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Mission Statement Donating Materials DSU Timeline Key Facts For more information contact Bonnie Olson bonnie.olson@dsu.edu (605) 256-5211	Dakota State University Timeline Historical Calendar of Dakota State University (1881-present) compiled by Bonnie Olson from several timelines, calendars and college/university archival materials. Choose a time period or scroll down to follow timeline. 1881-1885 1886-1890 1891-1895 1896-1900 1901-1906 1907-1910 1911-1915 1916-1920 1921-1925 1926-1930 1931-1935 1936-1940 1941-1945 1946-1950 1951-1955 1956-1960 1961-1965 1966-1970 1971-1975 1976-1980 1981-1985 1986-1990 1991-1995 1996-2000 2001-2009 1881-1885 1881 On March 5, the Territorial Legislative assembly passed the Normal Bill, establishing a school at Madison, in Dakota Territory. It was referred to as Dakota Normal School, Madison State Normal or State Normal but most commonly known as Madison State Normal School. One hundred sixty acres, one mile east of Madison, were turned over to the Territory for the Normal School, but the site was considered too far away. Mr. Charles B. Kennedy offered 20 acres of land on the north edge of Madison, at the end of Egan Avenue. This site was selected for the school. The deed stipulated that if the land were ever used for anything but for the original intent (a teachers preparation institution) or discontinued, the site would be returned to the Kennedy estate. C. B. Kennedy & family 1882 The Legislature sold the original 160 acres of land as it was considered to be too far from the village of Madison. The proceeds were to be used for construction of first college buildings within the confines of Madison. 1883 On December 5, eleven students enrolled with Professor Charles S. Richardson as the first President (1883-1887). He came from Waterville, Maine. Tuition was free for students agreeing to teach in Dakota Territory for at least two years after graduation. Book rental was $0.25 per book for the year. Room and board in private homes was approximately $3.00 per week. Classes were held in the public buildings. Plans were drawn by architect Edward S. Steffens, of Minneapolis, for a wooden frame structure 50 x 70 feet. 1884 Appropriations secured and construction began on the first college building, a 50' x 70', three story, wood-frame structure included a half-basement. Enrollment was up to 70. Professor E.H. Evenson, graduate of University of Wisconsin, was the second teacher hired. $13,600 was spent for final stages of construction on the original building. Few people were living in the state, few roads, no telephone, electricity, radios or automobiles. Travel at that time was train or horse and buggy. 1885 November 2, the school moved into new wooden building with 107 students. The Normal School's first graduating class had 2 students. Model School was established for practice teaching; one of the first laboratory schools in the nation. The Normal was the first state college for preparation of teachers in the Dakota Territory. 1886-1890 choose a different time period 1886 Winter term began with 107 students. Normal School building burned to the ground on February 4^th with complete destruction, only three months after completion, with the exception of a few books belonging to President Richardson. The City of Madison issued bonds for $25,000 to build a dormitory and rebuild classroom buildings. The Legislature appropriated $35,000 to repay $25,000 in bonds bought by Madison citizens and the balance to finish the building. Classes were held in various rooms downtown including the Court House during the building process. The classroom building was rebuilt of granite during following months and opened in September of 1886. W.L. Dow of Sioux Falls was the architect. Edwin G. Carter of Sioux Falls was awarded the construction contract. Normal building was named West Wing (later called the Model School and yet later called Beadle Hall). This building was placed on the same exact site of the building that burned. Construction of Dell Rapids Granite, Milwaukee pressed brick & LaCrosse white-cut stone, 76' x 84' housed four levels including the basement. It was finished in oak and Georgia pine. The carved staircase in the center of the building led from the first floor to the third. Used the Haxtan Heating System. The Library & Presidents Office were housed here. The Model School was set-up in the basement. There were three grades in the Model School: Primary, Intermediate and Grammar. The Normal Department had 124 students and 8 faculty. Every student entering Normal Department had to do a definite amount of teaching in the Model School. The Normal Department consisted of the Elementary Course which required three years of work above the 8th grade. Advanced courses included four years of study. North Harth - view of West Wing The citizens of Madison finished building the West Hall (Old Dormitory) . John Buckley was the contractor. It was built on the southwest part of campus at a cost of $8000. It was a 36'x86' brick building, 4 stories high and accommodated 70 students. The rate for room & board was $2.75 per week. It had a kitchen and dining hall in the basement. Visiting in the halls was prohibited as it was one of the dormitory rules. It housed women students in the early years. 1887 William F. Gorrie was Second President (1887-1889). He was born in Salem, New York in 1842. He died in 1903. In April, 400 trees were planted on campus celebrating Arbor Day. A windmill & tank were added to the campus grounds. No provision for care of the trees was made. The Agassiz Association (Science Club) was organized. This was a study & observation of natural objects. Broom Drill 1888 Enrollment of 238 students, it was very crowded in West Wing (later called Beadle Hall). Two desks were put together to accommodate three students. The Commercial Department (business training) was introduced. It was housed on the third floor with large rooms and well lighted with a skylight. Class of 1888 1889 William F. Gorrie resigned and submitted his resignation. South Dakota gained statehood in February. All state institutions are placed under Board of Regents. General William Henry Harrison Beadle became Third President (1889-1905). The library housed 1000 volumes. There were 191 students in the Normal Department. And 80 students were in the Model School Department. 