College of William and Mary - Colonial Echo Yearbook (Williamsburg, VA)

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THE BOARD OF VISITORS First Row: C. K Second Row: T. E. Tempi . Ilutclii-ns, W. G. Mason, I). V. Pasdiall, C. S. Ilutclieson, Hector, J. B. Woodward, Jr., Vice-Rector, V. B. George, Secretary. E. Temple, J. A. Shield, V. F. Duckworth, H. L. Hooker, J. P. Harper, F. Ernst, H. H. Ware, Jr., W. S. Robertson, M. C. The Board of Visitor.s lia.s had an unbroken line of authority for the College of William and ]Mary since the royal charter was first proclaimed in 1693. ' J ' his ancient charter is still in effect in as far as it is harmonious with the By-Laws of the Board and the general laws of the State of Virginia. The Board is a time-established integral part of the traditions of the College of William and Mary. The Board of Visitors is the governing body of the College of William and Mary. In addition, it establishes the policies and supervises the operation of the two-year colleges: liichard Bland College in J ' etersburg, and Christopher Newport College in Newport News. The Governor of the State of Virginia appoints fourteen members at large who serve without compensation. The Superintendent of Public Instruction is a member ex officio. The members are appointed biennally and serve a term of four years. At the end of their terms they may be reappointed for one additional successive term of four years. When it is time to select new members for the Board the Society of the Alumni submits to the Governor a list of those qualified for j)ositions on the Board. Al- though he is not obligated to do so, the Governor usually makes his selections from this list. The power to elect a Rector, a Vice-Rector, a Secre- tary, and to appoint a President, a Faculty, a Bursar, and a Coordinator or Chancellor of the two-year colleges is one of the most important duties possessed by the Board. Meetings are held four times each year, in January, May, September, and November, and also at the request of five members. The Rector appoints with the Board ' s ap- ])roval seven standing committees. To keep the College running smoothly between meetings there is the Executive Committee which consists of the Rector and five mem- bers who serve for two years. The Conunittee on Finance is made up of not less than five members. These men regulate the budget, handle endowments and make in- vestments. The Conunittee on Grounds and Buildings is also made up of not less than five members and handles all matters relating to the buildings and grounds of the Col- lege. The Committee on Two-Year Colleges handles all matters pertaining to the physical and educational proper- ties of these schools. The Committee on Honorary Degrees is composed of seven members and selects those to receive honorary degrees from the names submitted to them by other members of the Board. The Committee on Development consults with the President on the ways and means of implementing scientific projects in the general plan of development for the College, and is empowered to perform and appropriate acts to further such implemen- tation. Members of the Board of Visitors are: Judge C. S. Hutcheson, Rector; J. B. Woodward, Jr., Vice-Rector; W. B. George, Secretary; W. F. Duckworth, J. P. Harper, H. L. Hooker. C. K. ' llutchens, T. E. Temple, H. H. Ware, Jr., M. C. Andrews, F. Ernst, W. G. Mason, W. S. Robertson, and J. A. Shield.

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For almost forty years G. Gleiiwood Clark lias been loved ami admired by all those, students and faeulty members alike, who have been ])ri ileged to associate with him. Throughout the years his great love for his work and his willingness to help have made him the model to which matiy of his students aspire. Mr. Clark obtained his B.A. from the ( ' ni er- sity of Richmond in 19 ' -2.5 and came tliat same year to William and Mary as an instructor in English, lie rose to Professor of English in 1!).5() and in 1957 he became Head of the English De- partment. In 1958 Mr. Clark was made Chan- cellor Professor of English. Through these busy years Mr. Clark still found time to work directly with the students. He was faculty advisor for the Flat Hat and also worked on the William and Mary literary magazine. A variety of interests is another one of Mr. Clark ' s many attributes. He is the author of historical biographies for children and among his many works are Tiny Toilers and Their Works, Century 1921; Thomas Jefferson, Friend of Liberty, 1947; and Thomas A. Edison, Friend of Mankind, 1950. In addition to writing, Mr. Clark was a book reviewer for the Rich mond Times- Dispatch for a number of years. He also taught North American Literature at the National Cni- versity of Brazil in 1950 and again in 195,S. During this period he translated several works into Spanish. . s a reward for his many services to the (V)l- lege, Mr. Clark was made a member of Omicron Delta Ka])pa. His literary endeavours won for him an honorary membership in Chi Delta Phi. In view of his outstanding devotion and serv- ices to the College of William and Mary and his dedication to his students, and because of his many admirable C|ualities, we are ])roud to dedi- cate the 1964 Colonial Echo to G. Glenwood Clark. laiiiiliar ualk Inr Mr. Clark. DEDICATION

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THE PRESIDENT In the four years that he has served as th ' I ' rr iilcnl nl ' the College of William and Mary, Dr. D.ivis . I ' aMlull has become an important part of the lives ul Imth tin ' sindciils and the faculty. To them he has liceii :i friend, , ' in adiiniiis- trator, and an advisor. His genuine interest in then] can l)e seen ami fell hy all the students. He participates actively in all ])lKises of campus life. To .see the President at football and basketball games is now a usual occurrence, and Dr. Pasehall often drives to Richmond and Washington to .see the teams play. He has al.so tried through lectures and programs to create in the students a desire to learn a subject for its own sa ke and not just for the grade. Dr. Paschall came to the College after serving as State Superintendent of Public Instruction. By his deep apprecia- tion for the values of a good education he has aided and en- couraged the members of the faculty in their work. On February ' 2 ' 2, 1964, the Freedoms Foundation, Valley Forge, Pennsylvania, announced the recipiency of the George Washington Honor Medal Award by Dr. Davis Y. Paschall, President of the College of William and Mary in Virginia. The award was made in recognition of a public address given by President Paschall entitled, The Challenge of Our Times, in which he declared that Today, as in 1770, the true revolutionary doctrine is not the Communist Manifesto, but the history-shaking pronouncement . . . that to secure these rights, governments are instituted among men, de- riving their just powers from the consent of the governed. The Freedoms Foundation honors annually those who mak e significant contributions toward a better understanding and a greater appreciation of the American way of life. Each student is treated as an individual by the President and his charming wife. To further their relationship with the students the Paschalls make an effort to meet and talk to each of them at teas given for each class. Any student wishing to call at their home will find Mrs. Paschall a gracious hostess and will be entertained as a welcome guest. William and Mary is quite fortunate to have as its twenty- third president a man as dedicated and enthusiastic as Davis V. Paschall. President Paschalls proposed campus development program. Mrs. Paschall arranges flowers from her garden.