Eastern Michigan University - Aurora Yearbook (Ypsilanti, MI)

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Professor Elmer A. L man EMILIE TOWNSEND ROFESSOR ELMER A. LYMAN was born in Vermont, but spent his boyhood in Indiana. Having graduated from the Kendelville High School, he entered the Michigan University, taking his A. B. degree in 1886. He then went to Paola, Kansas, as superintendent of schools, returning the follow- ing year to Troy, Ohio, where he remained until 1890, as principal of the High School, when he was called to the University of Michigan, as Instructor in the Department of Mathematics, remaining there eight years. ' Mr. Lyman organized the University Summer School in 1894, and remained at its head for live years, and it was through his rare administrative ability that it quickly advanced to a front rank among the few schools for summer work in the higher universities. Coming to the Normal College in 1898, to the chair of Mathematics, the following year he was elected principal, a position he has held for three years, the first of which he was acting president. The striking manliness, and frank kindliness of his attitude toward all, is constantly felt and appreciated by all the students. Quick to see all sides of a situation, and quick to decide, he possesses, because of his just and consistent policy, the ability to graciously refuse a request and yet send away the suppliant satisied with the decision. It is among his students who know him best, that he is most beloved. To those in trouble he is a kind and sympathetic friend. In his classes no shirk finds a place, but he is always ready to aid and encourage those who exhibit an earnest spirit. Beneath a calm and dignified exterior, we find lurking a spirit of fun, and appreciation of humor, which often gives itself expression in ready repartee. Last year the Senior class expressed the hope that vvetoo, through our closer intercourse with Principal Lyman, might learn to know him, not only as our honored, but also as our loved and trusted friend, and this is the best wish that we, in turn, can pass on to those who follow us. I!