Eastern Kentucky University - Milestone Yearbook (Richmond, KY)

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The College of Philosophy, LETTERS AND SCIENCE OF CENTRAL UNIVERSITY, RICHMOND, KY . ( ' II mils department oi Central rniversity is situated in Riclnnond, Kv., a citv ot six.thonsand inhabitants, in the midst of the most beautiful rolling and fertile ])oi ' tion of the blue grass region of Kentucky, near the foot hills of the Cumberland Mountains, at an elevation of five hundred feet al)ove the Ohio River. A more l)eautiiid |)laee to establish the Institu- tion could not have been selected. The buildings, consisting of college build- ing proper, Dormitory, Preparatory Gymnasium and I ' acultv row, are situated in a beautiful grove of niajjle trees on the outskirts of the citv. The illustrations can give bat a slight ideii of the beautv of the campus. It is ])ronounced bv all visiting college teams (and in course of a vear we have manv) to be the hnest in the South. The class of ' ' .)( , as all classes have in the past, in the future will long for just one day in which to stroll over the old campus jind let each tree, corner and stile Ijring back ha])])v mem- ories of bvgone davs. The college is devoted to the liberal education of the vouth of the land ; we have students from tlie frozen lakes to the warm climate of Florida. In our I ' liiversity last year tliirtv-two States and Ter- ritories wei ' e represented. ' I ' he college of philosophv, letter,- and science confers fovu degrees on her gTadiu ' ites, i.e., B.L., A.li., H.S. and A.M., besides having elective studies leading to all ])rofessions. Her chairs are filled bv men from the first insti- tutions in the world. Our worthy Chancellor, believing that a sound and strong body is conducive to a healthy mind and hard study, has succeeded in securing a military station, and for over four years the cadets of C. U., imder the instruction of Cajitain Henry Vvgant,l ' . S. A, have been the best drilled cadets in Kentuckv. The benefits of the drill are a])])arent in the improved carriage and de])ortment of the student body. Thev have reci- tations in Militarv Tactics and lectures on military subjects. The re- straint of militarv life is only re(|uired during dull hours, and thereby they have the advantages of the militarv school withotit the customarv re- straint. Xor are we lacking in ways to imjirove the ]: hysical man. In the fall a field to those who wish to gain honor on the gridiron is oftercd, while to

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' very convenient to study between recitations in the student ' s own room. To the athletic student it also strongly recommends itself as the best possi- ble place, since all the athletic tracks, tennis courts, base ball and foot ball fields are at his very door, and he only needs to step out of his room to be on the grounds. One other feature that also makes it doubly attractive to him is the convenient and excellent shower baths, either hot or cold, that are to be found at all times, in the Hall basement. To the reader, it is the ideal place, and to the thinker, his Paradise. In- deed, taking it all in all, it is the home for bo s, and every year sees better order and an increased number of students within Its hospitable walls. IB ! i A

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those who prefer lighter work the Gym is open. Regular classes are held iii the Gvm, under the personal supervision of the Physical Director ' ' during the months when outdoor exercise is not practicable. In spring, when the first prettv weather comes the gridiron is turned into the diamond and the student has a chance to show his skill at the national game. The cinder track is full of aspirants for honors to be won in the coming field dav exer- cises, and manv a student who has worn himself out with work during the long winter nights, finds health and renewed vigor for studv in this exercise. The pale and sicklv student is a thing of the past. We encourage and fur- nish a stimulus for a man to take the necessary amount of exercise. Last year the scholarship at C. U. was higher than it had been for many years, and a lively interest in athletics was present all during the year. This is the twentv-second vear in C. I ' . ' s life, and we, the twentj -second Senior Class, know that we, with all others, look back on our Alma Alater with veneration. Her advances are watched bj us with pride, and we are alwavs glad to see her come to the front in everything. We wish to see her seated in Fame ' s fair temple, the grandest institution that man ever looked upon. f 17