Kent State University - Chestnut Burr Yearbook (Kent, OH)

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Jl £ .i j « » „ $jm ' i ■-! r S -: £ ty sfigC-TriF . :- ,■ »• . As long as there is knowledge and the will to learn, education goes on. Buildings aren ' t necessary. In the beginning was the word. It grew to an idea, then a reality. Thanks Mr. McGilvery. 15

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Kent grew in size, spirit and standing — that could be felt! Kent grew with structures — that could be seen! j jirdc No Juo msU- a v o iW The class of 1914 was a promise of what was to come. They were few in number but large in future history. Fourty-four years — four decades and four! And, at the end of each decade a devastating world event. John McGilvery was President then. Pion- eer! Trail breaker! Hire a faculty! But, there are no students. Send the faculty out to all places roundabout, to spread the word. But, we have no chairs, tables, or desks. Make them! But we have no books. Good teachers need no books. But, we have no classrooms. Get a tent — a big tent. But, how about grades and credits? Other schools won ' t recognize them? We give our own credits. Teachers and students off to war! Keep building. They will be back. International exchange of students? I ' m going to England and bring Oxford and Cambridge to Kent. And, Kent will go to England. See you later. President Winters (acting) January 1926 to September 1926. Alma growing up! Needs a tutor! President Anderson 1926-1928, Kent State col- lege now! Alma has a new dress (arts, college and style) . Must learn how to act before company. Walk across stage gracefully. That ' s how to do things. Goodbye, must be on my way. 14

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Kent hall presents a strong, formidable structure in 1934. It is a building that is rep- resentative of the tradition of the KSU campus for its strength, stability and fortitude. 16