Adrian College - Mound Yearbook (Adrian, MI)

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The Cinderella College of the Middle-west received its name for its rapid growth. ln the past ten years, 21 buildings have been con- structed to serve the student body. The past year at Adrian College two buildings were dedicated and ground was broken for several more. Cargo Hall was dedi- cated 'in honor of Mrs. Ruth Cargo, and in February, Mahan Hall was officially opened. Construction was also begun on the sorority complex costing S550,000.00. Ground was broken for a new health cen- ter and an announcement was made that the College would receive a planetarium, a carillon tower and a new maintenance facility. El YK QAA , '44-r . ic' . , .,:- . Y As a tribute to its great pl-uilanthropist, Ray M. Her- rick, the College will soon have a beautiful Carillon Tower. Funds for the 570,000 Herrick Tower were raised from alumni and friends of the College. It should be completed by October on the present site of South Hall at the east end of the mall. 7

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Msg 4' ,IPA 'Qt'-Qty V The astronomy department grew with an anonymous gift of a planetarium, to be attached to Peelle Hall. May 14 :aw the ground breaking for the Iong-awaited health center, to be built between Rush Union and Dawson Auditorium at a cost of S100,000. 6

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