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The Wildcat

Events of the Year

The "Good Ship Wiley" set sail Tuesday, September 9, with "Captain Dogan" in command and one of the ablest crews in the history of its fifty-eight voyages. As the passengers for the voyage 1930-31 boarded the vessel from many parts of the United States, including Texas, Arkansas, Louisiana, Indiana, Mississippi, Illinois, and Nebraska, alumni could easily discern that they, too, were of no mean ability.

The trip to the "Land of Intellectuality" began with the initiation of Freshmen and new students into the mysteries of this mighty vessel. "Country Cousins," a traditional form of testing the knowledge of freshmen young women, the results of which are usually the revealing of the vast amounts of information these "Prides of High Schools" do not possess, was the first of many gruelling experiences through which the "Crabs" were carried.

September 11, "Captain Dogan" formally opened the huge vessel welcoming new passengers, and also those who were making their second, third, and last voyage. Appropriate music was rendered under the direction of the department of Music.

The opening social in the Refectory September 19, was probably the most interesting affair of the entire trip. Young women vied with each other in looking their best, because it was on this occasion that their status for the year was determined. They either became popular or unpopular according to the attention paid them by critical males.

The first port visited was one in which the East Texas Fair was being held. The only thing of interest here was the football game with the Houston Junior College team. The scores were 12-0 - needless to say - in favor of "Big Wiley."

September 27 and October 11, movies showing the "Drake Murder Case" and the "Climax" were given. Only a Wileyite can appreciate the meaning of these events to new lovers.

The port "October" afforded all passengers many pleasures. The first "Open Campus" of the year started the activities. It was indeed a beautiful sight. Couples strolling around, young women dressed in gay colors and young men fittingly attired, enjoying the semi-tropical weather.

On the twentieth day spent in port "October," the travelers boarded a special train for the Dallas Fair for the big game between Wiley and Prairie View. Pep was certainly high going and returning. One can imagine the scores 17-13, and Wiley the victor again - the excitement on the train.

Every trip has its discouraging features. Before entering the next city each traveler had to be given the semi-quarterly examination to test his fitness to continue the voyage. However, judging from the length of the honor roll, there were only a few who did not meet the requirements.

The last place visited in the port "October" was "Twenty-seven." Another fair, the Louisiana State, was visited. A bus was chartered to make the trip to Shreveport. However, at the end of the game with Southern University, Wiley did not sign the song of the victor as in previous times as the scores were 6-6. But judging from the battle the team had staged, many were tempted to join the optimist in saying the game ended 6-6 in Wiley's favor.

Returning to the vessel, all enjoyed a movie sponsored by the Y.W.C.A. with extra features. Movies seemed to be the most popular type of entertainment; thus another was given a week later. In the midst of this gayety, the globe-trotters paused long enough to show their patriotism. Armistice Day was celebrated with a fitting program sponsored by the International Relations Club.