Word: directness
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Dates: during 1910-1919
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...gentleman's grade of C" he flatly thought beneath him; his idea of a gentleman's grade was hard and thoughtful work on whatever the gentleman undertook. That landed him in Phi Beta Kappa, by direct action. Or rather it landed him among people who chose college because it was a place to do something, and then did it as well as they knew how. That principle he carried throughout his life. He never skimped or spared himself. He put Theodore Roosevelt, all there was of him, right into whatever he undertook...
...great Harvard man he was also in his love of and belief in his College! Four other Roosevelts have followed him in the direct line into the records of Harvard University--just as four stars have appeared upon the family service flag! He loved Harvard, recognized his indebtedness to Harvard and throughout the nation and the world, caused the name of Harvard to be known as the first proving ground of a great knight...
Candidates for the University and Freshman crews will begin practice next week. On Monday Coach Haines will be at Newell Boat Club to meet new men and direct the work on the machines. A formal meeting of all Freshman candidates will be held probably Wednesday, when Coach Haines and some graduate oarsman will outline plans for the season. As soon as possible thereafter regular practice for the University will commence...
...Mass athletics came overnight. It was shown that a whole camp could be organized so that every man could have his fun and make his athletics a direct contribution to his soldiery development. No man was neglected. There were no bleacherites because every man was a participant...
...welcome Assistant Professor Morize to our midst for his own inestimable worth, for the direct service which he has performed to the University, and for France, the country of his birth...