Tufts University - Jumbo Yearbook (Medford, MA)

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IN 1852 when Charles Tufts gave twenty acres of land to the College which was accordingly given his name, little did he realize to what extent this infant institution would develop. Opening its classrooms to females in 1892, Tufts remained co-educational technically until 1910 when the Women’s department, Jackson College, was established. Its growth to a student population of 2100 with a faculty of 750 is remarkable. But more impressive to the student than its rapid growth, in this brief period, is the unique set of traditions that have arisen around the Hill. Within this limited space does Tufts set up invisible walls in whose enclosures personalities and characters are so modi¬ fied and effected that upon the individual’s bearing is stamped the mark of Tufts. Informality and friendliness of students and faculty impresses the green freshman who traditionally says “Hi”, doffs cap to fellow-students. Hungry Tuftsmen are fed in fraternity houses, local restaurants or at the college “Caf” where frosh must eat if not fraternity men. Jumbo, largest college mascot in United States, is on view to all in Museum, donated in 1883 by Pliineas T. Barnum, famous showman.

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Though only frosh are assigned counselor’s with whom Taboo to frosh, however, is walking on the Rez, campus they discuss their problems, upperclassmen too visit spooning spot. Most Rez tales though later found to be “profs” to chat or be advised. exaggerations. ' o keep in condition upperclassmen exercise at own discre- ion, frosh and sophs attend compulsory gym. Learn tap ancing, wrestling, boxing, and other useful conditioners. Social as well as cultural center is Eaton Library. Here students gossip in basement bookstore or grind in special rooms upstairs.