University of Washington - Tyee Yearbook (Seattle, WA)

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1986 1861 Hitting The Books ONE OF THE FIRST chcmiwcy bb at «he University. UW 2iV). The University of Washington has always been a leader in Acade- micis. In the 1920$ it was the only University in the Pacific Northwest to have 3 Library School and the only university in the world besides Japan to have a College of Fisher- ies. The Home Economics Depart- ment was second to none in equipment. Just off campus there was the Practice Cottage where Senior girls spent three weeks demonstrating ability in cooking and serving meals, doing housework and playing hostess. This would help in becoming an inspector of bakeries and dairies, an editor of a women's page, and to become a socially efficient woman. The Drama Department, under Professor Glenn Hughes, grew steadily in importance and effec- tiveness. It rented the penthouse of the old Meany Hotel at 45th and Original Music In the 1920s, the Chimes Tower near 17th Avenue N.E. and 45th street became the center of a great tradition. George Bailey, a former student blinded in an accident in chemistry laboratory, was selected to play the chimes. At 7:50 each weekday morning he played a 10- minutc concert ending with eight Brooklyn and presented numerous plays. The most memorable was 'Alien Corn' featuring Frances Farmer, who later went into films and national fame. Eugene A. Wright, '34, ’37 In 19-10 Radio Education began with KUOW. It was to provide practical experience in radio work for students interested in broad- casting. The University I lonors program began in 1962. It was designed to offer the student with superior aca- demic ability a more challenging area of study. The first year, 137 freshmen were given the opportu- nity to participate and it was a re- sounding success. Ever since 1914 when the Uni- versity issued its first Ph.D. to Frank Alexander Hartmcn in Chemistry, it has been setting the pace academically as well as scho- lastically. — MP strokes of the chimes to signify that it was time to rush to 8 o'clock classes. He played again at noon and at 5 p.m. Students passing the Chimes Tower enjoyed looking in at the open door to watch George handle the big levers that rang the chimes overhead. Eugene A. Wright. '34, '37 News, Humor Campus Life Student publications have been no stranger to the UW. There have been publications that started and died, or were incorporated into an existing one. The three that pre- vailed were the Daily, the Tyee, and the Columns. The Daily actually began in 1893 as the Pacific Wave until it was renamed the Daily in 1909. The editing and publishing of the paper eventually became part of the School of Journalism's training program. The School of Journalism was one of the best in the country. Its graduates became editors of major newspapers and magazines. The Daily was excellent. Columns cost a quarter and occasionally printed something off color which caused a stir in the President's office. Eugene A. Wright, '34. '37 No longer part of the School of Communications, the Daily con- tinues to faithfully report campus events and issues, winning many awards of excellence during its 77- year history. The junior class launched the Tyee yearbook in 1900. feeling that the fleeting impressions of uni- versity life should be preserved, individual classes produced the book until 1911. Afterwards, stu- dents from all years produced the Tyee. The Tyee preserved the images of UW life until the last issue in 1971. Lack of funds and students' prevailing anti-tradition sentiment dashed hopes for a 1972 Tyee. The Tyee remained dormant until its successful resurrection in 1986. The Columns was the campus humor magazine published from 1923 to 1958. Student writers and cartoonists satirized college life, romance, society, and anything worth poking fun at. The humor was quite tame and at times would have to be understood within an historical context: Before prohibition, a man used to fall down his cellar stairs. Now he falls up. All three publications provided experience for aspiring journalists and recorded the unique history of the UW. — HP UW SJJH Board and room was $32 per month in Lewis Hall. There were necessary rules for quiet hour after 7:30 p.m. and lights out at 10 p.m. unless one secured late per- mission. One needed permission if you were coming in after 10:30 p.m. as doors were locked by then. Hall duty was portioned out among the 48 resident women for answering door and phone — also lights out check. One thing, hardly a 'cherished' campus tradition, was that the houses (women's) and dorms had a round of teas. Our housemother saw to it that we absorbed a bit of 'culture' by going with her to a ’tea' somewhere off campus. Marie Gustafson Wall. '25 125TH ANNIVERSARY

