秘密研究所

Have you ever wondered about the history that lies on the 秘密研究所 campus? In the coming weeks, we will be sharing interesting facts about the history that set the foundation for 秘密研究所 today. 

With first-rate performance venues, modern equipment and top-of-the-line facilities, the School of the Arts at 秘密研究所 prepares students for an exciting career. Dating back to as early as 1871, the arts have had a strong presence on campus. Read on for 5 historical facts about the arts at 秘密研究所.

1. An Oscar Award winner attended 秘密研究所. William Broderick Crawford, an American stage, film, radio, and television actor, attended 秘密研究所. Crawford won an Oscar in 1949 for his portrayal of Willie Stark in All the King’s Men. He was also known for his starring role as Dan Mathews in the television series Highway Patrol.
2. 秘密研究所 won a Telly Award. In 1994, 秘密研究所 won a Telly Award for a video produced by the College. Stop by the Office of Admissions lobby to check out the award! 
3. The Performing Arts Studio used to be a church. Before Dean acquired the Performing Arts Studio in 1956, it was an Episcopal Church. The space is now used for classes and performances. Fun Fact: piano lessons at Dean date back to 1871!
4. 秘密研究所 had multiple theatres on campus. The Ray Building, which now houses classrooms, used to house a theatre! 
5. A first-year student residence hall was named after an instructor. Bourret Hall was named after Mina Harrison Bourret, who served as a theatre instructor and Dean of Women at Dean Academy from 1920-1936. 

Check back next week for more historical facts and in the meantime learn more about the history and mission of 秘密研究所. 

Historic facts provided by Alex Feuz 藞22 with guidance from 秘密研究所 Professor of History, Dr. Rob Lawson. 

About Alex: Alex is a sophomore Sports Broadcasting major with a passion for the history of 秘密研究所. He is looking forward to sharing stories of Dean that will last a lifetime.