University of Maine - Prism Yearbook (Orono, ME)

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B.S., Maine. 1908 Honorary IVl.A.. Maine, 1928 Phi Kappa Sigma Fraternilv Phi Kappa Phi General Alumni A!! sociatioii Past President, American Association of Collegiate Registrars Registrar. Maine. 1913-1933 Registrar. Emeritus Resident Secretary, University of Maine Pulp and Paper Foundation

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CONTENTS m Dedication The Stein Song ' ' ( m Administration r rwrnrnmif Seniors • Fraternities Sororities Organizations .ituniamw Ath etics mmkh- ' M Juniors ?B ' ' !■ Freshmen -Sophomores m Advertising

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We Dedicate this Volume of the Prism to JAMES A. GANNETT James A. Gannett retired in August, 1953. after serving the University of Maine for 45 years. He was registrar for 40 years. Mr. Gannett had served the University longer than any other employee at the time of his re- tirement. He had worked for the University continuously since receiving his B.S. degree in electrical engineering from Maine in 1908. Mr. Gannett served as commercial secretary for the University for five years after his gradu- ation and was named registrar in 1913. Maine awarded Mr. Gannett the honorary degree of master of arts in 1928. As an under- graduate he was president of his senior class, a member of the Senior Skulls, Scabbard and Blade, the varsity track team, and athletic as- .sociation. Mr. Gannett was also a member of Phi Kappa Sigma fraternity and was elected to Phi Kappa Phi, honorary scholastic society. He has always been an active member of the General Alumni Association. He has served as a director of the University Store Company, member of the Athletic board, treasurer of the General Alumni Association, chairman of the Alumnus Advisory Board, class secretary since 1929, treasurer of two alumni groups, and al- ways a tireless worker in alumni fund-raising campaigns. The Alumni Service Emblem was presented to Mr. Gannett in 1947 by the General Alumni Association in recognition of his outstanding service rendered through the Alumni Associa- tion to the University of Maine. Mr. Gannett was president of the American Association of Collegiate Registrars from 1922 to 1924. Commenting on Mr. Gannett ' s retirement. Dr. Arthur A. Hauck, president of the Univer- sity, said: For nearly half a century James A. Gannett has been a loyal friend, kindly adviser, and respected administrator to students and fac- ulty alike. Keeper not only of official records but also the fine traditions of the University, Mr. Gannett has also served his Alma Mater well on numer- ous committees and administrative boards. Mr. Gannett returned to the University in the fall of 1953 as Resident Secretary of The Uni- versity of Maine Pulp and Paper Foundation. It is with deep appreciation and affection that we dedicate The 1955 Prism to James A. Gannett, friend and counselor of youth.