Trine University - Modulus Yearbook (Angola, IN)

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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-