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Foreword When you are old and gray and full of sleep, And nodding by the fire, take down this book, And slowly read and dream of the soft look, Your eyes had once, and of their shadows deep." -YEATS It is thehope and aim of the Cedrus staff of 1925 that the contents of this book will inspire thought and renew memories of the past for those who one time found their inspiration in the college halls and on the campus. • It is also our desire that the pages of this book, in years to come will enliven the memories, and stimulate the thoughts of the students of 1925 toward their Alma Mater.
f ,, I el • N Zkr- IN DEDICATION To M. L. FRAZER, A. B., A. M. Professor of Science •,l••••••• •• •••+1•''••••—••••• —•m'•".••••••••••••••I•••••••••TV••• •••• -
In recognition of his faithful service in Cedarville College we respedfully dedicate this volume of the Cedrus to our esteemed professor and true friend.
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The Staff The Cedrus Staff of 1924-25 began the arduous task of producing an up to, date college annual, in fear and trembling. As a staff we confessed our inexperience. But with a will to be of real service to our Alma Mater we accepted the task shunned by many and courted by none, and we hope that our efforts have not been in vain. Thru our work on this book we have learned many valuable lessons in patience, persistence, endurance and long suffering. If however, this book in any true sense meets the • real needs and measures up to the ideal of our college we the staff of 1924-25 arc well repaid for every effort expended. C. LACLEDE MARKLE, Editor
Poem Look up, look forth, and on! There's light in the dawning sky; The clouds are parting, the night is gone; Prepare for the work of the day! Fallow thy pastures lie, And far thy shepherds stray, And the fields of thy vast domain, Are waiting for purer seed Of knowledge, desire, and deed, For keener sunshine and mellower rain! But keep thy garments pure; Pluck them back, with the old disdain, From touch of the hands that stain! So shall thy strength endure. Transmute into good the gold of Gain, Compel to beauty thy ruder powers, Till the bounty of coming hours Shall plant, on thy fields apart, With the oak of Toil, the rose of Art! Be watchful, and keep us so; Be strong, and fear no foe; Be just, and the world shall know! With the same love love us, as we give; And the day shall never come, That finds us weak or dumb To join and smite and cry In the great task, for thee to die, And the greater task, for thee to live! BAYARD TAYLOR
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The Faculty ACH year shows changes in the personnel of Cedarville College faculty. De, spite these changes there are two memIers who will he remembered by even the oldest alumna: and alumni as "Our professors." Of these two one is the only persownho has been on the faculty from the opening day in 1894, and who for the past ten years has gu'ded the affa'rs of the College to higher and better things—President McChesney. The other one has been with the College but one year less than Dr. McChesney and has through these years maintained his high position as teacher and efficiently managed the finances of the College. Other members of the faculty are of much later generations. Professors Frazer and Robison came to the College in 1922. Professor Tinker came to us in 1923. Dr. J. A.Talcott became Director of the Department of Music in 1923. Miss Koehler, Director of the Greene County Normal School, has in addition to her work in the Normal, rendered valualle service to the College in the department of Education ever since the Normal School was located at Cedarville, in 1923. The most recent additions to our force are Professors H. H. Smith, in the Department of Education, and E. F. Diedrich, Athletic Coach; and Mrs. J. W. Johnson, Dean of Women,all of whom entered upon their duties in 1924.
W. RENWICK MCCHESNEY President Professor of Psychology, Oratory, Greek, Latin. A. B. Franklin College 1892 A. M. Franklin College 1894 Ph. D., Franklin College 1906 D. D., Tarkio College 1915 B. E. ROBISON Dean Piofessor of Economics and Sociology A. B. University of Chicago 1904 B. D. University of Chicago 1906
ANNIE M. TINKER Professor of English and French A. B. Grove City College 1922 FRANK A. JURKAT Treasurer Professor of Modern Languages Hebrew and History A. B. Franklin College 1895 A. B. Franklin College 1895' LL. D. Franklin College 1917
M. L. FRAZER Professor of Science A. B. Wittenburg 1915 A. M. Wittcnborg 1922 SUSANNE M. KOEHLER • Director of Greene County Normal A. B. B. Sc., in Ed., Ohio State University
HARLEY H. SMITH Professor of Education A. B. Ohio Wesleyan University 1911 EDGAR F. DitiotucH Professor of Mathematics Physical Director A. B. Butler University 1922
REV. W. P. HARRIMAN Seminary A. B. Cedarville 1912 Western Seminary Pittsburg 1915 MRS. J. W. JOHNSON Dean of Women CARL E. SMITH Director of the Commercial Department INSTRUCTORS LOIS CUMMINGS Instructor in Ancient History ELIZABETH GIFFORD Instructor in Geometry DOROTHY OGLESBEE Instructor in English PAULINE COLLINS Assistant in Englidi WALKER TAYLOR Instructor in American History RUTH MCPHERSON Assistant in English MAE MCKAY MARTHA DEAN Assisting Instructors in Music NELLIE BOASE Instructor in Algebra JOHN ROCKHOLD Instructor in Geometry AVANELLE BRIGNER Instructor in Algebra HAROLD MYERS Assistant in Chemistry PAUL EDWARDS Instructor in General Science FREDERICK WILLS Instructor in Latin LENA HASTINGS Assistant Physical Director MARY WILLIAMSON Librarian LEONARD F. BRIGNER Superintendent of grounds.
