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

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 £s The Junior Class.

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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.

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 The Class of I90t. t 1‘rttidtmt G.J. DANFORTH Vift- Prtf nit nl MAY K A TOUGH Sterttarjr—V,RACK HOYDEN Trfumrtr EI.I.A JENNINGS. rT '() rescue from oblivion the memory of former incidents, and to render a 1 just tribute of renown to the many honors and distinctions of the Elemen-taries, we too will add a page of history. Strange as it may seem, though such multitudes of excellent things have been said about us, there are none which give a satisfactory account of our early history. However, we remember how we came to the Normal, and had the experiences that are common to Freshmen. The first year, which passed so quickly, was one of experience; but at last our bark was safely launched on peaceful waters. Then the days came when we could no longer play “Freshie,M and go according to the bent of our humor, unnoticed and uninterrupted. Alas ! we ourselves became teachers. If we departed from our dignity and took cur own wayward course we were confronted by a criticism ; our pupils met us at every turn, and we were obliged to be models for them. However, we made brave efforts, each one anxious that his work should be noted for its authenticity, which is indeed the very life and soul of (practice) teaching. Many times was the torch of science extinguished and rekindled. The glow of composition has not departed, and yet we have had to leave many places untouched which we fain would have altered. Some things may have been lacking, but the course was replete with professionals. We have improved every opportunity, and have been found as workers in every organization in the school. We may, with due rssj ect, attribute much of our reputation as a class to our worthy president, who, although he joined the ranks of the Juniors, has estiinably fulfilled his duties as our president. We have wisely discarded many a pithy tale and marvelous adventure, jealously maintaining the gravity and dignity of our class. We muse upon the past; it brightens the future which is before us. full of promise. 29