Amy Frick's great-grandmother was Dora Elizabeth Moss Brooks, a cousin to Otho Winger. Dora's husband was McCrillus Samuel Brooks who owned a little gas station on campus. The family's oral history indicates that McCrillus Brooks donated land to the College. Both of Amy Frick's grandfathers were carpenters and worked on the Chapel. The pamphlet honoring Otho Winger seems to be requesting a "lasting tribute" from the alumni of Manchester as Winger closes his twenty-fifth year as president in 1936. Winger would serve as president until Schwalm's inauguration in November of 1941. This pamphlet gives a nice history of Winger's accomplishments from 1911 forward:
Manchester College 1911 - Before 1911, nine students had graduated with the A.B. degree. In the class of 1911, there were no college graduates. During the school year 1910-11 there were about 100 students enrolled, 24 of whom were in the college department. There were 8 full time teachers. Of these, three held the master's degree. There were four small buildings and no endowment. The assets of the institution totaled $100,000. Manchester College 1936 - By 1936 more than 3,000 graduates have diplomas, 1,600 holding degrees. In the class of 1935 there were 98 college graduates and 89 two-year graduates. More than 630 students are in residence the fall term. More than 40 full time teachers are employed, eight of whom hold the Doctor's degree. Several new buildings have been built. The endowment has been increased. The assets of the institution are in excess of a million dollars. Today (1936) Manchester is the fourth largest privately owned educational plant in the state. It is fully accredited by the North Central Association and is favorably known throughout the nation. |