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...first day's practice consisted of charging, kicking, and passing drills and careful explanations by the several coaches of the fundamental principles of the coaching system. The work-out ended with a relay race between the Sophomores and a Junior-Senior combination which showed the upper classmen to be the specdier outfit of the two. The work out was held on the field just beyond the regular Freshmen fields...
...competition offers to Freshmen one of the few opportunities to meet upper classmen and older men connected with the college. The work itself is designed to give candidates a certain rudimentary preparation for business. This year's Freshman manager will have the responsibility of taking the 1930 eleven to New Haven for the Eli game...
...such is the Yard to which the under-classmen will say "Farewell" (if they are so formal), and in truth the deserted and departed aspect of it will fit the mood of many, alike those who have received postals and those who have not. In the next few days, most of them will glory in the air of decay in which they perform the last rites and, between jumping on recalcitrant trunks and stuffing odd laundry cases, will heave the sighs of relief that indicate. "It is all over". One hopes that the return will be solaced by the arts...
...varied work involved in such a course. There is so much to be done, all of which is laborious to get out and affected always by pressure of time and endurance. Fifty per cent of the student's week-ends are usually sacrificed, every spring vacation for the upper classmen, and generally holidays. He is a genius, truly, who can satisfy all the requirements and yet have ample time for relaxation. Few people realize I think, how gruelling the course, is and haw remarkably happy the group is which gives all its time and energies...
...second contemplates the abolishment of mid-year examinations. It is purposed to rest grades during the year on judgments more co-incident with the actual work performed in courses. The third and last reform is identical with that most recently instituted in Harvard and Yale, namely, permission for upper-classmen seeking distinction to reduce the burden of courses...