isa-normaladvance-1914-00160

Description:	160THE NORMAL ADVANCEAre buckets of paste and wads of paper neces¬ sary to work up class spirit? Let us not de¬ ceive ourselves, sir. These are the implements of advertisers and paper hangers.But how shall we excel them? Shall we try programs, ice cream, and wafers? Sir, we have tried that for the past six months. But it has been all in vain.Let us not deceive ourselves, sir, any longer. If we mean not to step down and out and be shamefully excelled by all of the other organ¬ ized classes, we must show more class spirit! I repeat it, sir, we must show more class spirit! An appeal to every loyal senior is all that is left us! (Loud applause.)The College Guys tell us, sir, that we are weak, but we are not weak. We have them beaten a block already. If we are weak, when shall we be strong ? Will it be next term or next year when we are scattered all over Indiana? Shall we gather strength by moping around and refraining from holding meetings?Seniors, we are not weak if we will only stand by our colors. One hundred loyal sen¬ iors can not be outclassed by any organization in the State Normal School.There is no way to dodge the senior spirit and let it come. I repeat it, sir, let it come.It is in vain, seniors, to extenuate the mat¬ ter. Some may say that we cry spirit, spirit, but there is no spirit. I tell you the class spirit has actually begun. The next gale that sweeps from the Association rooms will bring to our ears the clash of resounding plates, as the Juniors serve their cheese sandwiches and pickles. But is loyalty so cheap or spirit so sweet as to be purchased at the price of paste and paper? Forbid it, good Dean Schweitzer. I know not what course other seniors may take but as for me give me spirit and give me force.Many distinguished themselves in the novel contests that were held. The sandwiches, olives, Saratoga chips, coffee and wafers were served in Dairy Lunch style.On Friday evening, March 6, 1914, the Sen¬ iors held a second meeting in the music room. Much amusement and entertainment were oc¬ casioned by the holding of a mock trial in which Weathers figured as judge Grose and Jackson attorneys for the state and Toney and Car¬ michael, for the defense. Forest Bowles was charged with cutting chapel on the 27th of February, 1914, and, after much interesting testimony by the witnesses, Mr. Bowles was convicted by the Suffragette jury.The Seniors have extensive plans for making the coming term one of the best and most in¬ spiring in the history of Normal students. These aspirations can be realized because every Senior will respond to the call and will give his hearty support to each move that tends tamake for bigger, better class life. These are not idle prophesies.One of the important social events of the term was held by the Sophomores on Friday night, February 13.The entertainment was in the form of a mock street fair. The interesting attractions were the shows and games that were held in booths in various parts of the room. Mutt and Jeff, featured by Messrs. Stiffler and Schenck, created an uproar of laughter and applause. The moving picture show conducted by Prof. Shockel, with the accompanying lec¬ ture was appreciated by all and was well patronized. Other amusements such as the side show representing past, present and future, Abes pet rooster, the shooting gallery and-ring throwing were well planned events and made interest and fun.Lemonade, sandwiches and taffy were served.Next term the sophomores will lose some of their faithful workers and we hope that the sophomores will add new members to take their places and that the class will continue to be an energetic and lively portion of the student bodv.
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Collection:	Indiana State University Archives

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