Kenyon College - Reveille Yearbook (Gambier, OH)

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 A Tradition Upheld On Thursday. October 29. 1987. the Kenyon (lollop- communii) gathered (together for lire an- nual memorial for I lie Pounders of I lie College and also for llie welcoming of llie Freshmen to ken)on t llie entire communii). Founder’ day is intended a a moment of remembrance to recall the founders of the College and lliose people who have died during llie past year. Professor John Ward read from the Wmioni oj Solomon which was to come) to the students the virtues of (he task the) were about to undertake. The speaker for this year's Founder's Day cer- emony was Marlene Marie). Interim Director of the TtPfirai Andrew Foster gave the Founders Memorial in honor of those who have passed before us. This wu followed by the presentation of the bishop Chase Medal to the alum distinguished in phil- anthropic acts associated with the Kpiscopal Church. This year’s recipient was Joseph W . Sherr. Jr. K'29. Matriculation is intended as a formal rite of initiation for the Freshmen and new members of the Kenyon community. The tradition of a formal rite of welcoming new students goes back to 1841. As ofiposed to Freshmen Sing, in Matriculation the new students are welcomed by the faculty and administration, while Freshmen Sing is more of a Imiiding experience for the students. Dean of Stu- dents Thomas J. Kdwards led the new students in the Oath of Matriculation in which the students promised to obey the rules set by tin- College, and to respect tlie alma mater. Matriculation also meant the induction of new members into the Bela chap- ter of Phi Bela kap|Ni. This year seven new mem- bers were inducted into this prestigious honor society which stresses not only academic excel- lence but also community service. President Jor- dan. m Ins final remarks to new students, said, that along with Convocation, this was the “second wel- come to newcomers ami also by their act of reciting the Oath of Matriculation they had achieved complete Kenyonizalion. Cindy Moon

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The Renovation of Ascension Immediately following the 1986-87 academic year, extensive renovation began on Ascension Mall. The building is on the National Historic Register and College officials and architects in- volv'd in the project had a difficult task renovating the academic building. The ultimate goal was to preserve the character of the great stone edifice while making it more energy efficient and com- fortable for the future. Kenyon College contracted the architectural firm of Caede. Seme, and Zofcin based in Cleve- land for the main renovations. The younger of the two architects. William Sams tag, had a strong interest in the work because he graduated from Kenyon. The head of the construction was Ken- yon's own Sam 1-ord. and Academic Dean Mary- anne Ward supervised the entire project. Ascension Hall had never been completely ren- ovated before this project. The last additions made seem to have been the change from wood windows to lead windows in 1929. and in the last twenty years the installment of new heating units. After careful examination, tin- architects found Ascen- sion to In in much heller condition than they could have hoped. All involved wanted the spirit of the 19th century classrooms, but for 20th century use. Tom Moberg helped run computer lines and audio- visual outlets throughout the building. A designer planned the color schemes, but the purple carpet was not her idea. Samstag, the Kenyon grudualc. insisted on the purple cur|K-t in the faculty lounge and in the other areas. Exact figures for all the work are not available, but those involved insist that they were very careful with their budget. Dean Ward says she has re- ceive,I only (KMitive feedback on all the changes. Kenyon graduates have remarked that Ascension is exactly the way it should | e. Kenyon adminis- trators proved their capability by succeeding in the very arduous task of renovating Ascension while still retaining its gothic atmosphere. Jenny Ross