University of Maine - Prism Yearbook (Orono, ME)

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This was actually quite a logical way to meet one of Maine’s perpetual problems: too much snow! Why not pack it down and ski to class? The President's house was constructed in 1873. Ex- tensive fire damage in 1893 made many renovations nec- essary, and the porch and tower were added at this time. But Something looks Familiar cl aiptu Omitron Pi ■Ulf The Greeks found their place at Maine in 1900. Alpha Omicron Pi, Gamma chapter, was the first sorority on campus, established in 1908. The Kappa Sigma House, built in 1895, was the first fraternity house erected at the University. The University financed the construction of the house and made an agreement by which Kappa Sig was allowed to purchase the building later. i 7

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The 1900’s: A New Era Observatory The early 1900’s brought with them the hope of a new century ... an expanded campus ... in 1902 President Fellows succeeded President Harris. The Cadet became the Maine Campus ... and in 1904 the new library Carnegie Hall was built. The appointment of the first dean “systemized the work of registration and ad- ministration.” . . . The summer session was re- vived. The Mount Vernon House built in 1833 was extended in 1898 as the first dormitory for women students. It was located at the site of the present Sigma Chi House. The Phi Gam- ma Delta House shown here in 1899 has since burned and been replaced. The first fraternity on campus the Q.V.T. withdrew from its nation- al affiliations and became part of Phi Gam. The observatory, another revelation in the cam- pus scene, was built in 1900. This view of campus in the early twentieth cent- ury showing Oak Hall, Wingate Hall, the home of the President, Coburn Hall, Alumni Hall and Holmes Hall is taken from the site on which Boardman stands today. The students of the times could not know how dif- ferent this picture would look with the addition of the Fogler Library and a beautiful mall. 6

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Founded in 1906 the Senior Skull So- ciety originally consisted of eleven members, chosen at the end of their junior year on the basis of character, scholarship, popularity, and participa- tion in college activities. The object of the society was the betterment of the University by causing friendly feelings between the fraternities and closer uni- ty of the student body. The Skulls still endeavor to perpet- uate the traditions of the University, to promote friendly campus relations, and propagate Maine spirit. Through- out the years the society has success- fully maintained its ideals. Membership is the highest non-academic honor for Maine men. We will Keep Faith with Those who Sleep . . . EMtnra attft Husmrss iflatuuu'rs nf thr Jrism Class Eo'itor Business Manager 1895.. . .Frank Damon 1896... 1 Joseph W. Randlette 1 Perley B. Palmer 1897... Edwin C. Upton 1898... ... -Charles A. Pearce I Charles S. Webster 1 B. R. Johnson 1899 ... William B. Murrell ( Herman H. Oswald 1 George W. Hersey 1900 foseph O. Whitcomb Walter N. Cargill 1901.... . . .Wales R. Bartlett 1902 . . . .Nathan A. Chase Harold M. Carr 1903... .. . .Ralph M. Conner. . 1904.... 1905.... 1906 Albert J. Butterworth 1907.. . . . . .Thomas A. Malloy 1908.. . 1909 . .Walter L. Emerson 1910. .. Harold W. Wright Even lighter activities engaged the their annual picnic. Today the banquet e