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21.
The School's Semi Centenial Jubilee

1894 June 26, 27, 28

The School's Semi-Centenial Jubilee is celebrated with addresses by Superintendent of the Schools Dr. Andrew S. Draper, former Superintendent Neil Gilmour, Chancellor Anson J. Upson, and Mayor Oren E. Wilson.

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Commencement Held June 26, 1894

1894 June 26

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New York State Normal College commencement held at Harmanus Bleecker Hall.

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Commencement Held June 21, 1895

1895 June 21

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New York State Normal College commencement held at Harmanus Bleecker Hall.

24.
First Mention Of College Pin And Purple And Gold School Colors

1896 February

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An article in The Normal College Echo describes a college pin in a diamond shape with letters in gold, S.N.C., on a purple enamel background. This is the first mention of both a college pin and the college colors. The pin was idea of the classes of 1896 and 1897 and available through the A. S....

25.
Eta Phi Sorority Held First Tea

1896 February 9

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Eta Phi Sorority holds its first tea. The exact date of the sorority's founding is unclear, but it may have dated from a January 24 meeting.

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Commencement Held June 19, 1896

1896 June 19

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New York State Normal College commencement held at Harmanus Bleecker Hall.

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Tennis And Bicycle Clubs Organized

1897 Spring

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Tennis and bicycle clubs were in the process of organization at the State Normal College.

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College Baseball Team Played Its First Game

1897 May 17

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The college baseball team played its first game at Castleton-on-Hudson resulting in a score of 2 to 5 in favor of Castleton. There was a re-match on June 5 where the team and supporters took a steamer to the game. That game was also lost 7 to 5 due to what the Normal College reporter considered...

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Kappa Delta Sorority Founded

1897 June 13

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Kappa Delta sorority founded with 14 chapter members.

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Commencement Held June 18, 1897

1897 June 18

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New York State Normal College commencement held at Harmanus Bleecker Hall.

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