Johnson C Smith University - Golden Bull Yearbook (Charlotte, NC)

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Dean Theophilus E. McKinney

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iJ The Foreword THE task to which we have dedicated ourselves in the pages that follow is not to be thought of lightly, nor has it been assumed by us that it was one of little responsibility. For to us has been given the sacred privilege of recording for ourselves and posterity a com- plete episode in the life of a great institution, of enthroning upon the pedestal of time a statue to the measureless joys of youth and the incalculable benefits of a college life. To our brothers in the bonds of Smith who have gone on before — these pages must reawaken in you memories which are at once, bitter and sweet, happy and sad. To those of us who yet remain within these sacred portals — they must bring the realization that we are heirs to a fortune which is immune alike to the ravages of time and the avarice of man. To you who must come after us — may they serve to instill in your hearts that love for our school that must characterize the life of every true Smith man. So with a full consciousness of the enormity of our task we have approached it with that respect to which it is entitled. We have pursued our several duties diligently, to the end that the 1931 BULL may truly depict the 1931 Smith. How well we have succeeded is for you. who through change or intent peruse these pages, to judge. From the 1931 Bull staff there is no apology, we have done our best.

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Dedication IN grateful admission, sincere appreciation, and hearty congratulations for the work accomplished in the making of Johnson C. Smith University a more thorough insti- tution of learning, a more distinct landmark in the field of Negro education, we the staff of the 1931 BULL respectfully dedicate this, the culmination of our efforts, to Dean Theophilus E. McKinney. Page Nine ■