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Senior listory LL of us have a hope and desire that a t some time in our lives, we may reach the goal that has been set before us. For four long weary years we the class of 1925, have toiled with one hope in view, that of becoming Seniors. Now that the culmination in our school life has been reached, it is with a feeling of supreme delight that a sketch of so brilliant, so dauntless, so capable a class may be given. .Never has such a class existed in old C. C.,(and never again may another of its kind exist within its walls, is the wish of our dear Profs.). We are indeed fearfully and wonderfully made. Some have poise, others avoirdupois; some have great strength, (as was so manifested when we were Freshmen. Can the upper classmen ever forget the feed out at Collins'?); others have atrocious appetites, which have never been nor ever can be surpassed; (ask Mrs. Cummings about the chicken feed we had when we were Juniors); some of us are more demure and even shy. Thus, these are only a few of the characteristics or features which make us an ideal class. 'Tis true many are the changes that have been wrought, since we first entered old C.C. as verdant Freshmen. Our class has dwindled or increased by spurts, until we now number only eleven. But thru all of our trials and tribulations, and thru all these losses, we have made enough gains to make ourselves representative of merit and ability. It has been due to the President of our class, that the pep of our college has been retained and kept at its height, for surely he has proven a successful leader in all student activities. Again, great will be the loss to our school when several of our football players will no longer he found on the gridiron. What class for four long years has lead our college in athletics? None other than those who are now dignified and stately Seniors. When football was revived and reorganized in Cedarville College, after a lapse of several years, some of the members of our class helped to place it hack again on the high standing it had once held in C.C. athletics. There are several stars in our class that loom large and bright upon the literary and scholastic horizon. What previous class can boast of such a literary genius, as we have whose productions have already been accepted by well-known publications of the day? Again one of our number, although having joined our class only this year, has been for several years recognized as a teacher of high merit and great ability in educational circles. Who can foresee what great possibilities lie within the range of this extraordinary class or to what heighth they may reach, once they have embarked upon t he unchartered sea of life? D. R. O. oe
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Class Will "1925" E THE SENIOR CLASS of One Thousand Nine Hundred and Twenty-five of Cedarville College, of the village of Cedarville, County of Greene, State of Ohio. United States of America. being in as sound state of mind as ever do hereby bequeath, devise and leave the following property to persons hereafter designated and revoking all former wills, do hereby make, publish, swear, and declare this to be our last will and testament. First, to the Senior Class of One Thousand Nine Hundred and Twenty-six, which realizes it can never equal the class of One Thousand Nine Hundred and Twenty-five in any respect, we hereby bequeath our dignified position and title. Second, any money left we give to Professor Jurkat to he used for purchasing peanuts and apples for next year's classes. Third, we give our reserved seats in the chapel to the Freshmen, who we feel greatly need the said seats. Fourth, we give the right to sell candy to the Juniors. The personal bequeaths are as follows: Dorothy Oglesbee desires that her good luck in cutting chapel be left to Lcria Hastings. "Walk" Taylor gives his History notebook to anyone who can decipher it. Pauline Collins leaves her Ford, flat tires, and tardy marks for first hour classes to her sister Ruth. Avanelle Brigner asks that her good luck in reducing be left to Ruth Dthbins. Carl Smith wills his natural craving to argue and converse at length, to anyone • who wanders within his range. Suggestion—Lawrence Douthett. Nellie Boase leaves her good attention paid in Professor Smith's English class to Virgil Hughes. Ruth McPherson wishes to leave her permanent wave with Ruth Burns. Lois Cummings leaves her cheerful and winning smile to anyone who will use it as frequently as its original owner. LaClede Markle, our class president bestows his moustache upon anyone who can use it and make as dashing appearance as he.. He suggests Harold Ray. . Last but not least we request that the memories of those four years we spent in Cedarville College linger with us forever. . In token of which we hereby appoint as sole executor,"Doc" Richards to settle all claims against us. In testimony of the same we hereby affix our name this Sixth day of June, One Thousand Nine Hundred and Twenty-five. Signed, THE CLASS OF 1925 Per Avanelle Brigner
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Junior Sidelights Luilic (Julia" Anderson Is—as noisy as a tombstone Thinks she is—heavy. Harold "Ray" Ray Is—Shielded Thinks he is—Modest. Elizabeth "Outie" Autrum I.3—a quiet country lass Thinks she is—living in a den of fools. Lawrence "Larrie" Currie Is—bashful Thinks he is—popular with the ladies. Howard "Handy" Arthur Is—killing two birds with one stone Thinks he is—overworked. Harriet "Hat" Kyle Is—vaccinated for lovesickness Thinks she is—pretty lucky. Elizabeth "Betty" Gifford Is—a peppy little piece of humanity Thinks she is—spoken for. Elmer "Yank" Jurkat Is—S:x feet two in the shade Thinks he is—imposed upon. Winifred "Winnie" Stuckey Is—Shy and bashful Thinks she is—deaf. Richard "Dick" Cooper Is—almost married Thinks he is—a lady killer. • June Thompson Is—well,liked by all Thinks she is—provided for. 'Ruth "Dobby" Dobbins Is—fat, stout and round about Thinks she is—neglected. Henry "Hank" Kyle Is—a farmer lad ' Thinks he is—growing a moustache. Marston "Hunt" Hunt Is—another specimen of contented satisfaction Thinks he is—hungry. Freda "Fritz" Crowell Is—always eating Thinks she is—having her share of fun. Donald "Don" Funk Is—not fond of dates Thinks he is—entitled to some consider, ation. Harold Myers Is—a science shark Thinks he is—Wright. Lena "Aggie" Hastings Is—a real goad sport Thinks she is—fond of "J:m." William "Bill" Anderson Is—a good truck driver Thinks he is—a quiet boy from "Pa." James Roy Templeton h—from Belle Center Thinks he is—gone but not forgotten.
