Western Oregon University - Yearbook (Monmouth, OR)

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1923 THE NORM 21 Jr ' . T I E i W . ' - E - mumrrrn'nwm..... N. ' ' ' ' ' W ' f llHHwfvfnwwiumimuzvlmi. .wi-9 -,,f.j, LJ. 1. Y ,III ,,,, . , . yum... M. -'- , '- rt ,-,,. .... .. f ' l'1f: 24.. -iw ., . . .. . . ..,, I X g. h. I . ,H .. . 4 1 1 .1 1. f. ' ' -f-vm ..y,,,,,i :M ii. fi - . .i jmp ,If W' ,N . 0 nuff' ' Y Wo ujwkfg rr- . '-' fy - ' 'r 5,4541 .. My Q f l A J ' law, 1 . I Oregon Normal School had its beginnings in the religious ideals of pioneers in this part of the Willamette Valley 118541. Christian College, the fulfillment of their labors and generous contributions, was marked by denominationalism. The curriculum included the line of classics, advanced mathematics, and fine arts. Degrees were conferred. The first president of the college was T. F. Campbell. He was a scholar, broad in views, experienced. During his ad1ninist1'ation a firm basis was laid for .the future. The college was supported by donations of land and money and by endowment. - President Campbell was succeeded by D. T. Stanley. Through his effort the school was guided through the period of transition. Merging of the college with what was to become Oregon Normal School took place because rapid growth demanded further funds. The school was turned over to an incorporated associ- ation. It assumed and paid all obligations, passing it to the state free of debt 118915. P. L. Campbell, graduate of Christian College and also of Harvard, and E. D. Ressler, now Dean of Education at O. A. C., as presidents gave their best to the school. The late J. H. Ackerman's work is indeed well known. His knowledge of educational affairsg his work as Superintendent of Public Instruction of Oregon resulted in a uniform cou1'se of study, eighth grade examinations, state library law, compulsory school law, and minimum six months', and later, eight 1nonths', term. He is remembered as one who lived for his work. In the fall of 1919 he was succeeded by our beloved president, J. S. Landers. His success is due to skillful executive ability, unusual knowledge of his work, sympathy, and exceptional tact. The lirst mighty step in -this administration was the securing of a 320,000 appropriation from the legislature. Since 1921 the enrollment of Oregon Normal has more than doubled, hence the pressing need was for a larger faculty. The other needs, such as dormitory, training schools, additional rural centers, will be met in time in the interest of the children of Oregon, for the people of Oregon, student-body, and the administration of the school are co-ope1'ating for a greater 0. N. S.--a greater Oregon.

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THE NORM 1923 TIJE path through the grove is conducive to soliloquy. Tall, stutely trees, mouztrchs of the campus, call oue's thoughts to the heights. There are heights of fume, heights of love and self-ubnegution, and-best of all -Mheights of selflessness, when we live to serve. All love the path through the grove! 1- m 11--- - ' v' Wu 1

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