Heidelberg University - Aurora Yearbook (Tiffin, OH)

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HEIDELBERG IS BEAUTIFULLY LOCATED on a campus of thirty acres. . .In the fall a riot of color. . .in the winter a coat of ermine. . .in the spring a huge bouquet. . .in the summer serene and quiet. . .The college tower catches the rays of the morning sun. . .Twilight . . .star-studded heavens. . .moonlight tipping the trees with silver. . .Ma- jestic maples beneath whose shade nestle traditional, ivy-covered halls . . .evergreens accentuating the charm of modern limestone buildings. . .The old blended with the new. . .treasured memories. . .fondest hopes. . .linking alumni and students. . . Sweet Alma Home N0 NOT A MODEL . . . . JUST A MINIATURE VIEW SEVEN

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86 YEARS UF EDUCATIONAL PRCMCTICN AND CHARACTER BUILDING TARLTON, OHIO WAS THE FIRST HOME of Heidelberg College. In the early part of the year 1850, the Ohio Synod of the Reformed Church in the United States made provi- sion for the founding of a college. The college began its work in the Tarlton, Ohio, High School build- ing. It soon became evident that this location was not SIX suitable. In the fall the school was moved to Tiffin, and the name was changed from Tarlton College to Heidelberg College. November 18, 1850 the school was formally opened, in rooms rented for the purpose. On the first day seven students enrolled, but by the end of the year there were one hundred and forty-nine. Acad- emy, college, and seminary courses were offered. From the first Heidel- berg has been co-educational, and it is believed by many authorities that it is the second co-educational college established in America. A number of years later the acad- emy was discontinued and the semi- nary was moved to Dayton, Ohio. The courses have been altered from time to time to meet the demands of progressive education. Today there are the Arts, the Science, the Educa- tion, and the Business Administration courses, as well as the Conservatory of Music. A Home Eco- nomics Department is to be added next year. Heidelberg has always emphasized the development of char- acter and personality, as well as the development of the mind. From her Halls have gone men and women with high ideals and noble aspirations.

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I EIGHT MAY REVE OTTO G. SCHMIDT, 1876- 1936, was an active and enthusiastic leader at Heidelberg during his student days here. After his graduation in 1899, his activeness and en- thusiasm increased when he served from 1922- 1936 as a member Of its Board Of Trustees. As president Of the Board from 1932-1936, he was even more successful. In him-the Board found a RENT MEMORIES LIVE leader Whom all were ready to serve. Mr. Schmidt was a faithful friend of higher educa- tion. . .who manifested his desire to promote the things Of the mind and Of the spirit. 'lLet us believe that in the silence Of the re- ceding world he heard the great waves break- ing on the farther shore and felt. . .the breath of the eternal morning. HEIDELBERG'S BOARD OF TRUSTEES E. V. BARR FRANK P. BROVVN R. C. CHAMEERLAIN, M.D. GEORGE C. KALBFLEISCH, Acting President REV. H. J. ROHRBAUGH, D.D. FRANK A. SEIBERLING, LL.D. EARL R. FROST R. W. HERESTER REV. FRANK A. SHULTS MR. W. H. HOPPLE JUDGE C. A. VVEISER CHARLES L. W IRTH GRACE M. BAREIS, PH.D. REV. MELVIN E. BECK, D.D. REV. R. W. BLEMKER, D.D. GEORGE A. FRANCE RALPH D. SNEATH HON. ALLAN G. AIGLER EDSON J. BROXVN, M.D. REV. EDGAR V. LOUCKS GEORGE W. NIERZ REV. H. L. V. SHINN REV. A. C. SHUMAN, D.D., Secretary i RUSSELL G. FRANTZ, Treasurer