Northwest School of Agriculture - Red River Aggie Yearbook (Crookston, MN)

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N. W. S. A. x E r l l Alumni The annual Home Coming celebration for the Alumni of the Northwest School was held Saturday, October 25. The day proved to be a success in every way, and the largest crowd that was ever assembled at the Northwest School, was present to attend the Dedication of the new Physical Education Building. There were a great many of our near neighbors and boosters from Crookston present, as well as, a very large representation of the ever increasing group of Alumni. The weather was ideal for such a large crowd. At one o'clock a special assembly was held for the dedication of the new Physical Education Building. The main speakers of the afternoon were: Honorable E. Sandberg, Dean Coffey and Mr. Lawrence, who is assistant to President Coffman, There were also a few short talks given by some of the business men of Crookston, who have always taken a keen interest in the success of the school. A program at the Northwest School, as the Alumni know, would not be complete without some musical numbers. So there were appropriate selections rendered by both the Mixed Chorus and the Aggie Pepsters. After a very fitting program for the dedication of the new edifice, this structure and Kiehle building were inspected. It was not only a pleasure for the Alumni members to visit Kiehle and the Physical Education Build- ing but also for the present students as well. These buildings were open for inspec- tion for the first time during this day and the Alumni and students were especially anxious to see the interor of Kiehle, to see how the new library and the new Audi- torium are arranged. At three o'clock the Crookston Aggies clashed with the Morris Aggies in their annual football game. The game was filled with excitement from beginning to end, and ended with a score of 20-0 in favor of Crookston Aggies. Dinner, which was enjoyed by all, was served in the Dining Hall at six o'clock. At this time some of the outstanding persons of the Alumni were asked to give a few words, and responded heartily. At eight o'clock a dance was held in the new Gymnasium. This drew to a close what we called a most perfect day. Sixty-four X

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i,N.W.S.A. Another Dream Comes True One of the cherished dreams of the Northwest School people came true last fall. During the summer a beautiful new gymnasium costing seventy-five thousand dollars was erected on the south side of the campus. The building, which is the largest of its kind in the northwest, contains not only a main floor forty-five by ninety feet, but also a swimming pool, so beautifully equipped and appointed that everyone unites in prais- ing it. The remodeled Kiehle building with its new arrangement of oHices and increased library space is just as great a source of joy, but the living room of the school, the beautiful new auditorium on the second Hoor of Kiehle is, perhaps, the thing that means the most to all of us. It will seat nearly half again as many as the old 'audi- torium, and besides being a beautiful and fully equipped room, it is acoustically as near perfect as possible. Out of the dreams of those first far-seeing pioneers in the cause of Agricultural education in Minnesota came the first beginnings of this school. A duck-pond was made into an experiment station-a swamp was made the site of a school of Agricul- ture where boys and girls might learn that most essential trade of all-Farming. One at a time, buildings were added through the efforts of men who felt that this school had a work to do that was worthy of the support of the State of Minnesota. Now in the completing of these splendid new buildings, the dreams of the present day pioneers are coming true. If those who started this fine institution on its way had as much happiness from seeing their first dreams come true as we have had in seeing this continued fulfillment of their dreams, their satisfaction and their reward must have been very great indeed. Sixty-three X

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.N.W.S.A. ALUMNI GREETINGS FROM THE FARM Dear N. W. S. A. Harmonies : There's a song in the air! Keep it ringing! My melody thoughts are always pleasant when I recall the times spent at the Northwest School. May success and happiness accompany each and every Aggie Member through future years. Whistle a tune, and be gay! Very truly yours, MRS. M. J. PERRY CHelen Brownj. Faribault, Minn. GREETINGS FROM HAMLINE UNIVERSITY I welcome the opportunity to send my greeting to the many old friends and associates throughout the Valley. The fact that each of us has been a part of the Northwest School is responsible for a feeling of friendliness which perseveres. There is something unique in the spirit of that school-something big which reflects the ex- panse of the prairies, something vigorous which suggests the sweep of the northern winds. There is something fine which is indicative of the splendid young students who, in developing themselves, are assuring the Red River Valley of continued progress. I am grateful for the years I spent with you. I congratulate the present students on the opportunities which are theirs. As in the past, so in the future, the school will be a powerful factor indetermining the success of countless young people throughout the Northwest. ANNE S1MLEY, Hamline University AND FROM THE NATIONAL DAIRY COUNCIL Greetings! I am very happy to have this opportunity to greet the students who were in my classes and the other friends I made while at the Northwest School, and especially to congratulate the members of the Class of '3l. You are approaching the last hurdle in your prep-school career and the joy of the occasion is necessarily somewhat tempered by the thought of leaving. As the years slip by one by one, the memories of the Northwest School will grow more mellow in your heart as they have in mine. You will always be glad to have had this worthwhile and invaluable school experience, and will find much joy and pleasure in the many friendships you have formed. Best Wishes and Good Luck to All, Sincerely yours, LAURA GERBER, St. Paul, Minn. A MINNESOTA ALUMNUS Happy to have this opportunity of extending my greetings to all my former Class- mates and teachers and especially to the members of the Advanced Class of 1926. Sincerely, AGNES FORSNESS, Fergus Falls, Minn. Sixty-five X t