1890 Tuition was $2.25 per semester (19 weeks). Room & Board was $5.00. Entering students were supposed to be 16 yrs. old – although some entered at 14. They were required to pass a rigid entrance exam. Students entered directly from the grammer school and took a 3-yr. course leading to a teaching certificate & a diploma – this was called the "Elementary Course". At this time, only ladies would be allowed to live in West Hall. 1891-1895 choose a different time period 1892 In November, The Oyaka , a monthly paper published by the college students was first published. The name was derived from the Lakota meaning 'messenger or herald'. The Students' Christian Association was organized. Meetings were held weekly on Wednesday evenings. 1893 Commencement Class of 1893 gave up commencement plans for a memorial service for William E. Hammer & Gay Pye, deceased members of their class. On the eve of commencement week they both drowned. Mr. Hammer was editor-in-chief & founder of the The Oyaka. 1895 The 1893-94 catalog stated that the three-year Elementary Course was extended to four years and the first year Elementary courses will be extended to one and half yrs. of attendance. 1896-1900 choose a different time period 1897-1898 2,000 trees were planted on campus by townspeople - mostly ash & elm. Provisions were made for the care and watering of the trees. The first summer school session consisting of eight weeks was introduced. 1898 Drawing Class in front of Beadle Hall 1898 Graduating Class Art Marsland was the mail carrier and custodian 1898-99 Original heating plant erected at a cost of $4,000. The building of a new dormitory building had commenced at an expense of about $30,000. Class of 1899 1900 State Normal was continuing to grow. Tuition was raised to $6.00 per semester, total cost of tuition, room & board & book fees was now $116.90 for a 9-month period. 1901-1906 choose a different time period 1901 Ladies Hall (East Hall) was built and was ready for use in the fall. It served as a dormitory for women including kitchen and laundry. This building was made out of Sioux Falls Granite. It consisted of 43 rooms for students, and a bathroom on each floor besides two parlors, a reception room and a reading room. In the basement was the student's dining room with seating capacity of over 100. It also housed a laboratory for the Science Department. East Hall was heated by steam & lighted with incandescent electric lamps. The East Hall Boarding Club was started. This was a self-governing club, largely making and executing their own laws for the dormitory. West Hall Dormitory was now used exclusively for male students. President Beadle on year's sick leave to regain his health. Professor William W. Girton selected as Acting President (1901-1902). Legislature appropriates money for construction of East Wing (later called Kennedy Hall). 1902 President Beadle returns as President. This was the first graduating class to wear cap and gowns. The school Name changes to Madison State Normal School. This was the first mid-winter (January) Commencement, having 17 graduates. The Science Club was started, they met every two weeks. 1902-03 The first Girls Basketball game, it was with Brookings College with a win. They had two teams - the Reds and the Orangites. 1903 Madison State Normal School Band is organized. Electric light plant is installed north of West Wing (later Beadle Hall) . A Tennis Association was organized in the fall semester, although this was not the first time tennis was played on campus. The 40 members were furnished with tennis outfits and had three well-equipped courts. 1904 East Wing (later called Kennedy Hall) was constructed. Mr. Dow of Sioux Falls was the architect and the contractor was Mr. Hafsos, from Cantan. It was made of Dell Rapids Granite. The 72x78 ft. building had 14,284 usable sq. ft. space and housed administrative offices, the library, an auditorium/elegant chapel of which seated 600 and classrooms. Now, West Wing (later called Beadle Hall) used primarily for Model School (training department). The Library holdings consisted of 3000 books which were cataloged according to the Dewey Decimal System. Cross Country Club was organized in September, by the East Hall Club, there were 2 teams - the Reds and Yellows. The Normal Yell 1905 President Beadle retires as president but stays on as professor of history until 1912 when he retired. John W. Heston, President (1905-1920). First cup trophy won on May 25-26 at Inter-Normal Meet which was an athletic and literary contest. First year the Anemone (college yearbook) was published. At this time property, buildings & equipment valued at $140,000. There were four campus buildings on campus. Debating Club Men's Baseball Philomathean Literary Society Eurosophian Literary Society Junior Rhetorical Society 1906 The Webster Society was organized - to aide in developing the ability of it's members in debate, oratory, music and other literary exercises as well as sociability. January Graduates 1907-1910 choose a different time period 1907 Smoke-Stack (a large brick chimney) erected at $2,500. Contract went to Wold & Johnson of Brookings. In the fall, the Girls Glee Club was formed and the Century Club was organized. West Hall dormitory & West Wing (Beadle Hall) in the background 1908 A 40 ft. addition was built onto the north of the Ladies Hall Dormitory (now called East Hall). It housed an enlarged kitchen, laundry & storage rooms. East Wing (later called Kennedy Hall) housed the Executive Office and the elegant Chapel, not surpassed by any in the State. Basketball Teams Football Team Baseball Team Class of 1908 1909 The abandoned West Hall (Men's Dormitory) (36' X 86') located on the southwest end of campus was torn down to build Science Hall & Gymnasium( later called the Women's Gym, then called the Performing Arts Center and now called the TCB - Technology Classroom Building). Some of the West Hall building materials were salvaged for construction of the new building. In the fall, Madison State Normal Orchestra was organized. 1910 Dr. Heston's interest in Industrial education in relation to teacher education is what moved him to build the Science Hall. Sioux Falls Granite was used in the erection of the 60x100 Science Hall & Gymnasium.