Wellesley College - Legenda Yearbook (Wellesley, MA)

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DEDICATED to tt e SPIRIT OF PROGRESS by th e CLASS OF ' 90 Ir siricere gratitude for tt e ber efits of receipt evolUtior , ar d with buoyar t h ope for th e future of Alrria Aater ' s iristitUtior s.

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Preface INCE the publication of the precedent Legenda by ' 89, there has been notable increase in the collegiate spirit and enterprise of Wellesley- The development is goodly to see. Oftentimes Wellesley ' s intense individuality has laid her open to the charge of nar- rowness, so that it is with sincerely hearty congratulations we recognize her new departure in the broad field of college interests. Perhaps no better sign of the times can be oflered than the brief, but truly successful, history ot the reorganized societies, Phi Sigma and Zeta Alpha. A year ago they had but their names, a background of reminiscence, and a future of ideals. To-day, yith only the year ' s slight experi- ence, their influence and success are assured, and their future is even more hopeful in the promise of developing true fraternity feeling, and a fine womanhood as its upholder. Material evidence of their real prosperity may be found any da ■ in Society Hall. While the Class of 90 has, without doubt, taken to itself much pride in the regeneration of the Greek-letter Societies, ' 91 has done the College a desirable and lasting service in empha- sizing college unity, rather than class distinction, bv the adoption of the ' 90 pin as a design for the College badge. Other proof of the change from individual to more general interests is not wanting. The institution of the College cheer, the organization of the College Glee and Banjo Clubs, and the hearty student support of the Prelude editors, mark a signal advance. In the publication of the Legexda, also, the editors have more t han once been honestly gratified by the appreciative co-operation of the College at large. It has served to make the work simpler, and. we believe the result will be more enjoyable.