Birmingham Southern College - Southern Accent Yearbook (Birmingham, AL)

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ALUMNI

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BOARD OF TRUSTEES OFFICERS JoHX Stanley FiiAziou. D.U President Edwaru Atree Dax.xei.ly. D.D Secretary Reuhex Fletcher Monette, B.S., M.D Treasurer Andrew Sledix Ph.D., D.D., LL.D Agent EXECUTt E COMMITTEE Thomas Edmund Knuiht A. F. Armstrong Edward Eugene Cow. n Edgar M. Elliott Reuben Fletcher Monette MEMBERS OF BOARD Term Expires I III ' Edw.vrd Eugene Cdwan Greensboro Matthew Ltchtfoot Brundidge THOjr. R Edjuund Kmgili ' Greensboro N. V. Re.nfrii Opelika A. F. .4r [S ' ii;ong : Iarion ■■ ■■ ' . ■ ■ Term Expires I ' Jl ' t William Posey Hurt, A.B., D.D Opelika Oliver Clark McGehee, A.M., D.D .Mobile John Stanley Prazer, D.D Mobile Charles Andrew Rt:sH, A.B., D.D. ..... Evergreen Peter Bryant Jarman Livingston Term Expires 1911! E. a. Dannelly Mobile E. C. Moore Montgomery .J E. Northcitt Selnia AV. C. Christian Greensboro L. .T. Lawson, .Jr Greensboro

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THE ALUMNI ASSOCIATION OF SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY. LtJ 111-; Alumni Association of Soutliern University was incorporated under tlie laws of Alabama in 1907, witli tlie following trustees; T. E. Knight, H. Trawick, E. W. Berry, C. P. Atkinson, and R. F. Monette. Up to tlie time of incorporation tlie society of alumni liad adopted no clear- cut, definite program of action for accomplishing material results in the way of endow- ment or physical equipment of the college. In order to have a definite goal to work to- ward, the idea of endowing an alumni chair of History was conceived. This movement was inaugurated about eight years ago, and since tliat time lias served as a more effective means of rallying the interest of the alumni and stimulating a spirit of cooperation and loyalty among them than any other agency. For the purposs of raising the proposed endowment funds the following committee was appointed: D. P. Christenberry, F. M. Peterson, L. P. Gidden, A. L. Andrews, E. A. Dannelly, E. L. Craw- ford, and E. K. Turner. As a result of the energetic efforts of this committee, over ?4,000 has been collected on the proposed amount of $25,000, though considerably more has been subscribed. It is fitting to mention just here the indefatigable energy displayed by the late Prof. D. P. Christenberry in connection with this work. His interest never wavered to the day of his death. Aside from his efforts in behalf of the alumni chair of History, one of his most valuable contributions to the life of the institution was the semicentennial history of Southern University, which will ever remain as an enduring monument to his unselfish devotion and loyalty to his Alma Mater. On page 102 of the history Professor Christenberry writes; The object of the society of alumni is to unile the graduates in a common bond of fellowship and to foster their love for their Alma Mater and their interest in her welfare. Unfortunately, this worthy object, of the society has not been keenly recognized by all of the graduates of Southern University. In fact, a spirit of apathy and indifference has, in the past, characterized a large part of the body of alumni. Enthusiasm for our Alma Mater has been displayed by us as individuals, but not as a strong, united body, working with forceful purpose for a common end. Certainly no institution in the State deserves loyal support from its alumni more than old Southern University. No college can boast of a more honorable roll of graduates. They have gone out from the college as radiating lines of infiuence, not bounded by State or sectional lines, but affecting the larger affairs of the nation. This influence can never die; but, as loyal sons, we should see to it that the powers of our common mother for spreading unchecked her beneficent influence shall be enlarged, not curtailed or hampered. In the first glow of exultation on graduation day, how warm our devotion to the old college seems to be! The memory of joys and sorrows shared together in her halls and classrooms, of friendships formed to last, is still fresh. We are ready to pledge undying loyalty and promise unstinted service to our dear old Alma Mater. But through the gathering years, how strangely cool that devotion becomes too often 1 How- easily for- gotten the promises we once made in good faitlil Let us, then, who know the great past of Southern University, and who call ourselves her loyal sons, make possible for her a still greater future. Ali-rep P. H. :mii.tox.