DePauw University - Mirage Yearbook (Greencastle, IN)

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Gym In 1916, Park In 1983 Many new additions to the DePauw campus have been made in the past year, including a combination ice-skating rink and reflecting pond, a practice field, and a studytconcert area. These additions, however, aren1t located in various areas around campus; they have been consolidated into one central location - Bowman Park. Dedicated before an estimated 300 people on Old Gold Day, Bowman Park consists of a reflecting pond and amphitheater, several 8kiosks, and a fountain. The park is named after Bishop Thomas Bowman, university president from 1858 until 1872. The park is located at the site of the old Bowman Gymnasium, which was dedicated March 6, 1916 and was razed in early June of 1982. After 56 years, however, progress took its toll, and other facilities were needed. Consequently, the gym was torn down. DePauw President Richard Rosser, reflecting upon the old gymnasium, said, itsome shed a few tears over old Bowman gym, and there were some tennis buffs who admired those imagnificenti courts behind Bowman. What we have now, though, is a beautiful new focus point of the campus. East College will remain forever the soul and heart of DePauw, but now it must share it with this beautiful park. Student body President Jeff Ahlers described Bowman Park as 11the number one attraction of DePauw and ua new tradition of our tstudenH generation? The new addition of Bowman Park has not only enhanced the appearance of DePauufs campus; it has provided students with a place for fun and relaxation. - Beth Gilmor

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Old Gold Old Gold . . . it ian just a color or a football game, nor merely another week-end; at Depauw Old Gold is tradition. Despite the many changes taking place every day, Old Gold stands fast as virtually unaltered. This yeafs homecoming brought a laudable victory for the Tigers in their 50-7 defeat of Illinois Benedictine. Along with this Golden victory, the weekend was filled with bright balloons, special events, living unit banners, an all- campus picnic and the crowning of our queen Ann Schueler. Old Gold has always been a special time for alumni to return to campus and enjoy the festivities that were born out of DePauwis past. This year a special group of alumni, the 1933 football team, reunited to celebrate their undefeated season fifty years ago. These and other alumni joined students and faculty in celebrating our Old Gold tradition. - Sherry Richert By Brad Weatherbie