Ohio University - Athena Yearbook (Athens, OH)

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In trying to think of a new — and logical way of presenting Ohio University to you and YOU this is the result: yes what you are now reading very intently. We have used as the theme the three divisions of the day; morn- ing, afternoon and night. Section I displays those activities which take place in the morning. Section II describes the afternoon, while in turn, Section III relates occurrences of the night. Our theme holds true even on the cover. Each space, offset MORN NG by a black line, represents every hour on a clock. We might take this opportunity to mention that the cover is washable; so do not be too disturbed about getting it soiled. Morning first greets you as you awaken, and therefore let morn- ing first greet you as you open this 1936 ATHENA. What is your first occupation after awakening? For some, perhaps a shave, for others a wash; some a shower; a few even, nothing. Clothes donned hastily — Oh. well let the snapshot section tell you the story. Everyone goes to classes. Let ' s stop there awhile and glance at our classmates. In your 1936 ATHENA you will find them divided into the three colleges, each of which is subdivided into classes and then alphabetized. The faculty — our instructors — we see in their respective departments. In the morning section, the departments have been arranged into logical groups, two or more departments composing a group. The admin- istrative staff who bind the departments together — they are all here as we hurry into our eight o ' clock ' s. Class officers and committees also seem to belong appropriately in this section. Convocation pro- grams come regularly at nine-forty in the morning about once a week and therefore belong in the morning section. The attractive and interesting convocation programs have far surpassed those of previous years. Many famous and distinguished speakers and entertainers have been brought to Ohio University. After convocation, time passes swiftly. The clock on Cutler tower strikes the arrival of afternoon.

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C L L E G E F F I C I A L S Jacob Lindly was born in Pennsylvania. He was a graduate of Princeton, class of 1800. After serving as Presbyterian minister at Waterford, Ohio, he became a precep- tor of the academy at Athens in 1808. He then became president of Ohio University. James Irvine was a native of New York State. He came to Ohio University as a professor of mathematics in 1821 after being graduated from Union College. A year later he was promoted to the presidency. Because of ill health, he resigned in 1824. Robert G. Wilson, a native of North Carolina, was graduated form Dickinson Col- lege, Pennsylvania, in 1790. He came to Chillicothe, Ohio, in 1805 as a Presbyterian minister after being in that profession in South Carolina for fifteen years. He was appointed president of Ohio University in 1824, holding that position for fifteen years. Will H. McGuffey was born in Pennsylvania. He was graduated from Washington College, Pennsylvania, in 1826, and became a professor at Miami University and a teacher at Cincinnati. In 1839, he becme presi- dent of Ohio University and resigned from that position in 1843. After his resignation, Ohio University was carried on for two years without a president. Ohio University closed from 1848 to 1852. Alfred Ryors, born in Pennsylvania, was a graduate of Jefferson College, Penn- sylvania. Following a professorship at Ohio University, he became president in 1848. He resigned the presidency in 1852 to accept the presidency of the University of Indiana. Solomon Howard, a Methodist minister, was called to the presidency in 1852. His term of twenty years as president is the longest in the history of this institution. The Civil War and the admission of women to the university were outstanding events of his administration. William H. Scott was born in Athens County, and is the only alumnus of the Uni- versity to become president. He was a member of the class of 1862 and is now (1936) the oldest living alumnus. He retired from the presidency in 1883 to accept the presi- dency of Ohio State University. Charles W. Super is a native of Pennsylvania. He came to the university as a professor, and was promoted to the presidency in 1883. After resigning in 1896, he was made Dean of the University two years later. In 1899, he again became president. Upon his retirement in 1901, he became Dean of the College of Liberal Arts and pro- fessor of Greek. These positions he continued to hold until his retirement in 1907. Ex- president Super is still (1936) living in Athens. Isaac Crook was graduated from Ohio Wesleyan University in 1859. After serving as a Methodist minister, he became president of Ohio University in 1896, only to re- sign two years later. Alston Ellis, a graduate of Miami University, was called to the presidency in 1901. He was the first president to die in office. Dean E. W. Chubb became Acting President until the next president was installed. Dr. E. B. Bryan, a graduate of Indiana University, was in charge of educational work in the Philippines, president of Franklin College, Indiana, and president of Col- gate before coming to Ohio University as president in 1921. He died in office and again Dean E. W. Chubb was made Acting President. Dr. H. G. James, born in Philadelphia, became the fifth native of Pennsylvania to hold the position of president of Ohio University. He was graduated from the Uni- versity of Illinois in 1906. From the presidency of the University of South Dakota, he was called to the presidency of Ohio University. Charles W. Super was the first Dean of the University. He held the position first in 1898, and again from 1901 to 1907. Dean E. W. Chubb has been the Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences since 1907. Dean Chubb is retiring this year. Henry G. Williams became the Dean of the College of Education in 1902. He was followed in 1914 by John J. Richeson. W. W. Mclntire came to Ohio University to fill this position in 1920. After his death in 1922, Thomas C. McCracken became Dean and has since continued in that position. In 1908, Birdine Stanley became the first Dean of Women. The present incumbent, Irma E. Voight came in 1913. John R. Johnston is the only Dean of Men the university has had. 1 4