University of Wisconsin Oshkosh - Quiver Yearbook (Oshkosh, WI)

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maiden can, with queenly dignity, equal Miss Ellsworth in entertaining in the ladies study from four to live. Mr. Bassett can do anything from giving a normal yell or stealing a cat, to expounding the theories of Pythagoras. Even our staid and dignified president, who alone in classmeeting can curb unruly spirits, has given proof of new possibilities within him, when in an eloquent address he speaks of “love-sick maidens pillowing their bosoms on their lovers' heads.” As we have climbed the Hill of knowledge we have realized a few things, namely, that sulphuric acid is not always to be treated with sublime indifference, that academy students may know more than seniors on the subject of hygienic cooking ; that it is sometimes more profitable to know the names of all the human nerves than to realize that one has such. But ignorance of these facts has not disturbed the equanimity of our spirits. We have in the past learned many new and valuable lessons, and have had many experiences. The last class of the old and the first class of the new administration, we hope that we have lived well, and that the juniors will be proud to follow in the footsteps of the class which our alma mater sends forth in ninety-nine. 26

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Senior Class History. •f Prtstdt -VIKCENT H. IIUCK I in- PrtfidtHl—K A N N Y ST OK I) Y K Stcretnry DAISY CLEMENS Trtanirtr—C. W. VANDE WALKER “Time glides with undiscovered haste The future but a length behind the past.” THIS we as seniors now fully realize as, saddened with thoughts of parting, we stand ready to bid farewell to our alma mater. We cannot leave you, schoolmates, without a bit of our history ; for in emulation of our achievements, your future success will be assured. With eiglity-five in our ranks, we leave you strong in number but stronger in spirit, with ages varying from the indefiniteness of some forty years to the simplicity of eighteen summers. On the subject of personality and beauty modesty bids us be silent. Five have since early childhood trod the Normal paths, while two-thirds of our number, being high school graduates, look back to but two short years of study, whilst the remainder, coming from the district school, have many a time been weighed in the balance of quarterly examinations and have been found not-wanting. From all corners of the state, from all counties, have we assembled. Iowa and Indiana have sent representatives to swell our number. Our characteristics are varied; yes, as varied as our names, which include everything from a Turkish potentate (Calef) to lenten fish (Sauerhering). We live on general principles with the exception, possibly, of our class-day orator who prefers to deal with a particular rather than a general notion; and that particular—the front seat near the center aisle of the ladies' study. Nor are we as Seniors proud and haughty, as evidence of which note the partiality of six of our number for Junior companionship. Our capabilities are indescribable. Agitators, orators, musicians and athletes have won for us renown. What visions of foot-ball do not the names (ireen and Senn conjure! How ‘our one girl’ electrified the world with her oratory ! Has not our hair stood upon end, when Mr. Jones,discussing the cap and gown, has in classmeeting, with the eloquence of a Burke and the determination of a Patrick Henry, declared that he would not wear petticoats? What Junior 25

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Junior Class History. t President A. 11. COLE Vice President GEORGIA CARTER Secretary ALICE CASEY Treasurer JOHN ANDREWS NOTHING would be a simpler and more delightful task than to sing the praises of this most accomplished class, the class of 1900, were it not for the limited space allotted. For justly to put their virtues into words would require unnumbered volumes. We are Juniors. Ah, how much that means is known only to those who have been there before. We have passed through the verdant field of the Freshman, and plodded wearily under the heavy burden of knowledge of the Sophomore or high school graduate. We have now begun the process of unlearning what we have previously learned, and we rejoice that we arc rapidly being relieved of so cumbersome a load. The great stride which took us so far ahead of all other classes undoubtedly originated back in those early days of our existence as Juniors, when frequent gatherings were held in the Gym. for the binding together of our souls in harmony, and the promotion of public enterprise. Here we were fired with an enthusiasm and zeal, which has since been perpetually kept burning by a living Cole. In no undertaking arc the Juniors found lacking. On the field as in the class room, the men of 1900 have been a host. In foot-ball, base-ball, oratory, debate, and drama they have led the way. In fact, “ Not to know them argues yourself unknown.” It is said, of all qualities, bravery is the one most admired in men. The bravery exhibited by the Juniors on one memorable night is not surpassed in heroic legend. When in the very midst of a social gathering, an apparition more horrible than was seen by Hamlet or Macbeth appeared to them. What did these brave Juniors, think you? Did they cry out in terror as did Macbeth, “Take any shape but that, and ray firm nerves shall never tremble ! ” No. As they are united by one powerful purpose, they were siezed with one common impulse to capture those ghosts. And they did. To us has beeii given the honor of bringing to a close the nineteen centuries that are past, and as we step forth into a new world of activity we we shall herald in the new-born the twentieth century. Let us carry with us the enthusiasm of these past years, and the hope of success in an unbounded opportunity. Mary M. Haydkn.