Washburn University - Kaw Yearbook (Topeka, KS)

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t 4. I Students are not so conscious of their dependence on these three faculty executives-A. R. Jones, Miss Gladys Phinney, and Miss Ella Pixley-as of the professors and teachers with Whom they have constant contact. Asstnning the duties of treasurer of Washburn last year upon the death of D. L. Mclfachron, Mr. Jones resigned early in the second semester to become a member of the state corporation commission. During his short tenure of otlice, he devised a systematic method of paying tuition in in- stallments throughout the semester. and offered a five percent discount for payment of tuition in full. To Mr. Jones was assigned the unpleasant t.ask of approving or disapproving requisites for expenditures from all departments of the college. Miss Phinney, serving her second year as registrar, continues her arduous task of compiling all the college records of enrollment and grades. Recommending and placing graduates as teachers, which for- merly caine under her supervision, was transferred to the education de- partment this year. Now completing her twenty-sixth year behind a desk in Holbrook hall, Miss Ella Pixley, secretary and assistant treasurer, has one of the most desirable positions on the campus-she receives all tuition pay- ments. The remodeled, modernized ollices of secretary and treasurer in Hol- brook allord lighter, more comfortable, and more convenient head- quarters lor their exacting work. By the careful liguring, and planning, and stringent use of college funds, Mr. Jones was able to give a favorable financial report of Wasli- burn at the beginning of this year, stating that its financial condition was the best in years. These three executives are excellent examples of behind-the-scenes workers, necessary to keep business matters running smoothly, but taking no direct part in the administration of affairs. The quiet elliciency and dependability, which characterize their daily service help to carry on the supervision of the business of the college and regulation of school activities. FACULTY EXECUTIVES Gladys Phinuey, Registrar Ella Pixley, Secretary A. R. Jones, Treasurer

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DEAN ARTHUR SELLEN DEAN IRA PRATT FACULTY EXECUTIVES Dean Arthur G. Sellen's personal interest in the individual problems of each student establishes him firmly in the esteem of the VVashburn student body. After teaching classes in Biblical literature, he still Finds time to coordinate the college schedule, and suggest improvements in the policies and practices of the college to campus leaders. ln addition to his regular duties, Dean Sellen assists students in choos- ing majors and minors and advises graduates on suit- able careers. He admits that his interests are wide, although golf is his favorite hobby, and his absorbing interest in the mental hygiene movement occupies much of his time. A typical scene in Boswell Hall is aimable Dean lra Pratt conducting chapel choir, adeptly playing accompaniments for his students, or administering the business of the music department. His democratic attitude and his impartiality make him one of the most popular teachers on the campus. He struts in his gold braided uniform with the band on parade. Dean Pratt claims that he is a country gentleman now, since he moved out to his 'chobby house near Lake Shawnee. He drives to town early for seven o'clock band rehearsals and stays late for choir prac- tices, student recitals, and concerts.

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MAXWELL ALLAN, Hutchinson. Phi Alpha Dcltag Band: Citizenship Council: International Relations: Y.lVl.C.A. Major: Eeconomics. Ambition: To go to graduate school: to write a hook: and to make a million dollars and retire. ROBERT ALTEPETER, Parsons. Phi Delta Theta: Athletic Board of Control: basketball manager. Major: Economics. Ambition: To go to graduate school or law school. JANE BAIRD, Topeka. Alpha Phi, secretary, 41: Y.W.C.A.g President, Sigma Alpha Iota, 45 Jr. Citizenship Councilg Glec Clubg Sophomore Commission: Intramurals. Major: English. Ambition.: Fashion artist. PAUL BALDINC, Topeka. Delta Theta Phig Editorial hoard of Kansas State Bar Journal Law School. AIII-billi0l1fl To he a lawyer. PAULINE BANKER, Topeka. Independent Women: Junior 1938 beauty queen: 1939 Homecoming Attendant: Y.W.C.A.g Glee Club: president Delta Phi Delta. Major: Art. Ambition: To be a designer. DOROTHY BEVERLY, Topeka. MRS. ADA BOLYARD, Topeka. International Relations Club: .lunior Citizenship Council. Major: Sociology. Ambition: Wel- fare case work. ELIZABETH BRICHAM-Topeka. Independent Women: Sigma Alpha Iotag vice-president Student Council: Y.W.C..A.g Intra- murals. Major: English. Ambition: To leach English and music. LOUISE BROWN, Topeka. Kappa Alpha Thetag Y.W.C.A.g Junior Citizenship Councilg W.A.A. Major: History and Poli- tical Science. FERN BUCHANAN, Topeka. president Zeta Tau Alpha: social chairman Pan Hellenic: Y.W.C..A. Major: History aud Political Science. Ambition: To travel.