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EDITORIAL STAFF
Wade M. Wateoa
a A. Toeck
C. C Roberts
H. O. Seeligson.—.
Jaek Sloan
H. W. Martin.
P. O. Poet
M. F. Fincke
J. M. Shepherd
A. S. Queen
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T. M. Brown
BUSINESS STAFF
Editor
Sports Editor
. Associate Editor
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Associate Editor
W L. Garrard
D. L. Tisinger
R. S. Evans
L. C. Smith
F. W. Brendle L..
E. L, Mears =_
A. L. HiD _
W. D. Poser
C. B. Hassey
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D. M. Emery .—
S. R. Greer
J. M. McNamara
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Manager
Manager
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Circulation Manager
. Assistant ^Qteolation Manager
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Sell A and'h
The importance of a larger enrollment of students in all
schools at A and M College is growiry. Rapidly ascending
beyond the “small college” class, A and M is planning a more
extensive program in college curricula, as has been evidenc
ed by the expansion of aev« rai drpartm. r t>
We all know that the best method of advertising this
expansion is the old word-of-mouth wsy. That is, adnvt|s>
ment by actually getting out among people and talking the
product up. The product in this case is an education at A
and M College, and should be about the easiest thiag to sell.
The Aggies have a reputation which has already made A and
M acquainted with many boys who are prospective students.
The only thing lacking is that final punch, the experienced
advising the undecided. Is it too much to ask an A and M
cadet to talk up his college ? If modern A and M is anything
ike the “old regime,” we think not.
On behalf of the general welfare of A and M and ita
every student we are asking that every Aggie endeavor to
bring as many new students “into the fold” as possible. An
increased enrollment means a better school, engineering,
agriculture, or what have you. And a better school means
a still larger enrollment. It’s a kind of a circle.
But to get the thing revolving we have to put forth a
little honest effort; not enough to hurt anybody. And after
all, the general status of the college as a college Will effect
you directly. It will reflect upon you in your job-hunting
and reputation as a scholar. That A and M develop and im
prove at a constant rate is important to each of you. At the
same time, you practically hold its fate in your hands. Is
there any wonder why we ask you to talk the ol’pUure up and
get us larger classes?
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The First Issue
This issue, the first to be published by the 34-35 staff, |
is dedicated in all sincerity to the out-going editorial board ;j
thus, in order that the reader may see once more the names
of those who have made the Battalion a success this year,
we have printed them again, above, just as they have been
for the last nine iponths. To those seniors, named here, should
go the credit for the editing of the most welt-received paper
in years.
To those who are interested, the new staff makes this
announcement: next year’s Battalion will have no dyed-in-
the-wool policy, and will do no crusading—except when oc
casion demands. The staff is cosmopolitan, and partisanship
will find no berth on these pages. If this sheet can mirror
student opinion, and aid student thought, and, at the same
time, conform to all rules of decency, etiquette, and common
sense, the editors will need no other compensation.,
Realizing that the making of mistakes is a fundamental
delinquency of human nature, we ask the patience of our sub
scribers. We are bound to err many times. But, any deviation
from the true course of judgement will result only—we beg
you to believe—from faulty logic, and not from partiality.
The practice of printing contributed student editorials
will continue, so long as those submitted are worthy and con
structive. All criticisms and suggestions will not’only be
welcome, but desired. We beg the help of any interested
party.
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Why Freshmen Fail
PROGRAM FOR COMMBNCBMENT
FRIDAY '
10:30 a.m.—Baccalaureate Sermon. Samuel L.
Joelkel, D. D., Professor of Bible and
Religious Education, Presbyterian
Theological Seminary, Austin, Texas.
1—4 p. m.—All Departments open for inspection.
4:16p. m.—Formal Presentation of Reserve Com
missions. Major General John A.
Hulen, Commander of the 36th Texas
National Guards.
6:15 p.m.—Commencement Processional.
6:30 p.m.—Commencement Exercises.
Address—Honorable F. M. Law, Pres
ident of the American Bankers Asso
ciation, Houston, Texas.
Valedictory—W. W. Holmes, Cadet
Captain, Shamrock, Texas.
Conferring of Degrees—Hon. F. M.
Law, President of the Board of Direc
tors of the College.
8:30 p.m.—President and Mrs. Walton at home
informally to members of the Senior
Class and their guests, and members
of the faculty and their families.
10:00 p.m.—Final Ball.
SATURDAY j .
9:00 a. m —Graduating Review.
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M. G. Calfft, Eagle Lake, was
elected eaptaA;of the fencing team
at a banquet peld in honor of team
members in « ie Mess Hall Satur
day evening, fay 28. Calvert suc
ceed- < harlesJVan de Putte to the
captaincy of tin organization, un
der whose 1 idership this sport
has received* J) first real foothold
on the A *M campus. Van de
Futte, as out Oing captain, was
presented vd < a sweater by his
fellow team i |tea.
Short talks Fere made by Coach
C. C. Palm* Lieutenant M. H.
Marcu*. team Iponsoif, and Captain
▼an de Putte Plans were discuss
ed, and 'Itep itive arrangements
were made .1 r fencing teams of
tihe state t* neet early next fall
it College ition or some other
town in th* lection of the state
for the p>< t of organising into
sn asaociatfo and promoting the
mterest of'. I being among other
schools aaljearmteur organisations.
