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School History of the paper, and for a few years it handled all the duties connected with the publishing of a newspaper. Today there is a staff of able editors and reporters doing the job. gaining experience in writing, editing, and business managing for future work in journalism. To keep former students and alumni who arc interested informed of the school's activities, the newspaper keeps a mailing list of about 600, which includes men still in service. Football was inaugurated at S. T. C. in 1897. basketball in 1899. and boxing in 1933. Although the group lost the first football game in the school’s history to Stevens Point, it has up to now won five Conference Championships, two State Championships, and one tic for State Championships with Stevens Point. In basketball. they have chalked up six Conference Championships and two co-Championships. There arc many other phases of sportslife that take take place in the gym. Intramurals in basketball, volley-ball and soccer occur; dancing lessons arc given; recreations arc offered: and gymnasium facilities arc available for those that want to use them. The school, like the nation, had to cope with the problems arising from wars. Before the school had had time to stand on its hind feet, the man-power she had was drained. Upon request of President William McKinley, the men of S. N. S. in 1898 formed Company I. and they shouldered guns for the Spanish-American war. In 1917. just after adjustments had been made to the newly constructed building, the men left once again; they hoped it would be for the last time. But a generation later, for a third instance. S. T. C. opened her doors and watched her students leave. During these international strifes, the girls carried on activities on the campus, and kept in touch with the men through their letters and boxes of food they sent them. Everyone was always happy to see the boys come home . And each time they came, it was with a greater determination to study. Twice fate seemed to have had other plans. The new veterans arc thinking differently; they, like a wary elephant. arc testing the planks before crossing the bridge of life. In these golden reflections of a glorious past, the school has left traditions that will be carried on by the generations of the future who attend. The growth, expansion. service to community and country, and opportunities offered to the student body make one feel proud to have had a part, even a small one. in keeping alive the spirit and love of education begun on that far away d«iy in 1897. The long and impressive list of S. T. C. students who have made a name for themselves and their school in their chosen profession, or in the service of their country stands as a lasting testimonial to the high ideals of the founders. [91
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School History a gift of the local Kiwanis club, and the gymnasium. The most modern annex to the campus occurred in 1941 with the addition given to the gymnasium building, housing a boxing room on the first floor, and seven music rooms or. the second floor. Having been destroyed by the fire, the library had to be slowly rebuilt. With the wing added in 1931 to Main, the library acquired a stack with a 70.000 volume capacity and a reading room seating 165 students. The present collection of nearly 45.000 volumes represents an acquisition of only some thirty odd years. Laboratories. with equipment that today is valued at more than $15,000. were reconstructed for use by the science and fine arts departments. These labs arc used daily by students in biology, physics, chemistry, geology, art. engineering drawing, and manual arts. The building also possesses three spacious art rooms and is provided with a well-equipped stage in an auditorium seating 800. As the school grew, so grew its curriculum. School life was enriched by activities in forensics, dramatics, art. music, journalism, and athletics. The rooms in the building resounded the achievements of her various occupants who were setting the school as an example of sportsmanship and leadership. During twenty years of participation in oratory, the college won eleven first places in the state and eight championships in the interstate contests. It boasted of having five undefeated debating teams and of winning, in 1930 and 1931. first place honors in two state and one interstate extemporaneous speaking encounters. Since the early days of dramatics, the department has become a well organized and an initiative-filled group. Back in 1907. when theatricals first appeared, a debate took place as to whether it was proper to appear in a presentation or not; the drama won out. Today’s stage is a far cry from the stage of yesterday. Then, the stage was lighted by three gas jets suspended from above like a chandelier, throwing shadows all over the stage; the curtain was pulled back and forth on an iron rod by hand; and. the foot-lights were gas jets surrounded by black circular reflectors. During war years, the play-production classes suffered man-power shortages and gave plays with all women casts. Through the men and women in the College Players, the students enjoy three plays each year. Courses in music education have been given since the opening of the school. Compared with today s large organization, the orchestra of 1911 included only eight persons: piano, three violins, drums, clarinet, coronet, and the director. It wasn't until 1939 that the college was given permission by the board of regents to offer a major in music. Now. besides regular courses in theory, music education, and applied music, the department offers an a cappella choir, a women's glee club, a men’s glee club, orchestra, band, and other studies in the field of melody. Since 1939. there have been regular series of concerts, demonstrating the talents of professionals and the abilities of the student body. One of the outstanding events of this department is the annual presentation by the college choral society and orchestra of Handel’s Messiah”. Publications are an all important part of school life and society. The Gitchc Gurnee was the first publication to appear. It started in 1898 as a quarterly magazine. lasting until 1908 when it finally emerged as an annual. It stands as such today. The Peptomist first appeared on January 15. 1920. as a bi-weekly newspaper. The fraternal society. Iota Delta Chi. was responsible for the organization r 8 i
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