littleknownfacts
In 1955, a 10-minute film was to be made about Schreiner Institute for publicity.
W. Howell Cocke Jr., son of Board of Trustee member, was in charge of production while Gene Miller was the script writer. Houston Photographic Studio was in charge of film procurement, processing and editing. Dr. Andrew Edington had some bad news about the film, however, that was printed in the student newspaper that read, “Unfortunately, due to circumstances beyond our control, Marilyn Monroe will be unable to accept a starring role in this production.”
In 1956, Dr. D. J. Bullock, a private collector and naturalist, donated 150 wildlife specimens to Schreiner Institute. The collection consisted of squirrels, deer and birds.
In the January 30, 1926, edition of The Maroon & White it was announced that plans were being formed for summer school. The article stated that in a Jan. 30 meeting, it was agreed upon to have a summer session for students who were not passing during the regular semester. The text read that Schreiner was an admirably suited place for summer school because, “…summer climate is delightfully cool enough to make studying not tiresome, and with more than ample room and equipment the Institute will undoubtedly prove an attractive summer school.”
A Ham Radio Club was organized in April 1956. Terry Muncey, a Dallas high school senior, was elected president.
In September 1957,
all who attended Schreiner Institute were encouraged to get a vaccine to prevent “Asian Influenza.” Students also were encouraged to get a regular flu vaccine. Each year, during the month of October, flu shots were administered to everyone on campus.
In 1956, the groundbreaking for the Gus Schreiner Student Center took place. Mr. Gus Schreiner was in attendance and actually shoveled some dirt. The Student Center was the first completely air conditioned building on campus and housed offices for student publications the Recall and The Mountaineer.
In 1955, Dr. Andrew Edington, president of Schreiner Institute, made his book “The Big Search” available in the Schreiner Institute Bookstore. The novel is about theology for the everyman. It is available in the William Logan Library.
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