Aitken was participating in the Waldo Girls versus Town Girls track and field meet. This competition was a precursor to OSU's intramural sports program, which began in 1916.
This group of graduates posed on the lawn in front of the Administration Building (Benton Hall) -- women forming the apostrophe and the "1", and the men forming the "0."
A new armory was built to replace the 1898 armory. The new armory was touted as one of the largest in the country. The building, designed by architect John V. Bennes, is known as McAlexander Fieldhouse today.
At far right is coach James Arbuthnot. In Arbuthnot’s first year as coach, the team competed in one meet at the University of Washington, and were defeated by the Huskies. Arbuthnot’s later teams met with considerable success, going undefeated in 1917 and 1920. His dog, seated in front, was the team’s unofficial mascot. Arbuthnot also served as OAC’s athletic director from 1906 to 1918. He later coached wrestling and tennis at the University of Washington.
Home Game, The 1914 C. E. apprentice team was comprised of players from classes that an instructor taught. C. E. is undoubtedly for the Civil Engineering Association, a student group.