SESSION 1903
January 5, 1903
Several new students were classified. L.L. Morton was conditioned on Spherical Trigonometry & three terms of Science. Powell Cheek was allowed to discontinue Astronomy, having sufficient work without that subject.
Charles G. Crooks, Secretary
January 6, 1903
The Faculty met at the call of Dr. Roberts. C.D. Norman was admitted into the Junior class, but conditioned on one term of Soph. Latin, & the whole of Fresh. & Soph. Greek. He was given credit for two terms of Junior Physics & Chemistry, having done the work at Kentucky State College. E.P. Hanna appeared before the Faculty & asked to be readmitted into College, promising better attention to duty. He was informed that he would be received after he should have passed all his examinations for the 1st term. At his father's request, Miller McMakin was allowed to drop Latin & take up Botany.
Charles G. Crooks, Secretary
January 12, 1903
The roll of the elective class was read for the purpose of ascertaining whether all special students had sufficient work. M.J. Durham asked to be transferred from Course D. to Course B., & to be allowed to substitute Astronomy & French of 1st term for the Psychology of the same term. Both requests were granted upon condition that the substitution is satisfactory to Dr. Logan, who was absent from the meeting. Ray Brown was granted permission to take Surveying instead of English.
Charles G. Crooks, Secretary
January 19, 1903
Hawkins & Hopkins were allowed to substitute work done elsewhere in French, & for which they presented certificates, for the French of the remainder of the Junior year. Briggs, Denny, Green Johnson, & Eli Brown were given permission to drop one elective & take Surveying. Dr. Logan objected to having M.J. Durham come into the Logic class without having taken Psychology of the 1st term. Consequently Durham's request to be transferred from Course B. was not granted.
Charles G. Crooks, Secretary
January 26, 1903
Hager was allowed to become an elective at his father's request. Dr. Gordon was requested to make out a course for him. E.P. Hanna was notified that he had not met the condition of passing the examinations of the 1st term & therefore could not return to college.
Charles G. Crooks, Secretary
February 9, 1903
J.R. Ginn's request to be permitted to drop French & take up History was referred to Profs. Waggener & Throckmorton with power to pass finally upon the matter. Dr. Roberts was chosen to represent the College in the Cecil Rhodes conference in Chicago, with Dr. Blanton & Mr. J.A. Cheek as alternatives.
Charles G. Crooks, Secretary
February 23, 1903
Prof, Fales reported that Chas. Schoolfield had failed in several subjects. It was decided that in future the services on the day of prayer for Colleges shall be held in connection with the daily chapel exercises & occupy the time from 9:35 to 10:40.
Charles G. Crooks, Secretary
March 2, 1903
The Faculty met in regular session, but no business of importance was transacted.
Charles G. Crooks, Secretary
March 17, 1903
Faculty met at the call of Dr. Roberts. Donaldson, G.A. appeared before the Faculty with reference to his deficiency in Junior French. The Faculty resolved to give him a certificate for work done, & if in future, he passes examinations, he will be granted a diploma. Dr. Roberts was requested by the Faculty to ask the Boyle County Board of Health for a written statement in regard to revaccinations, with what orders are in force, & what should be the limit of time as to revaccination.
The Committee on course of study submitted the following report:
- That German be made alternative with the Biological studies of the first two years of the B.S. course.
- That German be required in the Sophomore year of students in Course D., & Drawing in that year be reduced to one period per week.
- That Drawing be extended in Course D through the Junior year.
- That these changes begin with the Freshman class next year & with the higher classes the following year.
The above report was adopted.
Dr. Chase, Professor of English, requested in behalf of English that candidates for the Freshman class in this course who do not bring certificates from accredited preparatory schools be examined in the following subjects or their equivalents: English: Grammar, Composition, & Literature; the equivalent of the course given in the Academy (p. 84 of catalogue). Every applicant for admission, without regard to the school from which he comes, is required to write a short composition on an assigned subject. The purpose of this is to show the proficiency of the candidate in spelling, punctuation, the structure of sentences & paragraphs, & other essentials of correct English expression: it aims, not at the exclusion, but at the classification of students. Candidates who are found notably deficient in the first principles of the use of the mother-tongue will be required to do special work in English in the Academy. This request was granted. The request of Prof. Throckmorton that United States History be added to the entrance requirements was granted. Two books of Plane Geometry required for entrance in Mathematics. Adjourned
Charles G. Crooks, Secretary
March 30, 1903
Regular meeting of Faculty. Request from the Senior class that the Faculty take fifty invitations for commencement was politely declined. Professors Fales & Throckmorton to reply to Prof. Moore of Vanderbilt University in regard to the status of History in Centre College. Mr. John Rodes to be classed as a Junior only when he makes up all deficiencies. Moved & carried that Mr. Webster be dismissed from the College. Mr. Norman to be eliminated from his class, as he is doing nothing. All the classes were gone over to learn whether the students had their quota of studies. Adjourned.
