Stanford University - Quad Yearbook

“D E D I C A T I O N It is an honor to dedicate this book to Emmanuel B. " Sam " McDonald, who has been known and loved by the Stan- ford " family " for more than fifty years. Sam first came to the University in 1903 as a teamster hauling gravel for campus roads, and has since held posi- tions from night watchman and maintainer-of-order at Encina to Superintenden t of Athletic Buildings and Grounds. Builder of Angell field, for years he made his home on the campus upstairs in the trackhouse adjoining the field. Sam took an interest in the Stanford Convalescent Home when it was first incorporated in 1924, and has since spent much time there— keeping up the grounds and the spirits of the children. Each year for a great many years he has traditionally held a barbecue and work-day for Stanford students, the proceeds from which have gone to the Home. Last year Sam announced his retirement, soon after pub- lishing an autobiography, Sam McDonald ' s Forni. Though his home is now at LaHonda, he is a frequent and welcome visitor to both the campus and the Convalescent Home. SAM McDonald ”