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hockey, volley-ball, and basketball. We were far from being out-done in such fields as music, art, journalism, and clubs, for here again we found outstanding representatives of '41. Soon, before we reached the end of our first voyage, the co-eds held a sea festival-the Lantern Chain in honor of those who were soon to be honorably discharged from the service. With the first lap of the voyage over, we realized that it had been all too short. We cast anchor for repairs during the summer and on returning for our second voyage we were promoted-now over-seers of the plebes. Like Alexander, we wanted new worlds t) conquer, and we soon found them. Led by our new captain, Henry T riesler, we launched our ship into the deep. Our nautical athletes gained distinction as "first string" men on soccer, football, and basketball teams. We were represented on the All-Maryland team. On board, too, were those pursuing with success the fields of music, art, and journalism. Some of our crew became outstanding debaters. Two of our number capably represented us as first team material on debating tours to other colleges. Whenever, during this year, the opportunity has offered itself, the ability of our crew has always been apparent. Whatever the activity, we have participated and achieved success. Recalling such enterprises as our Hallowe'en party given to the entire fleet with the freshmen as our special guests, fraternity invitations, rush parties, dances, promenades, and athletic victories, we realize that this voyage has meant more to us than the previous one. With the planting of the "ivy," we became aware of the fact that soon more men would be honorably discharged from service, and that their places would have to be filled. As we have sailed along, we have gained in experience and we have grown in intelligence. (Since the traditional comprehensive tests given to sophomores have been done away with, we can safely make such a statement). Only half of the voyage is complete. It is our one desire that the crew of our ship shall never be disbanded and that as each year passes with a new voyage, we will have learned to be better seamen and will have reached the final port of a "Greater Western Maryland."