University of Evansville - LinC Yearbook (Evansville, IN)

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The May King - 1926 The First College Orchestra - about 1924 1928, for men interested in basket- ball. Much interest was shown in this program and it was decided to con- tinue with the games each year. The ground was broken in July 1927 for a new stadium for athletic events. The first college choir was institut- ed this year, with Mabel (Dillingham) Nenneker as its president. Gordon Legg, son of a professor at the Col- lege designed the seal of the College this year after several entries had been judged unacceptable. A con- crete laboratory was set up in the attic of the administration building to study the composition of concrete. 1929 In 1929, the LinC was dedicated to all of the parents of those at- tending the college. And the Cres- cent took on the title as a maga- zine of controversy. The paper then decided to take no stands on school issues or questions. The LinC featured an Tt section, showing those said to be with it. 1930 The football team was able to prac- tice longer due to the installation of lights on the football field this year. consquently all of the games were then held at night. Making first string on the basketball team was Arad McCutchan, a freshman at the college. 1931 m ■ Evansville College wa» elected to the North Central Association of Col- leges and Secondary Schools in 1931. Arad McCutchan led the Aces bas- ketball team in offense with a total of 122 points in 14 games, but also led the team in the number of per- sonal fouls with 39. The thespians presented Cradle Song, and art 5

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Typical Dorm Room - Hughes Hall for women - 1924 Breaking Ground for the Stadium - 1927 Alfred F. Hughes - First President amend the constitution and institut- ed a code of Honor System and set regulations governing Student De- corum in 1925. The girls ' basketball team also contributed to the history of the college by winning the city championship. The women could be found living in Hughes Hall for women or studying and socializing in the Women ' s Rest Room of the Ad- ministration Building. This was also the first year for the College Or- chestra. 1926 1926 brought the graduation of the The Crescent Staff - 1924 first class to have done all of their work on the present Evansville cam- pus. Until 1922, the college operat- ed in downtown Evansville. The graduation class numbered 16. It was also the year of the first foot- ball Homecoming at Evansville Col- lege, and we won the game, defeat- ing Hanover 6-0. A much-publicized basketball team also brought fame to Evansville this year, and we crown- ed Oscar Miller as May King. 1927 The Men ' s Lodge and Sander ' s dormitory housed men, and Hughes The College Chapel - 1926 Hall was the dormitory for women, until the Hughes ' roof burned in a fire in December, 1926. Plans were laid by the Indiana Conference of Methodist Episcopal Churches to pro- vide funds for the expansion of Evans- ville College. The Engineering De- partment also received $10,000 for surveying equipment and the Library received $5000 to buy more books. The Indiana Inter-Collegiate Oratori- cal Contest was also held on campus this year. 1928 Intramurals were first started in

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Gordon Legg - Designer of Evansville Col- lege Seal - 1928 Old Library - Typical Day - about 1927 A Chemistry Lab - About 1928 Shenanigans from the Class Scrap - 1926 The Concrete Lab in the Attic of the Ad Building - 1928 classes were being held in what later became the Cafeteria. 1932 The 1932 LinC marked the tenth anniversary of the publication. In the foreward of this issue the staff said, We enter into this the tenth annual LinC, conscious of our respon- sibility accurately to portray the act- ivities that center around our college tower. It is our hope that in this theme of the tower we may have found a symbol for the beauty, the aspiration, and the strength that we have found within these walls. May 6 we have built in this book a monu- ment that shall endure, recalling al- ways the memories of this college year. James E. Morlock joined the faculty in September, 1931. 1933 Captain Arad McCutchan led the Aces to a 12-6 basketball record in 1933. Cheerleaders were also chosen to instill more spirit in the Evansville College fans. Student Government was revamped, and a new organiza- tion appeared - The Student - Fac- ulty Federation. The seniors were evaluated by President Harper and three of the deans to select the cam- pus leaders. Among them was Mable (Dillingham) Nenneker. 1934 The Student - Fa culty Federation was in its second year in 1934. This organization was a successor to Stu- dent Government, and was regarded by the faculty and students as one of the most helpful developments at Evansville College. It consisted of an Administrative Board of eight committees which served as a board of review and appeal. The class of ' 34 also graduated Arad McCutchan