Olivet Nazarene University - Aurora Yearbook (Bourbonnais, IL)

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Tornado Brings Many Changes The events of April 17, 1963, changed the schedule of all those associated with Olivet Nazarene College. A tornado hit the campus at approximately 4:20 P.M. Over a million dollars in damage was incurred as a result of the devas- tating winds. Most severely damaged was Burke Adminis- tration Building. The smokestack, the trees, many buildings, the back tennis courts, and trailerville, were all struck by this severe twister. Adjustment and rebuilding set the pace for our college living after the tornado. In the following pages we will try to show some of the rebuilding that has taken place since last April 18. .

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Social Atmosphere . . . Its physical surroundings include buildings, people, and grounds. The academic factors are classes, books, and professors. The religious environment includes church, chapel, and prayer band. Dates, parties, and recitals make up part of the social at- mosphere. Into these areas fit all that goes on at Olivet. There are some events that are varied from one year to the next. These events include parties, homecoming, and other special events. Then there are events that remain much the same from one year to the next, for example, orientation, registration, classes, tests, and graduation exercises.

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leconstruction of porch on Burke Admin- stration Building, m Wfc ,; » i i • Dr. Reed and Mr. Henderson watch Burke go back up. ■Mes p— 9 m r m inn if j ' gh in the sky goes fourth floor once again. Wind-beaten trees are trimmed after tornado.