Ottawa University - Ottawan Yearbook (Ottawa, KS)

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I ' .,gf .--Si-,.. . Q ,, . Y A , ,, s, , - n t-, , '- fi-1 g , i LI I ' I 1, '! iii Q . ,Q Student Tmdzizom' l-aim' LL collegesrhave traditions which are cherished. For the alumni they ,L 'lj unfold familiar memories, and for the student, stories of current life. I-.V ly Lfqrfii I INDIAN BURYING GROUND ,,' l The old Indian burying ground was established in 1833. It lies about four ilfl' l 1 I miles northeast of Ottawa on the site of an old mission. In it rest those who first i ' I KI, 1 3 dreamed of and worked for Ottawa University. There is a small white monu- I , ment which marks the graves I--Q , of Reverend J. Meeker and lil I Eleanor Meeker, his wife, who for y e a r s were missionaries among the Ottawas. Large, fl roughly hewn stones cover the graves of many of this tribe. I One is that of Compchau, Chief .1 I I lg, of the Ottawas. Another bears xii' , the name of Notino, who was f the father of Chief james lVind, I one of the four original trustees 1' of Ottawa University. A gran- ite monument marks the spot VIH l where Tauy jones was, buried lqjzfl and bears the inscription Tauy E33 Jones, Founder of Ottawa Uni- W versity. On Charter Day in iff 1923 the students of O. U. re- lii newed the old custom of visit- ing the grounds in a body. N EJ I 1 1 DOME PAINTING I It was the old custom that ,JN the Senior Class paint its numer- fif als on the dome of Old Science Hall and then defend them. In 1906 the faculty ff ordered it to be repainted in University colors and thus it remained for two il years. In 1908 the custom was revived and since that time the dome has been li painted without regulation. However, since the recent reconstruction of the ll old building, it has been decided by the student body that the Seniors shall be ii granted, in the fall of each year, -the privilege of painting their numerals on the dome un molested . il' w, ' HTHE UNIVERSITY 'O' ,Q fy, After the great football victory over Haskell in 1907 the student body ffl decided to formulate rules for the awarding of the UO. The student council 65: I .f adopted permanent letters for football, basketball and baseball. SENIOR PLAY gli l In 1898 the first senior class play was given as part of the commencement I I exercises. Every class since that time has staged a play as one of their Hnal class functions. l ' Page 24 I' ' iw ' '- :T'v7 'Z-Q '--5: 'r ,,fQ'f, fit' ' V f . -Q-,M ?T:N- ,i uf-.-f-f' 1' :- V 7 , ' 234: D.- - ' ' . ' , sf- if

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1 iff? ,M fl 1, iw. r '1 ml Q ,ffl lily 013 V CU? f-K ,J 5 l if GP s .xy N ll il il ll tx T . a l r asf' l.,Ji' Az.--:-X . sv... X,- .' X fu.-. Zff'lif'n'3'g. 7., i'- J - 'A T'F3',.'iw x K., ' ,X KN fill .1-713.5 1 5'-s Gif .fi -L.-2--1' -5,5 A ,gl -, ,., -A, . . i -N, ,,, - api. 'X-s . , y. it ge-1.16, qtsiff.. ' .121 CI sf-41.--X!-.Q i Us wi.-.rf-J K... :Lee---7' A J ive-R 2 - ': 1 it - .i,...-ans. ,X , -.1 X I. .gf xx. 3, J r. , :..- w.. ' M13 : it-gy.l.g mi This plan was presented to the Ward chapter and submitted to the Alun as a whole. As the above representative statements show, they heartily ap- proved of the action and pledged their support to the movement. And so through the loyalty of the Alumnae it has been possible to make of the Old Science Hall a useful historic monument. It was suggested by an Alumnus that the historic connection of the old building be increased by naming it for the founder of Ottawa University, john Tecumseh Jones. The suggestion was adopted by the trustees of the University and so the building bears today the name of Tauy jones Hall. OUR RETIRING PRESIDENT Back of all institutions of higher learning there is always someone who guides it through its successes, its difficulties, its progressg someone who guides the faculty, who shows to faltering students the right path, who steadies student action in time of excitement, who gives to the students ideals for which to striveg in fact, someone who is of such sterling worth and who has such resolute charac- ter that he determines the principles, motives and character of the school. For 18 years such position has been filled most efficiently for Ottawa University by our retiring president, Doctor S. E. Price. In 1906 the board of trustees of Ottawa University called Dr. Price from the pastorate of the First Baptist Church to the leadership of the Institution. Before his coming the school felt greatly the need of someone who could lead the students and also handle the financial problems. As a master of both lines Dr. Price has achieved unparalleled success. The interest and welfare of the students have always been uppermost in the mind of our president. One of his main objectives hasbeen to build up the in- stitution to the highest point consistent with efficiency and service to the stu- dents. One of the first things which he did was to bring the school up to the re- quirements of the North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools. This was accomplished in 1908. Then he set about to enlarge those depart- ments which the University was already maintaining and to add more. In eighteen years the faculty has increased from nineteen to twenty-seven members and the enrollment from 130 in the college department to 330. Perhaps the most striking advances have been made on the financial side of the Institution's development. In fact, it has more than kept pace with the numerical and departmental growth. In 1906 the total assets of the Institution amounted to about 3lS150,000. During the past 18 years the value of the prop- erty alone has increased a million dollars. Part of this was invested in a new gymnasium which was built in 1915, part in a new science hall built in 1920, part in a central heating plant, part in a new athletic field and tennis courts, and part in beautifying the campus. The structures are permanent improvements and will stand for years to come, showing to all those who enter O. U. the results of the untiring efforts of a former president. Material gain is not the only thing by which we shall remember Dr. Price, for he has won a large place in the hearts of several student generations. Those students and alumni who have been in Dr. Price's classes and who have other- wise had personal contact with him, will not forget his kind and sympathetic interest in themg they will not forget the advice and aid he gave to help them through their difficulties and especially will they remember his chapel talks and jokes. As he leaves the institution in which he has put his heart and soul, the alumnae will say with the student body that he has fought a good fight . Page 2 3 ff, if '1- 1 . X if ,- ii 'l A, it Twill' . v.i- ' .,. ry ,li iq .V ii.,': ,,,. 4. r ' , W1 . N tiiliil 116, O . G .3 1,0 l f .tl W. 7 1, cf if . K l to ,W 1 1 fi G9 2 0 fx, Ulf l l C i l 5 ll l l fl' ll.. ill 31 si, ,,, , nf. . ,Af l . i ? r-, .Myl- . I i . ! I 1 I , fi 'i 'fu 1 'Ct lk Lifftl QL 4 1 I v

