Ohio University - Athena Yearbook (Athens, OH)

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PREFACE. For this book, the first volume of the Athena, we make no apology. Every page may betray its hasty preparation and expose many mistakes. For these we ask the reader ' s in- dulgence, but for the book itself we offer no excuse. While it is to be a souvenir for the class of ' 92, it is pub- lished as well in the interests of the Ohio University, and its faculty, students and friends. If, in this production, we shall assist in setting forth the merits of the O. U., our prime object shall be obtained. We hope, too, the Athena will be to the alumni a source of pleasing information ; to the faculty, a gratification ; to the students and patrons, a treasure. We are thankful for the generous support and assistance we have received. At almost every turn we were gratified with cordiality and interest in our effort, and especially gratify- ing was the substantial encouragement received from the faculty. During the absence of our artist, Miss Sowers and C. G. Mathews each furnished us some excellent drawings. To all who contributed or assisted us in any way, we express our indebtedness. Although our efforts were usually encouraged, yet we were sometimes disappointed. All our repeated, strenuous attempts to obtain Dr. Gordy ' s photograph proved unavailing. It seemed sometimes that some of our friends had experienced telepathy, for frequently the} ' repeated to the editor matter hidden (?) away tot- the Atii ena. We have endeavored to set forth college life as it occurred during the year ' gi-2. If our attempts at wit and humor offend any, let it be said that we erred in our judgment of what is innocent amusement. The work is now before you ; read it for the good it con- tains and profit by its mistakes.

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BOARDS. Editor. JOHN A. SHOTT. Assist ci ut Editors. H. M. Conaway, Anna Pearl McVav, Carrie A. Mathews, Dudley W. Welch, C. E. Wester velt. Business Manager. Morris A. Henson. Assistant Managers. Chas. R. Schneider, Wesley B. Lawrence. Artist. Strickland W. Gillilan .

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OHIO UNIVERSITY, ORGANIZED BY THE I.KOISIA I IRE OF OHI l804. PRESIDENTS. 1804, Jacob Lindley, A.M., D.D. 1822, Rev. James Irvine, A.M. 1824, Rev. Robert G. Wilson, D.D. 1839, Rev. William H. McGuffev, D.D., LL.D. 1848, Rev. Alfred Ryors, D.D. 1852, Rev. Solomon Howard, D.D., LL.D. 1872, Rev. William H. Scott, A.M., LL.D. 1883, Charles W. Super, A.M., Ph.D.