Olivet Nazarene University - Aurora Yearbook (Bourbonnais, IL)

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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.

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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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Mr. Brodein cuts ribbon at the moving dedication ceremony of OX Smokey Campus Landmarks Destroyed and Rebuilt First official puff of smoke from rebuilt 01 ' Smokey . Over two-thirds of the smokestack was snapped off within just a few seconds. The psychological effect of this mishap was felt by all. The smokestack stood as a landmark, visible from as far as three miles from campus. After its rebuilding, a dedicatory service was held following the Homecoming Chapel Service. 01 ' Smokey was welcomed back royally. Dr. Brown leads group in a cheer to the smokestack.