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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