A Chronology of Goucher College 1881-1996_Page003

1894

The first tennis tournament was won by the Class of 1897.

The first student rebellion was a demonstration of mourning over the faculty's ruling that male characters played by students in The Marble Faun wear ulsters and not trousers.

Archery Club was formed.

The first junior-senior banquet was given by the Class of 1894 to the Class of 1893.

At the request of students, the academic cap and gown were required to be worn by all students in all classes, chapel, and public functions.

The first honorary class member was chosen by the class of 1897: Dr. M.D. Babcock, minister of the Brown Memorial Presbyterian Church. (The honorary members were later chosen by the class in the spring of their freshman year and announced at Sing-Song.)

Basketball was introducced.

The Christian Association, a branch of the Y.W.C.A. was organized; it was later known as the G.C.C.A., and evolved into the Goucher College Interfaith Association.

Home C was opened; it was later named Fensal Hall.

The first students were appointed to a Goucher Students' Table at Woods Hole Laboratory.

First A.M. degree was awarded.

Dr. Goucher made his first contribution to Isabella Thoburn College, Lucknow, India, offering the salary of a professor.

1895

Bennett Hall annex opened.

"Economics and Charities" was offered, the first course leading toward social work as a career.

Publication of the first Donnybrook Fair by the Class of 1896.

Students played their first basketball game.

Home D opened; it was later called Vingolf.

1896

Dr. Hans Froelicher gave the first course in art criticism and history.

The Athletic Association was organized.

During the first class boat ride on the Chesapeake Bay, 1899 entertained 1897 with an orchestra and catered refreshments.

The seniors gave the first senior class gift to the college.

President Goucher brought to the trustees the need to build a place to keep the bicycles of students.

A Bureau of Appointments and Vocational Guidance was established.