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Current Dorm/Wing Traditions, History, Global, And Political Science Department
Current Dorm/Wing Traditions, History, Global, And Political Science Department
1+7+5 Gallery: Wing Traditions
A small gallery of the 2021 dormitory and wing traditions at Taylor University. It served as the main document accompanying the gallery.
H. Maria Wright Hall, History, Global, And Political Science Department
H. Maria Wright Hall, History, Global, And Political Science Department
1+7+5 Gallery: Wing Traditions
H. Maria Wright Hall was the first building to be constructed on the Upland campus, its bricks formed from Upland clay.
Harold J. Ockenga, History, Global, And Political Science Department
Harold J. Ockenga, History, Global, And Political Science Department
1+7+5 Gallery: Wing Traditions
Harold John Ockenga, or “Ocky” was an active student, participating in debates, athletics, and traveling evangelistic tours.
Maytag Gymnasium, History, Global, And Political Science Department
Maytag Gymnasium, History, Global, And Political Science Department
1+7+5 Gallery: Wing Traditions
Nearly half of the building’s existence has been defined by its role as Maytag Gymnasium, but few students can envision Rediger Chapel/Auditorium in its original form.
Thaddeus C. Reade, History, Global, And Political Science Department
Thaddeus C. Reade, History, Global, And Political Science Department
1+7+5 Gallery: Wing Traditions
When the Board of Trustees considered closing the campus, Reade personally took on the coast of maintaining the school.
Kittie Smith, History, Global, And Political Science Department
Kittie Smith, History, Global, And Political Science Department
1+7+5 Gallery: Wing Traditions
Katherine Maria Smith, known as “Kittie”, lost her arms to abuse at the age of 9.
Melon And Gourd, History, Global, And Political Science Department
Melon And Gourd, History, Global, And Political Science Department
1+7+5 Gallery: Wing Traditions
A prime example of Taylor’s thriving dorm culture is the annual Melon and Gourd tradition.
Christmas With Jay, History, Global, And Political Science Department
Christmas With Jay, History, Global, And Political Science Department
1+7+5 Gallery: Wing Traditions
On December 13, 1987, the Echo advertised the first ever “Jay Kesler Christmas Special” beginning a tradition that continues today.
The Ivanhoe’S Classic, History, Global, And Political Science Department
The Ivanhoe’S Classic, History, Global, And Political Science Department
1+7+5 Gallery: Wing Traditions
In 1984, popular local restaurant, Ivanhoe’s, began sponsoring the annual Ivanhoe’s Classic basketball tournament.
The Taylor Towel, History, Global, And Political Science Department
The Taylor Towel, History, Global, And Political Science Department
1+7+5 Gallery: Wing Traditions
At both the beginning and end of a student’s time at Taylor, they receive what is known as a “Taylor Towel.”
Taylathon, History, Global, And Political Science Department
Taylathon, History, Global, And Political Science Department
1+7+5 Gallery: Wing Traditions
The annual Taylathon bike race can find its origins in a freshman induction race in 1958 and an inter-class competition starting in 1959.
The Taylor Farm, History, Global, And Political Science Department
The Taylor Farm, History, Global, And Political Science Department
1+7+5 Gallery: Wing Traditions
The purchase of the 70 acre Taylor Farm was made possible by a donation of $5,000 from Mrs. Martha McGrew in 1914, with the rest of the $7,000 price filled out by smaller donations in 1915.
Literary Societies, History, Global, And Political Science Department
Literary Societies, History, Global, And Political Science Department
1+7+5 Gallery: Wing Traditions
In 1850, Taylor students organized the Thalonian Literary Society, named after the Greek philosopher Thales and bearing the motto “Know Theyself.”
The First Football Team, History, Global, And Political Science Department
The First Football Team, History, Global, And Political Science Department
1+7+5 Gallery: Wing Traditions
Taylor University joined the world of intercollegiate football in the fall of 1948.
The Green Beanies, History, Global, And Political Science Department
The Green Beanies, History, Global, And Political Science Department
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Starting around 1924, freshmen students had to wear green beanies for the first few weeks of school