Simpson College - Zenith Yearbook (Indianola, IA)

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The junior class, publishers of this year’s Zenith, consider President Gross a special member of their group. As timid neophites vve joined in a hill-hilly reception the evening of his arrival. That first informal meeting convinced Simpsonites that here was a scholar and counselor who possessed, in addition to his Christian ideals and love of wisdom, that valuable trait of personality which is called a sense of humor. During the last three years we have seen a genuine president at work. Conqueror of difficulties and surmounter of barriers, Presi- dent Gross has cultivated the growth of a college of which we arc proud to be students. During discouraging moments he has con- stantly reassured us and his straightforward- ness has won our respect. We have learned to place increasing confidence in his admin- istrative ability. We students appreciate the work which President Gross is doing. President Gross Seventeen

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Sven Lekrkrg Although he is a newcomer to the Simpson College campus, he has already commanded the love and respect of all who know him. His wit and humor have made him popular with the entire student body. His talent as a musician has been sufficiently proved, outside of the class room, by his piano recital of February 12. Those who heard him will long remember the versatility of his improvisations on “Henry Martin.” Simpson has long needed the vitality and individualism of a personality such as Professor Lekberg. Sixteen

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ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICERS llicie4nt leadens ••• William Charles Hilmer, Pli.D. Vice President; Professor of Foreign Languages Dr. Hilmer in his quiet way is a grand inspiration to those with whom lie comes in contact. His guidance in the mid-week vesper services makes them a vital influ- ence on the college student. Forrest D. Brown, M.S., Ph.D. Dean of the College Dean Brown is a beacon light to students in trouble. His efficient and sincere coun- seling has set many on the paths to their predestined vocations. Ruth M. Jackson, A.M. Dean of Women; Instructor in English Dean Jackson is best known to the women on the campus as a frank and understand- ing adviser. John L. Hillman, S.T.B., D.D., LL.D. L.H.D. President Emeritus Dr. Hillman with years of experience as an administrator is always ready to be of service. John L. Horsley, A.B. Director of Public Relations Mr. Horsley, known to the students as “Uncle John,” is the original Simpson booster. Clyde W. Emmons, A.M. Registrar; Professor of Mathematics Professor Emmons is not only capable as the registrar but also as an instructor of mathematics. Students remember him for his thoroughness in explanations as well as for the humor with which he presents them. Rae L. Dean, Pli.B. Treasurer and Business Manager Mr. Dean as director of finances and co- ordinator of business affairs very effi- ciently handles his duties. Eighteen