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.
1960s
Exams were taken in the Great Hall
Student life in the ’60s
Car Club
Parking on campus in the 1960s
Greek chariot races were held during Spring Weekend and raised funds for the Dr. Schlaefer Memorial Scholarship Fund
Greek Life conversation with Alpha Theta Chi
Ron Kornegay ’69 ’74M, No. 22, was the first men’s basketball number to be retired
Aerial view of campus in the ’60s
Bowling team
Faculty took advantage of hosting class outside of Great Hall
Student dining hall
Tau Kappa Epsilon fraternity house
Tau Kappa Beta photo taken in Erlanger Gardens
Zeta Upsilon Sigma supports Monmouth Athletics by participating in spirit parade
1960
Monmouth spirit gear
Campus life
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
1962
On December 13, Monmouth’s Hawk mascot, Phoenix, passed away
Cheerleading squad
Drum majorettes pose on steps of Great Hall
Sailing Team
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
Student Government Association
1964
Monmouth’s band performs at the World’s Fair in New York
Shadow Lawn was a popular student hang-out between classes
1965
Students and the Alumni Association assist with fundraising efforts
Volunteer fundraising efforts continue
Bob Hope ’65HN receives an honorary degree from Monmouth College
Monmouth’s name adorns the college gates
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
1968
Alumnus Harold Hodes ’68 practices his degree in political science
Monmouth’s Diving Team
Monmouth Swimming vs. Yale
1969
Frank Valli and “The Four Seasons” entertain at the Mardi Gras Weekend Concert in the gymnasium
Musician Ray Charles plays in Monmouth’s gymnasium
African American Studies Club meeting
Men’s tennis
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