(Later called Women's Gym and then Performing Art Center and presently named TCB-Technology Classroom Building). This building was located on the southwest end of campus. The first floor housed the laboratory, classroom facilities for chemistry, physics and agriculture, and a large lecture room & 2nd floor was the gymnasium. Science had been introduced in the establishment of courses in chemistry and domestic science. Many social events took place in this building. Tuition was at $2.00 per quarter consisting of 12 weeks. Tuition, room and board, books and fees $135.65 for nine month period (3 quarters). East Hall Girls Dorm Room East Hall Girls New cement walks were laid on campus. Library in East Wing (later called Kennedy Hall) The Century Club was organized in 1907. There were two divisions "A" & "B" due to the large membership. The Century Clubs aim was to learn to discipline themselves in oratory and declamation. Women's Basketball 1911-1915 choose a different time period 1911 The Debating Club drew up a constitution and the by- laws for the club. Football Team Webster Society Women's Basketball Girls Glee Club Orchestra Model School Manual Training Word Drill Normal Physical Culture Classes in the new Gymnasium Some of the songs and yells that were used at this time. 1912 First year of inter-collegiate athletic competition, men on teams averaged 140 pounds. Instructors and students from the 1912 Summer School Session, The Lake Madison Chautauqua was in session at that time. This gave the students the advantage of its instruction and entertainment as well. "Sylvia" was an operetta that was presented by the Music Department. 1913 Heating plant (old Power House) enlarged and fully equipped - $12,500. This was located to the north of East and West Wings. . Webster Society Biology Lab 1913-1914 State Normal Basketball Teams Commercial Class Orchestra Poem about 'Dear Old Normal' Model School 8th Grade graduating class Cooking Class 1914 Chapel Exercises were held at 10:30 every school day, the students were expected to attend. Mondays chapel exercises were set aside for the Webster and the Century "A" & "B" literary societies presentations. This proved to be very good valuable experience for the students. Basketball Teams 7 & 8th grade Basketball Team at Model School 1914-1915 Strivers Debating Club Girls Glee Club Exhausted Staff First, Second & Third Year Elementary Students All four buildings had electric lights furnished by the central heating plant on campus. Madison State Normal Ad in the 1914-15 Yearbook November 18, 1915, General William H.H. Beadle passed away in San Francisco, California. He was President of Normal School from 1889-1905. 1916-1920 choose a different time period 1915-1916 Anemone Staff Orchestra Girton Hall ad taken from 1916 Yearbook First Year Elementary Second Year Elementary Strivers' Debating Society Football Athletics was popular among the students partly due to Coach Charles C. Wagner. Glee Clubs 1916-1917 A 120x142 Campus Laboratory School (Model School) (later named Eastern Campus School and later yet named Beadle Campus School) was built of dark compressed brick and trimmed with light sandstone. It was a one-story building with a basement. The basement was occupied by the Domestic Science and Art Departments along with the lunchroom. It was an excellent teacher-in-training laboratory facility. Campus School Assembly The Athenian Literary Society met each Wednesday at the usual Chapel hour. This literary society started October 22, 1917. Basketball Teams SW Corner of Campus Faculty 1917 First, Second & Third Year Intermediate Students Charles B. Kennedy passed away on August 18, 1917. Mr. Kennedy had deeded 20 acres of land on the north edge of Madison to the school in 1881. 1917-1918 Basketball Teams These five officers led the Students Christian Association this year. They met on Wednesday evenings and again on Sunday mornings when Dr. Heston led Bible Study. 1st & 2nd year Elementary Class Commercial Class First, Second and Third Year Intermediate Classes Anemone Board 'Our School' taken from the 1918 yearbook Century Society Athenian Society Football Team At the end of this year, the Y.W.C.A. was organized. This Young Women's Christian Association met weekly. 1918-1919 Campus School classroom In this year, The Teachers' Club was organized. This club was organized by the student teachers of the Normal Training School. The aim of this club was to encourage scholarship and professional spirit among the teachers in training. Anemone Staff Athenian Society First & Second Year Elementary Students First, Second & Third Year Intermediate Century Literary Society Basketball started early this year because there was no Football. Girls Basketball 1919-1920 Dr. Heston died in Feb. 1920. Faculty & Staff 1920-1921 Bela M. Lawrence was appointed Acting President (February - July, 1920). B. M. Lawrence & Coach Wagner Edgar C. Higbie, (1920-1931), a native of Wisconsin, was selected as President in 1920. Dr. Higbie did not take office until fall of 1921. First & Second Year Elementary Tuition was $4.00 per quarter. Total cost of nine months school approximately $215.00. First, Second and Third Year Intermediate Madison Community Hospital (Heston Hall) opened to the public on August 1, 1920. It was a 35-bed hospital. Cost was $175,000.00 of which all but $20,000.00 subscribed by 400 citizens of Madison. Women's Basketball Normal Lyric Club Commercial Class Home Economics Department in the Training School 1921-1925 choose a different time period 1921-1922 Edgar C. Higbie, (1920-1931), took office in fall of 1921. Enrollment was 76 students. Tuition was $12.00. The college officially adopted the name change to Eastern State Normal School. State of South Dakota acquires house and lot to be used for dormitory purposes (overflow from East Hall). Paid for itself by self-liquidation. It was named Girton House after W.W. Girton, who build the house and whom began his work on campus in 1896 as secretary/treasurer and instructor and later Professor William W. Girton was selected as Acting President. (1901-1902). First, Second & Third Year Intermediate First & Second Year Elementary A World War I Memorial was dedicated on campus on November 11, 1921. This boulder with the bronze plaque was set near the southwest entrance of Campus. The names on the plaque are those of the men students from the Normal who served in WW I. B. M. Lawrence and C. C. Wagner were instrumental in raising the funds for this memorial among faculty, students, and friends of the Normal. Commercial Department The aim of the Commercial Department was to train students to become first class office assistants. East Hall Government Officers Women's Basketball Team The Model School took on the name Eastern Campus School. The Model School consists of three departments: The Kindergarten-Primary Department includes the Kindergarten and the First and Second Grades; the Intermediate, the Third, Fourth, Fifth and Sixth grades; and the Junior High consists of the Seventh, Eighth and Ninth grade. Faculty member E. L. Bolender 1922-1923 Pioneer Day (Homecoming Day) inaugurated with a parade in October, 1922. This was the first homecoming. . Scouting Orchestra Men's Basketball Janitors Kappa Sigma Iota was organized in June. This was to promote and recognize scholastic achievement. It became one of the most active and leading campus organizations. A student health service was organized with R.S. Westaby as first school doctor and also one of the hospital administrators. Nursing