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CLASS OF 1901.
CLASS OF 1901.
Colors-Orange and White. YELL.
Al-e-ga-roo, ga-roo, ga-run! Whoop-la! Whoop-la! Washington!
Get there! Get there! 1901!
OFFICERS.
Will D. Outman President
W. E. Mashburn Vice President
Gracie L. Colburn Secretary
What it is now to be your pleasure to read is, according to hy- pothesis, "a history." History, according to a previous proposition, is "an account of the doings of prominent men and women." You will readily see now that this is a history of the class of 1901. You would notice it as readily as you would the fit of a "chem lab" apron on a Freshman. How strange it all seems now; only a little over a year ago our class, with the exception of a few just off the bunch- grass, shook off the dust of prepdom, put aside our slates and pencils and other childish things, said our little pieces, and put ourselves forth as candidates for membership in the Oratorical Association. But the loyal and wide-awake Sophomore has to sigh when he thinks that our class only such a short time since bore some resem- blance to the unsophisticated Freshmen of today, with their limit- less arrogance and self-complacency, mingled with almost reveren- tial awe and respect for the sleepy senior and the overworked junior. and strove with puerile efforts to rival the unassuming Sophomore. But thanks to time, that is all over. A year of actual college life has been a good training for us, it has smoothed out the little wrinkles
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of boyish conceit and prejudice, the little idiosyncrasies that mark the Freshman and we find ourselves grown and useful men and women.
During this eventful period we have quelled internal disturb- ances and made many conquests, in fact our achievements stand as a monument where all may behold our worth. Our history is one continual page of life and activity. Beginning with our first class meeting, held shortly after our introduction into "solid," it is sure to last at least into the next century. Our first effort was electing class officers. This we disposed of without bloodshed; but the colors! There was the "rub"! The origin of the word "scrap," meaning 1 somewhat vigorous and violent method of adjusting things in con- troversy, has been disputed, but had it been manufactured expressly for this history it could not better describe this memorable event, which we shall herein touch upon without attempting to describe. There have been mighty battles, great earthquakes and endless troubles in this gray-haired old world of ours, but without exagger- ation we could say they have been as the sport of innocent childhood as compared with the trouble, turmoil, combat, dissension, fracas, "scrap," yea "scrap," that followed when the highschoolae of our pleasant little flower bed attempted to overthrow the dear, time- honored colors sacred to the hearts of the now blooming Prepaciae. But by this time the class was fairly started on its triumphal march to fame and was able to withstand all. Now began the fulfillment of the glorious promise of distinction. The football team drew its best material from our ranks. Intellectual triumphs also were wrought. Three out of the four places on the Washington's Birth- day program could be filled with credit only from the ranks of 1901. The oratorical contest, too, was won by one of us, who has since been obliged to leave school.
But of all the glories that were ours the fact that most of us passed out of "Geom" is most dear, though Professor Roberts loved some of us too well to let us go, and others caused him to shed tears as he gave them a C and told them to "pass on."
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As remarked before, all this is past, and our second year, like our first, is one grand epic poem of success.
If we may be permitted to prophesy, the class of 1901 will press ever onward and upward with a record of continual success until the dignity and glory of the Senior year is reached. Then will the minor victories be merged into one grand, great and glorious con- quest. Everything will be union after our journey together through the wilderness of theses, and then, like a rocket which has reached its zenith, and whose upward course has called for the admiration of countless thousands, nineteen-one will burst asunder and cast its brilliant and dazzling stars over a wondering and admiring world. And if perchance unto her lot Did trivial errors fall,
Look on the record of her deeds
And you'll forget them all.
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CLASS OF 1902.
MOTTO. Labor omnia vincit ! COLORS.
Rose and Cream. YELL.
Hi yu cumtux !
Tum Tum Too! Alko Klatawa! Nineteen two! OFFICERS.
First Semester.
O. L. Adams
President
Sophie Cozier
Secretary
J. W. Hungate
Treasurer
Lee Morrison
Executive
H. E. Burke
Second Semester.
