University of Louisville - Thoroughbred Yearbook (Louisville, KY)

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Class History IT hardly seems possible that four years have elapsed since we, the Class of 1927, entered the University of Louisville as the largest, loudest, liveliest Freshman Class then known in the history of the school. We studied hard, but took part in student activities, athletics, dramatics, and soon con- vinced the Faculty and the other students that we were really in earnest in spite of the usual Freshman tendency to indulge in fun and to have a good time. The Class officers for the first year were: President, Fred Koster, Vice President, Tony Resta, Secretary, Mary Belle McCullum, Treasurer, Ollie May Dabbs. We thought that the Freshman Dance, the climax of our Freshman days, was the greatest event of the school year. As Sophomores we continued to boost the various activities of the Uni- versity and to display enthusiasm and initiative in the clubs and organiza- tions. Many class members gave evidence of a promising career on the athletic field, where they displayed the fighting spirit and good sportsman- ship which have become a by-word in the University. The Sophomore Class officers were: President, Smith Taylor, Vice President, Randolph Hobson, Secretary, Verna Buyer, Treasurer, Stephen Durick. Then came the junior year and the Junior Prom. We do not wish to seem boastful, but we are glad that it was our class which instituted what promises to be such a successful annual event as does the Junior Prom. The Class officers were: President, Embert Rice, Vice President, Olivia Pragoff, Secretary, Emile Pragoff, Treasurer, Virginia VVatts. Our Class history was shadowed only by the death of President Ford and the tragic death of Dr. Siff. President Colvin has nobly assumed the duties of the President of the University, and many things are now being done for the betterment of the school. As we see improvements being made constantly, we are glad that we have had a part in the making of tra- dition for the present and future University of Louisville. The four years of college life have passed all too soon, and though time and the Faculty have thinned our ranks, we are today a class of over fifty Seniors ready, we hope, to go out into the world to step into the places that are waiting for us. We are indebted to the University and to its Fac- ulty for our preparation. This we shall not forget. We are proud of our Class and of our ofiicers who are: President, Embert Rice, Vice-President, Mil.dred Hall, Secretary, Annie Ferry, Treasurer, Gladys Friend. We were greatly disappointed when Fred Koster resigned his office as President in order to enter the Law School, but we were fortunate enough to have another equally as capable-Embert Rice, who has been not only a good officer, but a helping friend to us. We believe that men and women make the age. This is our age, the Class of 1927. And as we part, each to pursue his life's Work in his own chosen field, we ask that God will give us the great hearts, strong minds, true faith and ready hands which we shall need as we aspire to be the van- guard of Progress in making history for our University, for our city, and for our nation in a newer, brighter day. Thirty

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