Class Elementary Classes Intermediate Classes The athletic team was called the Warriors this year. Alma Mater Campus Scenes 1923-24 Pioneer Day changed to Eastern Frontier Day. They had a free barbeque for the public, served 6,000. The first Homecoming queen "Miss Eastern" was elected. She was Miss Gladys Meade of Fedora. Eastern Frontier Parade Garden Theater built (stood where Lowry Hall is currently). The cost was $5000.00. It was surrounded by a high trimmed buckthorn hedge wall, Shade trees were moved from campus to the area. The Theater has capacity for 2,000 people. Academy Department of the College eliminated; only high school graduates admitted. College placed on four-year teacher basis - granting degrees of Bachelor of Science in Education. A men's athletic organization called the "E" Club was organized. To become a member one must win a letter in football, basketball or track. A balcony was added to the Science Hall gymnasium area to increase seating capacity but decreased the length of the playing floor. Anemone Staff Eastern Normal Chorus Men's Basketball Football Squad Kappa Sigma Iota Lincoln Debate Team Glee Clubs College was called Eastern State Teachers College but not the official title. Problems in organizing the four year curriculum were finally met & the first Degree class was graduated with five students at Eastern State Teachers College. The Student Council of Eastern was organized. Music Contest State Winners The first Music Contest in the state was held May 1 & 2nd, 1924 at Eastern State Teacher College. 1924-1925 Eastern Frontier Day changed to Eastern Day. Girton House was home of the nurses during the three year of their study courses at the Madison Hospital. WAA (Women’s Athletic Association) organization officially started. Some of the sports included were hockey, hiking, tumbling, dancing, volleyball, baseball, basketball, tennis and track. The Rural Club was started this year. The campus training school was reorganized into a Rural Department to train teachers for work in rural communities. Campus School Junior High School Class moved from it's old habitat in West Wing to the Training School. The Journalism Class published weekly the school newspaper, called The Eastern. Football Squad Cheerleaders Dramatics Class "Elijah" Men's Basketball Anemone Staff Kappa Phi Sigma Monogram Club Student Senate Y.M.C.A started in this year on campus. YMCA stood for Young Men's Christian Association. While the Y.W.C.A. has been active for many years, this year two spacious rooms on second floor of East Hall were set aside for this organization. 1926-1930 choose a different time period 1925-1926 Field Day 1926-1927 Besides the Campus School and Washington Grade School (K-6th Grade City Public School) being used for practice teaching or demonstration purposes, a rural school six miles southeast of Madison was used for training of rural school teachers. This was the Mabel Carney School - District School #11. Tennis Courts Eastern Alumni Organization started. Enrollment was 380 and Tuition was $50.00. . The Madison Chapter of the A.A.U.W. started in May . Kappa Sigma Iota Student Council Forensics The School was the first in the State to have a definite Intra-Mural Athletic program for men - it was organized in this year. Chorus Pep Band "E" Club The Football Field was developed on campus rather than using the cities athletic field. 1927 The colleges Name officially changed to Eastern State Teachers College. The first football game was played on the campus athletic field. First Awards Day was started - this was formerly called Field Day. W.A.A. Men's Basketball Team Rural Club In October, Karl E. Mundt organized the Eastern News Service with 70 students participating. 96 hometown newspapers were on the mailing list with articles about the Eastern students. The Dauber's Club started. This was a club for those interested in art. The "E" Club, men's athletic association, revised their Constitution and it was permanently established. 1927-1928 Anemone Council Men's Basketball Intra-Mural Sports Teams Women's Glee Club Kappa Sigma Iota The Le Cercle Francais Club was organized through the efforts of Mrs. Mary Mundt. This club was to promote interest in the French language. Official name for college teams was Trojans. Kindergarten-Primary Club (First-Second Grade) was organized. It was also called the "K.P. Club". This club was composed of persons who were planning to teach. 1928-1929 A chapter of the Phi Sigma Pi was established at Eastern. This was an honorary undergraduate educational fraternity. Band Kappa Sigma Iota Debate Club Some Faculty The Eastern Staff Student Council "E" Club Football Squad Glee Clubs In this year, the College yearbook was named the Trojans. The Henkin residence at 304 NE 4^th St. was rented to house the male students & became known as "Trojan Hermitage". A new all-electric radio was installed in the house. This was a product of Professor Pease's radio class. Tumbling Team A new Science Club was organized. The purpose of this club was the furtherance of science and mathematics at Eastern. 'Skip 'Day' was started this year. All students had a day of vacation. 1929-1930 Homecoming Contest Football Squad Basketball Team Production started on a documentary film (movie) of early history of South Dakota and personal life of General Beadle in South Dakota, titled "Dacotah". It was the first all college picture of its kind ever filmed in the United States at that time. Mr. L. N. Pease chosen to portray General Beadle. (Scenario written by Barrett Lowe who was originator of idea of making picture as well as script-writer and general supervisor). The film was ready for the first showing on Eastern Day, October 19, 1929. It had been shown in colleges all over the country. Girton House was used as men's dormitory. Tuition was $16.67 per quarter. Total cost of nine months school approximately $280.00 - Enrollment 418. East Hall Prom was hosted by the girls from East Hall and the Girton House girls. The annual Prom was hosted by W.A.A. & "E" Club. Student Council Trojan Staff The "Trojan Hermitage" moved to the Stockberger residence at 705 N. Egan. In February, Theta Chapter of Pi Kappa Delta, National Honorary Speech Fraternity was installed on the Eastern campus. The Newman Club, a catholic organization, was organized on the campus in December 11, 1929. The Wesley Club, a Methodist organization, was formed some years before but has been reorganized and became active. The Lutheran Students' Association was organized in February of 1930. The College Club was students who were members of the Grace Episcopal Church. The Presbyterian Group consisted of Dr. Higbie's Sunday School class and the Young People's Society. The Baptist Church organization members were of the English and German Baptist Churches. 