University of Chicago - Cap and Gown Yearbook (Chicago, IL)

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I V I 7 I ' Qlumm glZtIlJIl2lB5 T is now thirty years since the first class was graduated from the new Uni- versity of Chicago. The history of Alumni interest in and support of the University begins at practically the same time. Scarcely had the first class been graduated when the members felt that they should organize an Alumni Association to maintain some helpful contact with their Alma Mater and with each other. The first decade of the University's history, conse- quently, saw an Alumni Association organized, steadily increasing in numbers, and growing in strength and activity. The second decade witnessed the establishment of an Alumni Magazine to carry to the Alumni each month the news of the University and its Alumni, and to create a forum for discussion and suggestions on University life and work. The Magazine has advanced steadily and now, in its sixteenth year, it has some five thousand readers. ln form and content it is regarded as one of the leading alumni publications in the country and has become the model for a considerable number of alumni magazines. ln 1916, the Alumni Association was reorganized to conform more suc- cessfully with the desires and specialized interests of the varied groups of Chicago graduates. Several Alumni Associations were formed, whose mem- bers could carry on their special Work, and at the same time could join with Alumni of other groups and advancing projects of common interest to all Alumni. There are now six such Associations-College, Commerce and Ad- ministration. Divinity, Doctors of Philosophy, Law, and School of Education. It is planned to organize a Medical Association as soon as there is a complete medical school on the Quadrangles. These Associations elect delegates to the Alumni Council, the central body which represents all Alumni and conducts all activities of general import. The Council publishes the Alumni Magazineg it organizes local Alumni clubsg it conducts the annual Reunion: and it takes charge of Alumni files and records. ln the past year every Alumni Association has made forward strides in membership, in meetings, in aims. Our clubs, from coast to coast, have held many gatherings breaking all records for attendance. The Council has guided and assisted these activities. The last Reunion saw by far the largest attend- ance in our Reunion annals-a tribute to President Burton, who was attending his first Reunion as head of the University. As the years pass, it is clear that the Alumni are playing a larger and more helpful part in the advancement of the University. Our motto might well be: A great University deserves a great Alumni Association. ln this service, firmly grounded on intelligent appreciation and loyalty, all Alumni are most cordially invited to take part. Page T11 irty-two

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The Qlumni lieuninn 1923 The class parade, headed by a troop from the Military Science Departj ment and the University Band, was gay and successful. The many floats and the Alumni, in bright costumes, proceeded around the quadrangles and into Stagg Field. Behind the band came a float on which was displayed the key- stone of the old University. 'Other Hoats represented a Roman chariot and a kindergarten presenting the children of the class of '08. The Shanties, too, were conspicuous in their maroon tams. At Stagg Field the judges, headed by President Burton and Charles F. Axelson '07, awarded the banners. The class of l908 Won the banner for the best anniversary float, and l922 that for the best showing outside of the anniversary classes. After the parade Jacob Newman '73, representing the fiftieth anniversary class and the old University, presented the stone from the old University building. President Burton gave the speech of acceptance. A A play was then presented by the class of '03 to prove its qualifications for admission to the Shanties on its twentieth anniversary. The play entitled A Nlummery, or None ls lVlum,,' was enthusiastically received, and it was voted that the class had properly qualified for admission to the Shanties. Thereupon the Shanty cap and gown were presented to the class of '03. Next, the class of 1923 was initiated into the Alumni Association an-d proudly re- ceived the class umbrella. The Reunion Supper was held in Bartlett Gymnasium, amid much cheer- ing and singing. Alumni Day closed with a charming garden party and dance in Hutchinson Court. The entire Reunion-as an annual event and as tribute to President Burton at his first Reunion-was decidedly successful and added a notable chapter to Reunion history. Page Thirty-one

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Harold H. Swift, '07, is a member of Delta Kappa Epsilon and Owl and Serpent. ln the University he was president of the senior class, president and business manager of the Dramatic Club, Marshal, Blackfriar, and member of the Senior College Council fnow Undergraduate Councilj. I-le is now vice-' president of Swift and Company, and president of the Board of Trustees. Page Tlnirty-three