Bluffton University - Ista Yearbook (Bluffton, OH)

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Wifi.- .bl 4 Ggnmaaium OME new students ask, Who built the gymnasium ? We answer, Everybody, Who's everybody ? Bluifton College, her faculty, her students and the many of her friends who be- lieve in Wholesome athletics. . From the mixing of the cement, to the driving of the last nail, Everybody, in- cluding Dr. Mosiman, played the important role of concrete Workers and carpenters. The featuring characteristic of our gymnasium is the regulation size basket ball court. We can boast of a floor equal to some of the best in the state. The protruding backboard give an abundance of room for clean underbasket shots. The court gives ample space for classy floor work, short passing, and a clean, uniform game. The seat- ing capacity of the gym affords excellent service to the large crowds who as a rule sup- port our athletics. Bluffton College has witnessed on this floor thru victory, though occasionally thru defeat, basket ball games which thrilled to the quick and which gave evidence of clean sportsmanship. Our gymnasium made possible the West Central Ohio Basket Ball Tournament, held under the auspices of the Bluffton College Athletic Association. The very fact that we had the opportunity to welcome such a goodly bunch of strong, athletic, young men insures with us a greater feeling of fellowship for those around us, outside of our College Halls. Thus, to you, our Gymnasium, we dedicate this page hoping that athletic events which have taken place beneath your roof will ever cling to us is some of the best ex- periences of our College days. Thy sides have fairly been split with our outbursts of enthusiasm for our teams and right well are you doing yom' bit in immortalizing the good spirit of Blufton College. 23 J

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s.-A4 8TfE.- i I . , Rupp fall OPP HALL is one of BluFfton's most beautiful and valuable buildings and when in the early spring of 1914. constmction work was actually begun, the community and college friends were unusually interested in the new addition to the insti- tution. The Hall was madf- possible by the gifts of Mr. John Ropp of Bloomington, Illi- nois, and Mrs. Mary Rupp. Ropp Hall was erected during the summer of 1914 and the first meal was served in the dining hall on Thanksgiving day. On December 10th the cledicatory service was held. Ropp Hall is a four-story, pressed brick structure, constructed in the colonial style of architecture. To the front the large porch and balcony with the massive white pillars add greatly to the beauty and plan of the whole. The equipment is modern throughout and the furnishings are comfortable and attractive. The spacious dining room with a capacity for accommodating over one hundred and fifty persons is on the first floor. At the present, both men and women are served in the dining hall. The well equipped kitchen and laundry are also on the first floor. The second floor of Ropp Hall has the large lobby and corridors, the music room, reception room, Y. W. C. A. room, two guest rooms and suites of rooms for the Matron, Dean of Women and in- structors. The third and fourth tloors have rooms to accommodate fifty girls. With the growth of Bluffton College, the Women's Donnitory has been used to its full capacity. All rooms are occupied at present. Arrangements have been made for making an addition to the building at some future time. With its open reception rooms and lobby, Ropp Hall is the social center of the College and is much appreciated by the entire student body.

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3 s i vw, V1 swi-. I . i'-Busir Eall anh mn-nfs Glutiagr USIC HALL, as the name indicates, is a place of music. The first fioor of this frame building is used mainly in the interest of the conservatory. Three rooms, each of which is furnished with a piano, are used for recitation pur- poses. Voice, piano, history and theory of music and instrumental music are taught in these rooms. When they are not occupied during the day by classes they are used for practice purposes. The atmosphere around this building is always saturated with musical sounds. The spacious reception room affords great convenience to the Stu- dents. A victrola and player piano are their popular entertainers. The second Hoor of Music Hall serves as a men's dormitory. The rooms are heated by steam and illuminated by electricity. The furniture of each room consists of a table, bookshelf, dresser, a rug, three chairs and a bed. Sixteen men can be accom- modated in this building. The Men's Cottage is a two-story frame building adjoining Music Hall. It is used solely as a dormitory for men. The six rooms afford ample accommodation for twelve men. 24