Word: forgetful
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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...throttled by those three long slow "Harvards" and nine slow "rahs," while even the band struck up "Fair Harvard" to the tune of a funeral dirge. For such occasions we want a quick, snappy yell--something inspiring and encouraging to nerve on our teams. I suggest that, before we forget the necessity of it, the class presidents appoint a suitable committee to compose or receive proposals for a cheer which shall better voice our collegiate enthusiasm...
...Entr'acte, "Forget me Not," Macbeth...
...should forget that he owes a duty to his people whose wishes should be consulted before committing oneself irrevocably to a course which might give them pain. I do not think that any man who now belongs to a military organization and who is familiar with its duties should hesitate to go when that body is called out. Others should consider carefully, and when the conscience tells them it is time to go, will serve the better for the delay, especially if they have in the meantime learned the manual of arms. No one can question the patriotism of Harvard...
...football and by hard and faithful work throughout the season. Secondly, they have known that the University appreciated their efforts and rejoiced with them in their successes. The public recognition of this by the Athletic Committee in the gift of the trophies, will assure them that Harvard does not forget those who by their own efforts have added to the list of victories. Such recognition adds reality to general appreciation and makes that appreciation seem the more worth gaining...
...graduates, we appeal for all the support you can give us. Make use of your executive committee in every way possible and do not forget that conclusions arrived at by those who are thoroughly conversant with facts and reasons are worthy of greater weight than conclusions formed on inadequate or ex parte information...