H. E. Burke
President
Caroline Cogswell Secretary
Beattie Cordiner
Treasurer
John Evans Sergeant-at-Arms
Dan P. Smythe . Historian
The grand and noble class of 1902 has taken special pains to instruct the writer of this article to be very careful to give a true history of the Freshies. Since this is to be a history of the Fresh- men, and history is naturally a record of the doings of noted men and women, it will be filled up with important events. Only the most
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thrilling incidents will be jotted down here, as it would take years to tell all that the children have done since they were first known to the world. It might as well be admitted here as in any other place that Freshies are about as green as-well, the college campus. But cast- ing aside their faults for a few moments, we must get down to their merits. During the whole history of the college they have taken the leading part in socjal affairs, as well as in all kinds of athletic sports. In the year of '98 they gave a banquet in Stevens Hall, which was without doubt the most important social event which has occurred during the history of the college. The verdant Freshies intend to give another banquet as soon as the weather permits. They have made all arrangements for the occasion except engaging their dish washers (they think they will be able to get the Sophomores to do the kitchen work).
At the time of the first banquet the Freshies had fifty-six swelled heads, but as about twenty thought they were able to battle with the world, they left us and only thirty-six remain to tell the tale. The Freshies have generously contributed to the athletic and kin- dred interests of the college, such material as the benign spectacles of the profs. or the searching eyes of the athletic trainer never wit- nessed before. We need only mention our phenomenal catcher be- hind the bat, who in the year of '98 made all Eastern Washington stand and wonder; or the daring men of the mat, who have demon- strated to the public beyond the shadow of a doubt, that a Freshie can tumble to almost anything. On the rostrum, in learned dis- cussions, we lead where others follow and wherever the magnetism of genius is wanted, it is necessary only to touch a Freshie's button and forthwith a current that shocks the whole faculty emanates with an electric thrill. During the past few years the Freshies have al- lowed the faculty to have their own way, but as they have been so rude and so mean, and have made so many mistakes instructing the students, the Freshies have taken upon themselves the responsibility of pointing out their errors and showing them wherein they may improve their manners and have pardoned them this time, providing they do better in the future.
YOURS FOR MILK!
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PREPDOM.
The Prep. is an uncertain quantity. He may be represented by x, y or z; better perhaps by x, y and z. In the early stages of his Prep. existence, he doth look with envious eyes upon the upper classman. If only he might occupy a seat in the middle block in chapel, go sleighriding without a chaperone, and, at receptions in Steven's Hall, sally boldly forth from the wall (flowers) to return with the trophies of many a conquest, then life would be worth the living.
From the Junior Prep. or Preplet, the lowest stage of Prep. life, is slowly evolved, first the Middle, then the Senior Prep.
Great care should be exercised during these mighty changes, lest he be attacked by that painful (to witness) malady, commonly termed the "swelled head." But he doth nobly rise above his sta- tion, and it doth often seem that all would go to "rack and ruin" without his timely aid. He espouseth the cause of the football man- ager; he becometh the enthusiastic champion of gymnastics and of woman's rights. He holdeth down the banister if perchance a fair classmate be at his side.
He thinks to rival Henry Clay and longs to capture all prizes which come in his path. He aspires to an office in the Cadet Corps. or, if he be very bold, even to be President of. the Chewawa. When sable night hath spread her mantle over all things he doth turn his footsteps churchward; perchance he may while away a blissful hour or two by gallantly escorting some timid maiden to her home. When at the quiet midnight hour a thousand hearts are beating peacefully, and from well nigh as many open mouths sounds be- yond all description do issue themselves, then the echoing clangor
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of the fire bell and the lurid glare which lights up the ruins of Ferry Hall doth proclaim that the Prep. is abroad in the land. At the glad approach of spring the Prep. doth weary of his books. He longs to study nature. Intent on this, he strolls about the campus and doth vibrate between laboratories and class rooms not his own. He now aspires to the styles of the noble collegiate; his shaggy locks are smoothly parted in the middle; an immaculate cuff is tightly but- toned about his neck; a flaming silken fabric (is it a tie or chest protector?) doth adorn his manly bosom.
So, for many happy days, he paces off the fleeting hours, and rejoices at the near approach of freedom. At length a fitting climax crowns his labors, his week of hunger now he satisfies; beneath their load his pockets bulge; his usually neat cuffs seem strangely marred with what appears to be crystallized graphite; the lid of his $1.69 watch will scarcely close, and then bestride a pony swift and strong, he doth boldly ride through-now all is finished. He is no longer a Prep. The brilliant career of a Freshman looms up before him. In its strong light the past fades away into insignificance. By day he plans, by night he dreams of that which still awaits him. "Sic semper erat !"
"We'll make this Exam. or kill the pony!"
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PHARMACY DEPARTMENT.
SCHOOL OF PHARMACY.
COLORS. Black and Old Gold. YELLS.
