Clemson University - Taps Yearbook (Clemson, SC)

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President Edwards finds many hours of relaxation and enjoyment playing with his granddaughter and baby tiger. Dr. Robert Cook Edwards, president of our college, graduated from Clemson College with a Bachelor of Science degree in Textile Engineering in June of 1933. He received an ROTC Second Lieutenant commis- sion from the College. Dr. Edwards became acting president in June, 1958, and since then has received his Honorary Doctor of Law degree from The Citadel and Wofford College. Before becoming President, he had held the position of Vice President for De- velopment at Clemson. President Edwards was very active in extra-curricu- lar activities while at Clemson. He was a member of Phi Psi, National Honorary Textile Fraternity; and Tiger Brotherhood, Leadership Fraternity; Blue Key, National Leadership Fraternity; and Phi Kappa Phi, National Scholarship. At the present time, President Edwards is very active in his community. He is a member of the Lions International, being the Director of the Clemson Club; a Master Mason; a member of the American Legion; a Director of the State Bank and Trust Company, Draper C orporation, and the South Carolina Tuberculosis Association; and a Steward of the Methodist Church. Dr. Edwards is also the Civilian Aide to the Secretary of the Army for the State of South Carolina. As acting president and now as president, Dr. Edwards has worked with the faculty and student body to give us better educational facilities and to promote the best interest of Clemson College. We are indeed fortunate to have such a qualified man for our president. The various duties and responsibilities as president keeps Dr. Edwards on the go all day. As president of Clemson, Dr. Edwards keeps well informed by reading a great deal. 29

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DR. ROBERT COOK EDWARDS, President 28

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R. M. COOPER, Chairman Clemson Board of Trustees Nucleus of School Progress The nucleus of Clemson ' s progress is the Clemson Board of Trustees. Composed of thirteen members, the board of trustees functions in all areas of the college ' s activities. Being members of the board these men are qualified through their knowledge, education and experience. They are called upon to coordinate and direct financial expenditures, approve courses of study, and regulate all the school ' s execu- tive action through the President of the college. The Board of Trustees consists of thirteen mem- bers — seven life members and six other members elected by the General Assembly to serve a four- year term. The seven life members of the board are Richard M. Cooper of Wisaclcy, James F. Byrnes of Columbia, Edgar A. Brown of Barnwell, Charles E. Daniel of Greenville, Winchester Smith of Williston, Robert R. Coker of Hartsville, and James C. Self of Greenwood. The members of the board who are elected by the General Assembly are A. M. Quattle- baum of Florence, L. D. Holmes of Johnston, P. Quattlebaum, Jr . of Charleston, and W. Gordon McCabe, Jr. of Greenville. Serving collectively and individually these mem- bers of the board act in a capacity which is vital to the development and progress of the college. Their aims and desires are identical with the aims and desires of the students, faculty, and administration. E. A. BROWN J. F. BYRNES R. R. COKER C. E. DANIEL A. M. QUATTLEBAUM L. D. HOLMES W. G. McCABE J. C. SELF W. SMITH 30