Ohio State University - Makio Yearbook (Columbus, OH)

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Seven presidencs have had a guiding hand in the evolution of the Ohio State University since its establishment in 1S73. First among these was Ed- ward Orton who assumed his duties in May. 1873. Well qualified for this position, he graduated from Hamilton College in I8i9; attended Line Theological Seminary, Harvard University, and Andover Theo- logical Seminary, and served as president of Antiix.h College. Walter Q. Scott received his degree at Lifayette College; studied at the Union Theological Seminary, and became the second University president in I SSI William Henry Scott became the third president of Ohio State in I88v Previous to his appointment he had served in this capicity at Ohio University. James H. Canlield accepted the position as the fourth president in 1895, after serving as the presi- dent of the L ' niversity of Nebr.iski. Graduating from Muskingum College in 1878, William O. Thompson took the oath as president o. ' the Ohio State University in June, 1899. In 1898, George ' . Righimire graduated from Ohio State with a master ' s degree. He became the sixth president of his alma mater on Nov. 5, 1923. The two vice presidents of the University are Dr. Harlan H. Hatcher and Dr. Bland L. Stradley. Dr. Stradley has been a member of the University staflf sin e he became University examiner in 1919. He was appointed vice president in January, 1944. Dr. Hatcher ' s first appointment to the Ohio State stafT was in 1922. He became vice president in September. 1948. Dr. lljrUn II lljl.hrr EDWARD ORTON VICE PRESIDENTS Dr. BlanJ L. SlrjJUy

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RESIDENT HOWARD L 6EVIS Returning to his native state from Harvard Uni- versity in 1940. Dr. Howard L. Bevis assumed the role of seventh president of Ohio State University. Born Nov. 19, 1885, in the village of Bevis, Hamilton county. Dr. Bevis attended the Cincinnati Technical School and the University of Cincinnati. From the latter he received his bachelor of arts and bachelor of laws degrees. Attending Harvard Law School as a graduate student, he received the degree of juris doctor in 1920. Dr. Bevis passed the Ohio Bar examination in 1910 and practiced law until his entry into govern- ment service during the first World War. In 1921 he became a profes.sor of law at his alma mater, the University of Cincinnati. An interest in political problems led to his appointment as director of finance in Ohio in 1931. In 19.35 Dr. Bevis accepted .1 position on the faculty of Harvard University. As an undergraduate. Dr. Bevis demonstrated his administrative ability through his leadership in many campus activities. Today he has proven his abilities as an administrator and organizer by successfully meeting his challenge as leader of one of the nation ' s greatest universities. Iliiiiard L. Bcih, prtiiihiil of Ohio State Uiiiicrsify, Ctirrici out hi ailmiui tt atin ' duties .■»■

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Ronald B. Thompson Registrar ami Examiner Joseph A. Park Dean of Men Mrs. Christine Y. Conauay Dean of Women Xoriai Xeil Liixon Assistant to President W. Lloyd Sproiisc Assistant I: aminer Ray M. Royer Purchasing Agent James S. Ouens Director, Research Foundation William G. Wilcox Director, Public Relations Paid H. Elleman Director, Physical Plant