Charles G. Crooks, Secretary
April 6, 1903
Regular meeting of the Faculty. Yeager to continue in his English class & at the end of the year decision will be given in regard to the substitution of two terms of German for English. Prof. Fales made a report of status of Historical Study, as per request of the Faculty. Report accepted & adopted. Prof. Fales to reply to Prof. Moore of Vanderbilt University. Dr. Roberts to confer with Mr. Webster & insist that he leave the College. Mr. Norman allowed to continue his studies in the College, provided he is present at all his classes & attending to his College duties. Adjourned.
Charles G. Crooks, Secretary
April 13, 1903
Regular meeting of the Faculty. Dr. Roberts selected to represent Centre College in the conference to be held at Chicago to the Professional Schools. Dr. Blanton selected to represent Centre College in the conference for Education in the South at Richmond, VA. Absences for the two weeks during the Smallpox scare not to be taken into account. Adjourned.
Charles G. Crooks, Secretary
April 20, 1903
Regular meeting of the Faculty. Profs. Fales, Logan, & Throckmorton appointed by the President as a committee to prepare suitable diplomas for graduates. Petition that Prof. Saxon continue his services till Commencement endorsed by the Faculty & referred to the local Committee of the Board. Mr. Norman dropped from the College roll. Mr. Miller given two weeks to remain in College on marked improvement. Mr. Smith, Manager of the Baseball team, to take South only bona fide students, the list to be given to Prof. Gordon, & that same list to be sent to the Colleges in the South that Centre College is to meet. Report of College Committee of Athletics in Kentucky was read by Prof. Gordon & approved, & referred back to Prof. Gordon for further amendments. Adjourned.
Charles G. Crooks, Secretary
April 30, 1903
Call meeting of the Faculty. Messrs. E. Donaldson, Huguely, Lyons, Parker, Darnall, & Collins were summoned before the Faculty for absence from the College without permission of the Faculty. After hearing the excuses of the above gentlemen, it was moved & carried that Messrs. E. Donaldson, Huguely, Lyon, & Parker of the Senior class be suspended from the College till after the final examinations in May, & further that they be required to stand special examinations, each paying $1.00 apiece for each separate examination. Also moved & carried that Messrs. Darnall & Collins of the Elective class be suspended from College two weeks. Offence-Absence from College without permission of the Faculty; manner & method of their going, & apparent object of this trip. Mr. Kruger of the Freshman class allowed to quit Latin with the hope of making up deficit in summer. Clerk of the Faculty to write to Mr. Norman's father informing him of the suspension of his son. Adjourned.
Charles G. Crooks, Secretary
May 4, 1903
Regular meeting of the Faculty. Messrs. Parker & Donaldson, in behalf of the six students suspended at lat meeting, asked that the Faculty reconsider their case. After hearing Messrs. Parker & Donaldson the Faculty granted their request; & it was finally decided by the Faculty to give all six students zero for each absence from recitations. In addition Messrs. Parker, E. Donaldson, Lyon & Huguely to be assigned extra work by Prof. Throckmorton; Darnall extra work by Prof. Gordon; Collins extra work by Prof. Chase. Report from Prof. Fales & Throckmorton on diplomas was adopted. Adjourned.
Charles G. Crooks, Secretary
May 8, 1903
Call meeting of the Faculty. Order moved & carried that: When the Seniors vacate their seats in Chapel, the Juniors are assigned to the Senior seats, the Sophomores to the Junior seats, & the Freshmen to the Sophomore seats. If any attempt is made to violate this order either by act or word, the leaders will be dismissed from College. Adjourned.
Charles G. Crooks, Secretary
May 18, 1903
Regular meeting of the Faculty. The following students of the Senior class elected speakers for commencement: Rockwell Smith, Lockhart, Bright, Long, & Sandifer. C.E. Morgan was chosen speaker for the College of Law. Prof. Gordon was appointed to see to programs for Commencement day. Profs. Cheek & Redd were appointed to look after alumni & men of distinction on Commencement day. Robert Lockhart was chosen valedictorian of his class. Adjourned.
Charles G. Crooks, Secretary
May 25, 1903
Regular meeting of the Faculty. Dr. Roberts reminded the Professors of the reports to be submitted to the Board of Trustees in regard to the work done in each department. Milliken's request to substitute one term of Latin, & one term of German for one term of French was granted. Messrs. Smith & Farmer were at their request excused from speaking on Commencement day. Scheme of final examinations submitted by Prof. Fales & accepted. Moved & carried that the grade of the Senior class for the 3rd term be hereafter recorded in the Record book. Dr. Chase reported the work of Mr. Ireland for the M.A. degree, & it was decided to grant him the degree on the recommendation of Dr. Chase. Adjourned.
