In this the seniors rendered not a little assistance.
When everything was ready the order was given, and the freshmen started forward.

Those in the front line leaned back at a slant, and those behind pushed.
At the same time the sophomores moved toward the freshmen, and then there were shouts, taunts and jeers.

Each side gave its own cheer.
"This is the last of the freshmen!" cried the sophomores.

"We'll wipe them off the earth.

Good-by, freshies!" "'Umpty-seven will never be heard of again," returned the freshmen.
"They'll be angels right away." Then the two bodies came together with a frightful impact.