Trine University - Modulus Yearbook (Angola, IN)

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dents enthusiasm was expended in activities of two literary societies, Philomathean and Crescent, which continued as active organizations un- til 1918. They met weekly in adjoining halls on the third floor of the Ad- ministration Building. At the beginning of each term, the societies held a sort of reception called a promenade,', which doubtless was quite like 1 reunion,'. Dancing was not permitted and seldom suggested. These societies engaged in a spirited drive for new members at the opening of every term. Their functions were conducted usually without faculty participation. For some years their annual music and literary contests attracted considerable local interest. Attendance at the weekly programs, held separately, was spasmodic. At present there are eight fraternities on the campus, some of na- tional scope and others local. There are also numerous societies affiliated with the different departments, as well as with the different activities. Until recent years, athletics never achieved a dominant position at Tri-State. Under the presidency of Theodore T. Wood, grandnephew of the founder Dr. H. D. Wood, the college is planning to construct a new athletic field with facilities for baseball, tennis and football. In addition to the regular inter-collegiate athletic program, intramural bowling, softball, and football make up a part of the recreational program. Since Tri-State's reorganization in 1946 from a proprietory insti- tution to a non-profit institution, which gave a status of tax-exempt by the Bureau of Internal Revenue, Tri-State College continues to im-- prove its academic standing among colleges and its physical facilities, as well as its athletic program.

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Ilaistnrp In the northeast corner of the State of Indiana, a group of promi- nent citizens met at the home of Dr. H. D. Wood in the town of An- gola. Their purpose was to organize a Normal School Association. This Normal School Association was organized on july 25, 1883, with Dr. H. D. Wood as association president. The opening date of June 17, 1884, found two buildings on the campus. One building was used as a dormitory, but in a short time it was destroyed by Hre. The other building was used for classes and is now known as the Commercial Building. Mr. C. E. Kircher was the president from 1884 to 1885. He resign- ed after one year and was replaced by President L. M. Sniff. It was through the efforts of President Sniff that the school grew in strength. In 1909 President Sniff resigned, only to return the following year. He continued to utilize his every effort in furthering the development of Tri-State, up to the time of his death in 1923. During these early years various departments were added until courses were offered in commerce, music, liberal arts, philosophy, science, fine arts, law, pharmacy and engineering. By 1927 most of the depart- ments had been eliminated except the commerce and engineering depart- ments. These two departments continue to dominate Tri-State College. Tri-State followed much the same course as other typical institu- tions regarding student social life. There was little direction of private affairs of the young people who attended the school. Much of the stu-

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