Charles G. Crooks, Secretary
May 26, 1903
Call meeting of the Faculty. Dr. Blanton read a letter from Mr. T.J. Michel of the Louisville Male High School, asking whether it is possible for him to graduate in one year, stating the amount of work he had done. After hearing the letter, the Faculty decided to credit Mr. Michel with one year of French, two years of German, all work done in the Louisville Seminaries upon certificates, & all work that may be done now & September. Adjourned.
Charles G. Crooks, Secretary
June 8, 1903
Regular meeting of the Faculty to decide prizes. The Henry Barrel Boyle Prize was divided between T.W. Andrews & R.B. Saufley-W.C. Hudson to be complimented. The Ormand Beatty Alumni Prize was divided between Lockhart & Andrew Bright. The Sidney J. Johnson Prize - W.H. Higgins. The Jno. W. Yerkes Prize - J.R. Ginn. Harberson to substitute Fall German for Spring French. Prof. Gordon to collect laboratory fees. All Seniors to be recommended to the Board for the proper degrees, save those reported by the several members of the Faculty as deficient by Tuesday noon. J.W. Ireland & Steuben Godby recommended to the board for the M.A. degree. Rev. G.W. King of Athens, Ohio, Rev. J.L. McKee of Kansas City, MO., & Rev. David Charles Edwards of London England, Secretary of B. & F. Bible Society for D.D. Profs. Palmer, Cheek, & Waggener appointed Committee on Examinations for students entering advanced classes. All for advanced classes (Soph., Jun., & Sen.) to be examined. Profs Throckmorton, Gordon, & Cheek Athletic Committee of Faculty on rules & eligibility of students to report to the Faculty Thursday, June 11, 1903, at 10 a.m. Adjourned.
Charles G. Crooks, Secretary
Central University Athletic Rules, adopted by the Faculty of the Centre College & The College of Law, Danville, KY., June 11, 1903.
Rule A. No one will be allowed to represent Central University in any intercollegiate athletic contest, except under the following conditions:
- He must satisfy the Faculty Athletic Committee that he is a bona fide student of the University & expects to remain such until the end of the College year, & that he is taking at least twelve hours a week in the Centre College or an equivalent amount of work in some of the other departments of the University.
- He must not be below the requirements of other students in class standing.
- He shall not play on the football team of any year if he has been a member of the football team during the preceding season & has not completed at least two-thirds of a year's work during that College year.
- He shall not play on the baseball team in any year unless he has begun his College work not later than January 15 of that year.
- He must not have been engaged on a salary to take part or give instruction in any athletic sports or contests.
- He must not be the recipient of any compensation whatever - money, board & tuition included from anyone connected with the University for his participation in athletics, with the single exception that he may receive from the College organization of which he is a member the amount by which the expenses necessarily incurred by him in representing his organization exceeds his ordinary expenses.
Rule B. Only five school days, Saturdays excepted, will be allowed any team to play games away from home.
Rule C. Ten days before any intercollegiate contest in which representatives of Central University are to take part, or as soon thereafter as possible, a list of students eligible under these rules, from whom the representatives are to be chosen, must be forwarded by the Chairman of the Faculty Committee to the Faculty athletic authorities of the other institution or institutions to be represented in the contest. With this list shall be sent the request that any information they may have tending to prove any on the list submitted ineligible under these rules shall be forwarded for investigation.
Faculty Athletic Committee:
Prof. Throckmorton, Chairman
Dr. C.M. Gordon
Prof. S.R. Cheek
Charles G. Crooks, Secretary
September 8, 1903
The Faculty met to receive new students into the College. Prof. Throckmorton reported on Athletic Rules. Report finally adopted.
Charles G. Crooks, Secretary
September 9, 1903
The Faculty met to receive all new students.
Charles G. Crooks, Secretary
September 13, 1903
Wycoff's case referred to Profs. Gordon, Cheek & Throckmorton. Finnell required to produce a certificate for German.
Charles G. Crooks, Secretary
September 16, 1903
The Faculty met to classify all new students. Wycoff's case reported by Prof. Throckmorton & approved. Surveying accepted for Analytic Geometry, 7 he was enrolled as a Senior, provided he make up all deficiencies. George Tarkington allowed to take Senior B. course, but to make up all deficiencies. Thurmond's case referred to Prof. Cheek.
