1922

War-torn in 1918, the class of 1922 entered Dartmouth with 395 lads from 27 states and three foreign countries. We were then the largest class in the College because so many undergrads were serving in the military. One hundred and twelve Dartmouth men died fighting "to make the world safe for democracy."

There were enough sophomores in Hanover, however, to mold '22 into Dartmouth tradition. We publicly and loudly prayed for rain while being doused from upper-story buckets. Even worse was the sophomoric cross exam: "Did you come to Dartmouth to improve the College or to improve yourself?" Erroneous alignment of priorities could result in public dunkings in the horse trough on the green.

It was an incredible era: no radio, television, microwaves, or airplanes, and few autos. If skidding memory serves, tuition was in the range of $2OO-$2soyearly, meals were $7.00 weekly, coffee and toast-side was 15 cents, and haircuts a quarter. A Hanover merchant advertised: "Get an early start. Alarm clocks at $2.00. They will wake you up in time for chapel."

The distinction of this old Darttmouth experience was manifest. In this small college in a remote, idyllic, New Hampshire village, no one ever had to feel lonely. We did not have time for self absorption. We were busy with books, classes, friends, student organizations, games, sports, and woodland trails. Learningwas encouraged both inside and outside the classrooms, and we were very proud of the opportunity to become Dartmouth men.

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We prayed for rain while being doused from upper-story buckets. LEN MORRISSEY '22