Western Michigan University - Brown and Gold Yearbook (Kalamazoo, MI)

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ANNA L. FRENCH. Assistant Librarian. JOHN E. FOX, BS., Physics. KATHERINE NEWTON, Secretary. ROBERT REINHQLD, B. PD., Education. ESTHER BRALEY, A. B., Librarian. CAROLINE WAKEMAN, PH. D. History. G. EDITH SEEKELL. Eighth Gracie Critic. HELEN FROST. Physical Training. GRACE THQMASMA, Fifth Grade Critic. ELISABETH ZIMIVIERMAN, A. B German. L. H. WOQD, A. M., Geography. J. HOVVARD JOHNSON, A. B., Chemistry. ZZ

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Senior Class History fit N the 25th of September, 1911, two hundred verdant youths and maids awkwardly, yet Fl J . ef- X Q 2 defiantly, filed into the Junior rowsn of the Western State Normal. Upon being safely seated among his host of classmates, each boy was able to return with all due ferocity the 'backward glances of the occupants of the seats just in front, commonly recognized as Senior g lgJ property. The girls became lost in admiring the works of art displayed appropriately about the rooms. But, after enduring for a month the glazing intellectual rays that emanated from the surrounding atmosphere, the fresh, new-mown greenness of those youths and maidens was sufficiently cured Now, these two hundred Juniors, large as life and twice as natural, were not long in realizing their native strength. The Seniors were soon repulsed, the Juniors breathed more freely and proceeded to enjoy themselves as Juniors should. The year passed on to its close, and as the Senior class of 1912 received their diplomas, the full significance of Senior wisdom burst for the first time upon the swelling brains of the class of l9l3. On January 7, l9l2, Dr. l-larvey called a meeting of the class, and it was organized on this date. Lynn Snyder was elected president, Ruth Sharpsteen, vice-president, Ruth Snow, secretary, Max Grant, treasurer. Later in the year Clyde Smith was elected president to fill the vacancy caused by Mr. Snyder leaving school. On October l9, l9lZ, the class of 1912 entertained the class of l9l3 at a beautifully planned party, which will long be remembered as an evening of real pleasure. On January 27, l9l2, we tried to return the compliment, and entertained the Seniors at a party. At the beginning of our second year we organized our class with an increase in membership. At this meeting Marie Hoffman was chosen president, Alfred Wilcox, vice-presidentg Madeline lVlcCrodan, secretary, Harry Day, treasurer. This year it was our opportunity to initiate the class of l9l-4 into the social activities of our wide-awake school, and we successfully carried out our plans on the evening of November second. The gymnasium was filled with hundreds of floating footballs suspended from the ceiling. At each end of the floor were football goal posts wound with purple and white-the class colors. April l9, 1913, the Junior class gave us a return party which was greatly enjoyed by all. The gym, was prettily decorated, the motive throughout being Japanese. March first, we had a Senior special party. At this party we had the privilege of inviting outside guests. The decorations were all in the class colors, and a simpler or prettier effect would be hard to obtain. On April 24 we gave a Senior spread, which was the first function of its kind ever given at this institution. Following the luncheon, a splendid program of toasts was given, and the whole 'affair proved such an enjoyable success that we hope that following classes will continue the custom. Arbor Day was celebrated on May 9th, after the custom established by the class of l9l2. Ruth Snow gave the oration, her subject being Bird Life. After this came the tree planting, followed by the presentation of the spade to the Junior class. A The class of 1913 is the largest ever graduated from this school, and it is our hope that we have not only been strong in quantity, but also in quality. MADELINE MCCRODAN. Z4