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BCKDB ft The Greater V. M. I. of Starting with a mere unpretentious arsenal as the building and a cornfield as the parade ground Ihe V. M. I. has steadily grown in size and reputation until it occupies today its present posit greatness. The progress made up until the last ten years was slow and of an inconspicuous natur The advance made in the last decade, however, has been so amazingly rapid that anyone returnir after an absence covering this period would be at a loss to orient himself. The present b: Each year improvement cks the able the size of the old one and accommodates de in the quarters and they compare favorably Concerning the other additions in the form of buildings, the above picture of the past furnishes by far the most comprehensive idea. Maury-Brooke Hall, occupied by the Chemistry Department, lies on the southeast of barracks. Facing it on the south is Scott-Shipp Hall, devoted to the Liberal Arts Department. Ninety-Four Hall, the largest gymnasium in the South, fronted by the beautiful memorial garden, lies opposite the south side of barracks. On the west flank of the gymnasium is Jackson Memorial Hall, which contains the marvelous painting by Clinedinst of the charge at New Market. Next in this row of buildings stands V. M. I. ' s newest and proudest possession, the Nichols Engineering Building, which contains not only extensive laboratories, lecture halls, and section rooms, but also the Superintendent ' s Office and the ' museum. Alumni Field lies south of the Lee Highway and opposite the gymnasium. Its north side is flanked by a cement stadium. The highway is spanned by an imposing bridge, which connects the stadium with the terraces just completed behind Jackson Memorial Hall. The stables, occupying their original position, also lie south of the highway. The hospital, mess hall, administration building, Library and Officers ' Row complete the above photograph. The Institute ha thoroughness both in Yet ntinued to maintain and advance its well founded military reputatii uction and application has ever been the pride of V. M. I. Kntr The ? years the greatest strides have been made in the academic field, ents have been raised: the system of small classes with daily recitations has been greatly per- fected and the saneness of this plan has received nation-wide recognition; finally, the courses in each of the four departments have been extended and improved so that today V. M. I. takes its place along with the foremost universities of the country. Hopes and plans for the future, such are many. What has already been done degree the future is in their hands. the nstruc-ti. hall and lil.rai in a large degree due 25 J
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1 His Excellency, John Garland Pollard Governor of Vircinia Commander-in-Chief BOARD OF VISITORS Robert W. Ma ' :sie, President Lynchburg, Va. Lewis E. Steele, Secretary . Lexington, Va. MEMBERS Joseph Button Richmond, Va. Samuel K. Funkhouser Roanoke, Va. Harry H. Holt Hampton, Va. Alexander F. Ryland Richmond, Va. Roy W. Sexton Wytheville, Va. W. W. Boxley Roanoke, Va. Thomas R. Keith Fairfax, Va. William H. Cocke Richmond, Va. MEMBERS OF THE BOARD EX-OFFICIO S. Gardner Waller, Adjutant General of Virginia Richmond, Va. Sydney B. Hall, Supt. of Public Instruction Richmond, Va.
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