1931-1935 choose a different time period 1930-1931 Fall Enrollment - 250. E.A. Bixler, Acting President (April 1931-1933) . He had been with Eastern since 1919. Arts Club Dramatics Club Eastern State Normal School dropped back to two-year college. Student Council Kindergarten-Primary Club Reinforced inner structure of roof of East Hall Dormitory (Ladies Hall). Sigma Tau Delta Delta Psi Omega Sigma Tau Delta was an honorary English Fraternity whereas Delta Psi Omega was an honorary dramatics fraternity. Football Coach J. E. Curtis Industrial Education Association was recently formed on campus. It's members promoted industrial education and met in the Mechanical Drawing Room. Men's Basketball 1932 Lost 4-year status in state referendum Football Team 1933 Dr. Vayne Arnold "V. A." Lowry, became President (March 1933-62). He had been currently serving as Dean of men. The Beadle Club was founded. 1934 Trojan Field was leveled, planted to grass in spring of 1934. It was north of East Hall & East Wing (Kennedy Hall). Debate Team 1935 Roadway from southwest corner of campus eliminated, spaded and seeded to lawn, sidewalk added. The Library had grown to 15,000 volumes and occupied half of the basement and half of the first floor of East Wing (Kennedy Hall). New roof was put on West Wing (Beadle Hall) A health service office was setup in a room located on second floor of East Wing (Kennedy Hall). A student lounge was in the adjoining room. Eastern High School Football & Basketball Teams 1936-1940 choose a different time period 1936 Girton House was made into a home for the President of the College. Plumbing & Heating system overhauled, roof re-shingled and new floors were laid, the Lowry's moved in and were the houses longest tenants. Gertrude Gill wrote a book used in the classroom How to Teach Poetry. Campus School Faculty Campus School Seniors 1936 Trojan Football Squad 1937 A Statue of General William Henry Harrison Beadle was erected on the southwestern corner of Campus - the memorial contributions came from alumni, faculty and friends. Campus School first track team Eastern Campus School Pep Club 1937 Football Team 1937-1938 Beadle Centennial Celebration sponsored by the S.D. Education Association in honor of the 100^th anniversary of the General’s birth. 1938 Eastern Campus School Freshman Class The Eastern Press Club was officially selected as the name of the new society recently formed. This was formed from interested students in Journalism and creative writing. They met twice a month. 132 Students Graduated from Eastern. Choir 1938-1939 Eastern State Normal School 4-year program approved but not funded. Room & Board at East Hall ranged in cost from $57.00-$60.00 per quarter. The Library had grown to 20,000 volumes. 1939 153 Students graduated. 1940 Tuition $33.00 per quarter. The total cost for nine-months school term was still about $280.00. In October, a homecoming parade was held on Eastern Day - this was the first time since 1927 that they held a parade. The first Parents Day’s was held at Eastern. Band 206 Students Graduated. 1941-1945 choose a different time period 1941 A memorial (Sun Dial) for Claude E. Tyrrell (Eastern Superintendent of Buildings from 1905-1940) from alumni, students, faculty. Mr. Tyrrell suffered a fatal accident while on duty in November. The Sun Dial is located on the south side entrance to Beadle Hall. Football Team A new service was offered to the community by the speech department at Eastern. It was a Speakers Bureau. It was designed to give students practical experience in appearing before audiences. Student Senate Forensics Some requirements for the W.A.A. (Women’s Athletic Association) to earn a jacket were as follows: to have 15 hours of practice in softball, volleyball, and soccer with a test to follow. They also must participate on 4 teams and play 4 games. They had to have at least a C average and must hold on office in a campus organization. Winter Prom Chorus Group 1942 Changed steam system from high pressure to low pressure. Bought electricity from City of Madison from then on, eliminated the D.C. generator, added a stoker on one boiler and added a new boiler. There were no Homecoming festivities this year due to the war. Athletics from 1942-45 were solely females as the males were off to war. Spring Formal - Ladies in front of East Hall 1944 In September, a third year was added to the curriculum and there were hopes of reinstating the four-year program for the returning G.I.’s. 1945 Women football players 1946-1950 choose a different time period 1946 Eastern State Normal School returned to four-year degree program. Homecoming was re-instated. Football Team Men's Basketball Team Men's basketball was re-instated and a new coach was hired. 1947-1948 Name changed to General Beadle State Teachers College in honor of its third President. Football Homecoming A new heating system was put in the Girton House and the house was re-decorated. The additional lot next to the house and a garage were purchased. Kappa Sigma Iota Play "Night in January" Eastern Staff Eastern Day changed name to Homecoming. A.C.E. Alpha Phi Sigma Choir Veterans Club was reorganized, they met once a month. Basketball Track Women's Athletic Association Band Student Senate Shutter Bugs 1948-1949 Aerial View of Campus in 1948 Homecoming The Bookstore was located in the basement of East Wing (Kennedy Hall). Cheerleaders The play "Claudia" Men's Varsity Club Classroom Shutter Bugs Some Faculty 1949-1950 Beta Phi Chi 1949-50 Football Team Homecoming Activities Beadle Hall Trojan Staff Eastern Staff Classes Association for Childhood Education Dramatics Chorus Kappa Sigma Iota Student Senate W.A.A. Men's Basketball Team Tuition $28.00 per quarter with a total for the year at about $535.00. Model School changed name to Beadle Campus School. Campus School (Beadle High School). Beadle High School Homecoming Royalty. The Beadle Campus School newspaper was called Eastern Breezes. 1951-1955 choose a different time period 1952 West Wing (Beadle Hall) renovation now a modern fire-resistant structure - $150,000. General contractor was the S. F. Construction Co. 1953-54 1953 Homecoming Musical U.S. Senator Karl Mundt delivers address at Homecoming Buffet Dinner 1953-1954 Association for Childhood Education Some faculty & staff Sweetheart Ball Cheerleading Football Team W.A.A. Men's Basketball Team Chorus Varsity Club Snack Bar added in basement of East Hall in Tower Room-accommodated 40 people. 