Texas A and M University - Aggieland Yearbook (College Station, TX)

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THE LONG HORN 27 1908 History of the Past Year A ST HE years roll into the past, they take with them many things that have mJL happened worthy of note, but have passed unheard and unrecorded. So, here in our College career, if one year shows greater development than any other, we should make note of it. We have seen four years go by, hut in none have we seen our “Alma Mater” take such rapid strides of progress as in this one. In September the barrack walls groaned with the press of the incoming Fresh¬ men. Most of these boys are descendants of the pioneers of Texas and still possess that spirit of accomplishing things under great difficulties. The crowded condition of the dormitories was soon relieved by thirty-six neat, comfortable tents, so today one can see seventy-two of Texas’ ambitious sons living in tents while preparing for their life work. This great sacrifice on the part of the students has not passed unnoticed by the law-makers of our Commonwealth. The Thirtieth Legislature appropriated $150,000 to enlarge the College for competent training of the future industrial leaders of Texas. During this year Goodwin Hall, a magnificent and spacious building which will easily accommodate one hundred and fifty students, has been erected. A new natatorium is under construction for the benefit of the student body. The Veterinary Department has grown until a Veterinary Hospital has been built for the special train¬ ing of students in that line of work. Various improvements are being made in every department. Old things are being made new. Plans are being considered for a new Engineering Building with the most modern equipment. This building will cost $75,000, and will be the home of Civil and Electrical Engineering Departments. These departments, though cramped into a small space at present, are very thorough, and well equipped. When these are allowed room for expansion, great things may be expected from them. Our school has outgrown its reputation for being a reformatory, and men who have a fixed purpose in life are knocking loudly at her doors for admission. So when the improvements, begun this year, are completed, A. M. can open wide her arms to the young Texans who are now waiting and say, “come and drink at the fountain of knowledge.”

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26 THE LONG HORN Vol. VI Other Presidents And Chairmen of Faculty T. S. Gath right . . . . J. G. James .... J. R. Cole .... H. H. Dinwiddle Chairman of Faculty 1883-1888 L. L. McInnis Chairman of Faculty 1888-1890 L. S. Ross L. L. Foster ......President 1898-1902 D. F. Houston H. H. Harrington President 1905-

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1 AGRICULTURAL BUILDING