Miami University - Recensio Yearbook (Oxford, OH)

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DE :L 5 1341' EQA'HON OHN FAORELAND HENDERSON, one of diClevelandis more eminent attorneys, is one of the two oldest living graduates of Miami Uni- versity. He is a member of the class of 1862 Which originally was composed of twenty members. After graduating from Miami, he studied at the Cleveland Law School, Where he graduated in 1864; he was adw mitted to the bar the following year and has practiced law continually since his admittance. At present he is a senior member of the law firm of Henderson, Quail, Sidall and Morgan. Mr. Henderson, besides being a director in numerous business firms, has been Presin dent of the Board of Trustees of Case School of Ape plied Science and President of the Board Of Trustees of the McGregor Home for the Aged. M sent residing at Cordelia, California. Mr. Peck Ww J- celehrated his 93rd. birthday on January 19 of this year. He shares With Mr. John Moreland Henderson the honor of being the two oldest living graduates of Miami, to Whom we dedicate this VOL ume of the Recensio. I AORRIS PECK Of the Class of 1862 is at pre- A i a E'SlejEiN I 1 W A T 0R5 671R AD UJATE D M C AG'NEASVS M E N 77'

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T1 the most trying in all its history. After attempte ing reconstruction, which ended in failure, the University closed its doors. However, after twelve years of dormancy, Miami again became a center of educational activity. Greek Social Organizations have used the years from 1866 to 1885 for their introduction. FHE THIRD PERIOD in Miami history was From 1885 to 1902 the first inter-collegiate athle- tics were instituted as a part of the University. In addition several new colleges were added and Miamils ability to educate the whole body--both mental and physicalwwas greatly enhanced. This section has ap-v propriately been selected for Athletics. The history of Miami during the twentieth century has been characterized by a tremendous increase in classroom facilities and in the construction of new buildings and the beautification of the University Campus. Advancement in all activities has placed Mid ami in a high position in the academic world. The fifth period typifies Features. It has been our intention to adequately present Mia amils history without imposing upon the patience of the reader, and it is our belief that through a knowe ledge of the past we may better appreciate the present and anticipate the future of Miami. University. l N 51' I T U Til O N

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