Pittsburg State University - Kanza Yearbook (Pittsburg, KS)

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miwwh m inijwiiw “Spring apraka again ani» all nur uinni»a arr alimii Ani» all nur unto glai» utaatra a flmurr annuti».” A SCENE NEAR PITTSBURG

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Ipftirattdn of SUtaa ifall «Ml “Legion were the hands and genuine were the voices that offered aid when a bolt from the sky left us the broken walls and the smoking heap on our campus. “In grateful remembrance of the open hearted city which made possi- ble this newer, better Russ Hall, the citizens of Pittsburg are this night the welcome guests at the concert and reception tendered by the grateful faculty and student body of S. M. '1'. N.”—Hattie Moore Mitchell. On the evening of September 30, 1915, Russ Hall was formally opened to all the friends of the institution. The purpose was to dedi- cate the new building and welcome to the institution the numerous friends of the school. ‘ The dedication was a success in every particular. A large crowd was present and on every hand one heard nothing but words of praise for this—the finest administration building in the state of Kansas. An interesting program in the shape of a band concert was given early in the evening at the auditorium where the crowd first assembled. Before dismissal here the crowd was informed that it would have to go to the front doors of Russ Hall to gain entrance—the rear doors having been purposely locked in order that all might get the full effect of the beautiful marble stairway at the front entrance. The building was es- pecially beautiful on the night in question, each room being flooded with light while a stream of light flowed across the campus. Each room was especially decorated for the occasion. The various faculty members together with the students, were stationed in their respective depart- ments to explain the work of each room or section. In one of the spacious halls punch was served by several young ladies. This spot proved very popular throughout the evening while the Normal or- chestra helped to make it more so. Not only the people of Pittsburg, but the people of the county and state are justly proud of the new building. They are proud of its struc- ture, but more especially are they proud of it as a symbol of the spirit of S. M. T. N.