University of Denver - Kynewisbok Yearbook (Denver, CO)

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KEEP Tl-1E TEAM WARM 21 until 1901, when the Student league was formed. This body was the basis of our present Student association, and was the first organization to lump the expenses of the student into a definite fee. This charge was 353.50 at the be- ginning, but was not compulsory until 1910, when a new constitution was drawn up for the Student association. The new group called for the payment of a 35.00 fee, which covered the cost of plays and athletic contests. Soon the expenses of these activities grew still larger, until the cost to the student now is 3518.50 'Sh iz . ,. Source of many an odor-one of the labs in the Science hall. 13' rom time to time the governing bodies have sponsored certain definite activities. The All-school picnic, which was originally called Sneak Day, a holiday stolen by the Seniors and later by the undergraduates until it seemed wise to make it an affair for all classes. The group, in 1901, sponsored a lively campaign to wipe out the debt existing at that time, and during the middle part of Chancellor Buchtel's adminis- tration they were responsible for the raising of money for the Endowment fund. They did this by a series of days set aside for raising money, both for paying off the debt and for contribu- tions for new buildings. The Whir1- wind Campaign and the October Sweep were both definite efforts to raise funds from the citizens of the city and from students. Still another under- taking of the association, in 1915, was the establishment of a University band, with an investment of about a thou- sand dollars for uniforms and instru- ments. Keep the Team Warm Day twhen each student was asked to either contribute to a fund to buy blankets for the team or to bring onel was another activity sponsored by the body. A few years previous, the student body insti- tuted Adam and Eve Day, when Chancellor Buchtel presented apples to the entire student body. During the days of the World war, the Student association held knitting classes for interested students, and even accom- plished the task of securing permission for students to do war knitting in classes. The first U dance was spon- sored by the Student association in 1923, and in 1925 they gained permis- sion to have the first homecoming pa- rade. lt was through this body that Pioneer Day was established in 1927, and the latest of its major accomplish- ments has been the remodeling of the old Carnegie library, in 1934, for the Student Union building. lt was on lnsignia Day, at which time the seniors reign supreme, that they invariably painted the Senior The Science hall, the training school for future Edisons and Einsteins.

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20 ALMA MATER l Moorish architecture of the chapel adds a distinction to the campus. changed to the Clarion in 1899. Though the Clarion has changed somewhat from year to year in make-up, it has remained essentially the same since that date. The first yearbook appeared on the campus in 1895, when the class of 1896 published the Mount Olympus, which was as much an outlet for literary tal- ent as it was a record of the events of the year. There was only one edition of the Mount Olympus and the custom was not renewed until 1898, when the Kynewisbok appeared as the annual publication of the junior class. This name, meaning Kings Wise Book, was furnished by Cora Westhaven, now a teacher at South high school. Perhaps the most active interest of the student body was oratory and de- bating. lt was foremost in the minds of the pupils from the beginning of the University, when the first contests were for the students in the various classes. As the University grew, the trays were between the members of the different schools. Then came the inter-collegiate battles and finally the state contests. ln these Denver University always dis- tinguished itself and in the years 1885, 1887, 1888, 1891, 1898, 1899, and 1991 the speakers from the University placed first in the state oratorical con- 1 tests. The debaters, too, found the paths of glory and were among the leaders in this region. At all of the contests which were held in the eve- nings before large groups of the citi- ens of Denver, the student body would appear in full force to cheer and jeer the speakers. The first one of these which is recorded is the Debating club, which was founded in 1896. Two years later the Fortnightly Debating club was founded and the Adelphian club was started in the preparatory school. 1899 was the year of the founding of the Young Men's College club for debat- . . the chapel in the moonlight. ing, and the Men's Preparatory club. These clubs continued for many years and stirred up interest for the contests. The clubs have been succeeded by others such as the Oratorical society and the Debate club, the latter of which is still in existence. The actual contests were quite in contrast to the comparatively drab evening sessions of the present day. The cheerleaders aided the speakers by directing yells and songs, and all of the student body and many of the citi- zens of the city attended these contests. The first form of student government at the University was the Senate, which was a governing body established in 1892. This group continued to function

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22 ALMA MATER fence with their colors and handed it down to the juniors. This was the day for the many ceremonies honoring the Seniors. Conducted by Dean Howe unti1,his death, it has since been pre- sided over by Chancellor Duncan. The most outstanding celebration of the day took place in 1911, when such ri- valry arose between the seniors and Iuniors that a riot occurred and eleven students were suspended. Sophomore and Freshman rivalry has been anticipated by the annual fight between the two classes. lt was originally in the form of a color rush, when each class tried to secure posses- sion of the colors of the other class. Through the years this custom has changed so that each year a different type of contest is held. . Previous to 1908, the graduation cer- emonies took place in Trinity church. From that year to 1936 the exercises were held in the city auditorium, when a new custom was inaugurated, that of holding commencement on the cam- Chappell house, one of the outstanding art schools of the west. pus. This is as yet only an experiment, but it may develop into a tradition. Another traditional highlight was the annual High School Day. This fete was in the form of an all-city track meet and smoker to interest the boys in the University of Denver. Later in the evening the boys were entertained at dinner at the fraternity houses. Athletics at the University were first instituted in 1884, by a football game with a selected team of Rugby players, who won by a score of 25 to O. The next football game, and the first be- tween two college teams, was played on April ll, 1885. The clash was with Colorado College, and as no records were kept of the game, the outcome is unknown. F rom that time until 1894, interest in athletics waned, with few games played: however, the big event' of the sports calendar for that year was the women's football game, which was played on October 29, with no score recorded. Until 1898, the athletic teams were at a decided disadvantage, because of a lack of financial support. To remedy this and to arouse interest in this phase of college life, the University of Denver Athletic association was formed. This was an organization of men interested in the advancement of athletics, who gave time and energy to help the teams financially and to gain recognition as a definite part of school life. Despite the interest shown by the students, there were not enough men to warrant the formation of a football team. ln 1899, the first inter-collegiate track meet was held and afootball game between the prep school boys and the college boys. The next year was much the same story in athletics, but with the help of the Athletic associ- ation progress was made. ln 1901, Le- land was engaged as coach. His work, for the most part, was taken up with coaching various class and depart-