1915 Cedrus Yearbook

“The Preps” OLLEGE LIFE, to the outsider, seems much the same; but to the student five divisions are apparent. The first of these is the Seniors, who stroll about slowly and impressively. Everyone looks up(?) to them. Next comes the Juniors, who in former days were noted for their belligerency. The third is the "Sophs" and the fourth is those, who in their own language are called "Freshies," in ours "Blowhards." The Fifth is "nostra provincia" or the "preps." Our history though some- what short at present, is, we believe, destined to be synonymous with that of the nation. We were at first, perhaps, timid and bashful, but we have proved to be veritable "diamonds in the rough.- We were well instructed by the upper classmen whose advice we wisely neglected to follow. We have nearly everything except midnight botanizing parties of which we hear so much. The Juniors especially, are famous for their analysis of tulips and daisies. Though small in numbers we have great hopes, for "Great oaksfrom little acorns grow." Perhaps in comparison with former classes we are as yet not especially distinguished, but we believe with Shakespeare that: -There is a tide in the affairs of men, Which, taken at the flood, leads on to fortune, Omitted, all the voyage of their life Is bound in shallows and in miseries." 38 4. e- .1•