Ruh-rah ruh-rah ruh rah ree!
Who are, who are, who are we?
Pillmakers, pillmakers, W. A. C.
Hipity hip, kerzip! kerzip!
Hipity hip, kerzip! kerzip! Whoa up! Whoa up! Pharmacy! Pharmacy !
MOTTO. Das kleinste Haar wirft seinen Schatten. *
Little things are not to be despised. The cackling of geese once saved Rome. A common house-fly decided the fate of the pharmacy department.
It may be a surprise to most of our readers to learn that a course in pharmacy is outlined in our first catalogue, '91-'92, and that three
*For the benefit of the German Students: "The smallest hair throws its shadow."
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students are enrolled: Chas. M. Barbee, Henry F. Hubbard and E. Quimby Merriman.
We do not know where they are.
In the spring of '96 the feasibility of re-establishing a course of pharmacy was recommended to the faculty by President Bryan.
That august body was seriously and earnestly considering the matter. Prof. Watt was holding his head in his two hands, tightly pressing them against his throbbing temples. A few had already spoken. The pharmacy cause seemed lost for those few thought the responsibility too great.
A festive fly, however, alighted on Professor Watt's head. Presto! Change! The case was won!
"Who knows," exclaimed Professor Watt in agonizing but convincing tones, "but what some aspiring pillmaker may discover a sure and speedy hair restorer and thus humanity will forever owe a debt of gratitude to the W. A. C."
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Emboldened by this outburst, Professor Webster said: "And perchance the secret of making love potions may be discovered." Miss Howard indignantly arose to her feet-but no further argu- ments were necessary-the faculty proceeded at once to business. A committee consisting of Professors Fulmer, Watt. Piper and Nelson was appointed to discuss matters more fully.
Needless to say, such a committee reported favorably. Two hundred dollars were appropriated for equipment.
At the next meeting of the Board of Regents the pharmacy course was re-established, the first year's work to begin with the regular school year of '96-'97. Professor Fulmer was made head of the department.
The pharmacy classes have been fortunate, indeed, in having such a splendid faculty to conduct their course of study. The de- partments are under the supervision of the different professors as follows:
Chemistry-Elton Fulmer, M. S., whose reputation as an up- to-date chemist is too well known to need further comment.
Botany-C. V. Piper, M. S., who is second to no botanist on the Pacific coast.
Pharmacy -- Geo. H. Watt, B. S., a graduate of Scio College of Pharmacy of Ohio, whose teaching is thoroughly practical as well as theoretical.
Materia Medica, Physiology, Therapeutics-S. B. Nelson, D. V. M., who is state veterinarian, and as such has a well deserved reputation throughout the Northwest.
Latin-Miss Annie Howard, whose ability and culture have en- deared her to all who know her.
That the pharmacy department has made wonderful strides of progression is most readily seen by comparing the course of study as scheduled in catalogue of '91-'92 and that of '98-'99.
COURSE IN PHARMACY, '91-'92.
First year: Fall term-Required, elements of algebra. Eng- lish, bookkeeping, physiology, industrials, military drill. electives, drawing, vocal music. Winter term-Algebra, English, Latin.
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botany, military drill, drawing, vocal music. Spring term-Botany, chemistry, Latin, military drill, weighing, measuring, computing, reductions, drawing, vocal music.
Second year: Fall term-Physics, chemistry, Latin, phar- macy, military drill, music. Winter term-Physics, chemistry, ma- teria medica, pharmacy, military drill, music. Spring term-Ma- teria medica, physiology and hygiene, chemical and medical tox- icology, pharmacy, military drill, music.
In the fall of '96 seven students were enrolled: Virgil T. Mc- Croskey. U. G. Marsh, Harry W. Jackson, Clarence A. Gilkey, J. Henry Walsh, J. W. Palmerton, G. T. Clark.
In the spring of '98 the first class, consisting of V. T. MeCros- key, H. W. Jackson, J. W. Palmerton, Theo. Fessler, was graduated. Mr. McCroskey is still a student of the W. A. C., and will be grad- uated from the economic science course this year. With this train- ing his success as a pill dispenser is assured.
H. W. Jackson is holding down a position in a drug store at Palouse.
J. W. Palmerton is "putting into practice what he learned at college" at one of our local drug stores.
Theo. Fessler has a splendid position in a pharmacy at What- com and needs to seek no more for love potions. Mr. Fessler at- tended a school of pharmacy in Iowa one year previous to his en- tering here. Having had two years of practical experience in a drug store, he was given a diploma of registered pharmacist in July on the recommendation of his diploma of the W. A. C.
