Word: classman
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...high school valedictories. "Another Fledgling Leaves the Nest" is without equal. The closing lines could not but touch the heart of the most cynical, nor is the wealth of advice contained in them less astounding when one considers that such profound knowledge of the world comes from an under-classman...
...undoubtedly right. The requirements for admission to first or second group are higher in the case of Freshmen than for members of the three other classes. In support of this difference in distinction requirements it has been argued that the Freshman is taking elementary courses, whereas the upper classman is delving into more difficult studies. However, this argument neglects the fact that students in their first year have not yet outlived preparatory school methods and find great difficulty in adapting themselves to college methods of study. It overlooks the consideration that elementary courses offer quite as much difficulty...
...speak eight minutes on either side of the question, "Resolved, That for the student of average ability, a large college such as Harvard, Yale or Princeton is preferable to a small college such as Beloit, Williams or Bowdoin." Three men will be picked from each class. Any upper-classman may enter the trials by presenting himself at the appointed time...
...that two men who have never before met should be induced by the sight of a button to become close friends. They may, however, be led to recognize each other as members of the same class, and if occasion is offered will be more likely to accost a follow classman than a stranger without the class insignia...
...majority of the men. The meetings will last not more than 30 minutes, and the plan is to make them as useful as possible by taking for subjects matters closely connected with College life. Leaders from the class will conduct three meetings a month, and an upper classman the remaining...