Ohio University - Athena Yearbook (Athens, OH)

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President Baker and Gov- ernor Lausche chal wilh a guest. : n . K Mrs. Baker, with her daugh- ters, Betsy, Eleanor and Anne, watch the inaugura- tion ceremonies. President Baker expressed his aims for higher educa- tion in his inaugural address. 15

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President of Ohio University, John C. Baker Ohio University ' s progres- sive president, John C. Baker, has been largely occupied this year in completing plans for the extensive building and re- modeling program. With twenty years of excel- lent training in the Har- vard Business School, amiable President Baker has displayed capable leadership and admin- istrative ability while work- ing for and with the student body since he took the oath of office in February. 1945. Among the President ' s var- ied administration activities have been research, writing, directorship in the National Blank Book Company, presi- dency of the Avon Home of Cambridge, trusteeship at Jun- ior College, which conferred on him an L. L. D., and at the Boston School of Occupation- al Therapy. This year Dr. and Mrs. Baker inaugurated the custom of holding a reception for freshmen in their home, thus creating a closer bond of friendship between them- selves and the students. 14

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Dean of Men Philip L. Peterson Personable and understanding. Philip L. Peterson left his office as assistant and assumed his present duties as Dean of Men in 1944. Well-liked by his College Problems classes, upperclassmen, and mem- bers of the faculty. Dean Peterson has given excellent guidance and lent much aid in maintaining the high standards of Ohio University. With offices in Cutler and Music Halls, the Dean exercises his music- ability by actng as assistant professor of voice. Pete worked hard to make this year ' s campus Christmas caroling and other musical programs ,as Grill night, a success. 16