University of Wisconsin Platteville - Pioneer Yearbook (Platteville, WI)

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f5I'UUffifH UR Work is finished. About to lay down our pens and Wash .fr Q Q our hands of the ink and dirt, to breathe freely once more if possible, to cast aside the worry and hurry of our duties iffiilslk-2 in connection with the publication of this annual We make a final effort for this brief message to our readers. The path of the annual board is a straight and narrow way, and one beset with snares, difficulties and problems. WVe have worked faithfully and conscientiously to overcome these difficulties. XVe have tried to do our best. There are many things which you might have done differently, many you might have added or omitted. With the same feeling We review our Work. It is with certain misgivings that We present this volume to our readers. Impartially we have received and given thrusts If you have received an unjust dig,,' suffer silently with us. ttLaugh and the world laughs with you, Weep and you weep alone. Wfe have endeavored to make this volume redect the school life of the Platteville Normal. Needless to say, our labors have been heavy, yet We shall have done it gladly if the-result meets with your approval. As in all student enterprises we shall feel repaid if you but appreciate our efforts for you. THE ANNUAL BOARD.

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history of Normal Stbooi All students of the Platteville Normal School are watching with interest the growth of our institution. Each year from the time the Normal was established at Platteville in 1866, there has been decided growth along many lines. From an enrollment of sixty of the old academy the membership has increased to over three hundred. At all times during the growth of the Normal its management has been en- trusted to competent and efficient directors, who held the interests and welfare of the school closely to heart. The growth of the Normal has been gradual and wisely carried on. From the old academy the Normal has grown to be one of the most influential normal schools in the state. When it became necessary to improve the Old Normal to meet existing conditions, an appropriation of 535,000 was made by the legislature in 1903, for additions to the old building. Much more was required to equip the building satis- factorily to meet the pressing demands. This appropriation was held in reserve until 1905, when a further appropriation of SB100,000 was made. VVith the reserve fund of 5B35,000, the new appropriation of iB100,000 and the value of the old building, a modern structure was erected in the vicinity of the old building. The old building is now occupied by the mining school. Last fall, August 26, 1907, the new building was nearly completed and school wa.s begun there regardless of the many inconveniences. During the year the building has been ,completed and modern equip- ment installed in all departments. Many earnest and energetic men and women have labored for the good of the Normal and contributed much to 'thelives of many stu- dents who have graduated or attended. Graduates of this school are exerting their influence in many important walks of life, from laborer to representatives in the state and national governments. Dr. McGregor, ex-president, regent and statesman, ranking among the foremost in the state, has accomplished a work for the Nor- mal School and education equal to that of any other man, and supe- rior to most of them. At the close of a presidency of many years he was chosen as a member of the board of regents and has done most creditable work as representative of this district in the government I6l