Clarkson University - Clarksonian Yearbook (Potsdam, NY)

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The Physical Lab The Chemical Lab The Testing Materials Lab

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Burton Cruikshank Director 1897-1901 In 1897, Burton Cruikshank succeeded Charles Ea- ton as director of the school. Tuition was $80 a year for engineering this year. The day began for all officers and students in the assembly hall on the third floor of the school building. All were expected to attend daily chapel here at 8:45 a.m. The curriculum was beginning to expand as Mechanical Engineering was included this year. In June of 1898, Clarkson awarded the first three certificates for its two-year course in Home Economics, and added a four-year course in Civil Engineering. That fall Clarkson's football team was organized to represent “the tech by George Stebbins, captain the two following years. At the commencement of June 22, 1900, Clarkson awarded its first four Bachelor of Science degrees, one in Mechanical Engineering and three in Electrical Engi- neering. Two months earlier, the trustees adopted the original school seal (the steam engine) and the Clark- son Athletic Association was founded by the students in October of that year. 4 The original Clarkson School Seal as adopted by the Board of Trustees in April, 1900. Above is the Mechanical Engineering lab in Old Main.

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William S. Aldrich Director 1901-1911 The second prize of a song contest during Clark- son's decenial celebration later became the school's Alma Mater. In June of 1901, Clarkson awarded its first BS de- gree in Civil Engineering. William S. Aldrich became the new school Director in August. That fall's enroll- ment was up to 70 students: 64 in Engineering, and 6 in Home Science. The school was growing. Tuition was soon raised from $80 to $100 a year, and in No- vember of 1903, Omicron Pi Omicron, Clarkson's first Social Fraternity was organized and moved into 53 Elm Street. Clarkson students will remember 1904 as the year New York State passed its first speed limit law: 20 mph in open country, 15 mph in villages, and 10 mph in built-up areas. Clarkson's first degree in Chemical Engineering was awarded in the Spring of that year. The organization of Delta Sigma Fraternity and the Clarkson Tech Alumni Association were also part of the highlights of that year. 1906 marked 10 years of Clarkson's existence. The school's decennial celebration took place at the Charter Day exercises of March 19 in the lavishly decorated third floor of the school building. In October, Clarkson began preparing plans for a new gymnasium. Its esti- mated cost was $10,000. In a November celebration, in what was then frequently referred to as Chapel Hall, the Clarkson Banner was unfurled, and in the follow- ing decennial song contest, the second prize song con- stituted part of today's Alma Mater. Miss Lavinia Clarkson soon announced that she would pledge $5,000 for the new gymnasium if the balance was raised by the school. The site was chosen on a lot fac- ing Pierrepont Avenue. The close of the school year in 1907 brought an end to the courses in Home Econom- ics, with no more co-eds until 1964. Celestial fires burn on thy hearth, Clarkson Tech, Dear Clarkson, Thy fame is spreading o'er the earth, Clarkson Tech, Dear Clarkson. Thy banner, green and gold afar, Like some late risen shining star. Is borne in triumph's golden car, Clarkson Tech, Dear Clarkson. Thy words of wisdom in our hearts, Clarkson Tech, Dear Clarkson, Engender love for peaceful arts, Clarkson Tech, Dear Clarkson. Alumni from rich seed once sown. Sing thy sweet praise in joyous tone, And by their deeds thy worth is known, Clarkson Tech, Dear Clarkson. The spirit that pervades thy hall, Clarkson Tech, Dear Clarkson, To noble living moves us all, Clarkson Tech, Dear Clarkson. With honor, duty as they call. No fear be thine what'er befall. Thy teachings men of power enthrall, Clarkson Tech, Dear Clarkson. 6