Ottawa University - Ottawan Yearbook (Ottawa, KS)

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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

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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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