Mary Washington College - Battlefield Yearbook (Fredericksburg, VA)

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Dr. Reginald W. Whidden Assistant Dean of the College In no small way did the assistant deans serve the col- lege. They handled many pressing details and problems and completed various projects which might otherwise have suffered from time and neglect. Their time was limited, but they denied no opportunity to aid the student body. Dr. Whidden continued his valuable assistance in the academic department by guiding students, especially the Freshmen and town girls, and enabled them to untangle the complications in their schedules and to plan wisely their courses and majors. In addition to the task of or- ganizing and carrying out the orientation program for new students, he was a member of the faculty and sponsor for student organizations. From fun in the College Shoppe to busijiess in George Washington, the Assistant Deans offered their unbounded time. 24

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Mrs. John P. Harris, Jr. Dean of Women of Mary Washington College of the University of Virginia What is more characteristic of the position of Dean of Women than the constant demand on time, interest, and energy, and the responsibility of administration; yet to any of these challenges Mrs. Harris responds with the help and graciousness for which she has become known. Attending long conferences, arranging social functions, greeting visitors and parents, and constantly dealing with interruptions and innumerable details are in a day ' s work for her and her staff. The prompt attention to all mat- ters and the resulting plans and adjustments have led students to realize the enormity and importance of her task and to assist eagerly in the progress of all our campus activities. With a friendly smile for all, Mrs. Harris served as counselor to the students and hostess to visitors. 23

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Mrs. Geraldine Ladd Assistant Dean of Women Successfully combining her administrative with her teaching duties, Mrs. Ladd assumed the position of As- sistant Dean of Women this year and continued in her student counseling. Hers is the responsibility to assist in necessary correspondence, maintain permanent files, is- sue caps and gowns in the fall to seniors, grant and record special permissions, and work closely with the hostesses in planning an efficient dormitory program. Every con- tact with Mrs. Ladd is an assurance of immediate consid- eration and action in any situation. Miss Katherine F. Moran Assistant Dean of Women Miss Moran again has turned in a more than satis- factory year as our other Assistant Dean of Women. In fulfilling her duties as director of the school ' s social program, she has expressed a real enthusiasm for our in- dividual and group activities. Only by giving herself completely to her schedule has she been able to complete the year ' s program and make our recreational hours bene- ficial ones. Whether it be routine movies or special holi- day decorations, Miss Moran is ready with an encouraging smile and a word of experience. 25