Kent State University - Chestnut Burr Yearbook (Kent, OH)

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Kent, 40 Years Ago It seems all so long ago . . . yet, in reality, it has only been 40 years. Cutting our way through a haze of cloudy mem- ories and going from the future to the past, we see KSU, known in 1913 as Kent State Normal School, emerging as Northern Ohio ' s second teacher training institution. Kent was considered just a baby when she entered into the world of such educational centers as Harvard, Yale, Notre Dame and other old schools. Disregarding the raised eyebrows of the old-timers, campus Kentonicns beamed with pride as their Columbia of the West soared to the top. The middle twenties manifested high spirits at Kent, as well as all over the nation. The former Normal School was chang- ing to an entirely different institution. Our beautiful young lady was growing up. Subjected to many trials and trib- ulations, such as World War I, the depression and World War II, Kent lacking in poise and experience, used her dreams, hopes and desires as courage as she stumbled along the dark and gloomy road to success. The growing up process Kent has experienced was a rugged period. However, it has given her the strength and stability she may boast of today. Looking at her as an individual per- sonality, she has gone through all the steps you and I exper- ienced and more Her valuable contributions have gained nationwide fame. Our 40-year-old alma mater was not satis- fied to climb high . . . she reached for the stars.

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Kent State University at Kent, Ohio after 40 Years Ron MoscoH, Editor Edward Core, Business Manager Anne Liberati, Associate Editor

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