juniorology One fine day in September, 1922, A stalwart band of Adventurers Invaded the fair city of Cedarville And captured by storm the Old fortress known as College Hall. Not even Dr. McChesney Or Dean Robison could Hold out against Them. They rushed Up the three flights Of stairs. Talking everything as They went. Finally they stopped in the President's room and Took a little advice and Some cards down to Prof. Jurkat. They were then full Fledged Freshmen. The usual galaxy Of feeds, "bust•ups" etc. Filled the first year. Several of our numbers became Prominent in Student Activities And have been so ever since. The Sophomore year began Very eventfully And all the While They were becoming More and More Necessary to the School Until now The School Couldn't get Along without Us. To prove This, The report got Out this fall that Our class wasn't Coming back and Dr."Mac" seriously considered Closing down the School. You can take this or Leave it. We know It's So. H. E. R.
The Sophomore Ranks ARK time, Sophomores. Class halt! The Sophomore ranks are ready for inspection. We invite all friends of Cedarville College to scrutinize us closely and see if we are not an honor to the College. Though not as great in numbers as last year, we have progressed in character. We have lost our Freshmen giddiness and greenness and our Sophomore stateliness and dignity server as a model which other classes may do well to strive to attain. You will also observe that we still possess the same indomitable spirit that carried us to Xenia and back last year without satisfying the hunger of all the upper classmen, who stuck close to our heels. In our first spread as "Sophs" we maintained our reputation. The last morsel of salad, pineapple ice, and other delicacies had been devoured by the time the starving Freshies and Juniors arrived. Much chargined at their failure, they attempted to prevent our return by blocking the road. But the brawny men of our class undid their half hour's work in a mere five minutes. ' Glancing down our ranks you will find many celebrities. First of all our class excels in scholarship, as all the professors will affirm. Surely no class is more studious! In the athletic line we are well represented. We have four letter men, and the star center, forward, and guard of the girl's basket ball team are Sophomores. Our class is also noted for its dramatic ability. When the Cedrus Play, The Boomerang," was presented, all the important members of the cast were chosen from our class. We swell with pride as we thinkthat the President of the student body is our own class president of last year. The Y. W. and Y. M. cabinets have a liberal sprinkling of Sophomores, and five of the student instructors are from our ranks. With such a beginning, to what heights will we not have attained by the time we are Seniors! Two more years will pass quickly and we will leave Cedarville to brave the storms of the world. May we ever keep before us the ideals we have been taught, and strive to he an honor to those who sacrificed for us, and to our Alma Mater. Attention, Sophomores. Forward march! M. D.
HARRIET SHIELDS HELEN WIKI: JOHN ROCKHOLD WARD CRESWELL ERNEST GIBSON DAY KENNEDY CARL SHANKS RUTH BURDICK RORERT LEEVER FREDERICK THOMPSON MARY TOWNSLEY
MAY MCKAY RUTH CARSON MALCOLM TURNER WILLIAM PETERSON RALPH BAKER Lois MAYNUR DOROTHY WILSON PAUL EDWARDS ELIZABETH LACKEY ELIZABETH BARNETT i I i
OM. MARTHA DEAN GORDIN KYLE ELIZABETH CRESWELL ALBERTA OWENS CARSON WEBSTER PAUL ORR WILLARD BARLOW LORENA SHARP ISABELLE CLARK GLENNIS LAMBERT
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Freshmen Class History H THESE Freshmen! It's no wonder that students and faculty threw up their hands in horror when about sixty of us stepped in last fall and crowded some of the Seniors out of the back seats in the chapel. Then too, that gang from acrostshe way came with bad reputations acquired while yet in the infant stage. But they soon found that there was a little good with the bad and a little talent with the greenness. So much so that we were asked to join the literary societies, to take part in some school activities and were willingly given the front seats in classes to protect the upper classmen from blows. from the professors, which we must admit, has been so faithfully carried out that the Crown Club is already preparing for several new members. However we were not to be outdone by any organization to which we could not all belong, so a "crown club" of our own was organized which has most untiringly maintained its work all year. It has been most effective at our spreads in keeping away invaders from without and our "eats" within. Although our scholars stand out as shining lights we have more than one•track minds. In fact, some of our members showed up so well in athletics that one of our number was chosen as next year's football captain. They also showed up remakably well on both the boys' and girls' squads of basketball. It hardly seems necessary to say anything further about ourselves for our praises will be spread far and wide as soon as our rhetoric stories are completed. HI. ne
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The Seminary Cedarville Reformed Presbyterian Seminary is an institution which is doing a noble work, in striving to supply young people with an insight into things that pertain to God and His relations with His marvellous creation, the universe. The Seminary is endeavoring to be a practical aid in revealing Jesus Christ. In doing so it presents a course of training which is thorough in all departments. Dr. W.R. McChesney, the Dean, leads the students through the profound studies of Systematic Theology, Greek and Apologetics; Dr. F. A. Jurkatdeals with Church History, Hebrew, and Classical Greek; Rev. B. E. Robison deals with the Bible in Archaeology and Pastoral Theology; while Rev. W. P. Harriman's work is in the line of Homiletics and Biblical Theology. The organization of a Gospel Team under the capable leadership of Day Kennedy, has increased greatly the practical value of the course, and incidentally provides a band of earnest young men, ready and willing to carry on the Masters work. The increased attendance this year makes us feel that there are more workers for the great service. We know that Cedarville Seminary will provide sound, scholarly and spiritual instruction for all who.wish to give their lives to the Master's work. F. W.
