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

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To the Seniors Away, far. far away from here You go to where the gray Without Is ever tinged by mocking Doubt. And Life’s glad smile ln-comes a sneer. What fools call Chance and brave men Fate. Sits there upon an iron throne. Guarding with iron sword her own— And guards them well—nor love, nor hate Has she for nun. Success and Gold Are for the Strong, are for Earth's Strong. To subtle brain and hand belong— Are theirs of right to have and hold. Into the dark Without of Life, Where Might makes Right, and fair white truth D crushed by Forces void of Ruth Or Justice -you go out to Strife. A health to you! May Hope, high Heart. And Courage, lords of all our Earth. Be ever with you! To your worth A health, a health e'er you depart. Into the marts you go to sell. To wring from grudging hands your due. May all your skies be ever blue, Your stars blaze ever bright. Farewell! 26

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Senior Class President......................Cora Gii.i.ette Vice-President.................IIkkmax Kf.i.i. Secretary......................Mary Lyon Treasurer......................Ci.ark Powers Prom the members of class 1907. greetings: To you, im|K rtant Juniors, to you. self-confident Sophomores, to you. care-free Freshmen! We herein purpose to tell you a few of the achievements of the members of our class, to note the influence of a patron saint, and. better than all this, to leave behind a few words of advice which may save you from great grief and keep the school on the high plane of excellence which‘lias been especially good in the past four years. This class is not made up of a mediocre company—we outnumber any former class in our great variety of distinguished people. Truly, this June has given the world a band of the most cosmopolitan of teachers. We find among them great artist ., debaters, who are winning fame beyond the borders of their own state, orators, who will astonish the world with their wide range of thought and elegance of style; dcclaimcrs. musicians, and athlete who can't be beat by the Faculty or abducted by Juniors. We tremble to think of the chunks of wisdom that will fall from the lips of our parliamentarians. Among our members are the neatest of house-keepers. (Remember the Senior Study and blush at the thought of the Old Ladies’ I lomc.) From our ranks come great painters, photographers, and metal workers. And so. one might go on. Suffice it to say that the present Senior class will be a great gift from the Oshkosh Normal School to Wisconsin. Our life here has been a varied one. We have stumbled, have met opposition, and been forced to succumb. Hut we have always let these failures, these humilities teach some of the best life lessons. We have been winners as well as losers. I'he Juniors of Stevens Point bowed before our mighty voice in nineteen hundred and six. I his year the Illinois Normal resounds to the thunders of our debaters. We have gained the honors in basket-ball. Hut with all this we are very humble. During these la-t two years we have been carcfuly watched over by a kind friend and helper. He was always ready to aid those in need, to cheer the down-hearted. When his Red Letter Day came he shared his joy with his own people. In the hearts of each of this class will always be a corner for Professor Hewitt. We rejoice over the pleasant hours spent here, the duties done, and the lessons learned, but a tinge of sadness and regret touches ti- at the thought of leaving the dear old school. However, we must prepare you. who next year fill our places. Freshmen, keep up vour standard reputation. Sophomores, humble yourselves, for there i . much to learn. Juniors, great responsibility rests on you. We feel that when you return you may become as efficient as your predecessors. Don’t gel more than two report-, don t forget appointments, don t lose your dignity. He kind to the new Juniors, welcome all g«»od criticism, attend your class meetings, and. Let him who is greatest among you, become the servant of all. 28