In April, '98. McCroskey, Palmerton and Jackson took the state examination at Spokane and passed in a manner creditable alike to themselves and to their instructors.
During the year '97-'98 eight students were enrolled: Bernard D. Baber, Fred E. Dicus, Josephine M. Hoeppner, Chas. T. Lar- kin, Gertrude L. Mackay, Ulysses G. Marsh, Wesley Clark Stone and Deshler Sells.
And in the Junior year the following are enrolled: Albert Adams, Frank Anderson, Lloyd Gibson, G. V. Greaves, C. H. Boat- right and Lizzie Sillman.
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Providence and the faculty permitting, these Seniors will have hydrastis (golden seal) placed on their diplomas in June: Chas. T. Larkin, Greenville Clark, Deshler Sells, U. G. Marsh, Gertrude MacKay and Josephine Hoeppner.
The School of Science Pharmaceutical Association is one of the most progressive and vigorous societies of the W. A. C. The society was organized October 28, 1896, with Virgil T. McCroskey as president and Henry Walsh secretary. The term of office is one regular college semester.
The officers now are: President, Josephine Hoeppner; vice president, D. Sells; secretary, Gertrude Mackay; treasurer, Frank Anderson; sergeant-at-arms, Lloyd Gibson.
The programs pertain strictly to pharmaceutical work, and many interesting and instructive papers have been read and dis- cussed by the various members.
The Quiz, which is always an important feature of the program, is helpful and entertaining.
The society meets bi-weekly and some of its productions are worthy of being handed down to posterity, years and years hence.
In the spring of '98 Geo. H. Watt was made professor of phar- macy.
The course in pharmacy has been a decided success and there is no cause for regret in its re-establishment. Professors Watt and Fulmer are still hopeful of the discovery of a hair restorer. Pro- fessor Piper evidently found the love potion, whilst Professor Web- ster is slowly but surely imbibing the same.
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MUSIC DEPARTMENT.
LILIAN A. BOLSTER, Director.
In the first years of its existence the Washington Agricultural College and School of Science had no department of music and little attempt was made to develop the voices of its students in song. During the year '93-'94, Professor L. C. Read, assistant to the pro- fessor of horticulture, gave vocal instructions to the student body a half hour each day, and lessons in instrumental music to those who desired it. He also organized and directed a college band. From that time until the year '96, no provision was made for musical in- struction in connection with the college work. Then the Board of Regents, at its regular June meeting, authorized a music department and invited Miss Bolster as instructor in piano music, and Mrs. W. J. Windus in voice culture.
Accordingly, at the beginning of the fall term of the year '96-'97, we found music in our midst. The musical tones that reached our ears as we passed from one building to the other, attending our classes, gave evidence that some sweet voices were being built up and trained by their efficient instructor.
In the piano department much interest was soon manifested. The intensity of this interest proved itself in the following incident. In the latter part of the first year the military companies posed in front of Steven's Hall for the space of ten minutes, respectfully saluting the young ladies, to the utter unconsciousness of two of our music students who were deeply absorbed in practicing the "Deppe Exercises."
We observed with interest the daily progress of the piano stu- dent, and at the first of this year fully realized how realistic a true
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musical touch may be by its effect on new students. One passed through the halls of Steven's Hall with an agonized countenance and exclaimed, "How fearfully the wind howls on this hill!" But a student with more years of college experience calmly stated, "That is Miss Ellis playing Tausig."
In this department classes in the history and development of music and in harmony are open to students. For all who are suffi- ciently advanced, oportunities are given from month to month for playing in public, thereby securing confidence and self-possession to the performer. On Wednesday afternoon of each week, an hour is devoted to the study of a composer and some of his works.
The recital on Monday of commencement week is given by one or two pupils selected from the music class. This year the program will be rendered by Miss Anna Ellis, who will be the first graduate from the music department.
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THE BATTALION.
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COMPANY A.
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ARTILLERY DETACHMENT.
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STAFF OF '98
STAFF OF 100
OUR WAR DEPARTMENT.
