Word: succeeding
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...retiring disposition." He received, according to his own statement, but little instruction or criticism from his professors that was of value to him. His favorite study was Greek, and his translations of the classical authors were neat and happy. In mathematics he made no headway, and he did not succeed very well in philosophy. He was a great reader, and studied very much outside of the prescribed course. Even on entering college he was well read. His special favorites were the old English poets and dramatists,-Montaigne and Shakspere. He was especially devoted to Shakspere, and became very familiar with...
...remarked that "Choctaw must be the favorite language in Salem." This demonstration of approval showed the good will and sympathy of the many friends made by Mr. McKinney during his stay of five years at the college. His standing in scholarship here leads us to expect that he will succeed well in his theological studies preparatory to entering the Presbyterian ministry. Now only twenty-three, he has the promise of a long and useful life among his people in the Indian Territory. The Collegian unites with his many friends at the college and in Salem in wishing him well deserved...
...four consecutive years, and one more victory by us this spring will make it ours. But since some of our best men graduated in '83, and, moreover, the material in the other colleges is better than usual, every possible effort must be made by us if we are to succeed. Many of the events require long practice before proficiency in them can be attained; hence it is of the utmost importance that men should begin regular training as soon as possible. This can be best done only by organized effort which has therefore been begun by those trying...
...some crew or nine is at work there. Consequently, all the other men have to delay their exercise an unnecessary length of time to get a chance at the weights or else forego the use of them entirely. The trouble is largely caused by the baseball men. The crews succeed each other in regular order and so only occupy a limited number of weights at a time; but the nines come up from the cage at the busiest time, while the crews are using one-half, and appropriate all that remains. The remedy should be, that crews and nines should...
...material and enthusiasm. Among the numerous candidates for a position in the nine, many are already well-known as players of no mean skill; some are prominent from their past records. But the class has opposed to it a class asready remarked for its persevering spirit and determination to succeed. The very name of Yale seems to carry with it, in the field, some premonition of success for the blue. The only thing which can destroy this prestige is work. An honest and determined effort on the part of each candidate which shall not be relaxed when a place...