University of Wisconsin Stevens Point - Horizon / Iris Yearbook (Stevens Point, WI)

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THE LAST NIGHT The moon sprang up above the eastern trees; The soft light paled against the ancient tower; The night was full of shadows; and the wind Whispered of mystic things. Alone I sat. Behind me, softly, motors came and went, Gleaming along the highway, then were gone. On nights like this, come dreams, and silent thoughts With faint forebodings. From a grassy knoll I watched the flickering shadows of the trees Those grand old trees whose strength has been our pride For many years. The moonlight slanted down, Lighting dim lanes throughout the somber shade. As I looked, the campus teemed with life. Where all before was lonely loveliness, Stood mystic shapes and bodies luminous That peopled all the shades; they came and went — The ghosts of those who in the far-off days Called this their home. Perchance on moonlit nights, They must return to these historic walls, And wander underneath the ancient trees That towered o’er them since the school began. A chant of praise, but faint and far away, I listened, and a sound came welling up; Sung by the phantom voices. Thus they sang: Farewell, old trees, farewell, for nevermore Shall we return to linger in your shade Or wander o’er the campus at your feet. Farewell, in sorrow, that the course of time Must take you from us,- but farewell in joy. That o'er your bodies, on this hallowed ground, Shall rise a nobler, grander monument To mark the swift advancement of our school, Forward and upward. Let us souls rejoice, And you, old trees, be glad that in your death The hope of your creation is fulfilled.' Silence everywhere; the song was done. Lo, all the singers vanished in a mist! The night wind sang a solemn melody To the moon sailing in the east ----SELECTED

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Regent Martens George H. Martens assumed the duties of regent this year and even in the short time which has elapsed, the results of his endeavors have added prestige to Central State Teachers College. Regent Martens is vitally interested in the welfare of our college, both student and administrative, and has gone to great lengths to promote its inter ests. He was instrumental in bringing Governor La Follette to our school and his appearance before the students. Regent Martens has led in the movement of prominent Stevens Pointers who wish to see that our college is given recogni tion for the service afforded the city by its location here. Regent Martens, a prominent lawyer and scholar of note, takes great interest in our students and is constantly endeavoring to assist them or the school as a whole He is a sincere advocate of higher education and believes that a successful college career is a most worthy undertaking Regent Martens is sure to be of great service to Central State Teachers College in his future work in connection with his position as regent.

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