Miami University - Recensio Yearbook (Oxford, OH)

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Brice Scientific Ha Z! prepared by Which we are to secure our new Library, a N ormal building, a Chapel and a central heating plant, all to satisfy the , needs of the growing institution. Especially is it pleasant to be able to record the revival of interest in the Literary societies. It is the wish of the Faculty, of every alumnus and of every friend of the institution that these societies, both for men and women, be placed 011 a firm footing- and at present their Wish is fast being realized. Interest in debate, in essayein all things literary is strong this year and we have reason to believe that the spirit of old may soon obtain in the 01d Literary Halls every Friday evening. The Christian Associations have made this year great strides in the right direction. A General Secretary now directs the welfare of the Y. M. C. A. and under his leadership great pro- gress has been made. The Y. W. C. A., too, is very strong this year. Bible classes in both organizations are doing remarkable work. Hypocrisy has deserted the Associations and in its place is the true spirit of Christianity, making for higher ideals, truer manhood and womanhood among us. The influence of our Chris- tian Associations cannot be overestimated. 31

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mwmwl ?wa mmwmaw The Hermn Gymnasium The attendance of Miami for the year is quite the largest in its long history. The Freshman Class numbered ninety-five strong, a very material increase in per cent over last years class of beginners. More pleasing and gratifying than the gain in mere numerity is the marked improvement in the personnel of the stu- dent body. It is not too much to say that the present standard of young men and Wemen is as high as of any college in this broad land of ours. Through the goodness of the Legislature of this sovereign state of ours, neW buildings have been added to our equipment. Hepburn Hall, one of the most complete dormitories in the Ohio Valley, satisfies the most crying of Miami s needs. Brice Scien- tiiie Hall, tripled in size and usefulness, stands north of Hepburn Hall. The campaign is at its height. Extensive plans are now 30

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Hepaurn Hall Last years Junior Class, that of 1906, published the ttRe- eensiof the Miami Annual, a copy of Which had not appeared for eleven years. The Class of 1907 , the J uniors of today, decided to continue its issuance; this book is the result. Not having the accumulated experience of years behind us, their sponsors, these two ttReeensiosll fall short of our ideals in many ways, yet each year from now on Will see a better ttReeensioWw The Student, best monthly college publication in this section, has lived up to its reputation, and to change the figure, has been this year a star in Miami as crown. The past twelve months have seen the darkest hours in our Greek world, and now, we all believe we are to see soon the dawn of true Pan-Hellenism. Such is the spirit that ere long Will rule among fraternity men at Miami. This year has been the establish- ment of an inter-fraternity, calculated eventually to bring the chapters of the various fraternities at Miami Closer together. Since the publication of the last Annual, one Chapter has acquired her own chapter-house and it Will not be long until the same may be said of all the Miami chapters. 32