Music Department Have you ever wondered why we are so happy at Cedarville College? Maybe it is because we have some music to mingle with our other studies. Music teaches us harmony you know. Of course you have heard of our music department, and you will hear more of it because it is increasing all the time. The enrollment of this year shows a thirty-nine percent increase over that of last year. The department is growing in more ways than one under the efficient guidance of Professor J. A. Talcott, M. A., who is now with the college for the second year. He is a graduate of the Georgia School of Technology, the Cleveland School of Piano and the Royal College of Organists of London. He has also studied voice under Charles S. Burnham and choir direction under J. Powell Jones of Wales. Before coming here he was employed as head of the Department of Music at Bishop College, Marshall, Texas. Courses have been offered this past year in voice, piano, pipe organ and harmony. The instruction in each is given individually in forty minute periods. Every effort is being made by the professor and instructors of the department to put as much thorough work into that period as possible. A public recital is given at the termination of each semesters work for the express nurpo3e of demonstrating the accomplishments of the department and giving the pupil an opportunity for public appearance. Upon the completion of the required work a diploma of graduation is presented to the pupil. This diploma is accepted by the college as eight semester hours credit toward the A. B. degree. It is the aim of all those connected with the department to create and attain an appreciation of the best and highest types of music. MM.
MI& CARL F. SMITH Commercial Department Among the innovations of the year 1924,25 is the Commercial Department, which was organized by Mr. Carl E. Smith, graduate from Miami-Jacobs Business College. Mr. Smith, having adequately equipped room 12, is conducting the department independently. Altho general principles of typing and the use of the touch system was the only course called for, the following courses were offered—Commercial Law, 20th Century Book-keeping and Accounting, Business Arithmetic, Business English and Salesmanship, Short-hand—Gregg System, Typewriting—SoRelic and Cutler. It was possible for a student to get 16 hours (preparatory) credit in the Commercial Department. Any desiring to continue commercial work at Miami-Jacobs Business College will receive full credit for work creditably performed in the Commercial Department here. Mr. Smith introduced the same texts and courses used at Miami-Jacobs, and his work is accredited there. This department was merely an experiment, and since the work was not advertised prior to the opening of college, the results have been very satisfactory. If it be continued next year and advertised, it will undoubtedly draw a much larger following, as it offers a splendid opportunity to combine practical commercial work with the regular college course. The following persons have availed themselves of this opportunity: Harold Myers, Willard Barlow, Walker Taylor, Carson Webster, Lawrence Douthett, Roger Stormont, Avanelle Brigner, Elizabeth Creswell, Marvin L. Williams, Kenneth Little, Richard Cooper, Carl Shanks, Merrill Weaver, Glenn Coy, Ward Creswell, Loretta Rinker, Virginia Chamblin, Helen Somers, Annie M. Tinker, and Susanne M. Koehler.
Green County Normal N A BRIGHT and sunny September day, Miss Susanna M. Koehler of Columbus, Ohio, boarded a westbound Pennsylvania train enroute to the small pioneer village of Cedarville where she was greeted by a band of eager students who were to be under her most efficient supervision for the year 1924-1925. On Sept. 16th., '24, we assembled together in the north room of the basement of the new Science Hall. Miss Koehler came early armed with a large, black mysterious looking note book, which we later learned held a record in bold black letters of characteristics we believed unknown. One day near the end of the second semester as we were placing in order reference books that we had finished reading, we were startled by the exclamation from Rosetta McMillian, "Oh girls just see what I've found," and putting words into action she held high above her curly head the black forboding looking notebook. "She's down at Doc's so lets appease our long sought desire by reading it." Reference books flew every direction in the wild scramble made by the Normal girls in an effort to see the contents of the note book. Fearing that Miss Koehler might return any moment, Rosetta was appointed to read the book's contents since she had found it. Outstanding Characteristics of my Greene CountyNormal Students for the year 1924-1925. Cedarville College; Cedarville, Ohio. Mildred Aldrich, studious but quiet. Evelyn Anders, artistic but a fun lover. Hazel Barber, pleasant and talkative. Wilma Batdorf, diligent worker but quiet. Edith Bone, studious and serious. Grace Constant, a good student but fond of athletics. Eva Crumley, a good disciplinarian in hours of practice teaching. Lillian Gilbert, good orator but inconvincible. Esta Hamer,original and witty. Una Harbison, reliable and studious. Mable Harner, quiet but a good practice teacher. Rosezella Harner, intellectual and has a serious attitude toward work. •Ohs Hart, studious periodically but interested in teaching school. Lelia LeMar, always prepared for reciatation but interested in athletics. Ethel Long, quiet and studious, talkative at times. Rosetta McMillian, good student but mirthful at times. Margaret Mitchner, a good student and a prospective successful teacher. Dovie Pyles, energetic and a good mathametician. Alice Wolf, a good conversationalist when once started. Martha Wright, original and very talkative. Mary Wright, gentle and earnest. And in conclusion we might add, School teaching with us will be no passing fad. We intend to do it with a vim, And in the end we're sure to win. L. L. and 0. H.
