H Book, ca 1922 Image Details

August 19th, 2022

Social rules for Hobart freshman in 1916-1917

Hobart College

Take no short cuts; keep on the sidewalks always.

Have a match ready when a Senior needs one. Don’t wait to be asked.

Enter all class scraps and Frosh activities unless excused.

Frosh! We want to know you. Wear your freshman hat at all times except Sundays and Holidays.

Respect and deference should be shown to upperclassmen at all times. Raise your cap as you pass a member of the Faculty or Senior class.

Every freshman must learn both Alma Maters within two weeks, attend all College meetings and cheer practices.

Shun Tobacco in all its forms on the campus and S. Main Street and College Meetings.

H This is something that every freshman should try for.

Members of ’22 must keep the lawn in front of the “dorm” tidy and perform such customary tasks as the Senior class shall appoint.

At all times coats must be worn and black socks.

No freshman may enter chapel after the opening hymn has begun.

Remember! The Senior Bench is for upperclassmen only.

Underclassmen may not grow or attempt to grow a mustache.

Leave all prep school insignia in your room.

Every freshman must purchase a copy of these rules and post it conspicuously in his room.

Save yourself trouble by knowing and observing these rules.

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