Union University - Lest We Forget Yearbook (Jackson, TN)

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A TRIBUTE There is a seriousness in her spirit that burns out all shams. There is a sym- pathy in her heart that lifts up the dis- couraged. There is an unselfishness in her life that inspires students to be better. There is a thoroughness in her work that is her best preachment. For these reasons the Lest-We-Forget Staff says. Mere s to you, MISS ONNIE SKINNER

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A WORD IN ADVANCE In 1875, Union University formally opened at Murfreesboro In 1848 was moved to Jackson, where West Tennessee College — established as an academy in 1834 — was con- solidated with it, and was rechartered as Southwestern Baptist University. Adams Hall was erected in 1895 and ' 96, Lovelace Hal! in ' 97, and Powell Chapel in ' 99. In 1907, the name of the institution was changed from Southwestern Baptist University to Union University. In 1912, fire de- stroyed Powell Chapel and the main building, and In 1912 the present administration and chapel building was erected and named Barton Hall. In 1927 Hall-Moody Junior College, Martin, Tennessee, was consolidated with Union. Since its founding, Union has had thirteen presidents; and eight professors who served twenty years or more. Fur- thermore, the ideals of Union have always been of the highest both intellectually and spiritually, and Union ' s pur- pose has always been to produce in its students fidelity, zeal, and mental alertness, tempered with brotherly love and sealed with wisdom.