College Days, Happy Days

(This solemn ceremony has been a tradition at Pitt, whether it still exists, I dnn't know, but hopefully it does)




Lantern Night at Pitt


The light of truth shines forth tonight,
In glow subdued or shining bright,.


From lanterns like those used of yore,
The symbol of true knowledge beams,


In semi-darkness, light gleams clear,
From lanterns placed at intervals,


The white of gowns blends with the gloom
When through the arch, the freshmen come,


Their lanterns without light they bring,
From wisdom's flame they will be lit.


A transcendental glory beams
Upon their faces, solemn now,


And those who watch, gaze on with pride,
As daughters enter college life.


On bended knee, they say the vow,
Their dedication to the truth,


And now the room resounds with song,
The Alma Mater sung by youth,


While parents watch, the girls file out,
Their lanterns flaming bright for truth.


Pitt Pennant


A pennant hanging on the wall
It tells the happy tale to all --
Of my allegiance and my pride,
In Pitt, my loving mentor guide,
The colors, gold and navy blue,
Are colors of a cheerful hue,
The Panther, stands in silent wait,
As if to watch each scholar's fate,
And Pitt in letters bold is there,
To give the pennant glory rare.


Alma Mater


When once again I walk those halls,
That I have walked in days before,
And greet those friends I found and loved,
In days when student's garb I wore,


Then mem'ries dear will welcome me,
To all the old, familiar haunts,
Where loves, whose friendship I had sought,
Became a part of my heart's wants.


No ivy-covereed building walls,
But majesty of glorious height,
Refreshing mind, exalting soul,
Whenever they viewed the blessed sight.


"Twas there dead facts became alive,
Revived by oratory's wit.
And lightened more by love's sweet light
That blended, mingled still with it.