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Cedarville. Ohio March 12. 1925. My Dear Miss Somers, No doubt you are quite occupied with numerous duties connected with your important position out in South Dakota. We often think about you and the deep Interest you manifested for all your students and hope you are enjoying your new associates. We are sure you are still interested in the activities of your Alma Mater, so I thought you might enjoy a resume of the social functions of the past six months. Custom has decreed that one of the local churches should start the season by entertaining the students and faculty. This year the Young People's Society of the United Presbyterian Church extended their invitation first, closely followed by the Christian Endeavor Society of the Reformed Presbyterian Church. Both of these parties served to acquaint the students better and also furnished more real merriment than one could imagine who was not present to see the unique and amusing games planned for our entertainment. The men all agreed that the Y. W.C. A. proved to be a clever hostess at the Hallowe'en Frolic in the Gym. The Grand March presented a colorful as well as a humorous spectacle and at its conclusion prizes were awarded to Miss Evelyn Anders as Queen ofHearts and to Carson Webster and LaClede Markle who cleverly represented an odd looking quadruped said to be an elephant. The Faculty received the entire student body at a formal reception held at the home of Professor and Mrs. H. H. Smith, at the opening of the second semester. The music room served asthe setting for a splendid program which closed with a group of vocal selections by Mrs. Carl Smith. The afternoon of the Day of Prayer for Colleges was chosen by Misses Helen Iliffe and Eleanore Johnson to be at home to the girls of the College ata delightful tea. The hostesses were assisted in receiving by their mothers and Miss Webster presided at the tea table. The appointments were in keeping with the Valentine season and red carnations and sweet peas lent a charming note to the rooms of the Iliffe home. Dr. and Mrs. McChesney have invited the students and faculty to their annual party next week, and it promises to be the most enjoyable event on the social calendar of Cedarville College. If this letter has awakened any pleasant memories in your mind, we trust they will take form in a letter in reply to this one. All the students of Cedarville College who knew you unite in wishing you the best of everything in your new school home. Sincerely yours, Ruth McPherson.
The Thirtieth Anniversary EDARVILLE COLLEGE was opened for instruction September 19th, 1894. Its work was carried on during the first year in the home erected by Dr. Hugh MacMillian seventy-five years ago. The main college hall was built during the summer and fall of 1895, and was entered early that Fall. During the last Commencement Week, the thirtieth anniversary of the College was appropriately celebrated. The main exercises were held on Cedar Day, Wednesday, June 3rd. President W.R. McChesney was Chairman of the day. He and Dr. F. A. Jurkat were the only professors in the Faculty who started with the College, Dr. McChesney being the first member of the Faculty on the ground thirty-one years ago, and Dr. Jurkat coming one year later. The alumni of the College paid them a gracious tribute inthe presentation of large boquets of flowers. The speaker of the occasion was the Rev. R. Ames Montgomery D. D., President of Center College, Kentucky. His theme was "Modern Collegiate education and the needs of the day." One of the main features of the celebration was the parade of the classes beginning with the first class of '97, and ending with the seniors of 1924 and the Faculty and the students of the various departments. Every class had some members present and some classes were fully represented. Many of the former students who had completed only a partial course returned to show their respects, as did also a number of the members of the faculty who had served in former years, and likewise of the Boards of Trustees. The various classes of the College went through their particular stunts; the largest crowd in the history of the institution was present to witness the exercises. The Queen of the May was Miss Grace Lyle of Marianna, Arkansas; the retiring queen was Miss Florence E. Smith. Miss Lyle was crowned in the presence of all the classes of the College through the years and a crowd of visitors numbering two thousand. The coronation services were beautiful and impressive. Cedarville College was established to train both sexes for a definite service for God and Humanity. Three Hundred graduates have been sent out from its walls; they occupy positions of trust and responsibility in all parts of the world. The College has grown from a local institution to one that is drawing patronage from ten states and two foreign countries. It has an endowment fund of $152,000. It has four buildings, 14 professors and instructors, and an enrollment this year of 228 students. Plans are afoot for the erection of a new gymnasium and a girls' dormitory, and the increase of the endowment fund to $500,000. One of the leading assets of the College has been the splendid student body, loyal, diligent and possessed of high christian aspirations. Another asset has been the faculty of christian men and women, devoted to the ideals that make for the training of true manhood and womanhood. The College is now a community institution around which all the forces that stand for the best interests of mankind are rallying. Its past history has been one of toil; sacrifice and success. Its present purpose is to maintain what has been done, to stand for the cardinal principles of christianity to prepare its students for every practical pursuit of life, to give every boy or girl an opportunity, whether rich or poor, to secure a liberal, safe and sound education, and to forge on through the coming years to the forefront in the ranks of higher education.
