Wesleyan University - Olla Podrida Yearbook (Middletown, CT)

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philusophic insight the fresh acquisitions of the other. Put them all in one cocked hat and the Clltl product is nothing short nf utopian. To you men of the present graduating class must deservedly go much of the eretlit for having made what many eynics regard as a pipe dream actually work here at XVesle-van. This past year in particular was a trying une as it marked the first time in the annals Hf the college that there existed such a discrepancy in the ages of the students. The overwhelming inajm'ity of this years freshmen class is com- posed nf ynungsters of the same age as thnse enteringr frush hefnre the war. The possibility was acute that they would he snnhhetl. made to feel ill at ease. tYell. they not only did not feel any of these things. lmt ttmk a more active part in extra-eurrienlar activities antl Cullege life in general than any freshmen class in the history of the college. It was quite natural, too that these men would lOUlC particularly to men 0f the senior class for help and guidance on any problems that might arise. That the cool'tieration and advice they received was of a sound variety is reflected in the scholastic and athletic acumen displayed by the new nien. their nncnniniunly good social graces, and their high level of moral attainment. lYesleyan does not say goodbye to its senior class. because she believes there will always be a cnrner in the heart of each graduate for her. and most certainly XVcsleyan will always take the deepest pride in the tleetls and accomplish- ments of her sonsethe unes x11? helped along:r the way. lVesleyan is detinitely hack on her feet Not absolutely true. this. again? Xl'esleyan has always been on her feet only perhaps at this moment she stands a little taller. R.F.B.