University of Wisconsin Superior - Gitche Gumee Yearbook (Superior, WI)

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20 GITCHE GUMEE HISTORY OF THE CLASS OF '07, M. DONALDS AND H. MILES. In August, 1903, fifty verdant f1'eshies strolled up the campus to enter upon their duties as prospective teachers. Some were escorted by knowing friends who were quite willing to answer the various questions asked. But some of the more lonely ones came up with an air of bravery which was intended to show that no protection was needed. Mr. McNeill, our former president, thought it advisable to introduce his new llock to the harbor, and at the same time, to the pillars of the institution, so engaged the Steamer Newsboy for the occasion. This was the flrst of many enjoyable affairs. Time iicw by, and the blunders, trials, and tribulations of this class were many so many, in fact, that the worthy upper elassmcn published in the Gitche a list, Things a Normal Student Should Know. To say that the freshmen read them is putting it mildly: they simply pawed over them for weeks and at last decided it would be good policy to fol- low most' of them. Behold! the effect. Courage sprang at once from the fol- lowing of the resolutions and having waited a sufficient length of time for the sophomores to do their duty, the fresh- men entertained the class of 1907 at a liolloween party which will never be for- gotten by the guests. The sophomores later returned the compliment. Other than the making of the first basket ball teams by a few worthy mem- bers of our class nothing of interest oc- curred during the first year except the marriage of Miss Pauline Sherman. Thus the class of '07 was launched upon the turbulent sea of matrimony. The first event of interest in our sopho- more year was the entertaining of the freshman class of 1904. This was also the gala year for the organization of so- cieties, and the Arts and Crafts club Cdubbed Hearts and Grafts by the sour grapesj and the Tennis assot ition were organized. The Arts and -Crafts girls during their Sophomore and Junior years made a reputation for themselves as hostesses, and the tennis champions have been found in this class up, to the present date. We are sorry f?j to confess that the young lady, who was the instigator of the Cake Stealing, and the young man who ate The Cake are members of our illustrious class. In the spring the young man's fancy Lightly turns to thoughts of love. was proven by the marriage of our star basket ball player, Clare VVashbnrn in March, 1905. The fall of 1905 fuond us Juniors- at last-and brought us eighteen recruits from the lligh schools of the State. With their help we made life pleasant QPD for the Seniors. On their class day they found their section draped in crepe, and at their exercises we forced them to leave the stage without having made their class song and yell heard. lt would not be fair to omit mentioning the gifts bequeathed to us by the aforesaid Seniors at the same exercises. ln-this year families were organized giving us a chance to enjoy a few more parties, spreads. sleigh rides, and picnics. Senior year brought us two element- ary graduates. Miss Scritsmier and M1'. White. During the year we all finished practice teaching. Again we breathe. Thanks be! Our Senior president, Williaiii Schnell, was honored with the presidency of the State Uratorical Association. Emory Harnden is president of the Quintilian the members of which proved, during the year, by the condition in which the Domestic Science Room was left, after their spreads that literary people are not practical. Miss Scritsmier, another Senior, was chosen to fill the executive chair of the Girl's Reading Club. The girls of the class proved their ability in the theatrical lineby several impromptu programs given in the as- sembly hall during the noon hour. This entertainment seemed to be enjoyed very much by the student body and those members of the faculty, who were lucky enough to be invited. Perhaps our greatest glory is that Billy Schnell, 'fReddy Conley, and Dutch Schmidt, three Senior boys were the star members of the team