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Words To Live By What’s the score? — What’s going on? 'He doesn't know the score. — He doesn't know what's go. ing on. Ncysa E Hkkok, '44, '63 lounge li ards — derogatory term for men snake, pin-snatchcr — deroga- tory terms for women Old Joe Bedcovers — the huge canvas covering the foot- ball field when it wasn't game- time. Eileen Gormley Mansfield, '33 swell — great. Oh. that's swell. barb, barbarian — anyone not in the Greek system scuts — freshmen Margaret Mansfield Van Gilder, '22 bum steer — misleading tip flophouse — cheap rooming house hot — lively. A hot time at the party. T.Y. Toribara, ‘38, ‘39 aquatics — the sport of crew Tyee '30 racquctccrs — tennis players Tyee 30 thin clads — trackstcrs Tyee '40 far out, right on, groovey — swell scamming — checking out the opposite sex hunk — well-built male mass — a lot. I've got mass homework. get down — to party, dance, or dress up yuppies — young urban profes- sionals DINKS — double income, no kids — B.P. Days Gone Past Traditions convey the student spirit upon which college life de- pends. Around campus can be seen numerous buildings and statues commemorating a person or tradi- tion. One of the original traditions was Campus Day. It was an all- university occasion where student work parties improved paths and trails, built benches and put gar- dens into shape. In 1889 the Senior class adopted a spade. Each year the spade was passed down with each Senior class engraving their numbers on it. This spade was also used for the plant- ing of ivy around Denny hall by the Senior class upon graduation. Dances were very popular and each class sponsored at least one. These included the Varsity Ball, Junior Prom, Sophomore Glee, and the Freshman Frolic. There were also class traditions. These included Freshmen wearing a green beanie with a large pearl button on it. If a Freshman was caught without his beanie he was usually subjected to a dunking in Frosh Pond. The Sophomores sponsored a 30-day beard-growing contest. The Junior class sponsored Junior Day. Before graduation, the Seniors had a Senior Farewell in which the class walked to each building and bid farewell to it. Greeks Of Old Being a member of a fraternity or sorority in the early 1900s was in. By 1904, 160 of 700 students were Greeks, and in 1917, one out of every three students. By the 1930s there were 43 fraternities and 26 sororities both local and nation- al. In 1908 both pledges and initiat- ed members could attend only so- cial functions sponsored by their own house or the university. Fra- ternities and sororities were limited to 3 social functions per year at which guests of the opposite sex Card stunts were popular at sporting events until the '60's. At the blow of a whistle people would move their cards to form designs like a W or a Husky. The University of Washington has had many traditions that have come and gone but the most cn- DURING THE EARLY 1 30CH «u- «Jcnts participating tn Campus Day work together to improve the campus scenery UW 09» 4 CAUGHT without his beanie, an unsu- specting freshman takes a swim in Frosh Pond during is Homecoming. It began in the early 1900s and continues to- day. Alumni and former professors return to their old Alma Mater to be honored and relive their days at the University of a Thousand Years. — MP could be entertained. There was the traditional rivalry between the Greeks and Indepen- dents which still exists today, though it is not as strong. In the early 1940s an incident occurred which gave the Indepen- dents some strength. A group of Engineering students banded to- gether and nominated a candidate for Student Body President against the Greeks that were running. It was done as a joke but the Inde- pendent mounted a rousing cam- paign and he was elected. Bruce Cole, '43 Popular activities included sere- nading and exchange dinners. It was expected that the men would be courteous to the sorority house mother and to refrain from singing lewd songs. Eugene A. Wright. '37 One of the most memorable dances ever held was the Parking Lot Dance sponsored in 1962 by Zcta Beta Tau fraternity; more than 4,000 students attended. Tyee '62 Greek life does have its ups and downs but the majority of the members enjoyed it. I belonged to a fraternity and enjoyed it very much. I wouldn't trade my exper- ience for anything. Trevor Evans, ‘34— MP I25TH ANNIVERSARY

