FROM THE ARCHIVES | A trip down memory lane.
1921
One hundred years ago A
century ago, the Class of 1921 may have been small in number, but the members were “valiant in their labors” for Westminster College. Age may have prevented these students from entering the Great War, but like many of their era, they were no strangers to loss and grief. These were dark days for Americans of the early 20th century, with 116,000 casualties suffered as a result of World War I coupled with the 675,000 who fell victim to the 1918 flu pandemic. Yet these Westminster students persevered, flourished and prevailed. “True to the spirit of our class, we have had our share of triumphs, we have tasted of defeat, and still we press on. It is with love and pride for Westminster that we pass from her sacred halls to take up the strenuous responsibilities of life. So now with the characteristic spirit of the Westminster grad we will endeavor to render due service.” (Westminster College Argo)
The commonalities between the two Classes of ’21 are undeniable. The coronavirus pandemic of the 21st century, which has claimed more than 570,000 American lives, has radically transformed how Westminster College students have lived and learned—and yet, just like their college forebearers, they persist.
We’re curious.
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Does anyone recognize any of the members of the Class of 1921? Are any of our Westminster alumni descendents of these early Titans? Let us know and we’ll share details in the next Westminster Magazine. Email: wcmagazine@westminster.edu.
