Word: classmen
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Dates: during 1920-1929
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...know the origin, the character and the abilities of his new Freshmen before they come to him, so that he and his instructors may advise them wisely, and help them make the most of their own possibilities. If a house has a real esprit de corps, the upper-classmen will share this interest in the new men, and will be of immense assistance in the process of getting the Freshmen adjusted to their new surroundings. In other words, the proverbial chasm between school and college will be bridged at last...
...Naval crew is an unknown factor. Last year's Navy eight was one of the poorest in many years and was outrated, in the opinion of many rowing experts, by the first year boat. It is no surprise to speculators in Naval rowing stock that the third classmen should supersede some of the upperclassmen...
...present the office of proctor in an upperclass dormitory is in many ways a gesture. It is to the credit of upper-classmen that the proctor does not have an especially active disciplinary program to carry out in the hall. On the other hand, the proctor among the Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors is usually as alien to the social life of his constituency as though he resided in a different college. Whether the nature of his position enters into the situation or not, it is true that he receives little attention from those about him, if indeed it is generally...
...Seniors worrying over their theses and to Juniors taking the Reading Period seriously, the petition in circulation among the Sophomores to the effect that the desirability of a class dance is felt by certain 1931 classmen might seem paradoxical coming as it does at a time when all ephemeral things should be put aside and a serious attempt made to fill in the gaps of one's general culture. To Freshmen who have illusions concerning the social side of Harvard life without experiencing other than that which centers around the Freshman dormitories, the fact that the Sophomores should have...
...compulsory exercise periods is required from upper classmen, but these men may obtain membership through the School authorities. The students pay the fees for these memberships. Every effort is being made by the School administration to induce those of the upper classes to take advantage of this opportunity...