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Class of 1929. St. Norbert is an all-male college until 1952. Enrollment increased after WWI, but decreased during WWII as young men began to be drafted into war and teachers and professors began to either work at home or serve in active duty.

Class of 1929. St. Norbert is an all-male college until 1952. Enrollment increased after WWI, but decreased during WWII as young men began to be drafted into war and teachers and professors began to either work at home or serve in active duty.

Even priests-in-the-making enjoyed sports. Shown is St. Norbert College's football team and its coach, Fr. Van Dyke, in 1907. Student life, even in the College's early years, was full of sporting events that are still a tradition today

Fr. Keefe seen here in his Army Uniform, a WWI cannon, and his dalmatian. Taken during the 1930's. The aftermath of WWI was a vivid memory during this time, WWII was developing, and the country again began to prepare for war. Fr. Keefe was an example…

Father Francis Van Dyke digs the first shovel of earth for the new Francis H. Boyle hall in 1915. In September 1916, the cornerstone was laid, with a blessing from Bishop Paul Rhode. It was Francis H. Boyle himself who laid the stone. The building…

National Guard students in uniform on campus. In the time periods of and between WWI and WWII, students in active uniform was not an uncommon sighting. Student life and military life were often combined during this time period. During this time…

Several United States presidents have visited St. Norbert College campus; photo of parade to celebrate President Clinton's visit to campus in 1996.

Several United States presidents have visited St. Norbert College campus; photo of parade to celebrate President Clinton's visit to campus in 1996.

Several United States Presidents have visited St. Norbert Campus. Photo taken with Young Republicans student group during Ronald Reagan's visit to campus.

A common sight during WWII, ROTC students stand in formation in front of the Van Dyke Gymnasium. Life as both a student and a soldier was a reality for many students in the U.S. during this time period, and St. Norbert College was no different.