Williamson Free School of Mechanical Trades - Mechanic Yearbook (Media, PA)

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CLASS OF 1910

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lass Qisrurp 0 completely relate all the incidents that occurred during our stay by as a class at Williamson, how in starting in as new material we were shaped and moulded into a Williamson graduating class, K WS' ' would require the services of one more competent than I. 3 if X In giving this history I cannot go into detail but simply dwell upon the more important factors that go to make up our stay, as to Co so would require a larger book than the Mechanic On the memorable day of April 19, 1906, our class, seventy-six in number, was wafted through the portals of Williamson on a Spring Zephyr. After making the usual number of mistakes due to our greenness-such as inquiring for our spending money and meal ticket, we started forth to strive for success. But, as it is in all cases, there was evidence of the presence of that dreadful and yet natural disease, one which hovers about all Freshman Classes- homesickness. In order to help us overcome this feeling, the seniors tendered us a reception shortly after we entered. It proved beneficial to us by bringing us more in touch with each other and in developing that staying quality-class spirit -which existed throughout our life at Williamson. After the entertainment we retired to the dining room. I-Iere we were given a lesson by the seniors and juniors in how to give a class yell. Although it was our first lesson, I must say we made our share of the noise in giving one which we were proud of. Having become accustomed to the daily routine which was presented to us. we turned our attention toward the event which is worthy of notice, and that was the Inter-Class Meet held june 23, 1906. The freshman class, as a rule, are des- tined to make the least number of points. We did the best we could and died hard. scoring but I7 points. We more than atoned for this deficiency by supplying the different varsity teams with several of our members, which gave us a place in athletics at the school. There were several pleasure trips taken during the early summer but none more wished for than the August vacation. After a month's relaxation from stud- ies we returned filled with a desire to do better. Upon our return WC hgld Om- 18