The first military formation, if such it may be called, of the stu- dents of the Washington Agricultural College and School of Science took place on the campus in front of College Hall, Columbus Day. October twelfth, eighteen hundred and ninety-two. Everyone, old and young, large and small, male and female, lined up in double rank under the supervision of Professor E. R. Lake, who, after a few explanatory remarks, announced the commands to be given, and asked those who had ever had any military drill to fall out. No one fell out. The professor cast a solitary glance and proceeded to give some commands, "Left, FACE!" The boys and girls locked at each other, but stood still; then he said, "All face toward the dormitory and when I say 'Forward march' everybody walk." They obeyed. but when he commanded "Column right, MARCH" no one knew what was wanted. The professor was at a loss as to just how to proceed, so he yelled "Whoa!" Everybody stopped. They evidently knew what that meant. "Now," he said, "I will walk ahead and you may follow." And thus he led the long line of two hundred farmers sons and daughters through the streets of Pullman (the town cows had previously been tied up) to the public school auditorium, where the exercises of the day were held.
Soon after this event the students of the college were seized with a military spirit, and two volunteer companies were organized. with Claude Eastman as captain of Company A and Arthur Clothier as captain of Company B. Nearly all the boys joined and soon two large companies were earnestly drilling three times a week. The state kindly furnished the college with a lot of old condemned rifles and the boys were permitted to use them on agreement that they be kept in good condition.
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The girls of the college were anxious to join in this drill, but were not permitted to do so, consequently they formed a company of their own, which they called the "Broomstick Brigade," using the College Hall chapel for an armory.
Then, as now, things were not what they seem, and soon the drilling was mostly by proxy. At last even the proxies failed to re- port for duty and no evidence of military training remained except now and then a second-hand uniform making its way over the cam- pus, or perhaps the melodies of Bugler Harmon as he stood on the walk between the dormitory and College Hall and twittered a few sweet notes from an old bugle call he was trying to learn.
The following year Uncle Sam got his eye on Pasco (Pasco roomed in No. 40 girls' division of the dorm.), and at once realized what was needed, so he detailed the institution one of his tenth cavalry second lieutenants, who soon organized the cadet corps. Of course before much progress could be made it was necessary to have some officers, and in order to explain matters and show just how the corps was to be regarded an order was published as follows:
ORDERS NO. 1. Headquarters W. A. C. Corps Cadets, Pullman, Wash .. Feb. 16, 1894.
1. The cadets of the corps will be organized as a company of infantry, uniformed and equipped as directed by the college author- ities, and designated Company A.
2. Theoretical instruction by lectures will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays of each week from 4:00 p. m. to 4:30 p. m. in the college chapel. All cadets will attend unless excused.
3. Practical instruction will be given on Wednesdays and Fri- days of each week from 4:00 p. m. to 4:30 p. m. until further orders. Only those cadets designated as non-commissioned officers will be required to attend.
4. Cadets Ankney, Brown, Lowden, Long, S., and Wagner, are appointed lance corporals and will assume the duties of that office.
So
5. Lance Corporal Long is appointed acting adjutant. By order of
LIEUTENANT STOCKLE, STANLEY LONG,
Lance Corporal Co. A. W. A. C. C. C., Acting Adjutant. Please do not mark this paper.
We might call this order the beginning of all evil. Jealousy, pride and bursted hatbands may be dated from this order.
May thirsty-first, eighteen hundred and ninety-four, saw the body of cadets march away to Union Flat for their first annual en- campment. During the encampment those college trained gentle- men (?) stole everything in the vicinity, from a pan of skimmed milk to a sheepskin. They robbed the poor farmers of their butter, eggs and poultry. One night every one in camp except the commandant and the guard went out and brought in twenty-three chickens and one turkey. They took the turkey because he was obstinate and would not keep step. The next day they had a feast. After the feast all hands went fishing and young Ankney, tired of camp life, threw his rifle into the creek and deserted. The guard chased him over the fertile hills of the Palouse valley for two days without capturing him. He gave himself up, however, and came to Pullman with the company.
The following year a heavy rainfall increased the attendance at the college and a second company was organized, with F. M. Lowden as captain. We then had for the first time a two-company battalion. We used the vacant country south of the armory for a drill ground, tramping down the balsamorrhiza sagittati and waging war on Stratton's barn. We kept this up until June, when the com- mandant issued an order for the corps to prepare to go on an en- campment ; so accordingly we loaded a wagon with some tin dishes. corn-cob pipes, court plaster, shoe polish, and an old horse blanket. We were just ready to start when President Bryan said he would like to say a few words before we left. He made a long speech and cau- tioned us not to do anything while we were away which would re- flect discredit on ourselves or the institution; not to forage for good
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