Olivet College - Oaks Yearbook (Olivet, MI)

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George Qhemberg. , ' MONG those of Olivet's children, who returned last Commencement Q to look again upon familiar scenes and to meet in friendly inter- course, companions of their College days, no one was more warmly welcome than George Chambers. For two long years he had struggled nobly for life, among surroundings not always agreeable, and far from those most interested in his welfare. A change of climate and all that science could suggest had been tried, but health had not beenrestored, and he had returned to Olivet to die. Late in the Fall of 1884, Mr. Chambers first came among us and entered the class of 1890. , Possessed of excellent natural ability and of that spirit of perseverance, which makes failure impossible, he soon gained the admiration both of stu- dents and professors. By close application and faithful effort, he succeeded in graduating a year in advance of his class, having won every honor of his course. For his upright life and noble manhood, was beloved by many friends, and respected by all who knew himg and when, in his Senior year, he made a profession of his Christian faith, none doubted the sincerity of his pur- pose. The news of his death at Battle Creek, july mth, although not entirely unexpected by his friends, fell like a dark cloud upon this community. There came, too, a feeling of inexpressible sadness, when we thought of the history of the life that had so quietly slipped away. And when, upon the following Sunday, all that remained of this, one of Olivet's most loyal sons, was borne from the Society hall, for which he had long planned, and which seemed most like home to him, and was laid at rest forever, a new tie bound together, in sympathy and sad rememberance of George Chambers, the hearts of classmates, brothers and friends. ,.,, .n ..,-V- ' ' N r

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MRS. JOHN A. MILLER. Teacher of the Piano. Born in Michigan, 1866: studied music at Ypsilanti and Ann Arbor: teach' er of Piano and Harmony in Westfield College, one year: since 1890, teacher of the Piano in Olivet College. CHARLES E. DIXON, A. M. Professor of Latin Language and Literature. Born in New York, 1864: 1880-81, studied at University of Rochester, N. Y.: graduated from DePauw, 1888: Instructor in Preparatory Department at DePauw University five years: since 1891 at Olivet College.. Miss EMILY J. CLARK, A. B. Principal of the Young Women's Department. Born in Maine, 1857 : graduated from Wellesley College, 1882: 1882-83, studied and taught at Wellesley College : 1883-84, Instructor in Latin in Baldwin English and Classical School, Minn.: 1884-QI, Instruc- tor in Latin in Wellesley College: since 1891, Principal of Young NVomen's Department, and Instructor in Ancient History in Olivet College. SAMUEL L. WISE. Instructor in Art. Born in Ohio, 1853: studied Art under A. O. Revenaugh, jackson. and under Walter Satterlee, New York: elected Instructor in Art, january 1, 1892, Vin' Mrs. E. M. Kedzie, resigned. ., ..s.-,.,,M'

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History of.pGiiVei Qollege. ORMER historians of Olivet have dwelt at length upon her early period i of development, have chronicled the struggle of those early days and set forth the sterling character of her founders and the staunch support of her friends, Honor beyond the power of our pen is due those pioneers, Our theme is the Olivet of to-day in her relation to the future which is un- folding so many opportunities for increased infiuence. We shall endeavor briefiy to bring before the mind of the reader the increased advantages which she offers and also some of her Within the College course of the Senior class our magnificent library, Burrage Hall, has been gems of architecture, the Adelphic and Phi Alpha Pi Halls, as monuments of youthful enterprise and fraternal spirit. The present year has seen a thorough revision of the curriculum and an increase in the amount of work required to secure a degree in the Scientific and Literary courses. The facilities for work in the the Scientific and Mathematical Departments are now very complete and constant additions are being made, and increased attention is given to advanced work, The growth of the Musical Department has exceeded the expectations of the most sanguine, The increase in equipment has with difficulty kept , M .NM X