1918 Cedrus Yearbook

19 RETROSPECTION I was sitting alone by my fireside One evening a few days ago, While the light of the dying embers Lit the room with their flickering glow. You wouldn't know me now,I'm sure— Dear classmates of long ago, For the hair that was black as a raven Is now as white as snow. Many years have passed since I saw you— Years of both gladness and strife; But there's one endearing memory, My friendships in youth's gay life. And in reverie I pondered On my college days long past And in fancy lived them o'er again From the start e'en to the last. First, when we were Freshmen— How clearly do I remember! We were entering a new life highway On that day in bright September. Oh!the jolly times we had that year! Our teachers frowned in wonder— But we were happy—care-free,then— And did not mind a blunder. It was when Sophs we made our fame; 'Twas on dear old Cedar Day. We captured the horrible Villa And thousands watched the fray! As Juniors—of course we were sensible; Learned to study and concentrate. No longer the professors glared at us 21 18