University of Maine - Prism Yearbook (Orono, ME)

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ft. f SENIOR HISTORY HK entire history of the class of 1901 lias never before been written. There has not been much call for such a history until recently; but the present demand is characterized by feverish impatience. The public in general is calm and self-controlled about this matter. Evidently our fame has been heralded abroad, and the faith placed in us needs no support from a minute knowledge ol our glorious achieve- ments. Like the fair “co-eels’' of 1901, the public has no fear, no distrust, no suspicion—all is confidence and reliance. History really has no introduction at all; like Topsy, 1901 “just growed.” We simply floated into town, and got sucked into the college whirlpool. But when we assembled in chapel for the first time, it became evident to all that 1901 was no ordinary class. It was a great moment in the history of old Maine. For a time the Sophomores were awed by our superior presence, and “all went merry as a marriage bell.” Soon, however, clouds and darkness gathered about us. The solemn stillness of a bright Septem- ber morning was broken by the sound of voices and the shuffling of feet. Verily, it was a sight fit for the gods. 1901 had grappled with the Sophs in our first struggle, and full well did we teach them the greatest truth, “ Dust thou art and into dust shaft thou return.” Our Sophomore year was quite quiet and ladv-like. It was during that year that the talents (?) of “Before Christ” Martin began 24 Our

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SENIOR CLASS, 1901 President, Fred L. Martin. First I’ice President, Charles W. Bartlett. Second Vice President, George H. Davis. Secretary, John M. Bin by. Treasurer, Lewis G. Varney. Executive Committee, George H. Davis, Leroy H. Harvey, Fred H. H. Bogart, Wilbert A. Libbey, Charles W. Bartlett. Class Colors: — Proton and White. C LASS Y ELL : — Rickety ! Rackety ! ) 7rkety! ) ’aek ! Reputa! Deputa! Clickety! Clack! Ch Pcno ! Ch Pino! Ch ing - a - fa ca-bu n ! Whoop,—Drown and White, 1901. 23

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to develop under our eyes one by one like the separate hairs of “Mowrv’s” moustache, which, however, have developed under his nose rather than under our eyes. About this time “Tommy” Ruck assumed the dignity of long trousers, and “ Shafter ” Bogart made a solemn compact with “ Mouser ” Woodbury to swear off gambling. In us Junior ease was actually personified. Nobody studied unless he had to—as a lesult several familiar laces were missing at the begin- ning of our Senior year. This year we have not studied any more than we did last year, and consequently have little book learning. The sole occupation of 1901 for Senior year has been to dodge trouble, at the same time running the college and preserving Senior dignity. Many have left us. Fields of more active usefulness have demanded their energies. They have left us out of the fullness of their compassion for the world of business, languishing in impatience for their services. They have gone out, been called out, dropped out, yea, alas, sent out into the world, to play their part in the drama of Time. Yes, we have lost them. But often do we console ourselves in thinking of the brethren (and sisters) of whom we have been bereft—by the reflection that “ our loss is their----” etc. etc. etc. 1901 always encourage enterprise. We furnish our history for this Junior publication just to give the thing a boom and insure its success. 44 Morituri Salutamus.' ’ 25