Northwest Missouri State University - Tower Yearbook (Maryville, MO)

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! ,W E g R 5 f Memo for-' our: noe . D 1 1 MAY,gl5-I9l7 , THQ l , I lED V, . wx X ...W , 'mo .355 X ,vs 'fi fl VAA- A f 1 HE following was taken from the Northwest Missourian of October 19, 1934. John L. Ford, of the class of 1935, is the author of the feature which qualified as the best feature story in the state contests held in Columbia last year. Many years ago Mike Hour dog was the most popular figure on the campus. His sudden appearance from no one knows where and his decision to stay, met with the approval of students and faculty alike. One of his first acquaintances upon the campus was M. S. Boase, secretary to the President of the College, and it was through this friendship that Mike became accustomed to college life. He was warmly welcomed by the Student Body who soon recognized him as an integral and indispensable part of the institution. Every morning Mike would report for classes as regularly as the sun and no doubt more so than the students and professors. Every evening he would select the particular instructor with whom he wished to spend the night and to that lucky instructor's home would he proceed as guest of honor. Among his favorites were Mr. Boase, the dean of the faculty, the President, Mr. Bicken- brode, and Mr. Hawkins. On warm days, Mike spent his time chasing rabbits, digging for ground squirrels, and assisting Mr. Brink in superintending the work about the grounds. He was the only being who ever dared dispute the authority of Mr. Brink. He would dig holes in the tulip beds and in the soft turf and the holes would be filled and new flowers planted. Of course he was at the games. He always appeared at the scene of an athletic contest clad in his green and white blanket with a white M on each side. There were no questions asked when he drank out of the water pail on the side lines or when he walked the basket ball courts. He was Lord-High Chancellor and he knew itf' .... . . . May 15, 1917, turned out to be one of the saddest days in the history of the College. The day was warm and the Agricultural class was spraying trees with lead arsenate. Mike had spent his time chasing rabbits. The white spray resembled milk-and he was so thirsty! The efforts of the students and veterinary were of no availf, Mike was to roam the campus no more. A small box bearing the inscription For the love of Mikei' was placed in the hall and enough nickles and pennies were placed in it to erect the small marker which may be seen today across the drive from the east entrance to the Administration Building. 5 Mike To the Memory of our Dog Died May 15, 1917 Page 17 if E-