1954-55 Deagan Celesta Chimes donated by George G. Smith in memory of his South Dakota pioneer parents (cost $7,600.). Homecoming Football Team "The Fortune Teller" opera Since the original plan of connecting East and West Wings with a large administration building had never been carried out, the buildings would never serve as Wings; so it was decided to rename Kennedy Hall. In March of 1955, East Wing was renamed Kennedy Hall in honor C. B. Kennedy, the donor of the original twenty-20 acre college site. It housed administrative offices, library, auditorium, bookstore, student lounge, music and speech classrooms. "Kennedy Hall" sign was donated as a memorial to Mr. Ernie MacDonald who served as East Hall steward for many years. Who's Who in American Colleges and Universities Pep Band W.A.A. Kappa Sigma Iota Men's Basketball Beta Phi Chi Student Senate Trojan Staff The 1955 graduating class was the 70th class to have graduated from the college, as the first class was that of 1885. 1955-1956 Registration Homecoming renamed "Tutor Day". Sadie Hawkins Sno Ball Dance Association for Childhood Education A group of college students from GBSTC participated this year in the TV Degree College Quiz Program. Beta Phi Chi Student Senate Basketball Football Women's Recreation Association or more commonly called W.R.A. was an active organization. They were in charge of the Sweetheart Ball and the annual W.R.A. basketball tournament. 1956-1960 choose a different time period 1956-57 Kennedy Hall two story addition was built onto the north of present building - it housed an addition to the library and physical science laboratory rooms, at a cost of $108,000. Registration Sock Dance after registration Snack Bar located in the basement of East Hall Homecoming Sadie Hawkins Classroom Chorus Groups Aerial View of campus Men's Basketball In 1957, 24.81 acres of additional land purchased for expansion of college, three blocks north of present campus. Student Senate Pep Band The 1957 Trojan yearbook was dedicated to Miss Lois M. Drake in appreciation of such dedicated service the last 33 years. She taught English and journalism. This year she was advisor to the Trojan Staff. 1957-1958 Tutor Day Sweetheart Ball Christian Union Cheerleaders In the basement of Kennedy Hall was the dedication of the new student lounge. Sock Hop in Lounge of Kennedy Hall Women's Recreation Association 1958 Men's Basketball Team Commencement 1958 President, Dr. V.A. Lowry commended for 25 years of service as President of General Beadle State Teachers College. "General Beadle State Teachers College" sign erected in memorial to Lawrence N. Pease (faculty 1919-1952). Donated by friends, faculty and students. Property, buildings, and equipment was valued by the State of SD to be $2,781,800. (Land - $110,800, Buildings - $2,405,000, Equipment - $266,000. Based on ENR building construction index 1958. 1958 replacement value). 1958-1959 Homecoming Dance Fine Arts Students in West Wing Football History Club Delta Psi Omega "The Pirates" Anyone for Checkers? Christian Union Student Senate Varsity Club Basketball Sadie Hawkins Sweetheart Ball Beta Phi Chi Kappa Sigma Iota 1959-1960 The new dormitory was completed and to have room for 70 men. It was named Lowry Hall after Dr. V. A. Lowry . College drive widened and paved. Work was started on the Memorial Gym. TUTOR DAY 1959 Homecoming Dance Beadle High School Royalty Who's Who in American Colleges and Universities Association for Childhood Education Science Club Christmas Dinner in East Hall Musical Comedy Beta Phi Chi Women's Recreation Association Lutheran Student Association Christian Union Cheerleaders Men's Basketball The 1960 Trojan Yearbook was dedicated to Dr. Lena J. Myers for her 34 years of distinguished service. Dr. Myers taught English/Literature on campus. 1960-61 Memorial Gymnasium (Fieldhouse) (National Guard Armory) construction completed and was built in conjunction with National Guard. It was named in honor of those who lost their lives in WW II. The dedication for this building was September 9, 1960. Inside the gymnasium Cheerleaders Homecoming Football Team Academic ranking for faculty was introduced. Students receiving word from President V. A. Lowry that G.B.S.T.C. is accredited by the North Central Association. Band Chorus Third floor addition added to Kennedy Hall completed - $50,000. This provided for an enlargement of the auditorium stage, a music room and additional classroom and office space. The Library addition that was added four years prior was very useful to the students. It held over 22,000 volumes. Student Senate Varsity Club Tuition now $66.00 per quarter. Total cost of nine-month school term is about $750.00. East Hall dining room converted into Cafeteria-Snack Bar. Baseball Team Lowry Hall This is the first season that Baseball was an organized sport on the General Beadle State Teachers College campus. Commencement Art Displays 1961-1965 choose a different time period 1961-62 The Lake County Historical Museum (later called Smith-Zimmermann Heritage Museum) was built on the College Campus and donated to the State of SD by George G. Smith and Miss Lillian Zimmerman - $75,000, initial donation; $16,000 additional. This gift was in memory of their parents. Football Team Cheerleaders Tutor Day Parade East Hall, the girls dormitory, at this time had 83 residents. The girls were in charge of many activities - one of which was the Spring Style Show. S.N.E.A. Spring Prom Royalty A new organization started on campus this year. The Music Educator's National Conference Student Chapter. This was composed of students who have a major or minor in the field of music. Varsity Basketball Junior Varsity The intramural basketball teams were an important part of college activities also. Twelve teams were comprised in the program. Intramural All Stars One of the newest sports on campus was wrestling. This year was the first time wrestling was offered. The Dames Club was an organization comprised of wives of students attending the college. The Old Snack Bar was renovated for a Faculty Lounge in East Hall. "Antigone" Dr. V. A. Lowry retired after 29 years as Head of the College. Dr. Lowry then went on to be in charge of the Smith-Zimmermann Museum until 1972. Dr. Laurence Samuel Flaum, President (1962-1967) Baseball Track The tuition for resident students was $198.00 with a non-resident tuition of $366.00 per nine-month school term. Band Chorus 137 graduates began the 77th annual commencement exercises. 