University of Southern California - El Rodeo Yearbook (Los Angeles, CA)

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A TROJAN,S TRIBUTE Alma Mater, thou guiding mother, Symbol of all that's just and free, Sovereign citadel of knowledge, That overlooks the western sea. i Down 'thy shrouded paths of learning, Pass the myriad breeds of earthg Oft thy ivy-mantled halls Inspiration to mankind have given birth. Written deep within the annals Of Science, Literature, and the Arts, Are bold endeavors of your children, Q - That endless joy have brought to human hearts, - , And oft in times of struggle, ' The world has been locked in snarling strife, Your sons have gone from you to battle, For a cleaner, freer way of life. Above all you've taught.your offspring, That worldly gain is not their goal, But rather a full-fledged understanding Of the workings of the soul. So, Alma Mater, we salute thee For the knowledge that you give, For well you've taught Life's greatest lesson, Alma Mater, how to live. -FRANKLIN, C. A

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As we enrich our conscience with learning, Peer into Lifeis struggle and strive for the right, In spite of the desire inside of us burning, Our endless pathways of venture are oft crossed with blight. We all go forth thru the day with a vengeance to gain, To procure for ourselves the respect of the men of this And we learn in our journey that life can be pain, That all is not pomp, not all is beauty and mirth. As we dive o'er the waters that lead to our goal, earth, And strive past each barrier that in our path has been thrown, As we come to each bridge and there pay the toll, We cast the blemished thoughts aside and keep the pure But e'en as no product of man can be perfect, And our hearts are corrupted by faults we can't see, The world would be lost without its true teachers, ones for our We owe all our deeds, thoughts, and culture to thee. N -FRA KLIN, c. A. OWU