University of Virginia - Corks and Curls Yearbook (Charlottesville, VA)

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be a man of social aspirations and one who takes delight in the art of Terpsichore, he has the Fall, Christmas, Easter and Final germans, in which to indulge his fancy. Especially is Easter the time when pleasure and gaiety exercise almost undisputed sway over the University. Fair women from home and afar lend animation and happiness to the studentis plodding life. The gymnasium fioor groans under its weight of youth and beauty and bids the dancers linger a. while, to sit briefly in a shady nook by the side of the stream of life and let the waters How unheeded. A11 pleasant things seem to come to a speedy termination and many a disconsolate student heaves a sigh when his thoughts magnetically drift towards the girl who almost fitted his ideal and who is now far away. The baseball and football games are occasions when the athletic enthusiasts give vent to their loyalty and shout out their encouragement in the ii Long Yellf ii Short Yell? and TTAX? When an Academ sees how goodly his associates lend hands to reap honors for old Virginia, his heart swells with pride and he realizes what a glorious thing it is to be an Academ. When at last June arrives and Father Time no longer slowly spins out the sands of his glass, happiness comes to many. He who has made his B. A., M. A., or Ph. D. feels the satisfaction of duty well done and when he walks up to receive his precious parchment, his cup seems full to overHowing. But, alas, he soon discovers that his happiness is not a pure joy, for mixed with it is the pain of parting with friends, old customs, and associations. Ties that farewell stroll over the University, every turn brings up objects that now seem almost hallowed. Thebare lecture-rooms and hard benches no longer appear cold and cheerless, but seem permeated with a spirit of companionship. The majestic Rotunda, the quiet, beautiful Lawn, the dull, sombre Ranges form a picture that time can never erase. But lifeis battle must be fought, these treasures must be given up and a departure taken that has no return. A silent Clasp of the hand, a few words, a sad parting and the book of his college days is Closed, nevermore to be reopened. May each departing friend have a pleasant journey through life and glide smoothly into the final harbor, fanned by gentle breezes laden with promises of happiness for the future life. No- one can take for a guiding star, 3 higher, nobler thought than that carved in enduring stone upon the classic Academic Building-JTAnd ye shall know the Truth and the Truth shall make you freef ,3; wai7; '

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In this Class are to. be found men representing the various types of college students: the extremists and the mediocres, the latter naturally in the majority. The ii grind ii is easily distinguished by his air of humility, a quality generally accompanying great minds. Of course, therefore, the ii grinds i, in the Academic Class vastly outnumber those of the LaWs and Meds, lesser lights in our field of Vision. The beau, locally termed ii calieoistfi is quite a factor in our college life. Here, as usually the case is, he is rather depreciated, branded as a neier- do-well, but still looked up to by many as a bird of lofty Hight. Theathletes are far stronger than Atlas of mythical fame and more enduring than Hercules. The golf fiends, dog-fanciers, would-be Tammany leaders, and others with sport- ing propensities, we put into one category and stamp mediocres, usually signifying ii good fellows ,i and not intended to be detrimental. By the many sorts represented one may form an idea of the breadth and scope of the academic life, where one will find his kind as naturallygas Ti water seeks its level? Three times during the session the Academs descend into the Slough of Despond and likewise three times a chosen band, men tried and found to be true and trusty, blithely ascend the Mount of Hope. Examinations come in December, March, and May, and are of paramount importance in academic life, when, unfortunately, many go down. The earnestness and absorption of the students in their work at this time may seem half incredulous to an outsider. A friend passes another in daily work without greeting him; he unintentionally looked over his head or was attempting to solve the physical condition of the earthis interior. The face assumes a hirsute appearance and;- visibly lengthens. On the visages ofIfornier gay youths appear beards o encouraging proportions and a general negligence pervades their whole pres- ence. After the two intermediate trials we find ourselves on the road that leads uninterruptedly to our destination. After a final strain, the eye set in desperation on the goal, every nerve held in a state of tension, we arrive at the much desired end and the session of 1899 and 1900 is finished. He who comes out in the van may well congratulate himself and truthfully say Ti well done, thou good and faithful servant? Let him who has fallen by the wayside, pluck up courage and resolve to- run a straighter course next time. The way is direct and beset with many obstacles, but will and determination can surmount them all. it No endeavor is in vain, Its reward is in the doing. And the rapture of pursuing, Is the prize the vanquished gain. Although the clouds may hang low over many places in academic life, at others the sun shines bright and warm, and spots of pleasure exist. Should he 26

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