George Washington University - Cherry Tree Yearbook (Washington, DC)

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The Cherry Tree Staff.

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G. W. U. THE 1916 CHERRY TREE G. W. U. A few years later it became evident that the property at Fifteenth and H Streets was too valuable to be used to advantage for educational purposes, so the site and buildings were sold to Mr. W. S, Woodward for the sum of $450,000. The departments of Arts and Sciences, Engineering and Mechanic Arts, and the Teachers College were removed to a block of buildings on the south side of I Street, between Fifteenth and Sixteenth Streets. The School of Architecture ceased for the time being to exist as a department of the Uni- versity although arrangements were made whereby students in architecture could continue their work in the city and receive credit toward their degrees. About this time the administration of George Washington ' s affairs was placed in the hands of President Charles Herbert Stockton. Rear Admiral U. S. N., retired. Under the able and farsighted management of Admiral Stockton the money received from the sale of the Fifteenth Street and other University properties was applied to the reduction of existing indebtedness : operation of the University was placed on a scientific basis, and up-to-date methods introduced in every department. As a result of this policy the institution is now on its feet financially, operating expenses are being met from operating income, and the endowments are being gradually restored to their former condition. In February 1912 the Arlington Hotel Company served notice that the I Street buildings would shortly be demolished to make room for a new hotel and must, therefore, be vacated by the first of May of that year. At once negotiations were undertaken looking toward the acquisition of the building at 2023 G Street, northwest, formerly occupied by the St. Rose Industrial School, These negotiations resulted satisfactorily for the University, During the Easter vacation, which was extended one week to allow sufficient time for the removal, the executive offices. Engineering departments and the Columbian College were transferred to the new location, and on April 15, 1912 classes were resumed in the new quarters. This building has been remodeled to meet the University ' s needs, and from time to time additional property has been pur- chased until now George Washington occupies four buildings in G Street in addition to the Medical School, With a steadily growing student body and a sound financial policy George Washington ' s future seems to be assured. This year’s registration has al- ready reached something over eighteen hundred students: when registration for the second semester has closed, the University will undoubtedly have two thousand students. This increased attendance brings with it new problems. Educational standards are being raised, changing economic conditions demand technical training along new lines, and the Government service makes de- mands iipon the institution. Being situated at the Nation ' s Capital George Washington is peculiarly fitted to prepare men for special branches of work, as for instance, the Consular Service. It is a sound college policy to develop and strengthen all courses of study contributory in so important a way to the public service of the Government, to professional studies in law. and to higher and more intelligent conceptions of citizenship. George Washington is in spirit and in fact a national university — although since 1873 no financial assistance from a national source has been received, The educational facilities of Washington are especially adapted to the needs of higher education. In addition to the University libraries there is the Library of Congress, the best library in the United States, and special collec- tions in the various scientific departments of the Government, all of which by a special act of Congress have been made accessible to students.

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G. W. U. THE 1916 CHERRY TREE G. W. U. CHERRY TREE STAFF Editor-in-Chief GEORGE S. COOPER, Jr. Business Manager HAROLD H. DUTTON Associate Editors JAMES L. YOUNG Art Staff GEORGE A. DAIDY GEORGE A. DEGNAN Athletic Editors LEO C, TERRY THEODOSIA D. SEIBOLD WILLIAM S. HANCE, JR. Sorority Editor PHYLLIS P. STEWART Fraternity Editor DELTOW M, MARTHINSQN News Editor ROBERT ASH Editor of “Cherrystones’’ CLARENCE SUMNER HUNTER Departmental Editors A. G. HUGHES, Columbian College C. R. MOORE, Dental A- A. BRAND, Engineering F, P WILCOX, Veterinary B. P, STELL, Law B. H, HARRIS, Architecture H. W. LEETCH, Medical G. V. MINNICK, Pharmacy MISS GARBER, Nurses