. Taps. \~tC. FRESHMAN CLASS HISTORY On September 25th, 1917. there appeared on Clemsons campus about twohundred and fifty as scared and as green Rats as she has ever been able toboast. \^ e matriculated and found that that wasnt so bad: then we were escortedby Seniors to the dismal-looking and seemingly God-forsaken barracks: there theannual sale of radiator, bath, and reveille tickets was in its zenith. First, we hadmet the Seniors—then the Sophomores—and what a warm reception. Thev had animpre>sive manner of introduction—one which needs no description nor repetition—one which cannot


. Taps. \~tC. FRESHMAN CLASS HISTORY On September 25th, 1917. there appeared on Clemsons campus about twohundred and fifty as scared and as green Rats as she has ever been able toboast. \^ e matriculated and found that that wasnt so bad: then we were escortedby Seniors to the dismal-looking and seemingly God-forsaken barracks: there theannual sale of radiator, bath, and reveille tickets was in its zenith. First, we hadmet the Seniors—then the Sophomores—and what a warm reception. Thev had animpre>sive manner of introduction—one which needs no description nor repetition—one which cannot be. and never shall be forgotten. Near Christmas Time, not many of our class thought our lives worth living:ever and anon, getting ready for Colonel. making up beds, carrying water, receivingChristmas presents, etc. But in time the novelty wore off. and it seemed as if no onecared whether our trousers had creases or not. Tho our troubles have been many, still, through the dark cloud we havebeen a


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