University of Kentucky - Kentuckian Yearbook (Lexington, KY)

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Greeting. NOTHER year has flown by into the shadowy past and only the memory remains of those festivities which marked the entrance of the class of 1901 into our ranks. A year of vigorous growth in every department of the college—a year characterized by an enthusiasm that shows how rapidly we are becoming a uni- versity. The first class of the new century to enter into fellow- ship with us is a noble tribute to our growth and influence—a tribute that gives glorious promise for the future. In every way the peer of any class, they have taken their places with us to sustain and support our Alma Mater and to advance in every way her reputation and honor. And when the call comes during this approaching year, as it will to every gradu- ate, may none be found wanting. The general sentiment of the State has never supported us so strongly as at the present time. Every day some new indication of the influence we exert comes to light. College spirit and loyalty are growing in every depart- ment and are manifested at every athletic meet, every literary or oratorical contest. The handsome gymnasium that is now building on the campus, and the recent appointment of a competent instructor, give us those facili- ties in athletics and physical culture that have so long been needed, and that will be superior to anything offered elsewhere in the State. The new dormitory for women that will shortly be erected near the campus illustrates another phase of our development and marks a new era in the history of the State College. Current Events. The most interesting topics on the Campus now are the new Gymnasium Building and the Dormitory for Women. The gymnasium was designed by Mr. James Russell Scott (’85), of Lexington, who was selected as architect after a competitive exhibition of sketches. Ground was broken early in the year and the building is now well under way. It will be completed before the opening of the collegiate term in September and will undoubtedly be the means of stimulating every department of athletics. Of equal interest and importance was the appointment of Mr. W. H. Iviler, of Urbana, 111., as Professor of Physical Culture. Mr. Kiler, who is a graduate of the University of Illinois, became well and favorably known as the 1900 foot ball coach and his appointment was an exceedingly popular one. During the early part of the year the Building Committee of the College pur- chased a site for the new dormitory for women on Limestone street, a short distance beyond the campus. It is expected that this building will be completed at some time during the coming collegiate year. At the December meeting of the Board of Trustees, Judge George B. Kinkead, of Lexington, was elected to fill the unexpired term of Mr. Hart Boswell, deceased. At the same meeting Mr. L. N. Lindsey, of Frankfort, was appointed to fill out the term of Judge Holt, recently appointed U. S. Judge for Porto Rico, and Mr. W. T. Fowler, of Hopkinsville, was selected in place of Judge Landes, who resigned. Several new appointments were made during the year. Mr. Job. D. Turner, ’98, was made stenographer for the Experiment Station. Mr. James 0. La Bach, of Cincinnati, was appointed Chemist in the Pure Food Division; and Mr. George Roberts, ’99, was appointed Assistant Chemist for the Station. At the June meeting of the Board, Mr. D. C. Frazee, of Lexington, was elected Business Agent for the College and Mr. C. J. Norwood was chosen Dean of the School of Mines. In the latter part of August, Mr. Charles R. Sturdevant, Assistant Pro- fessor of Electrical Engineering, resigned to take up electrical engineering work at Cleveland, 0., and Mr. Arthur Sawyer, a graduate of the University of Wisconsin, was elected to succeed him. JZ? Commencement. The Thirty-third Commencement had more interest, more attendance, more graduates and gave more pleasure to the Alumni and friends of the College, than has been shown at the close of any other year at Ken- tucky State. Mr. R. C. Stoll, Alumni member of the Board of Trustees, introduced a resolution prescribing a form for commencement exercises, which was adopted. Accordingly on the morning of June 6th, the Trustees and the Faculty, wearing long black gowns, with the caps and hoods of their respective degrees, formed in marching line at Mechanical Hall. In order of formation, the Trustees, then the Faculty and Assistant Profes- sors and Instructors, followed by the candidates for degrees. Major Carpen- ter, by virtue of his office, was Chief Marshall. It was a novel, impressive sight, as the line passed in silence across the campus by the Science Hall, around the driveway into the front of the Main Building. Solemnity of form claimed the exercises of this commencement, and the Universitas tie facto put its gown and hood upon the growing College, the State Institu- tion, with its six separate schools, its six hundred students in daily attend- ance on the campus, and its forty-two graduates waiting at the Chapel Rostrum for their degrees. The Commencement form was no farce ; but royalty was wearing the insignia of its well earned honor. The exercises were good. At their close, the candidates for degrees assem- bled in line before the rostrum, and Col. R. W. Nelson, of Newport, first telling how much the people and Trustees were pleased with the work of the College and paying a tribute to the President, “the sturdy Scotchman,” delivered the diplomas.