Augustana College - Rockety I Yearbook (Rock Island, IL)

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DISTINGUISHED DIFLOMASrv-the first from Auguslnna were received by these six men Who compused the 1877 graduating class. w PIGSKIN PIONEE'Rsithe establishment of a new sport, feat- ball, brought these fearless athletes on the field in '93, with their handsome coach behind them.

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A NEW HORIZON. Eighteen and three- quarters acres of rolling hills, 3 country roadh nne sturdy brick buiHing . . . humble beginr nings in 1875 promised a bright future. 1875-1890-w01-k in the first years of Augustana was directed primarily to preparing pastors; for this reason, the classical course was 'the only one taught in the college department until as late as 1880 . . . Women students were allowed to attend classes but were not matriculated until 1886 I . , The second building on the Rock Island campus, Old Main, has been occupied since the beginning of 1388. This buiIding, with its classic dome, was completed with the aid of a gift from P. L. Cable, an aspiring Democratic candidate in a state elec- tion , . . The Studentsi Union was organized in 1892 to discuss student problems and to make rules governing student conduct. Every student belonged, and sessions were held every Friday morning immediately after chapel . . . THE OLD BUILDINCthafeteria, classroom, library, museumw chapel, and living: quarters for both professors and students were housed under one ruof-as the college moved into its new Rock Island home in 1375.

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TENNlS ANYONE? Tho confused con- glnmeration in RI 1900 dorm room nffers a great contrast to present cnnediv quarters. SEVENTH AVEUNE SENTINELS. The Old Main 01' Memorial Hall as it was originally called at its dedication in 1588, a 5mm- structure of licnaisu ncc architecture. contains lecture moms and achninistration offices.