Charles G. Crooks, Secretary
September 18, 1903
Herbert Greene allowed to take Course B instead of Course A. Secretary advised to write to Dr. J.G. Hunter of Harrodsburg, Ky. About his son's giving up Greek. M.J. Durham allowed to take up Senior class. C. McChord allowed to change from Course B to Course D.
Charles G. Crooks, Secretary
September 29, 1903
All students not in the classes assigned were reported. Prof. Fales to see & admonish them.
Charles G. Crooks, Secretary
October 2, 1903
Prof. Throckmorton reported Norman's case for assaulting Lane - to which Norman had offered an apology which was accepted by Lane. Case deferred.
Charles G. Crooks, Secretary
October 8, 1903
The Faculty met to consider Thurmond's case. He was found to be behind as follows: 2 term of English, 1 term of Latin, 1 term of Zoology, 2 terms of Physics, one-half year of Chemistry, 1 year of Senior English, 1 year of History. Statement of work done before was accepted. Ginn allowed one week for examination preparatory to Railway Service.
Charles G. Crooks, Secretary
October 16, 1903
Dr. Blanton & Prof. Cheek were appointed a committee to see the Mayor & Chief of Police & ask them to appoint extra police to look after the College buildings Halloween night.
Charles G. Crooks, Secretary
November 2, 1903
The Faculty met to take cognizance of what was done by the students Halloween night. Dr. Blanton reported the Chief of Police's statement as to what damage was done in town, & then Profs. Redd & Nelson were appointed a committee to get estimate of damage done both to the College & in the town, & to report the same to the Faculty.
Charles G. Crooks, Secretary
November 4, 1903
The Faculty met to bring before the student body the amount of damages done in town & to the College Halloween night. Profs. Redd & Nelson reported all damages to the amount of seventy-five dollars. Prof. Fales to advise the students to settle the damages - else the case is to be turned over to the authorities of the town for settlement.
Charles G. Crooks, Secretary
November 6, 1903
Regular meeting of the Faculty. Halloween night discussed but nothing done. The committee of last year appointed to issue catalogue for 1903-1904.
Charles G. Crooks, Secretary
November 12, 1903
A report from the students was read to the effect that they would not pay the damage in town, asserting that the town boys were responsible. College damages referred to a committee consisting of Dr. Blanton & Profs. Redd & Nelson. The committee to confer with the students.
Charles G. Crooks, Secretary
November 20, 1903
Regular meeting of the Faculty. Dr. Blanton reported that he had conferred with the students, & they still refuse to pay any of the damages, saying that they were excessive. Messrs. Flaig, Nicholson & Beavers to be summoned to appear before the Faculty for the part they took Halloween night.
Charles G. Crooks, Secretary
Dec. 1, 1903
Halloween night still discussed, but nothing done.
Charles G. Crooks, Secretary
December 4, 1903
Halloween case still considered, & Flaig, Beavers, Spencer & Nicholson appeared & made statements. Adjourned to meet Tuesday. December 8, 1903.
Charles G. Crooks, Secretary
Dec. 8, 1903
Continuation of the Halloween case. Collins , Cary, & Wheeler appeared & made statements. Case continued. Hopkins to make up deficit for the 1st term. Prof. Fales requested to prepare schedule of examinations.
Charles G. Crooks, Secretary
December 9, 1903
Continuation of Halloween case. Green, Bryan, Gillespie, & Gully appeared before the Faculty & made statements. Profs. Fales & Throckmorton reported that Bird & Pink had been hazed, & that something should be done to suppress this practice.
Charles G. Crooks, Secretary
December 10, 1903
The Faculty met to consider the hazing of Bird & Pink. Rockwell Smith's statement agreed with that of Prof. Throckmorton. Prof. Fales to summon Spencer, Beavers, Sampson, Rhorer, Wheeler & Hendy to appear before the Faculty.
Charles G. Crooks, Secretary
December 11, 1903
Hazing cases again considered. Beavers, Spencer, Sampson, Rhorer, Wheeler, & Hendy appeared & made statements in regard to their part in the hazing of Bird & Pink. After the statements of the above students had been heard, it was moved & carried that Beavers & Spencer be dismissed from the College; That Rhorer & Sampson be dismissed from now till the 1st of February 1904, all examinations on work done in their classes during that time to be passed before they are readmitted; That Hendy & Wheeler be ordered to leave Breckinridge Hall.
Charles G. Crooks, Secretary
December 15, 1903
The Faculty met at the call of the Dean to consider necessary changes in the schedule for the 2nd term. It was moved & carried that all members of the Faculty who wish changes report the same to Prof. Fales as Chairman of the Schedule Committee, but that no schedule shall be considered as final until approved by the Faculty.
Charles G. Crooks, Secretary