1926 Cedrus Yearbook

CEDRUS-1926 Freshman Class History It is a famous date in the history of old Cedarville College, that day in early September,when an eager band of Freshmen, with high hopes and lofty ambitions, entered the portals of College Hall upon a life whose pathways are paved with the joys and trials that only a Freshman can know. Our first opinions of the professors were favorable, though in some cases they became rather doubtful when we received our first lesson assignments. All in all, though, we decided to remain a while and give them a trial. The upper classmen gave us a hearty welcome and introduced us immediately to college activities, even including in their hospitality free hair-cuts to several masculine members of our class. Thus far in our checkered career there are some events which are stamped indelibly upon the memory of this class. Among our joys we count the first Freshman watermelon feed, which was a success, excepting for the slight inter- ference of the upper classmen,who expected to share in the refreshments, but were disappointed. Then there was the feed given at the Anderson home, where we were royally entertained without the aid of our college superiors, who by this time had learned the folly of attempting to direct Freshman affairs. Finally, traditional enmities were so far forgotten that on the evening of February 10, a "Froshmore" frolic and spread was staged, and if we remember correctly, we caught a string of suckers. Our trials have been many and varied; for example, the shock and sorrows of the expected quiz given at the unexpected time, and the heartlessness of the Faculty's decision that we observe class-cuts, and examination rules; but the joy- ous days far outweigh these few unhappy hours. Our class has given of her talent in all College activities, and several whose names are enrolled in her list, are recognized and honored upon the gridiron and on the basketball floor. Since that memorable first day we have welcomed some new members to our ranks and to a few have sadly bidden farewell. Though our number be large or small, we have stood, and shall always stand, for loyalty to the Orange and the Blue; and with these colors we shall write our history of achievements during the next three years. Page Fifty