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

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THK INDEX. ■Gfo- Here we are again, Brother Collegians, changed it is true in regard to our name and outward semblance, but inwardly im- bued with the same old Sophomoric spirit, which froths and sparkles in spite of all the efforts of Junior dignity to repel it. We are changed, too, in numbers, several having left us dur- ing the past year; but, in spite of our losses, we present the same undaunted front and march onward and upward, with linked arms, to that goal which is the pride of every student, graduation day, always bearing in mind the words of a famous orator, the battle is not always to the strong alone, but to the active, the vigikint, the brave. With the Profs we are just in our sphere. We do all in our pcnver to lighten their hard tasks, and to make them merrv, cheer them on v ith an occasional song. We regret to say, however, that some of the Profs look upon our endeavors from a different point of view than that intended, and would rather increase their work by hearing us recite than give us pleasure bv allowing us to •bolt. We are extremely gratified to see on our return that the Mathematical chair has finally been entirely filled, not merely occupied, and we are glad to say the College has at last a lever of the first class. As to the (jther departments, none have been materially changed unless it be class work. ' We have left our former Prof, and are now following the advices of the new Prof of Horticulture, at that pride ot the Junior class, the Plant house. And now, in conclusion, we would tender our hearty con- gratulations to the College on its receiving a sufficient com-

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THE INDEX. We shall always cherish grateful affection and regard, for him whose kindly interest, generous aid and enthusiasm has imparted zest and pleasure to our study of the languages, es- pecially in our study of a subject — somewhat personal to many of us, Taugenichts. May liis future da3 s be as pleasant as will be our remembrance of him. We heartily welcome the appointment of our new Professor in Mathematics, only regretting that it came too late in our Course. We congratulate ourselves that as a class we have always worked together harmoniously, and that each succeeding year has woven around us a cord of friendship that separation, or the responsibilities of life may not sever. When called upon to bid each other farewell, as we now are, to The Index and its readers, our best wishes will always re- main with the College and the classes coming after us.

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THE INDEX. petencv to enable it to act for itself. It was hard to work without money and against prejudice, but having the one, we hope in time to live down the other; and now, classmates, as we journey through the world of College life, and as the tide of Junior vear ebbs away, let us think joyfully of the coming davs, ' ' When we ' re Seniors, and we ' ve nausi ' ht at all to do. F.