University of Montana Western - Chinook Yearbook (Dillon, MT)

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For many years Western has been blessed with a beautiful campus. The Gothic architecture of the Administration Building blends with the many large trees on campus to form an inspiring educational atmosphere. Because Dillon is located in the land of the chinooks, the winters are usually mild. The weather and the na-ural beauty of the campus make Western a fine place to pursue an education. (Top) The Administration Building is impressive in the spring. (Above) The president's residence is an attractive structure. (Right) A beautiful lane of trees used to be a favorite attraction. (Below) The northwest corner was once the most scenic spot of all. 10

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(Loft) Construction of the new P.E. Complex should be completed for fall of 968. (Below) Jordan and Davis Halls were built in 1958 and 1959. (Center) 1958 saw the rise of the Student Union Building. (Bottom) Physical education was expanded with the gymnasium in 1924 and the swimming pool in 1925. The past decade at Western has been one of tremendous change and, although the future cannot be planned or predicted, the promise of continued progress has never been greater. Based on its accomplishments of recent years. Western Montana College will become increasingly involved in the wave of growth currently sweeping the Northwest and the Nation. 9

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Milestones in the History of Western Montana College Created in 1893 by act of legislature as Montana State Normal School. First classes Held in September, 1897, with two classrooms and five teachers. Eighty-two students registered the first year. First graduating class of three members, June, 1898. 1902— First dormitory built. 1903— Name changed to Montana State Normal College. 1906—First Chinook. 1906—Faculty and students at Sheep Creek for first Go. 1922— First basketball team. 1923— First Montanomal, now the Wescolite. 1924— First inter-collegiate football. 1921-1925—New buildings added to campus: Dining Room, Recreation Hall, Gymnasium, Swimming Pool. 1931 -Four-year course established. 1937—New Residence Halls for women. 1946-1947—First campus living quarters for men. 1949—Name changed to Western Montana College of Education. 1952—New Auditorium. 1954— First Masters' Degrees awarded. 1955— Graduate Division and Secondary Education added to curriculum. 1958— Student Union Building, Western Apartments, Jordan Hall. 1959— Davis Hall. 1964— Centennial Hall. 1965— Name changed to Western Montana College. 1967— Bobby Clark Hall. 1968— February 23, Western 75 years old. PRESIDENTS: Delaney E. Sanders, 1897-1900; George McAndrew, 1900-1901; Dr. Henry H. Swain, 1901-1912; Joseph Eaton Monroe, 1912-1918; Esek Ray Mosher, 1919; Dr. Sheldon E. Davis, 1919-1946; Rush Jordan, 1946-1956; Dr. H. L. Steele, 1956— 1957; Dr. James E. Short, 1957—. II