University of Central Arkansas - Scroll Yearbook (Conway, AR)

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Alumnus l6'mfmc's Grfllcgc' Freszdenf Dr. Silas D. Snow became the fifth president of the Arkansas State Teachers College on Iuly 1, 1953, and he was the first alumnus to obtain a high administrative position at the college. Dr. Snow is a native of Conway, and was graduated from Conway High School. He gradu- ated from ASTC in 1929 after serving as editor of the Scroll and president of the Student Sen- ate. He received his Master's degree from George Peabody College in Nashville, Tennes- see. In 1959 Hendrix College conferred on him an honorary Doctor of Laws degree. President Snow has always been interested in public education and has devoted his life to furthering public education in Arkansas. He served as superintendent of schools at Corning, Poyen, and Crossett before coming to ASTC. While he was at Crossett, he served on the Board of Trustees for ASTC. Under Dr. Snow, ASTC has made tremendous strides in academic and physical growth. En- rollment is increasing every year, and to meet this increase cr building program has been started. In the last year, six new buildings have been completed and construction has begun on others. Dr. Snow is also a leader in the community. He is a member of the Methodist Church and is a member of its official board: he has served as president of the Conway and Crossett Rotary clubs: he is a member of Winrock Board, Ark- ansas Historical Commission, North Central Associcttion, and Phi Delta Kappa. He is a 32nd degree Mason and a Shriner. He is past presi- dent of the Arkansas Education Association and was Arkansas' representative on the European Flying Classroom inspection tour in 1950. Also among his honors was his being named to Who's Who In America. As the President of the Arkansas State Teachers College he is responsible for adminis- tering the affairs of the school within the policies of the Board of Trustees.

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new A . Dr. Silas D. Snow President of the College

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