The Boomerang To help finance the Cedrus a comedy in three acts entitled, "The Boomerang," was presented February 25, 1925 by the following cast of characters: Dr. Sumner, A young doctor Robert Turnbull Bud Woodbridge, A lovesick youth Paul Orr Preston DeWitt,Representatives of a N. Y. financier Clarence Husher Emile, Butler to Dr. Sumner Malcolm Turner Hartley, Butler to Mrs. Woodbridge Robert Choate Mr. Stone, A patient Robert Choate Virginia Xelva, A foreign girl seeking employment Elizabeth Barnett Grace Tyler, The object of Bud's affections Harriet Shields Marion Sumner, Sister of Dr. Sumner Dorothy Wilson Gertrude Ludlow, Marion's friend Ann Ord Mrs. Creighton Woodbridge, Bud's mother Ruth Burbick Guests at the party: Lela LeMar, Grace Constant, Rosetta McMillian, Mae McKay, Paul Brown, Robert Leever, William Snell, Wayne Shidaker. Bud Woodbridge was the victim of a heartless young lady—Grace Tyler. Bud wooed her in the old eloquent self-sacrificing manner and due to her seeming indifference to him and affections for Preston DeWitt he nearly had a complete nervous breakdown. When the physician, Dr. Sumner, took the matter in hand he got his mind off the adored one and her careless cruelty, by telling the young man that he was the victim of germs. The physician agreed to effect, in a month's time, a cure which he accomplished by placing Virginia Xelva, who had just come to his office as a working girl, in charge of the foolish swain. He played the girl's jealousy against that of the muse, an antidote to open Grace's eyes and inflict a real punishment upon her for she really did care for Bud. After the doctor had explained all love diseases and the treatment for them the nurse administered the treatment to the physician. This proved a marked success, for the doctor fell in love with the nurse, who turned out to be an heiress. Due to the faithfulness and efficiency of the coaches, Avanelle Brigner and LaClede Markle, the play was one of the big successes of the year. E. B.
Organizations
Cedarville College Y. W.C. A. The Y. W.C. A. is a vital part of the life of the college young woman. She does not realize the large part that such an organization plays in her life, but that very thing has been one of our aims for this year—to make the girls realize the need and the benefit of such a Christian organization. It has been our purpose also to reach as many as possible of the girls of the student body, and to make them feel that they really want to attend the meetings rather than forcing them to take part. Our membership drive was not as successful as we hoped for but it was closed with the Formal Initiation service of the Y.W.C. A., which we hope was successful in leaving the desired impression on the minds of the girls. We have attempted to bring out through our programs of the year two put-- poses,—to accustom the girls to lead and take part in discussions among themselves and to bring in new inspiration and information, through talks by various persons directly or indirectly interested in the college. Our financial success has been such as to warrant our carrying on of he usual plans of community work, which,though not extensive have given an added incentive for interest in the organization. One of the aims of the present cabinet is to lend a helping hand in laying plans for more social activities for the student body as a whole. Although this has not been fully realized yet we have hope that it may be. As young women we pledge ourselves to the general Y. W.C. A. motto,"We unite in the determination to live unreservedly Jesus' law of love in every relationship and so to know God." P. C.
Cec arville College Y. M. C. A. Not the least in importance among the activities of Cedarville College is the Y. M. C. A. Its object is to enlist each of the men in its ranks actively and wholeheartedly. It wishes to bring each man into itself in order that it may help each man to bring out the best that is in him. The chapel hour on each Wednesday is given over to the meetings of the Y. M. C. A., and many of the meetings are given to round table discussions of problems, of interest to members, and to the school as a whole. Many interesting and valuable thoughts are brought out, and opportunity is given in these inpromptu discussions to further our study of the art of perfect self expression which is one of the goals toward which we strive in our college career. We feel that every one of us is somewhere on the road to perfect self expression, and that we succeed or fail largely as we do or do not succeed in puttting across the best that is in us. It has been said, "Every soul would be beautiful if we could see in it what God sees." And that is one of the high objectives of the Y. M. C. A.,—to seek for, encourage, and bring out the hest of each plastic soul presented, and make of it something beautiful and worthwhile. Tho our attainments have been imperfect, and our efforts sometimes weak, we have endeavored to keep this end in view. The organization of Gospel Teams to conduct meetings or assist in them is one of the worth while activities of the Y., and two such teams have been organized and put into operation with good success in the last year. Qu;te a number of interesting and helpful talks have been given by outside speakers, of whom we might mention: Rev. Lytle, of Xenia; Atty. Frank Dean; Mr. Seamens,,our State Secretary; Dr. Grube and Dr. Proudfit. It is the desire of the Y. M. C. A., too, to become the men's club in the sense of providing for the social congregation of the men together for social good times as well as spiritual help, and in order that we may learn to mingle together as man to man. Any organization that improves our orientation will help to fit us for the contacts of the larger life to come. And lastly, and of paramount importance, the Y. M. C. A. seeks to lead men to Jesus Christ as their Divine Lord and Savior, and to the acceptance of active membership in the Church of His foundation. It is, in truth, "another of the builders that are building men for God." C.E.S.
