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¥ ADMINISTRATION Behind the scenes of every great institution of learning there is a group of men who are responsible for all the worthwhile accomplishments of the Uni- versity — the members of the administration. To these few men, small in number in comparison to the burden of responsibility which they support, is due all the credit for the expansion of our school from a small unknown college to a great university of national fame. To their efforts are we indebted for the privilege of attending a school of unquestioned superiority. Al- though the fame of Duke is spread by its students as they go to their life ' s work in the world, all the prestige they attain can find its foundations in the influence of the men with whom they associated in college. These are the men who are the guides, the advisers, the friends, and the teachers of all the students. Playing roles from stern disciplinarian to fatherly counselor, they mould the students by the strength of their character into the fine type of men they will be at maturity. These are the formative years. And their importance overshadows influences of earlier or later life. We, the students, feel that we are extremely fortunate in having for these posts of utmost significance men of caliber unsurpassed in any university. We are deeply grateful that the trustees of the school have painstakingly selected the men who are our leaders. By their choice they have given to us the means of broadening and en- riching our lives to the fullest extent. We will do our utmost to make wise use of the example set for us.
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THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNIVERSITY «;;- uring my long period of contin- )uous service at Trinity College and Duke University, there have been pinnacles of satis- faction and valleys of darkness, but there has ever been a steady purpose guiding the destinies of the Institution. As I think about the responsibilities of the position to which I have recently been elected I feel very humble as well as highly honored. My greatest desire in life is that the past aims and ideals and purposes of Trinity College and Duke University as exemplified under the administrations of Presidents Craven, Crowell, Kilgo and Few continue to be foremost in our future hopes and plans. If I can in any small measure contribute to this I shall feel a deep sense of gratitude. By the constant and loyal cooperation of all alumni and friends of Duke University, I believe that we may together be able to see that the Institution continues to go forward in its purpose to serve this and future generations. The Duke University of the future will be in large measure what the students and alumni want it to be, and what they make it. To you, then, my message is this: Your in- fluence not only determines largely how others away from the campus will evaluate the Institution but it also moulds the aims of those who will guide it in the future. You are the sole reason for its existence; you are its only fruits. Dr. Robeht Lee Flowers Dr. Robert Lee Flowers, newly elected president of Trinity College and Duke University, has a long record of competent service behind him. Coming to Trinity College as an instructor in mathematics in 1891 after graduation from the United States Naval Academy, Dr. Flowers was soon given a professorship and made head of the mathematics department. In 1910 he was elected Secretary of Trinity College, and upon the establish- ment of Duke University, Secretary-Treasurer, and later Vice President. Upon the death of Dr. W. P. Few in 1940, Dr. Flowers was elected President of the Uni- versity. Although his tenure of this office has been brief to date, the ability and foresight he has shown in his previous positions have made every person in the Uni- versity confident that he will aid in the expansion and betterment of Duke. Dr. Flowers received his M.A. degree from Trinity Col- lege and his LL.D. from Davidson College. He is a member of Phi Beta Kappa, Omicron Delta Kappa, and Alpha Tau Omega fraternities.
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