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GITCHE GUMEE 19 last will atm TIEBZIHIIIBIIK of the GLIHBB of 1907. We, the class of 1907, of the Superior Normal being of sound mind and body, altho thru with the terrors of liegent's exams do make, puhlish and declare this our last will and testament herehy re- voking all former wills and hequests hy us made. il'-VVe herehy appoint the class of 1908, hecause we can lind no others. to he our successors. We can only hope that they will attain some of the dignity of the class of 1907 and he an ornament to the Senior section. Il-We give and hequeath unto the junior girls as a sacred legacy to he left to their heirs Our lloys . l.et them have proper respect 'for the dead. lll-VVe also hequeath tothe class of 1908 all the hack seats in the recitation rooms. Life the rostrum for theatricals, the tiitche Ciumee office and Room 17 with its guardian angel. IX -'l'o the Sophomores and lireshmen we leave a little of our superlluous knowledge and trust that they will use it, together with their year of added dignity in sitting on the new Seniors. V-To the coming practice teachers we leave our heartfelt sym- pathies. As a slight assistance in their coming struggles. we he- queath to them McKlurrie's lXlethods and all of our east-off ideas. l.et them he properly thankful. V.l-'l'o the institution and posterity we leave those countless rolls of paper, mommento of sleepless nights, which are kept so carefully put away i11 the office and which hear on their virgin sur- faces numerous hiroglyphics in Sanford's llest Red lnk. Vl li-Now, that the time is so near at hand for us to shuflile oft? the mortal coil of school life we wish to thank all those who have taken such an interest in us and to wish them Cod speed. .'l'his is the very last word of the class of 1907 so treasure it carefully. tiiealj -Class of 1907. Because this is the best they can do, we are forced to sign it. ' V. li. M'CASKlLL, The Faculty.

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GITCHE GUMEE 21 which defeated the notorious Blaine basket ball team. VVe were very much grieved by the departure of our beloved lf'resident, dur- ing the spring term. for his new work in Memphis, Tennessee. The class en- deavored to show its appreciation of what he had done for it by giving a banquet in his honor the week before he left. When our new Prexy. Mr. McCaskill. was interviewed and he actually gave permission for a junior-Senior. both classes were in a great state of excite- ment and many disputes arose as to the nature of the affair. At the last the more radical members compromised with those members who had been shut in the ehrysalis of no dancing for so long that they were not able to stand so strange an affair as a junior-Senior in the Su- perior Normal sehool. The result is to be a small and more select affair. These are some of the important items ni the history of the class of '07 up to the time when the Gitche goes to press. but, we still have before us the Regents Exam., Class Day with its play and other exercises and Commencement lfVeek end- ing with Graduation Day after which important event, we shall no longer be members of the student class of '07 but of that steadily increasing organization, the Alumni of the Superior State Nor- mal school. Joicns. . This column is headed Jokes but don't be misled the pure food law does not cover this article. To show that other jokesmiths have troubles, we clip the following from the Ladies' l-Tome Journal: The world isiold, yet likes to laugh: New jokes are hard to find: A whole new editorial staff Can't tickle every mind. So if you meet some ancient joke Decked out n modern guise. Don't frown and call the thing a fake. Just laugh-don't be too wiseq Class l'oet-I left a poem here last The Gallant Fireman. week. entitled u Mr. VVhite-Very realistic poem was it not? Class Poet-Yes, sir, it was. I Mr. White-So I thoughtg I am afraid lt went to the fire. Mr. S-li-e-l-Now that T am graduat- thinks that l am capable ed my father of striking out for myself. Miss L-d-r-He must have seen you playing ball. , Papa-How is our john doing at col- legel Mamma--just splendidg his last letter Says he sings first tenor and plays second base. Members of the observation class have proposed the following for use in a class in beginning reading. lt was accom- panied with a picture of a dog with a piece of tinware attached to his eaudal appendage. See the dog and the can. The dog can go fast. So can the can. Can the dog go as fast as the can can? llc can. Does the dog make the can go? Ask the teacher questions. Mr. l'l-bdt--fAddressing rhetoric classj-I have no vices. I cannot be flattered. lilattery is the praise we hear bestowed on others. Mr. C-d-g-n's great great grandfather had just proposed: Said the fair one: Moike will yez always luv me wid all yer hart. ' Sure onless oi hov hart failure, re- sponded the gallant ancestor of our popu- lar business manager. Smith--Is your son making any prog- ress in college? Brown-Well, I dunno as he's doing a great deal with his booksg but when he gits into trouble he manages to be in company -with the boys of some purty prominent men. Superior has its ups and downs. Yes. Streets torn up and buildings torn down. I