Philosophic Literary Society OFFICERS DONALD FUNK MARSTON HUNT WINIFRED STUCKEY ELIZABETH LACKEY LORENA SHARPE MARY BEAM This society was originally organized in the fall of '95. At the beginning of the new year meetings were held in the College Chapel. Toward the end of the year the society hall on the third floor of the college was furnished and decorated in the society's colors, "Green and White." Because of ill feeling the faculty took charge of the society during the eight year period begining in 1908 and going up to 1916. The next year we entered the war and a good many of our boys went away to fight for Uncle Sam. The "Philos" suffered the same loss of membership; so it was thought best to join the two under the new name of the "Orange and Blue." As the number of students, after the war, increased steadily year by year it was thought advisable to again start two societies. Accordingly in the spring of '23 the students were divided into these two societies. It was not until the college started again in the fall, however, that the old society name was adopted. Because many of the old students dropped out during the summer there were not so many old members to work for new members so the society was not very large, but this year with new officers and an early start our society has shown considerable gain in numbers and we sincerely hope in quality. At our meetings held every two weeks, there is an attempt made to develop the literary qualities of each member along the lines of extemporaneous speaking, debate, music, and ',lays and if a search is made these qualities are found to be the essential qualities which go to make up a rich life. The chief aim of the old Philosophic society was "Be Perpetual Always," and in looking forward to an aim for the new society it was found that no motto could better portray the character which true Philosophic should show than the old motto. G. C. K.
4 ROBERT LEEVER HARRIET SHIELDS HAROLD RAY MAE.MCKAY PAUL ORR Philadelphian Literary Society In the fall of 1924 the Philo Literary Society began its year's work with an increased membership. Our membership campaign had been a success and we added many of the most promising Freshmen to the talent we already possesecl. The activities of the society were enthusiastically engaged in and we felt that the quality of our meetings was improving. After the Christmas meeting we rested for a time, but with the new semester we resumed our regular hi-monthly meetings. After this short vacation there was an increased interest in the society, and the members were anxious to keep the programs up to standard and were eager to raise that standard. An outline of the spring plans was made which embodied the purpose of the society. Our aim is to cultivate the highest ideals, to raise the cultural standards, and to plant in our membership a love for the best in literature which will continue to grow after school days are over. Our members are prominent in the activities of the school —both as leaders and as followers, so we feel that if our society can accomplish its aim we can do much toward determining the cultural tone of Cedarville College. We want to so develop the talent of our members that, just as in other years, Philadelphians will take leave with sound minds, in sound bodies—people in whom pride may justly be taken. H.S.
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The College Club I T IS OFTEN SAID that some people eat to live, others live to eat but our College Club certainly shows no manifestations of the former class. You may ask,"What is this College Club?" Is it a gathering place for songs and friendly chats, a place to meet our fellow students out of the classroom?" Yes it is this and more; so much more that its popularity would be tremendously decreased but for the fact that three times a day, every morning, noon and night a crowd of noisy ravenous people gather in one room below the library, impatiently await a signal bell, and then bolt for a room with a peculiar aromatic fascination, just opposite the one they occupied. They emerge shortly after as noisy as before but the ravenous look has disappeared—a wonderful contentment lights each countenance. What has happened in that irresistably fascinating room? This room has caused consternation along various lines, some of which it would he well to investigate. The very apparent corpulency that so many of our members bewail, can be traced, I fear to this room. Money is the root of all evil, but food is surely the root of all fat. The awe in which some young men are held, not because of their intelligence or.looks but because of their unlimited capacity, has its birth, in, —this room. Even the cause of certain wash days may be traced to this room, but we do not often become so hilarious that a glass of water or morsel of food come unbidden with such dire effects. For all our foolishness and seeming infancy We can be very dignified and proper when occasion demands, or just after a gentle reminder from higher authorities. Such reproofs bare well taken and heeded, for we understand the necessity of being able to conduct ourselves with the dignity of college students, the most severe test to pass, being this very intimate gathering of ours—the club. So all year long we have striven to conduct ourselves as in our own homes, enjoying to the fullest extent our food and our friends, and always remember the rooms in the basement of Cedarville College Library—Our Club. A. O.
