estimated the damage at $10 million. Some wondered if Hanover College could survive. The Hanoverians, led by Horner, sprang into action. Winter term ended one week early and students were dismissed, but many stayed to help faculty, staff and others clear the debris. The board of trustees met on April 5 in an emergency session and vowed to lead the efforts in rebuilding and improving Hanover College. They vowed to do so without any federal disaster assistance, continuing Hanover's tradition of financial independence.
Within a week, roads were made passable and major services restored. Contributions poured in to cover Hanover's $1 million in uninsurable losses; they raised this amount in three months. When Spring Term opened April 22, the college had full enrollment 19 days after the tornado. An editorial in The Indianapolis Star described the effort as "a private miracle." By spring 1975, replanting efforts completed Hanover's recovery.
When Horner retired in 1987, Hanover's endowment was more than $40 million. …
中文名/译名
SAT EBRW 25%
540
SAT EBRW 75%
640
SAT Math 25th %
530
SAT Math 75th %
600
ACT Composite 25th %
22
ACT Composite 50th %
26
ACT Composite 75th %
30
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