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'- -..,..-. f Y -..T - - . .-f- ' H - f. gg .. -L figlggll 'Z ' ' T3.1'.'.:4 ffl., CAPS AND GOWNSH Caps and gowns were first worn in O. U. in 1894, ln 1907, the Senior Class donned their robes early in the fall and wore them every Saturday morning. It has now become the custom to only wear the caps and gowns on certain oc- casions during the latter half of the school year. SENIOR MEMORIAL The practice of leaving a class memorial to the college started in 1898. Each year the class leaves some one gift of which the students can well be proud. JUNIOR FORMAL The junior Formal began in 1891 but evolved slowly. It is to the class of 1908 that credit is justly given for the proper treatment of this long-observed custom. It was this class which laid aside all frivolity and individual whims, donned full evening dress andformally received the Trustees, Faculty, Alrnini and classes of the University. HFRESHMAN CHICKEN FRY There is one thing in the life of every freshman as he enters Ottawa Uni- versity which is inevitable-the chicken fry. The first one was held in 1902. It was a mild affair. The first genuine chicken fry was held in 1904. The fry of 1908 was held at Lipp's grove, but for the hrst time the Sophs did not appear and the event ended-a lightless chicken fry. There was no real chicken fry in 1924. The Sophs swiped the chicken from the Frosh, and just a few Sophs and their guardians, the Seniors, enjoyed the chicken. UTACKY DAY About eight years ago the student body instituted a thing which has since become a tradition, when they came to school attired in relics of the attic. Since that time, students have observed one day each year in which they may surprise the faculty with their gay attire. HTAUY PICN1C In 1915, a ruling was made that on i Charter Day, April 21. the student body and faculty of O. U. should forget their lessons. bring their lunch baskets and go for an all- day picnic. This day has been observed every year since that time. I' SENIOR HAT In 1888 an old black felt hat was dedi- cated as the class hat. Since that time it ,. has been handed down to each succeeding .. ., ..,. ,Qt 4 h 'r class during commencement week. V 'AGREEN CAPS The freshmen hrst distinguished them- selves in 1920 when they reluctantly agreed to wear a special design of cap. The first caps were blue but since that time they have been green. l l pl in :fi Will i if l 1 1 3, l im ,,. X -, i K. .iw .J '. J r. ,i l E it if- ,. 1. 14' - i . .l l-'Q' 1 af . ll lil 1 x I M U1 ll ll ffiffs. ll J v i l ll CJ lmiljf' il i i l ll Pl :xt il l 1 'lf' il il '-i x f i-'i a i'Jfg'i 1 f li i. I , i. inf I fl.. SENIOR SNEAK DAY if ' Several years ago the senior class, desirous of leaving some tradition. re- verted to nature and sneaked away for a picnic without a penalty of cuts. Every spring the seniors sneak to the woods on some school day for a genera! good time. Page 25 .'- - -1 Y JL 4, - - - , 1.5.7 ,,,. l f i