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The History of the Class of 1926 before the withering leaves began to fall from the shiv- ering branches of the trees, and the birds were winging their flight to the land of the South, a horde of one hundred and thirty apparently timid and shy creatures entered the gates of College Hill. This band, known as "Freshmen," to the worldly upper-classmen, had come from far and near, eagerly seeking that elusive dream of youth, Knowledge. As this turbulent mob surged over the campus and through the halls, those lordly personages known as Sophomores soon took notice of us and the persecution of our un- sophisticated class began. But it came to pass that two great events took place on the Hill, the "Y" reception and the Freshman party! By these we soon became accli- mated to our new surroundings and familiar with the faces of our class- mates. How wonderful to find that among that aggregation were football, basketball, and baseball stars, orators, debaters, students and administra- tors. Then came the annual Sophomore-Freshman football game, and al- though we were only able to tie the class of '25, many of them came out of the battle with black eyes and shorn clothes. And then came Spring a-dancing o'er the hills-and with Spring were our picnics and hikes which promoted more than ever the spirit of Co-oper- ation which was invested in our class. We were on the "Hill" again in the Fall of 1923 only a few days before we were organized into a strong and peppy body of Sophomores. We had, of course. lost some of our members but we also gained some who added to our fame. Our class is well represented in every phase of college life. Our athletes are known all over the State of Maryland and have contributed much to the success of the Varsity teams. The class of '26 is also well represented in the literary societies, Y. M. C. A., Y. W. C. A., Student Council, and local clubs. . Cupid has not been idle either, for his deadly arrow has pierced the hearts of many of our class and has even caused some of the more daring to venture into matrimony. And now Leap Year is here and Cupid may look for even more "striking" results. - Our Hallowe'en party somewhat different in its entertainment from those of former years, was acclaimed one of the best ever held at W. M. C. The attractiveness of the gym on that wonderful occasion will always be remembered as well as the amusement provided by the "Freshies." The muddy victory over the Freshman in the football game is some- thing else that will ne'er be forgotten by those who took part in it or watched from the sidelines. And now, as another year is drawing to a close and we look back over our achievements we think of our President. Much of the success of our class can be attributed to him, who has worked with untiring hand to make a place of renown for us in the annals of Western Maryland College, and to justify our saying: " 'Nother class upon the Hill, Hundred years, you'll know us still." One Hundred and Thirty-eight