School spirit soars to new heights in the ’60s with a burgeoning athletics program, Greek life, clubs, and more. Campus life and traditions begin to take shape as the first residence halls open and social events rise in popularity. Throughout the decade, Monmouth campus attracts nationally recognized speakers, musicians, athletes, and more, including Martin Luther King, Jr., Bob Hope, and Ray Charles.
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1960s
Exams were taken in the Great Hall
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Student life in the ’60s
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Car Club
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Parking on campus in the 1960s
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Greek chariot races were held during Spring Weekend and raised funds for the Dr. Schlaefer Memorial Scholarship Fund
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Greek Life conversation with Alpha Theta Chi
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Ron Kornegay ’69 ’74M, No. 22, was the first men’s basketball number to be retired
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Aerial view of campus in the ’60s
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Bowling team
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Faculty took advantage of hosting class outside of Great Hall
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Student dining hall
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Tau Kappa Epsilon fraternity house
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Tau Kappa Beta photo taken in Erlanger Gardens
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Zeta Upsilon Sigma supports Monmouth Athletics by participating in spirit parade
1960
Monmouth spirit gear
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Campus life
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The Murry and Leonie Guggenheim Foundation transfers ownership of the Guggenheim Cottage to Monmouth College and it is dedicated as the college library the following year
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1962
On December 13, Monmouth’s Hawk mascot, Phoenix, passed away
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Cheerleading squad
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Drum majorettes pose on steps of Great Hall
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Sailing Team
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Dr. William G. Van Note served as President of Monmouth College from 1962 – 1971
1963
Monmouth’s first campus residence halls, Elmwood and Pinewood, open
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Student Government Association
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1964
Monmouth’s band performs at the World’s Fair in New York
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Shadow Lawn was a popular student hang-out between classes
1965
Students and the Alumni Association assist with fundraising efforts
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Volunteer fundraising efforts continue
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Bob Hope ’65HN receives an honorary degree from Monmouth College
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Monmouth’s name adorns the college gates
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1966
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. speaks at Monmouth College on October 6, 1966, launching the Student Union Lecture Series
1967
Monmouth College is authorized to offer graduate programs and award master’s degrees
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1968
Alumnus Harold Hodes ’68 practices his degree in political science
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Monmouth’s Diving Team
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Monmouth Swimming vs. Yale
1969
Frank Valli and “The Four Seasons” entertain at the Mardi Gras Weekend Concert in the gymnasium
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Musician Ray Charles plays in Monmouth’s gymnasium
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African American Studies Club meeting
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Men’s tennis
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Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Pollak bequeathed their home to Monmouth, which led to the construction of what is now a hub for the Center for the Arts, Pollak Theatre
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