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Show FRESHMAN CLASSBe a Senior if you will, but be a Freshman firstTF you are looking for chemically pure, unadulterated wisdom, read what the Seniors have to offer and you will not be disappointed. Or, if you are looking for somethingreally clever, "don't cher know," it would be as well to look elsewhere. Or perhaps you lean towards that particular brand of literature known as "hot air." Sorry, but we don't carry it. "Hot air" is an excuse for the poor things you've done, an apology for the good things you've failed to do, and a pipe dream for the future. It is more than possible that you will find plenty of this on those pages of this book allotted to a bunch known as Sophomores. Be that as it may, we will have none of it.We shall endeavor to give an unbiased, authentic account of the undertakings and accomplishments of the Class of '09. It seems altogether proper that a record of these events should be put in permanent form for the benefit of the present as well as for the advancement of future generations.Success first shown on the Class of '09 in the flag rush, which occurred on the 29th of September, Anno Domini 1905. The Sophomores worked hard and did well. The Freshmen worked just as hard and did better. Although the Freshmen out-numbered their opponents this was more than counterbalanced by the size and previous experience of the older men. At the referee's whistle both classes were together, and for tenlong minutes the conflict raged. When the hands were counted it was immediately seen that the Freshmen had won by a large score.The "Sophs.," however, nursed no grudge, as was evidenced by the banquet tendered the victorious class, at which the Sophomores were the most gracious hosts. Contrary to the elite custom in such affairs, the "feed" was "pulled off" in a secluded spot east of the campus. The place and appointments, however, in no way detracted from the pleasure of the occasion.The Sophomores were again compelled to bite the dust when they met the Freshmen on the gridiron. The score was o to o in favor of the Freshmen. Sad to say, the series was stopped and the Class of '09 were thus deprived of the laurels which they would have undoubtedly won.Merely to show that their accomplishments didn't end-with foot-ball or class rushes, the Freshmen now proceeded to give the first college ball of the season. It was a success in every way, even to the thwarting of the plans of a desperate band of bold, bad men, who were intent on robbing them of their well-earned receipts.In spite of all opposition they are still on top, where it is safe to say they will always be found.69 |