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

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of the state. For almost forty years he has labored faithfully and unceasingly for the cause of education. To him be given all praise and honor for his untiring efforts in behalf of the Platteville Normal School and the state. At present the direction of affairs at the Normal is under a capable and conscientious leader, Pres. J. W. Livingston. To him much credit is due for his skilful management of the school. A man sincere in all his dealings, a friend of all and a diligent laborer in educational Work. A man of noble character, of thought and personality, who puts his entire being into his school duties. The present faculty is exceptionally strong, represented by a corps of twenty-three experienced teachers. Our new building, complete in every way from ventilating plant to the smallest detail of the laboratories and our facilities for a stronger education have been made possible through the self-sacrificing efforts of the faculty, the president and the board of regents. Well trained, educated men and women go out each year from the Platte- ville Normal to apply themselves in the education and advancement of the race. Q - FFP' I love, thee, Normal, grand and gay, Thy wide portals, thy busy day, ' School life a-surging to and fro, Thou are strong and powerful, I know! Though with studies hard from spring to fall, Thou settest tasks for one and all. Of life you mean so much to me, My love I cannot hold from thee. And still I'll love thee till the last, Thy quiet halls and pleasures past, Thy life a-flowing on and on, O, thou art dear to- me and strong. To- think of thee as Alma Mater, Of work and play, of pleasant story, Of student, teacher, friend and glory, Thy school spirit ever there, This my comfort everywhere. t7l

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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

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DUNOAN MuHH.hlGOR, A. M., LIT L'. D. Resident Regent, Ex-President Statesman, Yet friend to truthg of soul sincere ln action faithful and in honor clearg Who broke no promise, served no private end, Who gained no title, and who lost no friend, Enrolled by himself, by all approved, And praised, unenvied by the music he loved. W