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Sign reads, '[unreadable] Spears, Principal. Make the Red & Black, Black & Blue, Get 'em team, we're for U.  AB School House. Dr. A. J. Hare, Teacher.  Are we slackers" No. You're Wrong.  ABs are backers, 100% strong.'

1597. ROTC Cadets Parade down High Street, West Virginia University

1598. Building a Parade Float at Beverly Manor, West Virginia University

Tri Delta float in the foreground.

1599. Homecoming Parade Floats, West Virginia University

Students stand on woodpile for bonfire and 'thuse' before W & J game.

1600. Students Prepare for a Bonfire on Old Athletic Field, West Virginia University

1601. Bonfire at a Thuse, West Virginia University

Students with candidate signs on voting day in front of Mountainlair.

1602. Student Election Day, West Virginia University

'David Hardesty (far left) as student body president, with David Hess, Paul Selby, and Jim Watkins.'

1603. Paul Selby Speaks at a Political Meeting, West Virginia University

A scene from Spring 1917, as students gather in front of Chitwood Hall protesting the faculty's decision to continue with final exams after the United States had declared war on Germany. Many schools across the country had canceled finals since most male students would be drafted or enlist in quick order.

1604. Student Strike, West Virginia University

Students protest the WVU administration's decision not to cancel spring semester final exams after the United States had declared war on Germany.

1605. Student Strike, West Virginia University

Students protest the WVU administration's decision not to cancel the spring semester final exams as many other colleges had decided to do after the United States officially entered World War I on April 6th. Most male students would either enlist or be drafted as soon as possible forcing them to leave school before the end of the semester.

1606. Student Protest Outside Reynolds Hall, West Virginia University

Students gather for a candle light vigil.

1607. Candle Light Vigil, West Virginia University

1608. Anti-Draft March on the Capital, Washington, D. C.