Monthly Archives: December 2013

Ringing in a Happy New Year in 1922 at University of Detroit

The beginning of 1922 started out with grand plans for the new location for the University of Detroit on Livernois, 42 acres which was recently purchased under the presidency of Reverend John P. McNichols, S.J. One of the first buildings built was the stadium, which was expected to seat 75,000, but was later scaled back to seat 20,000.  Oh well, a new year, a new location and high hopes for the future of the University of Detroit. In the 1921-1922...

Riding Club at UD 1963-1970?

A Riding Club was officially recognized by the Student Council in November 1963 (Varsity News Dec. 3, 1963). It started out  strong with 52 members. The Klentner Riding Academy (KRA) in West Bloomfield Hills was the club’s riding site. Initially there were five weekly riding classes (by 1965 it must have gone down to only once a week) for beginners to the more experienced riders. Lessons cost members $2. Some of the members had their own horses! The purpose of...