The Washington herald., 1909-06-13
ST. JOHNS COLLEGE
Old Institution Completes It's
New Gymnasium.
COMMENCEMENT IS THIS WEEK
Historic school at Annapolis VIII
Celebrate It's I25th Anniversary
with Special Ceremonies - Past
Year Marked by Great Progress.
Prominent on GridirOn.

Annapolis June l2.-The past year has
brought into prominence that old institu-
ton Of learning. on the stately Severn
River IN historic Annapolis
Shrewd observers see in the fine prog
ress now being made sure omen that
ST. Johns is al last coming into her own
and Will become in a few years one Of
the great Eastern colleges. And surely a
glance would seem TO convince one that
70 such a state OF affairs is not a very
far cry
II even q college was well situated to
fulfill ideal conditions this college Is at
ST. Johns Maryianders cannot help but
feel stirred when they reflect upon the
long and honorable career OF this old
school: intact all good Americans must
feel thrill OF pride. too. when they re-
fleet that here. in 1896. was graduated
Francis Scott Key. creator Of the Star
Spangled Banner"
The past few years has been march
OF progress, along every line. ST. Johns
has taken a forward step. The curri-
culum. always high. has been augmented
and improved upon until now the st.
Johns Man" is marked among HIS fellows
IN possessing a broad and varied educa-
ton.
Discipline Holds Firm
The discipline Of the college. while firm
and unbending. yet does not possess such
a rigidity as 10 be baneful. for # seeks
10 develop msnliness. individual strength.
and responsibility. The military depart
ment has done wonders for St Johns
The War Department details there an
officer OF the regular army and the
drills are feature OF a visit 10 the An
cisnt City" on the Severn.
The recent inspection made by an officer
Of the General stan Of the army, was
the finest ever held: II lasted two days
and was OF the most rigid character. II
is the finest inspection ever made of the
corps Of cadets and the present corps is
the most Efficient ever at ST. Johns.
feature during the past year has
been the construction OF fine gymnasi-
um. 1t has been a source Of surprise TO
all who have inspected It and in this
great hall Of physical culture the ST.
Johns man OF the future will be trained
in all that makes for the elevation OF the
physical
VIII Celebrate Anniversary.
The l25th anniversary OF the changing
Of the name from King Williams School
u D. JVhu AelieBe VIII De Cele DrateQ
June "A. Is, and IS, and viii make the
most noteworthy commencement ever
held Al St Johns Alumni from an over
the country win BE- present and fifty col
leges and universities have indicated their
intention Of sending representatives. The
ceremonies VIII be impressive.
A review OF St johns would rot be COM
plete without a reference 10 its record in
baseball and football. St. Johns has been
able 10 turn out fine teams. The Col
lege Spirit alone has made Il possible,
for St. Johns competes. especially in base
ball. on even terms with institutions from
two 10 ten times it's size. Last fails foot
ball team. while light. presented as varied
a style Of play and as much dash and
speed as any team IN the country. and
this springs baseball team is considered
the best ever turned out there, the three
big games being played with the Navy.
Navy winning two. St Johns one. Navy
getting one more run than 81. Johns for
the season. These games were witnessed
by great crowds and marked by the most
intense enthusiasm. The batting ability
Of 81. Johns was marked.
A visit 10 old Annapolis impresses one
with the intense enthusiasm and spirit
Of this school and the belief that the
future holds great things in store The
Orange and Black il. surely moving these
days.