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ne-third of Otterbein’s students compete on one of 21 NCAA Division III athletics teams, supported by coaches who are dedicated to their success on and off the field. “Coaches are in touch with a studentathlete’s mental health, academic progress, family situation, financial situation, and the impact those things have on their lives,” explained Dawn Mamula Stewart ’98, vice president for student affairs and director of athletics. “It’s all about each student’s success.”

Beginning Of Athletics At Otterbein

Ernest Barnard, class of 1895, was known as the “Father of Otterbein Athletics.” He was a founding member of the varsity football team in 1889 and led it to a winning season in 1891 — including a victory over The Ohio State University, 42-6. Barnard had a successful career in sport management and was elected president of the American League of Professional Baseball Clubs in 1927.

1920 1921 19th amendment gives women the right to vote.

In 1921, Otterbein Student Council forms, giving students a degree of self-governance.

1922

Otterbein Women’s Club of Columbus and Vicinity is formed. Name changed to Westerville Otterbein Women’s Club in 1951.

Otterbein celebrates the 75th anniversary of its founding with a campaign to raise $2,000,000, a visit from Vice President Calvin Coolidge, and an outdoor pageant called The Spirit of Otterbein.

In 1924, President Clippinger begins the tradition of new student orientation.