1926 Cedrus Yearbook

CEDRUS -19261 Senior Class History One morning in chapel, Dr. McChesney informed the students that the largest class in the history of the College would graduate this Spring—namely, the Class of '26. Is it possible that four long years have passed since we, as poor Freshmen, gave ourselves into the hands of the professors? Yes, and they have patiently and earnestly waited for the day when we would be delivered from their hands. During the four years, Tithe, in its own way, has made many changes in the class. Each year some dropped by the wayside, but we have kept the faith, and we are proud to say that the majority of the class are of the original number. We are modest in singing our own praises, but we will admit that we are unique and versatile. In all student activities,from Gospel teams to barbering for Freshmen, our members have been actively engaged. In our College song we sing,"At Cedarville College we get our athletes,' and the Seniors lead the ranks. Literary Societies, Y. W. C. A., Y. M. C. A., the Student Body Government and Cedrus Staff, all look to this class for leadership and guidance. As to scholarly attainments, our members have always ranked among the highest. Several members of the Crown Club are to be found in our ranks, and a number of instructors and assistants have been chosen from our class also. We have a record of having the first class feed of each year, and only once in the four years have our plans for a feed been thwarted. We remember with sor- row one night behind the old flour mill when our delicacies were consigned to a watery grave. That splash rings in our ears yet, but our motto is: "If we do not eat, no one else eats." However, the memories are sweet. Our pep is always evident. Many times we have been accused of lacking that dignity and nobility that befits Seniors, but cannot "Forget that we are Seniors to be thrown out, For we pass this way but once." Have we ever been tried and found wanting? Never! Have we ever missed anything? Impossible! Have we been essential to the life of the College? Yes, indeed! How will it exist without us? Well, that is for the Trustees and Fac ulty to worry about. Now Commencement Day draws near, and with it will come the usual joys and sorrows. We are waiting to hear all the nice things that will be said about us, and wonder what the theme of the eulogy will be. We are going into divers ways of life, and our interests will lie far apart; but we are sure we can all say with the poet: "From founts of dawn our joyous college days Have rippled like the brook right pleasantly Half-way to noon. But now with widening turn, makes pause In happy retrospection locked We backward look." Page Twenty-seven —W.E.S.