West Chester University - Serpentine Yearbook (West Chester, PA)

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HISTORICAL ABSTRACTS To most of us it seems a for cry from tfie time wlien no excuse was accepted for missing breakfast to Dr. Anderson s popular morning Kaffeeklatch at tfie P. and G. But as times change, we find certain improvements necessary. Tiiis fias been true ever since West Cfiester began its existence. Tfie college did not spring to its present status imme- diately. Contrarily, it traces its beginnings to tfie West Cfiester Academy in 1812. Wfien students came here to prepare for teaching, the State began to grant money for part of their training. In the Normal School days, a two-year course was offered. Before Dr. Philips became president, the only building — what is now the central portion of the women s dormitory — embodied everything. The first class was gradu- ated in 1874. It totalled ten. Since that time the size of the graduating classes has increased remarkably until now more than two hundred students receive degrees each year. ht ' t tt, fl ' fi •ll ' NsV ' The Old Normal School Ten

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CONTENTS HISTORICAL ABSTRACTS- INTERIOR VIEWS ADMINISTRATORS and FACULTY GRADUATES UNDERGRADUATES STUDENT ASSOCIATIONS MEN ' S ATHLETICS WOMEN ' S ATHLETICS CAMPUS LIFE PATRONS AND ADVERTISERS Nin€

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A PAUSE AF TER A BUSY DAY There is a lot to talk about and many people to see after dinner in the lobby.