Word: freshman
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Dates: during 1930-1939
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Lamar played Freshman basketball, swam the 50, 100, and 220 free-style in what he says were pretty slow times, played four years of first-string football as tackle and back, and was undefeated in four years of college boxing bouts...
...Page, alternating between the 145-pound and 135-pound weights, has also been beaten in every match. Because of his undefeated record as a Freshman, wrestling fans were forecasting for him a splendid season, but he has had his share of disabilities and is still only a Sophomore. Al Richter, whom he has replaced in the 135-pound class, lost every encounter except Brown and M.I.T. Richter is conscientious and is a first-rate grappler. Undoubtedly he will become one of Pat Johnson's chief assets soon...
Last spring more than one-quarter of the Freshman class found themselves outside the Houses looking in. The main cause of this unfortunate situation was, of course, the lack of available rooms. Secondary were scholastic and financial reasons. With such obstacles facing them when they soon receive House applications, first year men should be plainly told all definite facts about the conditions and pitfalls of admission. In view of the meagre information published for them, they should make full use of their House dining hall privilege and diligently consult upperclass friends, House tutors and Masters, who obviously know more about...
...every Freshman will discover when he confers with House representatives, beginning March twenty-third, there are no two or three factors that will guarantee admission. Naturally, several assets make for acceptance. Requisite are a good academic standing, extra-curricular interests, friends in the House for which one applies, selecting the House that has the most tutors and best library equipment for one's field, and setting as high a room price limit as possible. Dangerous are applications by men with high marks who intend to room with those having low marks. Caution should be used in making second choices...
Until a Master has interviewed all applicants, he cannot fairly specify who will and who will not be admitted. Yet it is essential for every Freshman wishing to become an Elephant or Funster to remember that few are accepted by mere presentation of credentials. The wise men will employ all kinds of devices and use all influences to insure acceptance. It is silly to believe that the Masters or their assistants pay no heed to tugs and pokes from behind friendly curtains. Those who get in will be the ones who write letters, pull many strings, and prove the most...