Ursinus College - Ruby Yearbook (Collegeville, PA)

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SENIOR POEM. . ,4 FOUR rounds the wheel of time has turned Since two-score youthful minds discerned They had not all for which they yearned Since then, nigh half, a name have earned In other spheres. A band remains who braved the fight, Who kept the motto, reached the height, And gained some knowledge, truth, and right, Of ancient seers. Now as the strife is almost o’er. We realize, as ne’er before. The worth of all this college lore. Hut steady effort made us more Thau books and shelves. As Freshmen there was common aim. Now all confess we’re not the same, Diverse ideals of life laid claim To changing selves. Twas ours to share Ursinus’ life With growth and true endeavor rife. Athletic frays have taught us strife. Social joys have wrought their life, Within our own. Thus, pow’r and knowledge make us strong, And lives of noble men shall long Firm courage and true worth prolong, For work not done. But now. alas ! we needs must part. With keener mind and buoyant heart Dare “ Boulez t'ti avanl, and start To turn rough life into an art By nature fmc. May mem’ries of our college days Lead us through high and lofty ways. May high ideals give us a gaze, Of life divine. 28

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Senior History. jt . . 7■'HIS record completes the published annals of the Class of 1903. Four short chapters form the written history ; facts are stated ; events are described ; changes are explained ; but the real significance of these years is scarcely suggested. Yet it must be so. In the process of growth, each man feels and recognizes his own development. His memories of college days are largely a recollection of his own inner changes. A history, then, of that collective, abstract somewhat—the Class—necessarily drops this most significant element of college experience, the personal record, and gives a few formal statistics, glowing with that indefinable something, called class spirit. Each man’s personality, however, finds a setting in his Class. There arises Class individuality- not a mere aggregate of the personalities of the members, but a mysterious blending of each man's subtle influence into one harmonious unity. To trace the development of this Class individuality, to find the marks which distinguish 1903 from her comrade Classes—this is the historian’s task. The unique institution, which has concentrated and heightened the intangible class spirit, always maintained by former scribes as the leading characteristic of 1903, is Senior Hall. Here are no loud boasts ; no noisy disputes ; no meaningless uproars ; but a calm air of meditation, an intensive thought atmosphere, a spirit of good-fellowship. And yet monotonous unity does not pervade Senior life ; but rather is there a rich harmony in the various types of minds and ideals commingled. The exclusive element, the steady, conservative policy of the G. P. R. Company ; the broad-minded party ; the liberal wing—all help to preserve a true balance. Weekly phonograph conceits afford relaxation. Games of chess, and ping-pong tournaments are happy diversions. Moreover a cordial hospitality keeps the outside world in close contact. 1903 has thus intensified her individuality in the last stage of her development. The bonds of comradeship have been strongly welded ; and only when they fall will the spell be broken. For each one who has come under its charm a subtle inspiration will be left to buoy him up among the activities of the world. Historian. 27

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The Seniors. When shall their glory fade. v . J WILLIAM Radcliffic Anson, ...... Modern Language. I’ort Providence, Pa. A mere mile of a man ' Ursinus Academy ; Class Base-ball (2), (3); SchafT; Teaching. HENRY Guaber, ........ Chemical-Biological. Royersford, Pa. • What bloody man is that? Ursinus Academy ; President SchafT Society (3) ; Class Base-ball (2); Class President (3 ; Class Historian 2); President Monday Night Club (4); Assistant Editor Weekly {4); President Chemical-Biological Group (4); Member Schaff Prize Debating Team 3); English Composition Prize (2); Schaff; Medicine. Nevin Francis GuTSHall, ...... Historical-Political. Blain, Pa. “ Better late than never. Ursinus Academy; Treasurer Y. M. C. A. (3 ; President Schaff Society 14; Second Base-ball Team (2). (3); Captain (3); Class Base-ball (2), (3); Second Team Foot-ball (1), (2), (3), Captain and Manager (3); Second Prize in Schaff Prize Debate (3); Schaff ; Teaching. Charles Grove Haines, ...... Historical-Political. Bigmount, Pa. “ A stalwart form, a massive head, a firm, rietei mined face. Kichelberg Academy; President Y. M. C. A. (4); President Schaff Society (3); Second Base-ball Team 3), Manager (2); Class Base-ball (2), (3); First Team Foot-ball (3).(4); Second Team Foot-ball i),(2); President Historical-Political Group (4); Editor-in Chief 1903 Ruby; First Prize SchafT Prize Debate (3); Class President (4); Schaff; Teaching. Frank Hendricks Hobson, ...... Historical-Political. Collegeville, Pa. A lion among ladies is a dreadful thing. Ursinus Academy ; President SchafT Society (3); Manager 1st Team Base-hall (3 b (4 ); 2nd Team Base-ball (1). (2); Class Base-ball (2). (3); 1st Team Football (2), (3), (41; Manager Track Team (2); President Monday Night Club (4); President Intercollegiate Oratorical Union (4); Assistant Manager 1903 Ruby; SchafT; Law. Wai.tkr Edward Hoffsommek, ..... Modern Language. Phoenixville, Pa. Fantastic as a woman’s mood. East Stroudsburg Normal, and Centennary Collegiate Institute ; President SchafT Society (3); 1st Base-l all Team (1), ( 2), (3), Captain (3); Class Base-ball (2).(3); 2nd Team Football (1); 1st Team Foot-ball (2), (3), (4); President of Class (2); Class Poet (3); Editor-in-chief Ursinus Weekly (4'; Assistant Editor Bulletin (3); President Audubon Science Club (4); Member ScliafT Prize Debating Team (3 •; 1st Prize Junior Oratorical Contest ; President Modern Language Group (4); Member of Library Committee; Schaff; Foreign {Missionary.