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186X( T986 The Exposition Comes To Seattle The Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Ex- position held in Seattle during the summer and early autumn of 1909 was declared by Seattle promoters as being different from previous expositions held elsewhere. It was not designed to commemorate the past but to focus on the future. The inspiration for Seattle's first world's fair came initially from a group of Alaska's gold-rush pio- neers who wanted to establish an Alaska exhibit in Seattle. Once the exhibit was approved, enthusiastic support soon followed and a group of Seattle businessmen formed an exposition corporation. It was sug- gested that the scope of the expo- sition should be broadened to in- clude all countries bordering the Pacific Ocean. Selection of the site for the ex- position caused little debate; the majority of the supporters chose a 230-acre portion of the University of Washington campus. The cam- pus was an ideal site because of its close downtown location and the beautiful views it offered of the Olympics. Cascades, and Lake Washington. One objection to the site was the prohibition of the use of alcohol on the campus, but that did not seem to deter anyone from attending. Exhibits at the fair ranged from serious and humorous, food and livestock displays, American histo- ry displays to shows which revealed the lives of people around the world including Japan. India and the Philippines. One of the most popular attractions was a village consisting of thatched huts which housed members of the Igorrote tribe of the Philippines. Their clothing consisted only of a head- piece and a loin cloth, causing a considerable stir among some fair- goers. Much attention was focused upon designated days for cities, states, foreign persons and special interest groups. For example Nor- way Day featured an imitation vi- king ship and a pageant depicting the history of Norway. The amusement area, called the Pay Streak, offered much to see and do. A mock Battle of Gettys- burg and a simulated naval battle as well as numerous variety shows were popular attractions. The se- lection of rides included a scenic railway that wound among imita- tion snow-capped mountains and what was called the largest Ferris wheel in the world. At the close of the fair, after 3,740.351 visitors had passed through the gates and enjoyed themselves, the University acquired 20 temporary buildings and 4 per- manent structures which arc still standing today. These include Ar- chitecture and Cunningham Halls, the Engineering Annex and part of the north section of the current Power Plant. During the A-Y-P Seattle en- joyed a time of entertainment and education. The exposition was to live long in everyone's memories. — MP THE ALASKA THEATRE of Senu- now w»s one of many vhowv ih»r could be » en along the Pay Streak Photo court ay Duly fries 1 VISITORS TO THE EXPOSITION could enjoy a ipcctacular view of Mount Rainier while walking to the variout exhibit building». I IV 147. 4 THE PAY STREAK wa» the main area for entertainment: everything from vpinc- tinghng ride to souvenir» could be found here. Photo courtesy Specul Collections. He Was A Grand Old Man Edmond S. Meany taught his- tory and was popularly known as Washington's Grand Old Man. Meany's courses were considered easy. My girlfriend and I sat in the front row in his classes and he came to like us. His courses, of- fered at 2 p.rn. two days each week, attracted classes of 75 to 100 on the third floor of old Denny Hall. On a rainy day after one class, my girl- friend, now my wife, stood with me on the top steps of Denny Hall waiting for better weather before walking to the library. Professor Meany came out and offered up his black umbrella. When Professor Meany died in 1935. the funeral was held in Meany Hall. It was Filled with ad- miring students, faculty and alum- ni. Eugene A. Wright. '34, '37 Prof. Edmond S. Meany was a living tradition at the time, but passed away to everlasting loss to the school. James II. Jensen 37, 39 “Edmond Meany — history pro- fessor. Taught Pacific Kim and Washington State History classes. Marie Gustafson Wall. '25 Neu» Services S-24V5 125TH ANNIVERSARY