AUGUST 2014

AUGUST 2014

Tuesday, February 05, 2013

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO THE UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN

The University of Wisconsin opened its doors, for the first time, on February 5, 1849.  There were 20 students in attendance that first day.
Classes offered included English grammar, Arithmetic, ancient and modern geography, algebra, Caesar's Commentaries, Select orations of Cicero, penmanship, reading, composition and declamation.

TUITION WAS $20 PER STUDENT FOR THE SCHOOL YEAR!

Aaahhhh!  For the good old days!

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