Word: upperclassman
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...What upperclassman after a term or two at Harvard has not been asked by his father, his uncle or some friend of the family, whether he knows Mr. "So and So", the well known Harvard professor? How often has he had to answer evasively, "Oh yes, I know of him," or "I have a course with him, but I don't know him personally." It is indeed perhaps the most unfortunate feature of a large college that it is an impossibility for all the professors to know all the students personally. But admitting this situation is by no means admitting...
...Parker's new play "Pomander Walk" will appeal to three classes of students. First to the appreciative graduate who enjoys delightful dialogue, clever acting and an all-round excellence of production. Second, to the upperclassman who has grown weary of the "gripping" drama-with-a-message and still wearier of the trombone and drum effects of musical comedy. Third, to the Freshman of social ambitions and a yet uncertain standing who is looking for a play of "possibilities." No one of these men should miss "Pomander Walk...
...glancing over the cases of this sort, which come readily to the mind of any upperclassman, it would seem that in four out of five cases the immediate cause for lack of interest in any organization or activity is the presence of lazy or inefficient officers, men who accepted positions the accompanying duties of which they never intended to fulfil faithfully or have subsequently shirked. It is very pleasant to be known as the president or secretary of this or that organization, but it is an honor which should be paid for, if not bought, by a certain amount...
...work of the club for the past three months has been very successful, its membership having steadily increased to the present total of 70 active members. It is equally divided into two "camps," led by captains "who choose the subjects for the weekly debates. An experienced upperclassman acts as critic and the subjects relate to College questions or current events. Thus far the "camps" have won equal numbers of debates. Next Wednesday the election of officers for the second half-year will be held...
...present system of debating at Harvard is principally due to the greatly increased interest that has been taken in the subject of late and the consequent increase of opportunities for speaking. Four years ago the debating opportunities of an upperclassman or Sophomore were entirely limited to College courses unless he succeeded in making the "Union" or the "Forum," which were at that time the only debating societies in the College. Admission to these was only gained after the applicant had proved his merit in a trial debate, and once admitted he was only able to debate before the club three...