If these pl^ijj; mature a schedule
will be drag j! tip among teams at
the meetingjf«* matches to be play
ed among F»selves during the
While thjs pas the first year
that any ac^n -.work has been done
in fencing, 4* hrge amount of in
terest was M Wa by those who
followed thf |>ort this year, and
it is hoped! t It this interest can
be greatly * 1 greased during the
next seasoii There were about
twelve menjy »jmorked out regu
larly with ih< toam this year and
a much larger number ia expected
to answer fh* first call next sea
son for insert tion and practice.
| In the fiha match of the year
the Aggie se is Was defeated by
Nhe fencers; c the Port Worth
Y M C A by i score of 6-0, in a
match which i as much closer than
the score tni kt lead one to be-
ieve. AU tl
foils.
NEW YORK. May 26 - Ignoring
the protests of a group of students
who went te the City Hall to voice
their opposition, the admiaistrmtive
committee of Hunter CoBege this
tion (that
Egan, who
being “too
permanent a|
recommenda-
Hannah M
charged with
be given a
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WE HAVE APPRECIATED
Your Patronage this Year, and We Hope To See All
Of You l ndergraduate* Next Yenr
MRS. PARKHILL’S CAFE • :
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Joel English Shorty Halbrooka
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matches were with
Summary^:
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Van de Putte 4
Parker i 4
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Calvert |
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Referee
\ Although it is a startling fact, about one-half of all
freshmen in state universities and colleges fail in one or
more subjects. This may be attributed to two things. The first
is lack of application on the part of the student i the other
is faulty high school preparation.
If the student takes advantage of the opportunities af-
fered him by a college course, applying himself diligently and
consistently to his work, failure to accomplish the desired
end can be traced to another source. In the majority of cases,
improper and inadequate high school training is responsible
for auch disappointing results. The manner in which the or
dinary high school curricula are administered is, in many
instances, absolutely deplorable. In following the specified
course of study, the student acquires s superficial knowledge
of a few subjects and a thorough knowledge of none. The
notion that college is a prolongation of the secondary school
is a scatter-brained idea. Actually, there is a great abyss
separating the two which many would-be college students can
not conquer. High school courses are taught with no thought
of their relationship to college courses. When college
students can not perform the fundamental operations of
arithmetic and have no conception of the principles involving
the use of negative quantities in algebra, no farther evidence
need be produced to demonstrate the inferiority of thje work
done and accepted by these schools.
Despite the fact that the student may have received
poor secondary schooling, he still has his own initiative on
which to rely. Willingness to work is an invaluable asset
and an absolute necessity if one is to reach tlie pinnacle of
success. Without this, super-intelligence cap' .make little
headway. Doggedness often accomplishes the seemingly im
possible.
WE HAVE ENJOYED
Tailoring Your Uniforms, Aggies, and We Wish You
The Best of Luck This Summer
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What would be more appropriate than a nice Corsage
for her at the Junior Prom and Finkl Ball.
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WISHING YOU—
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a happy vacation and the best of luck whan fishing;
so that every Aggie may bring back a “Fish”
this coming Fall!
CAMPUS VARIETY STORE
Call
RAILWAY EXPRESS
to get your baggage home
QUICKLY and
ECONOMICALLY
ExprMa will pick 'em op and
make direct delivery to your
fraternity house or other reei-
Railway Express baa served
your Alma Mater for many
years. It provides speedy, reli
able service at moderate rates. >
The local Railway Expresa rep-
r ear ntative winbegladtO supply
you with neceaaary labels and
wiD give you a receipt for your
shipment that includee liability
up to |S0, or 50c per pound for
any shipment weighing more
than 100 pounds. Merely call
You probably have 101 things to
do and think about before leav
ing the university for home and
vacation. One of the hems you
can strike off the list ia your bag
gage. Send it Railway Express
whataver it may be trunks,
bags, or personal belongings
Wherever you may live, if it
ia within regular vehicle limits,
we wOl caU for your trunks and
bags and whisk them away on
fast passenger trains through
to deetinabon.
And after the vacation, bring
them back this simple, eaey and
economiral way, for Railway
SOUTHERN PACIFIC LINES!
Phane No. •
< oilere Station
The beef there ia ia tranaparSibaii
SERVING THE NATION FOR 95 YEARS
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Spaugh •
M. Ellis J
Chiles J
G. Ellis 6
Lieut. M. H. Marcus
C. C. Palmer
IN APPRECIATION
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We take this means of thanking the cadet corps,
collectively and individually, for the , pleasant
business thansactiona we have had with you.
To you grads, we wish you every success, and
to you Seniors, Juniors and Sophomores, we wish for.
you a pleasant vacation, and anticipate with pleasure
having you back ’around these parts’ next fall.
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In the meanwhile, if we can serve you in any
way by mail on Senior Rings, just write us.
Diamonds
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The new 1934 Palm Beach has a patented, set, wide-open
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