University of Massachusetts Amherst - Index Yearbook (Amherst, MA)

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' 74. — § fi©ir+°5 Freshmen ! This name may sound very insignificant to some, and especially to other classes, but to us it appears as a title to some future history, wherein the names of the present Freshmen will stand among the highest on the records of fame. We made our entrance here with some few indications of home- sickness at first, but as we gradually became acquainted with each other, our thoughts of home were diminished, and now if a student is heard to speak of home, it is with reference to his pecuniary cir- cumstances. At present we feel somewhat honored with Capt. Al- vord ' s compliments on our success in the military department, but as he has said nothing as yet to cheer us in our mathematical course, we will leave that. Our introduction to the other class ( Sophs via rush, ) was rather late in the day, and as Prex Clark says, was a complete failure ; (on the part of the Sophs.) Our mock trial, being very well attended, passed off quietly with the exception of a fev disturbances from the other classes, and flunks on the part of the court. Here ' s to the Professors, of whom we could say much had we time and room, but will say that thus far we like them well, but sometimes think distance would lend en- chantment to the view, especiaUy about recitation hour. Under the management of Prof. Stockbridge, we flatter ourselves we have been of some service to the institution in the way of dig- ging ditches and potatoes, pulhng corn, and in many other employ- ments essential to the future welfare of the Freshies. We expect to have (Providence permitting,) a boat crew equal to the Oxfords, and under the instruction of Capt. Johns we will without a doubt stand among the highest of the high. We have representatives in both the Washington Irving and Pi Delta

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? -7 i 73. Long live ' 73. Pride of the M. A. C, and the terror of all un- wary Freshmen. We have passed safely through the dread ordeal, (which, however, did not amount to much, for ' 72 steered clear, and let us alone severely while we were Freshmen,) and now we stand before admir- ing but envious multitudes, as Sophomores. O, what dignity and majestic grandeur accompany those who bear this glorious title ! Well do we deserve it, though, for we are as smart and jolly a set of youths as ever bore this honored name. Where, O where, in all the universe, can our equal be found ? Echo alone can answer Where ? Though small in number, yet we are great in intellect and muscle. In studies our standing is excellent, and in all out-door sports, ditto. We are well represented in the famous Wilder nine, and two of the strongest oars in the boat crew are puUed by our men. With our Professors we are on the best of terms. We strive to perform the duties they require of us faithfully, and by so doing give them no cause for complaint. With the other classes we get along very well. Peace has been declared between ' 72 and ' 73, and now we smoke the calumet to- gether with sweet serenity and in perfect harmony. With ' 74 we have had so little to do that they are beginning to rejoice at the thought of escaping us so easily. But, pause for a moment, O ye jubilant Freshmen, and hearken unto us while we give you a bit of advice, viz : Never crow until you are out of the woods. You know not at what hour the Sophs may come. Be content, there- fore, to follow meekly in the footsteps of your predecessors, thank- ing fortune for the peaceful and child-like state which you now en- joy. As time rolls on we become more united, and press forward with one accord toward the goal which our worthy Seniors have now so nearly reached, trusting that ere our college life is o ' er, friend- ships will have been formed which death alone can sever. C.

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THE INDEX. 11 Kappa Societies, and the natural consequence is, that they are splen- did societies. We have also, or rather had, a nine of Base Ball, very well represented at the famous game at Belchertown, and of course came off victorious, hoping always to be as lucky. We think we can say with a clear conscience that we hope to as- pire to that standing in life where as representatives of the Agri- cultural College, and one of the ' pioneer classes, we will be an honor to this institution. A.