1962-1963 Registration Student Senate Football Team Tutor Day festivities Miss Dorney, Parade Marshall After 46 years of service, the Campus School (Beadle High School) was destroyed by fire on January 19, 1963, leaving 350 students without a school. The school had been used to prepare students with training to teach in elementary and secondary school systems. Kappa Sigma Iota " The Messiah" The campus rented the old hospital (later purchased and named Heston Hall) to house the grade school students, using the basement, second and third floors. "Taming of the Shrew" Trojan Staff Varsity Club W.R.A. Men's Basketball Team 1963-64 The colleges name changed to General Beadle State College. Tutor Day Royalty Student Senate Who's Who Scholars Trojan Staff Eastern Staff Spring Prom Choir " The Mad Woman of Chaillot" "The Little Foxes" Baseball Team Track Squad Men's Basketball Team A three story, brick structure was built. It was named Zimmermann Hall. It's dimensions were 32x263 ft. and it housed 128 women students with 2 students to a room that was 6 x 14 ft. It had the campus cafeteria in the south corner of first floor. The Zimmermann name was in recognition of the many contributions that the Zimmermann family made to Lake County, rural education and GBSC and the community. 1964-1965 Homecoming Tutor Day Activities S.N.E.A. Kappa Sigma Iota Band Men's Basketball Baseball The first Snow Week was held on campus this year. Many snow sculptures were made. Karl Mundt Aerial View of Campus in 1965 Speaker at Graduation Edgar C. Higbie Hall built, 4 stories high, housing 152 students. Higbie Hall was named after Edgar C. Higbie. 1965-1970 choose a different time period 1965-1966 Enrollment - 992 students. Trojan Center built. This was a student center, housing conference rooms, bookstore, office space, lounge and a Meditation Center with a peaceful atmosphere. Dedication of Higbie Hall and the Trojan Center was held September 23, 1965. East Hall started its renovation project of classrooms, administration building and a modern lecture auditorium. College staged its first Miss GBSC Pageant. Lowry Hall now became a women's dormitory. Homecoming Sadie Hawkins Football Players and the Band Madison Community Hospital, that was built in 1920, was purchased for $85,000.00 by the State of SD. This was a three-story reinforced concrete building with brick veneer. It was later to be named Heston Hall after John W. Heston, the President of the college from 1905-1920. Gamma Delta Lutheran Student Association The Sounding Board was formed for the purpose of letting organizational representatives voice their opinions on variety of topics involving the college and campus life. Miss Genevieve Dorney passed away in November. Miss Dorney had been the art teacher & Teachers of Fine Arts on the campus for 43 years. Miss Genevieve Dorney Madrigal Singers Eastern Staff In February, the Union Board was established. They planned the activities and the social functions of the Trojan Center. They sponsored many socials and games, provided the students with free movies on weekends, and also art exhibits and lectures. Varsity Club Wrestling Team The development of fine, dramatic arts program was becoming popular on campus. The traditional arts & science programs were increasing at this time. MENC Beadle Dames Club Men's Basketball Cheerleaders 1966-1967 Registration was held for the last time in the Women’s Gym this fall. Tutor Day Festivities Under Head Coach Ed Harter, the Trojan Basketball Team compiled the best record in the schools’ history – winning 20 games while losing only six. Coach Ed Harter Student Senate Delta Psi Omega Kappa Sigma Iota Science Club Cheerleaders Cheerleader with Basketball Players Dr. Harry Pitkin Bowes became President (1967-1971). Spring Prom Miss G.B.S.C. 1967 contestants Rodeo Club Zimmermann Hall Officers Track Team 213 students received diplomas at the May Commencement. 1967-1968 Fall enrollment - 1220 students Tutor Day Festivities Football Field Hockey Cheerleaders Union Board Student Senate The search for the 1968 Helen of Troy began in 1967 when organizations selected representative coeds. Madrigal Singers Miss GBSC Sixty trees were donated and planted on campus. Karl E. Mundt Library was built. At this time, the Library had 120,000 volumes. The libraries lower level houses the Karl E. Mundt Historical & Educational Foundation & Archives. The manuscript collection & artifacts of Karl E. Mundt are housed here. The mural that is located over the entrance of the Mundt Library features early Egyptian hieroglyphics that depict the history of the written word. A new ‘Trojan Field’ was constructed. Men's Basketball Team Wrestling Squad A new game room now is located in the lower level of the Trojan Center. The Snack Bar upstairs was overcrowded and now was able to expand. This was the best season that the Baseball Team for GBSC had ever had. Forensic Winners Sweethearts of the Snow Royalty On May 17, Dr. Harry P. Bowes was inaugurated as the 10th President of G.B.S.C. He became the youngest college President in the nation. Beadle had graduated the largest class ever on May 29th. This was the eighty-third annual commencement with 246 graduating. Although, Miss C. Ruth Habeger and Miss Leota Van Ornum have recently retired as instructors at General Beadle, the 1968 Trojan yearbook dedicated its yearbook to them for their combined total of 72 years of dedicated service in the fields of science and physical education. June Emry Hall was built and was to house 156 students. It was named in recognition of the outstanding contribution to education that Dr. Emry gave at DSC & to Madison community. Emry Hall is a 4-story, brick residence hall built for women students. It is a 56 ft. x 131 ft. building with rooms 11 x 15ft. Dr. June Emry 1968-69 The men returned to Lowry Hall dormitory as the girls had Emry Hall dormitory facilities now. Tutor Day Festivities Football Team Baseball "She Stoops to Conquer" Varsity Cheerleaders Dakota History Conference started in this year. Miss GBSC 1969 Band Helen of Troy K.S.I. Veterans Club Wrestling Men's Basketball Cross Country Track Karl E. Mundt Library dedication was in June, with United States President Richard Nixon and his family here for dedication. The Library was constructed on the same location as where the Campus School had been. The colleges name changed to Dakota State College. 