Technological changes during World War I, such as motorized transport, were reflected in the training provided to ROTC cadets after the war. In the background is the College Gymnasium, later the Mitchell Playhouse and currently the Gladys Valley Gymnastics Center
The implementation of the Specialized Army Training Program in 1918 necessitated additional housing for male students. This building was quickly constructed to the west of the Forestry Building (visible to the right) and later used as a dormitory for men named Poling Hall. The dorm rooms held from two to six men, and the basement area included a cafeteria. The dormitory was used until 1928, when a new Men's Dormitory (now Weatherford Hall) was built on the location.
The three are posing with a trophy, presented by the City of Portland, that marks Oregon State's 25-13 victory over New York University. Paul J. Schissler (1893-1968) was head football coach at Oregon State from 1924 to 1932, compiling a career record of 48-30-2. He later coached professionally with the Chicago Cardinals and Brooklyn Dodgers football teams. Corvallis native Howard Maple played quarterback for Oregon State from 1927 to 1929, and went on to play professional football for the Chicago Cardinals and professional baseball for the Washington Senators. George Baker served as mayor of Portland from 1917 to 1933.
In 1927 the yearbook office was located on the second floor of Shepard Hall. Today the Student Media offices are located in the Student Experience Center, east of the Memorial Union.