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Show kindly loaned some of his mules from the fort. Thirty-seven loads of sand, forty of gravel, and twelve of water, together with two -hundred sacks of cement, were used. There are 1,583 cubic feet of concrete, weighing one hundred twenty tons, in the "U." The cost of material is estimated at three hundred fifty dollars and if the value of student labor were considered, the entire cost of the "U" would approach five thousand dollars. The work was done entirely by students and professors, and there were probably not a dozen fellows in the University who did not put in their share of time.While this was all work for the men, the girls, too, were busy. Each day at noon the hungry workers hurried down the hill to the old deserted grove, where the girls spread an enormous luncheon. There were sandwiches for the hungry, lemonade for the thirsty, cake, cookies, candy, fruit and ice cream- everything dear to a fellow's appetite could be found here.For two full days and a large part of the third the work continued. It was indeed an herculean task, but the way in which the students carried it out was highly commendable. The spirit in which they worked aroused the admiration of all, and the perseverance displayed was little short of marvelous. In placing credit where it was due, the '07 class, who first thought of the idea, and whose members did more, perhaps, than anyone else to successfully carry it through, should not be overlooked. The names of Carl Scott and Stayner Richards will be linked longest, perhaps, with the famous monogram as it now stands.The great white letter stands out so plainly that it can easily be discerned miles down the valley, and it never fails to arouse the curiosity and admiration of tourists. Is it not a mighty monument to the strength and power and unity of our student body? Is it not the insignia of our University, and does it not inspire within us a patriotism, a love for our Alma Mater, such as nothing else possibly can? And does it not keep before our minds that goal which each of us fondly hopes to reach-the right to wear that monogram as a reward for honest effort in support of his University? |