University of Rochester College for Women - Croceus Yearbook (Rochester, NY)

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65 rnrmm KATHERINE ANDERSON DoRorHY FOWLER ASHTON 32 Avondale Park 89 Sherwood Avenue Rochester, New York Rochester, New York Arts. A. 2. Prepared at East High School. Arts. 9. T. 9. Prepared at Livingston Park Class Cheerleader U35 College Play f2, 35 Literary Club 131. The play's the thing, great Shake- speare said, An actress here have we, The same great man has also said, iiwhat fools these mortals he. Seminary. Calhro Mason Curtis Memorial Scholarship. Class Secretary CI Q 3 Archbearer QL Y. W. C. A.. Dorothy for a maid was holder That the average college lass. If asked what she was tardy for She'd sweetly answer, For this class. 9 f .U E321

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lit? Glrnrrna tions. We find traces of a deadly plague which must have taken place early in the year. Some investigators claim that during this epidemic, called the flu, the University was entirely deserted, and the members of '22 together with all other classes betook themselves away to places of safety until the plague had diminishedg but there are others that contend this point. There are fables and folk-songs dealing with a general and stateswoman of great promise and ability, and, in a recently discovered document, her name was re- vealed as Atkins. It is believed that it was .chiefly due to her leadership and strategic manoeuvre that '22 in its freshman stage survived the foes and perils of sophomore initiators and faculty disapproval. There is a thrilling tradition regarding an early morning expedition, a breakfast at the Manhattan, and a noisy and conspicuous return up East Avenue, an escapade which righteously called forth the wrathful denunciation of Dean Munro. For l9l9-20, we have definite information based upon concrete facts. This year embraces the Middle Ages and the Renaissance history of '22, During the first of the year there was all the gloom and conflict of the Middle Ages. In November a battle was fought between the classes i922 and l923. 'The latter class was completely sub- jugated, and after passing through a time of penalty, was accepted formally as a friend and ally. Under the regime of a mighty leader known as Pratt the class waxed mighty and enthusiastic and passed into the Renaissance period. Plans were made for a great work still far in the future, The Croceusf' Taxes were levied for the construction of this vast project and the best artists and artisans of the class were referred to for ideas and advice. The greatest complete contribution which this year brought forth was the Blue Book. This was both a classic and a textbook and was beneficial in teaching new classes something about collegiate civilization. The modern history of '22 dates from September l920. The great task of that year was the publication of the Croceus, already planned in the preceding year. That publication was directed by the capable editor, Grenelle. The works of Goldstein and Smeed helped to enrich its fair pages. And in order that the Croceus might be a success, it was necessary for the political situation to be strong and just. Co-operation between Grenelle and FitzGibbon, the political leader, was obviously necessary. This co-operation was attained, and moreover, a representative and yet powerful government was built up. The social side of political development was not neglected and spreads and interclass entertainments furnished much material for the society columns in the monthly Cloister.,' In conclusion be itsaid that '22 may never set the world on fire collectively. The world has too dampening an atmosphere to be kindled by any but the hottest spirits. Besides, who wants a world-wide conflagration, anyway? But this much is known-that '22 has held her own in war, in culture and in politics, and it may at least be expected that she may do no worse in the future. E311

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ls? Qlrnrvnn l M IONA E.LWooD ATKIN HELEN M. BACON 53l Flint Street Rochester, New York Arts. T. fb. Prepared at West High School. Class President fly, Usher at Senior Play QL Y. W. C. A. Cl, 2, 313 College Play CBD. The curtain rose on a thrilling sight- lona fencing with all her might. Do you wonder she wore a puzzled frown When young brother asked, Were you the clown? 334 University Avenue Rochester, New York Arts. A. 2. Prepared at East High School. Y. W. C. A. fl, 2, 31g Class Treasurer UQ: Wearer of R Basketball fl, 2, 359 Captain Class Basketball Team fl, 21: Winner of Class Tennis Toumament U13 Delegate to Syracuse Convention fzjg Sophomore Speaker at Student Banquet Q13 Wearer of R Baseball QD: Custodian Athletic Association Q95 Vice-presie dent Athletic Association QD: College Basketball Team OJ: Y. W. C. A. Cabinet Qjg Photo- graphic Editor, Croceus OJ, Statistical Editor, Croceus Within the noisy portals of old stately Sibley Hall, We loolc for Helen Bacon, but she isn't there at all, We wonder why, but soon we see She has her man, why should she be? E333