged to leave us for a season, but impelled by his sense of duty, and in spite of great physical suf- fering, he rejoined us. When we were Freshmen we adopted a native from the “wilds” of West Kingston. Thus feeling somewhat responsible for his training, we have watched his development with great interest. “Our youngest” bids fair to be a great scientist — some day. This year he has distinguished himself because of his intense desire for “liberal culture,” especially in the depart- ment of “economics.” And lastly, M is yet with us. It would take too much space to enumerate his peculiar “freaks of genius,” so we will only state that his power of eloquence is undiminished. To the undergraduates we would say : Make the best use of the oppor- tunities which are so freely given to you. Remember that the true aim of the highest education is to give character rather than knowledge alone.

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Class of ’02 R. N. Maxson, President. O. N. Ferry, Vice President. R. W. Pitkin, Secretary and Treasurer. HONORARY MEMBER E. Josephine Watson. MEMBERS R. N. Maxson R. W. Pitkin A. L. Reynolds L. Clarke B. J. Cornell O. N. Ferry

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In parting we wish to express our gratitude to our Alma Mater and her Faculty for our years of profit and pleasant memories. As we go out to do our share in the world’s work, our thoughts will often turn to Old Kingston and the College. As we look back over our course, we feel satisfaction in the things accomplished ; and although regretting that much is left undone, we turn now towards the future.