Editor's Notes The publication of a small college annual, though not the enormous task of a University annual book is nevertheless a hard nut to crack. And,in some cases (as is often said of a small college football team), it offers a great deal of resistance. But, as someone wisely said long ago, "There is joy in service," so there is a sense of joy in the work of publishing a college annual. It affords one the excellent opportunity for a helpful and a profitable experience, and at the same time binds one to his Alma Mater with a link of fellowship and devotion which I believe will never he broken. There is much to be said of the Editor's work on such a !publication as this. But, I have learned that without a willing Staff of efficient workers, the Editor is a failure. So, I want to commend the most efficient work of the Business Manager, the tireless efforts of Advertising Managers, and the faithful support of the Assistant Editor, which together with the sanction of the Faculty Advisor, make this book a success. I wish also to thank our advertisers, and all others who have in anyway contributed to the compilation of this hook. G. LACLEDE MARKLE, Editor 1
Athletics
Athletic Review I) UNTIL THE YEAR 1921-22 basketball wits the only inter-collegiate sport. This was coached during this period by students or graduates of Cedarville College of no wide experience. In this ten years or more, with the exception of the four years the Collins brothers were in school 1916-19, most of the games went to the opponents. From the year 1921 to the present time the college athletics have been in charge of a physical director. Blackburn introduced college football and baseball. Gym classeswere started for the boys and girls of the college and men of the community. The next year with Coach Warner in charge, the football and basketball teams showed marked improvement. Last year under Director Talcott the girl's basketball team came to the front by winning a majority of their games. Now we came to the present year, a banner year in several respects. Coach Diederich is in charge of the College athletics only. The other directors have had the high school athletics in addition. We believe this is a great advance. An athletic council has been appointed consisiting of members of the college board, faculty, alumni, and student body. This board is to manage athletics of the college in the future. The success of our teams this year was due not only to the fine work of the memSers of the squads, but most of all to the determination, knowledge, hard work, and "never give up," spirit of our own "Pop" Diederich. He will be with us again next year and we are looking forward to a much better season. One other thing must be added to the athletic review. A committee was formed to raise money to pay part of the new Director's salary. and make some necessary improvements for athletics. The committee raised the required money with the help of the faculty, students, alumni, and friends of the college in the community. Their report is as follows: Total amount pledged $482.38 Total amount collected 450.63 Total pledges not paid to date 31.75 Money paid out For Director's salary $200.00 Showers in science hall 63.39 36 steel lockers 122.04 Freight and drayage on loakers 5.97 Lumber for seats in the gym 27.44 Paint and paint brushes 4.35 Total $423.19 Cash on hand to be spent on athletics next year $27.44 We will add to this the pledge money when collected. M. L. Frazer, A. E. Richards, R. D. Cooper, Harold Ray.
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Football With the arrival of Coach Diederich the football hopes of Cedarville College soared high and remained there until disaster, cloaked in the green jerseys of Wilmington entered. The sea, son started with the prospects of a winning team, with twelve oflast year's squad back and the promise of a lot of good material in the incoming class. Practice started immediately after the opening of college and the first game was played on the home field with Earlham College. The Cedarville Eleven held them to a score of 1242. Close on theheels of this arrived our nemisis, the 49.0 tragedy at Wilmington. The squad came out of the fray so badly damaged that hope for a winning season, with so many of the players out was impossible. Again 49,0 appeared opposite the name of Cedarville when the Eleven met defeat at the hands of Defiance. The team managed to re•cuperate to some extent after this battle, and brought home a ray of hope in a 1343 score against Findlay. 1,
In the next game Cedarville overpowered Urbana 65.0, practically all the regulars being back in the lineup although not in the best condition. The game at Capital resulted in a 45.6 loss to Cedarville, several of the men again being injured. The last game of the season was played at Bowling Green, where the Orange and Blue were forced to accept defeat to the tune of 39.0. Although the season was not as successful as it might have been remember that Coach Diederich was handicapped by a lack of men and that the team was up against heavier and older men than they thruout the entire season. A football team cannot be made in a day, nor in a single season. The squad is to be congratulated on the courage the men showed and the doggedness with which they fought, although many times they faced almost certain defeat. Let's wish Coach Diederich a world of success for 25.26. R. C.
"Bill"—Small in size, but a shark on long shots and hard to guard. "Jack"—Capt.,elect f o r next year. Always there when a timely basket was needed. A bear on defense. "W a 1 k" — This year w a s "Walk's" last and his best. A very consistent player. "Chim"—A "nifty" player from all angles of the game. "Lilly"—Always "on guard," and as quick as "lightnin'." "Larry" — "Dependable" d e. scribes him. When needed hc was always on the spot. "lra"—Ira just prayed and shot in the Dayton game and evident, ly his prayer was answered. A real floor,man. -Bunk"—The ball had a hard tone trying to elude him. A good shot.
asket Ball ASKETBALL season opened with a fine display of pep and spirit, although the team had a little difficulty finding their stride due to the entire changed programme and style of play. Coach Diederich used Butler's system of smashing offensive, and after the Yellow Jackets became accustomed to it they proved what a basketball team Cedarville College could produce. The first game of the season was played against Urbana, at Urbana. The boys brought home a big victory and a lot of hope to the basketball fans. The only break in the schedule of wins occured when University of Dayton caught the boys on an off night. Following this came seven straight wins over Spencerian, Wilbur Wright, Babbs Winchesters, Brill Brothers, ATO of Springfield, and last but by far not the least, a 20,19 victory over the University of Dayton on their own floor. Coach Diederich is to be congratulated on the fine team he produced, and th's team certainly deserves all that can be said in their praise. Scores CC OP lIrbana there 29 22 Defiance there 23 41 Capitol there 16 30 Wilbur W.there 22 44 Blishsere 17 28 *Rio Grande here 29 25 Irba na here 30 24 Dayton U. here 12 30 Spencerian here 33 32 Wilbur W.here 30 28 Winchesters here 35 16 Brill Bros. here 40 11 A. T.0. here 28 10 U. of Dayton there 20 I 9
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