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Newspaper
Barnard Bulletin
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1903
Page
1
The article discusses an expected Freshman Class size at Barnard College with estimates near ninety to one hundred, noting improved athletic facilities and potential dormitory and gymnasium soon. It reflects on alumni sentiment and historical growth from 1896 to 1898 including early basketball efforts and evolving student interest.
A 1899 team visited Bryn Mawr and won about three quarters of its matches that year. Interest in basketball grew, leading to plans for outdoor space, a ten foot fence, and field grading. Funds from alumni and a small student tax enabled the first college court and the jointly formed Tennis Club. By 1902 the original field was abandoned for a new court, creating two courts and two basketball fields and marking a milestone in outdoor athletics at Bryn Mawr.
To the students who had become accustomed to seeing Mr. Kelly about the grounds his absence will be felt with deep regret. Mr. Kelly was in the employ of the college from the time of the erection of the buildings which it now occupies until his death on the twentieth of last June. The whole undergraduate body feels for Mrs. Kelly in her loss.
The upper part of West Field will host two basketball courts and two tennis courts. A terrace and garden with walks will be near the south, with spectator seating at the terrace foot. Athletic Association officers will consult Professor Wood to decide control and use of the new courts and fields.
The 1903 session reports growth in instructors and assistants with 45 assistants and 12 in training, up from 7 and 3 respectively in 1902. New courses in anti economics music physiology ecology and other subjects were added. Student numbers rose 2.08 percent from 1902 and 4.68 percent from 1901, reflecting broader access to higher education.
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