In 1909 there were seven rules that governed the dormitory, and they were very specific.
  1. All young ladies must be in their rooms after 7:30 p.m. during the school week.
  2. All lights must be out at 10:30 p.m., and girls temporarily leaving their rooms must be careful to turn lights off. Extra charges will be incurred for violation of this rule.
  3. Morning bells will be rung as follows: Rising - 6:30, Breakfast - 7:15, Dining room doors will be closed at 7:20 a.m.
  4. Gentlemen callers will not be allowed except on Friday and Saturday evenings, and may be received only in the parlors. They must not remain later than 10 p.m.
  5. Girls are prohibited from going out after 7:30 p.m. without written permission from the matron (Mrs. Luella Marshall), and under no circumstances to remain out later than the time indicated in such permission.
  6. Young ladies are permitted to attend church, Y.W.C.A. meetings and regular college functions, such as literary societies, etc., but must report their intentions to the matron before going.
  7. Bills for room and board must always be paid at least one month in advance. (The Weekly Spectrum, October 19, 1909, p. 3).


Ceres Hall residents had an awkward time getting out of the building one Monday morning. The head resident's Volkswagen was parked inside, wedged tightly in the first floor hallway. Business Manager Ron Corliss announced that day, effective immediately, the fee for inside parking spots would be $50. (The Spectrum, April 4, 1968, p. 1).


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