Vincennes University - Le Revoir Yearbook (Vincennes, IN)

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A THEME THE SESQUICENTENNIAL OF THE STATE OF INDIANA is the theme for the 1966 Le REVOIR. Indiana's oldest educational institution has dipped into the rich historical heritage of the past to bring you some of the following pages. QXVE' N TFWJ. 1' II A A SALUTE It seems only fitting and proper that Vincennes University salutes, in a very special way, the State of Indiana during this Sesquicentennial of 1966, Founded in 1801, Vincennes University was a young and flourishing pioneer institution of learning in 1816. Today, 150 years later, some 1500 students attend classes in this important community junior college. A TRIBUTE The Staff of Le REVOIR also wishes to pay special tribute to the Honorable Roger D. Branigin, Governor of the State of Indiana. To acknowledge his fine leadership, his interest in the heritage of the historical past and his decisive contributions to Vincennes University,

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PATRICIA DAVIS AUGUST 24, 1947 -MARCH 23, 1966 DISTRIBUTIVE EDUCATION D.E. STUDENT SENATE REPRESENTATIVE ALPHA THETA CHI PLEDGE With a smile on her face and a twinkle in her eye, she was the true picture of youth and life. She won a place in the hearts of those who knew her by her bubbling personality and personal worth. To those who were close to her she was like a rainbow after a storm. Her life though short, was a life she filled to overflowing and though she is now gone, our lives are indeed better that she passed our way.

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SAMUEL THORNTON SCOTT - Second Headmaster Born in Guilford Count , North Carolina, in 1777, and taken by his par- ents to Kentucky when he was a small child. Educated at Transylvania College, and licensed as a Presbyterian Minister in Kentucky in 1803. About 1802 he came to Vincennes and engaged in teaching school, probabl in association with Father Rivet. On the death of Rivet he succeedled to the head of Jefferson Academy and held that position until it was taken over b Vincennes University in 1811. Rev. Scott was connected with the Illniversity for the remainder of his life, first as a teacher and later as a trustee. He died December 30, 1827, and is buried in the Old City Cemetery. He was active in the organization of the early Presbyterian churches in the vicinity of Vincennes and was the first resident minister of that denomination in the State. BRYAN BERNARD KILLIKELLY - Second President Born on the Island of Barbados, West Indies, January 18, 1804. Edu- cated at the universities of Oxford and Cambridge. Came to America and naturalized in 1826. Ordained as an Episcopal rector at Pittsburg in 1834. Served several churches in Pennsylvania, and came to Vincennes in 1839. Served as rector of St. James Church in Vincennes, and as President of Vincennes University from 1840 until 184-2. Awarded honor- ary Doctor of Divinity degree by the University and made a trip to England in 1841 in the interest of his church and the University. Re- ceived modest donations from Queen Adelaide Cwidow of William IV1, the archbishops of Canterbury and Kent, the Rev. ,Iohn Henr fafter- wards Cardinal, Newman, and other noted Englishmen. Ailierwards returned to Lancaster County, Pennsylvania where he served churches until his death in 1877. His daughter, Sarah, born in Vincennes, was a noted writer and was made a Fellow of the Royal Society of Science, Letters and Art, olf London. ENOCH ALBERT BRYAN - Eighth President Born at Bloomington, Indiana, in 1855. Indiana Uni- versity, A.B.,1878g A.M.,1885g I.r.I...D., 1920. Harvard, A.M., 1893. Monmouth Colle e, I...I...D., 1907. State College of Washin ton, L.L.D., 1929. Superintendent of Schools, Crayvi11e, Illinois, 1878 - 1893. Vincennes Universit President, 1885 - 1893. President of the State College ,of Washin ton, 1893 - 1916, President Emeritus, 1923 - 1939. Cgommissioner of Education of the State of Idaho, 1917 - 1923. Author of The Mark in Europe and America, History of the State College of Washington, 1928. Orient Meets Occident or the Advent of the Railways into the Pacific Northwest, 1935. Died at Pullman, Washington, November 6, 1941. In it's long history, many notable men have manned the helm of Vin- cennes University as head master or president. Most recent and currently, Dr. Isaac Beckes has guided the University through its finest hour. Growth of stature and academic level has been the hallmark of Dr. Beckes' 16 years as president ELWOOD PATTERSON CUBBERLEY -Ninth President Born at Andrews, Indiana, June 6, 1869. Indiana Uni- versity, A.B., 1891, L.L.D., 1923. President of Vin- cennes University, 1893 - 1896. Superintendent of Schools, San Die o, California, 1896 - 1898. Stanford University SchooE of Education, Associate Professor, 1898 - 1906g Professor, 1906 - 1933g Dean, 1917 - 19335 Dean Emeritus, 1933 - 194-1. Member of numerous edu- cational survey commissions. Department Editor, Monroe's Cvclopedia of Education, 1911-1913. Author of twent books on subject ertaining to education. Died at Stanford University, Claalifornia, September 15, 194-1.