Archive for April, 2012Page 3
Tuesday Trivia
Which building at Gustavus is the only building named in honor of a student? A. Gibbs Hall B. Sorensen Hall C. Pittman Hall D. Swanson Tennis Center The answer will be posted at 6:00 p.m. CST
Blast from the Past
The Gustavus Marching Band performing on the streets of St. Peter, circa 1909. Read the inscription to the right.
Sunday-Funday Gustie Thoughts
Do you have a favorite ghost story from campus? Did you ever have a run-in with one?
Factoid Friday
This week on April 4th, 1902 a chartered train carried about 250 Gusties to Northfield, MN for the first state oratorical contest. The use of ebony and gold banners on the train trip was the basis for our College colors.
View from the Hill
How many Gusties have walked up those stairs? Photo courtesy of Hallie Martin ’13
Words of Wisdom
“Gustavus Adolphus? What kind of college is that?” Jay Leno on The Tonight Show. Leno was doing a 2001 segment that included four Gusties who happened to be on Spring Break in California (Susie Harding ’04 , Alison Witmer ’04, Nicole Hurt ’04 and Jena Hipp Jensen ’04).
Tuesday Trivia: Answered!
What subject became a required course during the 1886-1887 school year? D. Physical Education (The school began to require these courses after the first gymnasium was built in 1886).
Tuesday Trivia!
What subject became a required course during the 1886-87 school year? A. Scandinavian Studies B. Peace Studies C. Religion Studies D. Physical Education The answer will be posted at 6:00 p.m. CST
Blast from the Past!
Here is a view of the Johnson Pool when the OJ Johnson Student Union was the athletic center. Look familiar? Now this space is known as The Dive. Look closely the next time you are there to see the pool tiles on the walls.
Sunday-Funday Gustie Thoughts
Answer the question below! What did you do for spring break during your time at Gustavus?