1926 Cedrus Yearbook

eEDRUS-1926 Sophomore Class History for 1925-26 Who did it? Naturally there is only one answer to such a question at Cedar- ville College, and that answer is, The Sophomores! Last year we laid the founda- tions for a great class, and, true to all plans, that class has made their appearance in every activity of the College. Class rooms, sports, spreads, literary societies, Y. M. and Y. W. officers and members, assistants to The Cedrus staff; in fact, in everything that is progressive there will be found the necessary quota of Sopho- mores. They simply cannot do without us, and it is no more than fair to admit that we cannot do without these various activities, for the Sophomores of to-day gained their reputation last year as a progressive class, and it would be impossible to fail now. The class, though not as large as last year, has maintained its standing in the line of athletics. The football team gained their Captain and quarter from our ranks, as well as one tackle, two ends, the center of Wilmington fame, and the flash fullback, "Son of Old Man Adaih." Not bad, considering that this is only our second year at Cedarville. The basketball team, of course, was well sprinkled with Sophomores,five men from the first eight being recruited from the versatile ranks of the Sophs, and doing their share in bringing the team through with flying colors. The girls' team, as well as the boys, had to have some from our class; so two centers, a forward, and guard were elected to represent the Sophomores in this line of athletics. Baseball was not slighted, for the team needed a-couple of good pitchers and a good catcher,to say nothing of other places filled, to insure a winning season. We neglect no field of endeavor, as witness the results of the interclass tournament, the boys taking first place and the girls sec- nd. Every collage needs a cheer leader; so, naturally, one of our cla s stepped into that position when Mr. Markle left us. We shine in the class room as well. A Sophomore always has his best foot forward; consequently you see us at the head of our various classes, to say noth- ing of instructors and assistants who spring from our ranks. Professor Smith might give us a recommendation (?) as the hope and despair of his English classes. Considering the time we are forced to spend in the various college activities, it is nothing short of marvelous that we rank so well in the class room; but, then, con- sidering the exceptional qualities of our class, nothing else could be expected. But, enough of commonplace things that everyone knows would conic from such a class. Let us bring forth celebrities that are confined to Sophomores and to that class alone. First, we have the only man who was ever married while still a student at Cedarville. No small honor, that. Again, two of Cedarville's big busi- ness men are members of our class (names on request). A basketball referee noted for his honesty and squareness claims the honor of being one of us. Two Assistant Scout Masters of the local troop, one Sabbath School Superintendent, and the head of the local Reformed Presbyterian Christian Endeavor Soc iety, come from this illustrious group. All of which goes to prove that a class must be interested in its town and churches before it can lay claim to true greatness! Frankly, we ask you Classes of '26, 27, 29, did you excel us? Page Forty-three —R.C.