Los Angeles herald., 1906-05-06
STANFORD STAR
IN ASCENDANCY
INDOMITABLE SPIRIT SHOWN
AGAIN
President Jordan, Backed by Faculty
and Student Body, Determined
to stand by Work Of Rebuild
Ing University


Special to The Herald
PALO ALTO, May 5.--When Stanford
university opens its doors raxt fall, IT.
present Indications are to be relied
upon, the registrars office will see
larger enrolment than ever before
in the history of the institution.
The spirit shown by the faculty and
the student body alike since the earth
quake of April 1S brought the expendi-
ture Of millions of dollars and years
of building operations to nought, has
been remarkable.
The enthusiasm that greeted Presi-
dent Jordan's announcement that the
work of rebuilding would be UNDER
taken at once has increased rather than
diminished on the day of the earth
quake President Jordan stated to the
student body that he had resolved to
remain with the university as long as
the university needed him, and that he
stood ready to work hand In hand with
the students. His declaration was re-
ceived In the same spirit in which 1t was
made and it is now stated at the reg
istrar's office that nearly every stu
dent leaving Palo Alto has expressed
his intention of returning in the fall.
The Stanford spirit was never more
manifest than 1t is now.
Can Be Easily Repaired
While from a monetary standpoint,
the earthquake worked terrible havoc,
the university buildings present no
scene of desolat ton. Both the outer and
the inner quadrangle, including the de-
partment buildings, can be repaired
and ready for use by the expenditure
of a few thousand dollars.
1t was due to the old mission style
of architecture that little damage was
done to the quadrangles. The quaint,
low buildings withstood the shock mar
velously and their beauty is practically
unmarried.
Many of the recitation rooms, both
in the outer and inner quadrangles, will
have to be replastered, but there is
abundant time for repairs before the
fall semester opens.
Encina hall, the mems dormitory, and
Roble hall, the girls, were both badly
damaged, but it is thought that they
will be ready for occupancy at the end
of the summer months. 1t is stated here
upofficially that entirely new and more
substantial dormitories will be built.
Roble hall was the only building
that was not constructed of solid stone,
and for many months before the earth
quake there was talk of replacing it.
fraternity Houses Intact
Fraternity row, with it's dozens of
beautiful frat and sorority houses,
stands almost intact. There are a few
chimneys down and interior damage
done. One or two of the stone houses
are cracked, but the majority of the
buildings can be repaired at the ex-
pense of few hundred dollars. STAN
ford's fraternity life next year will be
as brilliant as ever and the rushing
is already on in the '.prep" schools.
The residence section of the uni
versity grounds has mot been altered,
Practically all of the dwellings on the
campus were small cottages and were
unharmed. There will be as much room
next semester. for students desiring to
room on the campus, as ever before.
Inspired by President Jordans' in
domitable spirit the officials of the
student body are preparing for college
activities as though nothing had hap
pened AS much attention as ever will
be given to athletics, debating, dra-
MATES and social events.
Trainer Dad Moulton, who has fos-
tered Stanford's athletes almost from
the beginning, has been retained and
Coach Jimmie" Lannagan will be
back to take charge of the football
squad. The new oval will be improved
and beautified according to the original
plans and the rigid discipline that has
marked the present management of
athletics will not be altered.
Loss of Gymnasium Deplored
The destruction of the new half-com-
pleted gymnasium probably came as
the greatest blow to the students at
large. For four years the giant build
ing was in course of construction and
was the growing realization of hopes
and plans long deferred The rebuild
ing of a gymnasium adequate to the
needs of the university will be among
the first tasks undertaken.
Just what will be done regarding the
chapel is at present in doubt. This
memorial was the chief object of in
terest to tourists but was considered
by architects to be imperfect in several
respects The loss of the almost price
less mosaic that covered the entire
front of the building will be felt most
when the work of rebuilding begins.
Every precaution is being taken to
preserve the books that are lying be-
meath the ruins of the library. AS fast
as they are uncovered they are con-
veyed to place of safety. They will
be thoroughly overhauled and rebound
where necessary. The providing for
library facilities will be among the first
Of the problems coped with when build
ing operations are begun.
Income is Not Impaired
The income of the university is unim-
paired and $500. 900 annually can be de-
voted to building and other improve
ments in the discretion of the trustees.
The fact that building will now have to
be continued for several years longer
and that more time than was expected
must elapse before the contemplated
strengthening of the faculty can be ac-
compished, has caused little regret.
The faculty as ii stood last year was
popular as whole and ranked we'll
with those of other universities. 1t is
largely due to these facts that the
students have extended to President
Jordan their hearty cooperation. 1t is
predicted by those who know the eccen-
tricities of the university best that
when the ring Of the trowel is heard
again new and even more brilliant
epoch i'm the career of the always brill
liant university win have been begun.
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