Washington State University - Chinook Yearbook (Pullman, WA)

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©he Junior (£la ss One morning late in September, some six years ago, a number of boys and girls were seen climbing the hill toward the Administration Building. One could tell from their un¬ certain steps that they were strangers to the place, and their frightened look and peculiar garb told that they were unused to college life and manners. In spite of their ungainly ways and ignorance of people and things, they were enrolled in the Junior Prep Class. This class became the nucleus for the present Junior Class. It is true that during these long six years many have fallen by the wayside, but others have come to fill the gaps in the ranks. And as the years have dropped away, other years have risen to the front. And what a change the changing years have made. Xo longer do those Junior Preps mope about with vacant eye and mouth agape. They are Junior Preps no longer! They are Juniors now! and noble examples, living illustrations of the evolution of a college man. ' Fhe Junior Class is said to be the strongest in the institu¬ tion. At least it is remarkable in many respects. As individ¬ uals its members rank among the first in ability and in influ¬ ence. As a whole, the Class of ’07 is unsurpassed in bril¬ liancy of achievement. “The Class of 1907. in the words of an honored professor, “lias won more honors than any other class ever within our walls.” Coming from this unprejudiced, yet intelligent source, we needs must accept it as the truth. Who edits the ’07 Annual? The Juniors! Who gave the swellest Prom ever? The Juniors! Who have won three consecutive track meets? The Jun¬ iors ! Who have won three relay banners? The Juniors! Who wore the first plugs at th e W. S. C. ? The Juniors! Who have the most beautiful colors? The Juniors! Yes, green and white, nature’s favorite garb, form the ban¬ ner under which we have climbed to success. But one college year remains. May our present standard be maintained; may we finish this, the next and last lap of our course, at the same record-breaking pace! 2,9