Monticello College - Echo Yearbook (Godfrey, IL)

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d To Mrs. Olin, the former Ann Whitney, is on alumna of Monticello. As Chairman of the Board of Trustees, she is often seen on campus talking with students and faculty, attending a social event, or even lending her personal touch to the redecoration plans for the Alumnae Guest Rooms. This is what the casual observer sees, but Mrs. Olin has in so many quiet ways supported, promoted, and helped to fulfill the highest aims of Monticello. Mr. Olin, Director of the Olin-Matnieson Chemical Corporation, exhibits a vital interest in higher education. He is a member of the governing boards of Cornell and Washington Universities, as well as Monticello Mr. Olin has not only cared enough to tell others of Monticello and served os Choir-man of the College Development Council, but also has seen to such details as the girls not having to walk on graveled campus roads. His faith in Monticello's leadership in the education of young women has promoted much of the growth of her influence as an outstanding example of a woman's college. Individually, the Olins are successful people — each possessing the quality of unassuming selflessness. Together, their sincere interest in American higher education has meant that they are a dynamic force in the progress of Monticello College .... With deep appreciation we dedicate the pages of the 1960 ECHO to Mr. and Mrs. Spencer T. Olin — a thank you composed of many memories made possible through their gift of the personal touch. Portraits by Fobion Bochroch Poge 7

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It was colorful Sea Captain Benjamin Godfrey's third fortune that established Monticello Female Seminary in 1835, os o non-sectarian, independent institution. One hundred twenty-five years ago, the idea of educating women in liberal arts was practically unheard of, but Godfrey and the school's first president, Theron Baldwin, a member of the famous “Yale Band ' firmly believed that “to educate a man is to educate an individual, but to educate a woman is to educate a family.'' This belief built Monticello's history — a history of people like the strong willed Harriet Newell Haskell; and events like the destructive fire of 1888. From this heritage comes the friendly, gracious, dignified atmosphere which always provokes the comment, That must be a Monti girl. Monticello's atmosphere has two personalities — one seen in the glistening chandelier, the candlelight glow of a Chapel service, or faces around small dining room tables; the other new and vital — that which keeps Monti progressing. Coll it the Program for Progress or Challenge with Change, it is everywhere evident .... Campus scenes hove been enhanced by new siding for picturesque Benjamin Godfrey Memorial Chapel and colonial-styled Gilman House, and fresh paint for the trim of all buildings. Interior Controst of the old ond the new — Gilman House resided. Seamstress works on the spot to reupholster Caldwell Drawing Room furniture. A before shot of Coldwcll Drawing Room. Challenge With Change Page 9