Wartburg College - Fortress Yearbook (Waverly, IA)

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W stands for Wartburg so noble and grand; It ' s the place where Wartburg girls live; Not ev’ry home in this far-stretching land Such comforts is able to give. A stands for Atmosphere that here pervades, So peaceful, refreshing, and calm; This fact is a-credit to Wartburg maids, For which they deserve well the palm. R for Mrs. Riggers, the matron dear, Who rules with motherly care; Her words, at times firm, are always sincere And tend to each maiden’s welfare. T stands for Tendencies that here are found; They are not the usual sort. Music and laughter are heard to resound, Although work is of great import. B stands for Busy, for here you will find There’s a time for toil and for play; ‘Tis needful, indeed, for body and mind That both in their turn should hold sway. U stands for Union, for all are as one Whatever the duty may be; Most difficult tasks are easily done Wherever there is unity. R for Restrictions that lessen the joys, For this is a home of rule, But each regulation some aim employs That later will help in life’s school. G stands for Girls, ’tis a fortunate maid Who has known this place as her home; She will ne’er forget the stay she’s here made; Wherever in life she may roam. [Page Eight]

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CAMPUS SCENE The changing course of nature here deprives This campus view of all its beauty fair, But in the timely season it revives And ushers forth in splendor rich and rare. Oh what a joy it is in dawning Spring To wander o ' er this lovely campus spot, When birds again their songs so gaily sing And nature joys at winter ' s fated lot. Behold the many trees that here abound, Their countless branches spreading far and wide; Beneath their boughs on some soft grassy mound From Summer-sun ' s bright rays ' tis sweet to hide. ' Tis here in Summer ' s balmy evening hours, When work has ceased and time has come for rest, That one may stroll beneath these gracious bowers And praise their Maker, who the day has blest. But when the summer days have sped away And frosty air has bid these glories fade, ' Tis great to view sweet Autumn ' s bright array And tred the leaves, which winds have lowly laid. Tis true that he who once has roamed these grounds Can ne ' er forget their splendor sweet and fair, For in his heart implanted still abounds The memory of the time he lingered there. [Page Seven]

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GYMNASIUM AND TENNIS COURT To train the mind, indeed, is well and grand; But harm will come unless ’tis done with care. For mental powers not alone can stand, The body, too, must do its rightful share. Tis Wartburg’s aim that both be fully trained, And thus she strives to give what each demands; So when her students find themselves arraigned In duty’s court, each charge they may withstand. The well-built structure here before you staged Serves as the home where muscles strong are made. Baskets galore within these walls are caged; Decided is their fate who here invade. But do not fail to note these tennis courts. We look at them with joy, and say with pride That tennis soon of all our worthy sports Will take the lead, if it maintains its stride. By Wartburg students on this happy spot Full many hours are spent when work is o’er. Though time passing many scenes will blot, This one will long be kept in memory’s store. [Page Nine]