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We, the Class of '21, dedicate this annual to the manhood and womanhood of Kentucky, as they stand for the first time in the history of our commonwealth as equal in the eyes of the law.
Woman has, after many years of regression and denial of that which was rightfully hers, been given her birthright, and is recognized legally as a citizen of her country. Since the days of Daniel Boone and Simon Kenton, the women have stood equally with men of Kentucky, as the bravest and noblest in America. No Pilgrim father could surpass the Kentuckian in daring bravery and in courageous determination. The hardships which our forbears overcame, were a fire test to strong, true men and women.
As they, our ancestors, both men and women fought the Indian shoulder to shoulder and laid foundations of our homes today, so they nova stand together in time of -freace. Kentucky, with reimbursed strength by the recognition of the ivoman fower within her borders as an able sufifiort to her government, looks forward to being a greater and more potent influence in the country s and the world s affairs; and we, the Class of 21, consecrate our lives to do our utmost as true Kentuckians to bring about the realization of this ideal.