Ohio University - Athena Yearbook (Athens, OH)

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ITMEN q Alma Mater, Ohio Alma Mater, brave and fair ; Alma Mater, we hail thee For we own thy kindly care. Alma Mater, Ohio, As we read thy story o ' er ; We revere thee, and cheer thee As we sing thy praise once more. J I i i i i 1922

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1 I Mt QTHEN q I i WK- K- been inactive. Since then it has become necessary for the state to make a direct appropriation of funds for the support of the institution. The right and justice of such action arises, in part, from the fact that the state, in the course of various enactments by its legislature, restricted the valuation of the lands set aside and leased for the maintenance of a university. The first act of the legislature, directly yielding or contributing aid in lieu of increased land rental was passed in 1875. This act was fraught with vital significance, as it was, in effect, the entering wedge which made possible the ])resent status of our Alma Mater. Previous to this enact- ment the financial condition of the institution excited deep concern and anxiety on the part of its friends and those entrusted with its management. Because of lack of funds it was impossible to keej) efficient instructors for any length of time and the building equipment was wholly inadequate to meet the needs of the student body. But these perilous times were safely bridged and after more than a century of growth and progress, Ohio has emerged and has started on a better and brighter era. From time to time new buildings have been erected on the campus and new departments have been added to those already existing, and we justly honor all persons who have been in any way instrumental in bringing about these much needed changes. However, it is necessary that we have more concern for the future than for the past. Never have the l)rospects of the university been brighter than at present. The trustees are to be congratulated in securing Dr. Bryan to guide the policies of the institution thruout the coming years. Already the faculty and student body have been impressed with the unusual capabilities of the new college head. At no previous time has Ohio been directed in its policies and activities by a man so thoroughly fitted for the task as President Bryan. In the past year the university has grown by leaps and bounds and with its present resources and advantages it will no doubt become a leader among the smaller universities of the middle west during the next few vears. dipw '

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Copunght. 192S, by E. H. Eves. STUDENTS UNION