1969-1970 Enrollment 1326. In the summer, Richardson Hall was completed and ready to house 202 students. It was 35,000 square ft. and four stories high. The building was named after Professor Charles S. Richardson as he was the first President (1883-1887) of this campus. Miss DSC Homecoming Queen Football Team Field Hockey New to the DSC campus during the year was the initiation of a class in the art of judo. Sweethearts of the Snow West Wing's name was changed to Beadle Hall in honor of General Beadle whom was the college's third president. "A Far Country" Union Board Men's Basketball Golf Wrestling Cheerleaders Wrestlers Track Cross Country Baseball May 17, 1970 was the starting date for renovation of Heston Hall. Graduation with 298 graduates 1971-1975 choose a different time period 1970-1971 In August, Heston Hall was ready for use. The cost was $436,000. It was modernized for approximately 2/3 the cost of a new construction. The Sioux Falls architect Fritzel, Kroeger, Griffin & Berg designed the building. The building was to be used for administration offices and computer data center. Registration with 1163 students enrolled. Homecoming Fun Madrigal Singers Old Power Plant and Smoke Stack taken down. Tyrrell Physical Plant was built in tribute to Claude Tyrrell (longtime Physical Plant Director) and Preston Tyrrell (longtime faculty administrator). This was a 12,270 sq. ft. building that housed the campus heating plant, motor pool, storage, warehouse, the Physical Plant offices, along with carpenters, plumbing and electrical shops. Union Board K.S.I. Student Senate Miss DSC Dr. Allen R. Millar, Acting President (1971-1972). Basketball School Spirit Wrestling Volleyball Beadle Hall (formerly called West Wing) received new steps. A new brick ceramic kiln was built by the students. A new arbor was put in the rose garden. Miss Thelma DeForest, retiring dean of women, volunteered to care for the rose bushes. Track Baseball Commencement of 294 graduates. 1971-1972 Homecoming Queen Trojan Knight Cheerleaders MENC History Club Union Board The DSU Football Team won the 1971 Boot Hill Bowl. Football Student Senate Miss DSC International Affairs Club Sweethearts of the Snow royalty A new Science Center was built. It was later named the C. Ruth Habeger Science Center after C. Ruth Habeger. The building was completed in August. It houses the department of biological science, mathematics, medical records, physical science and part of the behavioral sciences. It consists of 35,000 sq. ft. containing 2 large lecture rooms, a 200 seat auditorium, 10 laboratories which can be used as classrooms, 9 services areas, greenhouse, a herbarium and offices. A new DSC honorary social science and business fraternity was organized. It was called Sigma Tau Sigma. Sigma Tau Sigma K.S.I. Basketball A course in the Art of Karate was offered by the Physical Education Department. Volleyball Wrestling Baseball Track Commencement Exercises honored 298 Graduates. Dr. Francis Gordon Foster , President (1972-74). 1972-1973 Football Team Student Senate Homecoming Royalty Cheerleaders Union Board Chorus Miss DSC Dr. Gordon Foster was inaugurated in December. Men's Basketball Wrestling Volleyball Track Baseball Softball 258 people received degrees at commencement. 1973-1974 DSC Trojans won their first SDIC football title in the history of the college Homecoming Student Senate Band Chorus Basketball Volleyball Softball Snow Week Royalty Tennis Golf Baseball Track Wrestlers Cross Country May 11, marked the 90th Annual Commencement. 1974-1975 Enrollment was 710 students. DSC was under the administrative control of USD at Vermillion. Dr. Richard Bowen, President (1974-1976) was president over Vermillion and Springfield campuses as well. Dr. Carrol Krause was named Provost of both DSC and USD/Springfield while Dr. Clyde Brashier was named DSC Dean of Instruction. Lowry Hall and Higbie Hall closed due to low enrollment. Homecoming Football Volleyball Student Senate Circle K Club Stage Band Concert Band "A Flea in Her Ear" Kappa Sigma Iota Basketball Cross Country Softball Baseball Graduation The Trojan yearbook was dedicated to the memory of Karl Mundt. Karl & Mary both taught on this campus. Karl Mundt died on August 16, 1974. 1975-1976 Enrollment 870. HIM (Health Information Management) program started in the fall as part of the Division of Science & Mathematics and was held in the Science Center. Homecoming Football Team Drama Department 'Pinocchio' History Club Union Board Student Senate Volleyball Basketball Women's Basketball Cross Country Snow Week Wrestling Wrestling Cheerleaders Track Softball Baseball Bookstore Book Return Commencement 1976-1980 choose a different time period 1976-1977 Fall Enrollment was 922. Dr. Robert H. DeZonia, Acting President (1976-77) The Science Center received an official name - C. Ruth Habeger Science Center after C. Ruth Habeger whom taught in the field of science for many years. Homecoming Football Cheerleaders Basketball Snow Week Royalty 'The Butterfly' Volleyball History Club A Ski Club was started this year. Women's Track Cross Country Baseball Softball 1977-1978 Fall Enrollment was 902. Dr. Charles Lein, 16^th President (1977-1978). Homecoming Committee Homecoming Royalty Football Cheerleaders Basketball 'Many Moons' Snow Week Royalty 'The Marriage' MENC Medical Records History Club Business Club Volleyball Baseball Wrestling Student Council for Exceptional Children 212 students received their degrees at commencement 1978-1979 Fall Enrollment was 841. In August, Dr. Carlton M. Opgaard, (1978-1983) became President . In September, Lowry Hall was rented to Interlakes Community Action for office space. Registration SHED Football Cheerleaders Football Team Volleyball Homecoming MENC Float MENC 'A Touch of Marble' The O'Brien Speaking Contest Winners Delta Mu Delta K.S.I. Wrestling Cross Country Basketball Track Softball Baseball Dr. Carlton M. Opgaard, (1978-1983) 17^th President was inaugurated on May 11, 1979. DSC had 201 Graduates. Commencement 1979-1980 Fall Enrollment was 895. Football Football Cheerleaders Homecoming Royalty The Host Corps was started in this year as a special public relations group made up of DSC students. They act as student hosts, give tours of the campus at college functions, and assist the admissions office during campus visitations of prospective students and their parents. Student Senate Host Corp Medical Records Club The Union Board became Students Activities Board. This organization sponsors and promotes activities for the students and community. Stage Band Cross Country Dr. V. A. Lowry died on January 8, 1980. Volleyball Tennis Basketball Track Softball Baseball Wrestling Team Wrestling Cheerleaders The second annual DSC English Study/Tour left May 30, 1980 for London, England. Dr. Zeno Van Erdewyk, Professor of Education coordinated the trip. 1980-1981 At Registration 1000 students were enrolled. KDSC broadcast system on campus started. It was started as a communication center – keeping the campus informed of happenings. Homecoming Football In the fall of this year, Military Science was first incorporated at DSC. Some Campus Buildings The campus celebrated it's 100th Birthday. Women's Basketball Volleyball Wrestling Softball Cheerleaders Student Senate Forensic Winners Over 200 weavers in one hour and fifty-two minutes reached their goal. They submitted a video documentation of this event to the Guiness Book of World Records for acceptance. Weave-In Commencement