Ohio Northern University - Northern Yearbook (Ada, OH)

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THIS WAS OHIO The Northwestern Ohio Normal School was formally opened on August 14, 1871, in a three- story building where Lehr Memorial now stands. Henry S. Lehr was the founder and president. For many years the school was one of the outstanding private institutions offering professional training to elementary and high school teachers. On May 19, 1885, the state of Ohio issued a charter to the institution under the name of the Ohio Normal University. In 1898, the Central Ohio Cnow the Ohio? Conference of the Metho- dist Church purchased the school from Doctor Lehr and his associates. In 1904, the University was renamed the Ohio Northern University, and in December 1907, the charter was amended. ln 1880, the Department of Civil Engineering was established and when the demand for engineers increased, this department was or- ganized as the College of Engineering with additional departments in electrical and me- chanical engineering. ln 1884, the laws of Ohio required that all pharmacists should be registered. To meet the demand for trained and qualified pharmacists the Department of Pharmacy was established. The College of Law was established in 1885. Not only have its graduates been successful as practitioners but they have also distinguished themselves in public affairs: boasting several members that have become quite Well known in politics. Page Four n

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N the year from September, 1950 to Iune, 1951 confusion and uncertainty pre- vailed over the country. Men returned to Northern wondering if they Would have to 1eaVe for armed service, but they Were determined to receive an education. Here is what the men and women did in 1950-51. OHIO NORTHERN UNIVERSITY

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NORTHERN FROM SEPTEMBER TO lUN'E The College of Liberal Arts was reorganized in 1910 so that it offered a well-balanced cur- riculum in the field of general cultural training. The college also provided a thorough founda- tion for all students desiring pre-professional preparation. Ohio Northern has never boasted a huge enrollment, its peak being 1393 students follow- ing the close of World War ll. This has made it possible for the administration and student body to create a bond found in few schools. Students and faculty like to think of Ohio North- ern as an institution of close friendship and harmony. There are ten fraternities on the campus, eight of which belong to the lnter- fraternity Council. There is always a keen and sharp display of enthusiasm during any com- petition among the Greek groups, but they are all friends. Ohio Northern has as its purpose to prepare the student along his individual line of study, but to do this in a somewhat religious manner and setting. This is probably a leading factor in the close relationship between the adminis- tration and student body. ln bringing you another edition of the North- ern, we have attempted, through the medium of words and pictures to give you a book that will allow you to recall some highlights of campus life of the year 1950 and 1951. We see Returni.ng Students Meeting . . . New faces and the day of registration .... and the year began with parties: the S.C.A. party and All Campus Dance .... Next came the football season.: with the hopes of a good team, Then .... November: Grads Return .... old friends meet and have a good time. To Review Courts and rallies .... Honor the Dean and watch a race .... Kappa Psi wins the pushrnobile race for third year, Later they dcmced: Crowned a queen. Dorothy Rodgers was elected homecoming queen. Then .... To the lighter side and music .... With Ray Anthony at the I.F.C. Ball. A huge success and an outstanding dance with an even more fa- mous band. Culture made its imprint with an ensemble from the Eastman School of music. While some leave campus for knowledge .... Pharmics go to Lilly in Indianapolis and Engi- neers to Lima. Others stay for work? Comic books yet!! February: Centennial of Uncle Tom's Cabin .... And Pugilists Make Debut. Haugen, Kappa Psi, over Al Pashin, A.E.Pi. Nevertheless school goes on .... Sororities come to the front .... While O.N.U. goes aristo- cratic .... And makes campus improvement. And so goes the story of a year at Ohio Northern University. We sincerely hope that you will enjoy the book and can pick it up five, ten, or twenty years from now and enjoy it just as much as now. c Page Five n