University of Washington - Tyee Yearbook (Seattle, WA)

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IQO4. TYEE 15 Dr. Savery has made the department of philosophy one of the strongest in the institution. His broad culture and simple, earnest approach have made strong friends. Professor Thomson has suc- cessfully performed the hard task of following Dr. Kane in the Latin department. if The rela-tions of the faculty and students have been very happy with the exception of one much-regretted incident. The misunder- standing and fault was mutual. The faculty was not definite in its position, and the students were a little hasty. The co-operation of faculty and students is essential for the continued progress of our student life. if Growth in college spirit has been marked. University interests have received more sincere, more patriotic attention. There has been less of the desire to sacrifice everything else for selfish ends, and we are learning how to root. H The A. S. U. XV. and its corps of officers have had a year of change, and for the most part improvement. The athletic committee has died of inactivity. The office of graduate manager of athletics has been created. The faculty, after too long a delay, has taken a responsible attitude in athletic affairs. Wfe look for greater advance in the conduct of student affairs next year. H A marked improvement has been made in our social life. Fra- ternities have had fewer affairs. There has been a breaking down in part of the old exclusive spirit. Wie have had a grea-ter number of distinctively University evenings than last year. No student should neglect his social nature. And the University should offer him a social life more cultured and refined, more simple and pure. H The fraternities are learning. Wfe have rea-lized a greater striv- ing for the true and noble ends of fraternity, and less effort for the shallow, selfish, and disappointing things in college life. The fraternities occupy a large place in our University life. Upon them, to a great extent, rests the responsibility for the atmosphere which surrounds the institution. il Gur athletic life still holds its prominent place. The enrollment

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ji TYEE IQO4 EDITORIALS 5 0 t 'W I-III colleoe annual has come to stay No better means 5,1-P of preserving the iecoid and life of the college veai can gg- + ' - f. A 23 . 1 : ' ' ' ' ' D 1 ' f '0I be devised. In accordance with custom, the class of ,f - 1904 undertook the publication of this volume. II The great task of producing this annual is at an end. IIVe proudly give it into your hands. XVe do not hope to have produced every one's idea-l nor to escape all criticism. For the first time, we take it, an annual has been published by a class. This load in the past has fallen almost entirely upon the shoulders of the editor-in-chief. This year, We are proud to say, the junior Annual is largely the result of the earnest and sacrificing effort of a hard-Working QFD staff. ll To gather into permanent form the artistic and literary talent of the Universityg to portray the scenes and incidents of the yearg to preserve to the future a record of our class, these are the objects of this volume. fl On the whole, this has been a year of remarkable progress. A brief survey of the year's work will not be amiss. ll A marked change this year in the University esprit de corps has been experienced. The standard of scholarship has been raised, and it means more than ever before to standihigh in the class room. Strict faculty rules requiring satisfactory class standing before participation in student enterprises have had a wholesome effect. A determination to color real conditions has been wanting. The straightforward, conservative, and impartial attitude of Dr. Kane has had not a little to do with this growth in the character of our Alma Mater. ll The changes in the personnel of the faculty have added to its strength. Dr. Colegrove was loved by both students and faculty.

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16 TYEE 1904 in gymnasium classes has increased. The reason for this is found, in part, in the action of the regents which killed the cadet corps. This is regretted by many. Our fondest hopes have been realized in foot-ball and woman's athletics. The growth of the tennis spirit has been excellent. Spring athletics a-re making a far better show- ing than was at first thought possible. The outlook is most flat- teringg the true spirit in regard to our athletics has taken firm root. Tl Our forensic interest is growing. There is no reason why this branch of our activity should not receive the hearty co-operation of all. The ability of the institution to produce deba-ters has this year been well tried. The response has not been disappointing. 01-atory is just beginning to receive enthusiastic followers. The interstate contest has much to do with this growth of interest. ll Never before has there been so healthy and so excellent musical activity. The whole life of the institution has felt its influence. A greater proportion of students than ever before have been musical contributors. And the grade of music has not been, by any means, low. 'VVe sincerely hope this growth may continue. il There has been an advance over former years in our journalistic work. A greater number have been contributors to the college paper. The work has been high, as well as attractive matter. The growth of this department of college activity should not fall behind others. ilVVe have, this year, witnessed a successful innovation. The Monday night entertainment and lecture course has accomplished several definite things. It has increased the interest of the com- munity in University affairs. A high-class lecture course has been proven to be feasible and desirable. A good, wholesome class of college evenings have been conducted. il It has not been our intention in these editorials to attempt cov- ering the whole Field of our University life. lfVe have sought to show that progress has been marked. That every department of college activity shall continue in this growth is undoubtedly the desire of all.