American University - Talon / Aucola Yearbook (Washington, DC)

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Stafford H. Cassell He is Avell fitted to his job of recruiting for the University as he has attended American Uni- versity as a student and was even at one time an Editor of the TALON. Since his graduation, he has also been a coach of the American Uni- versity Eagles basketball team. He held this position for ten years and as a scroll on the wall of his office states, . . . in ten years at the helm of the American University ' s court squads (he) has never had a loosing (sic) season ... A builder of men, ' Pop ' has helped place A.U. in the nations athletic picture. Under his tutelage the Eagles have always been in contention for Mason-Dixon Conference honors . . . Pop is always ready with a friendly smile and a helping hand and may be seen almost anywhere on campus at most any time. He is busy at all facets of college life from administra- tive duties in his office in the administration building to cheering one of A.U. ' s teams on to victory to a quick cup of coffee in the cafeteria. Staff Cassell is truly one of American University ' s protidest possessions. Mr. Staff Cassell is better known to many of us as Pop. Pop is familiar to all A.U. students for he is ahvays on hand to help someone with a problem. Mr. Cassell holds at the University, the posi- tion of Assistant to the President. The Office of the Assistant to the President handles Admissions, Public Relations, Publicity, Alumni Affairs, Stu- dent Promotion and all levels of contact between the University, the Student and the Community. It is due to the unstinting efforts of ' Top that the student body at American University has grown so tremendously in the past few years. Mr. Cassell has made countless trips throughout the East each year recruiting students for the University. In many cases he is the first personal contact with the University of the student.

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fltU President Hurst R. Anderson The President in his office. In its own name an annual marks the pas- sage of a year. The 1959 TALON marks a year of progress for The American University. Every day we are conscious of this when we view the building of the ne v dormitory, consider the plans for future buildings, and review our continuing growth as represented in an expanded curriculum and a constantly increasing faculty and student body. Vhile the University is building for the future, and while all of us are aware of the physical development of our facilities now and planned for the future, still, the real concern of trustees and faculty is the c}uality of the educational experience for each student. The goal of any institution of higher educa- tion is to develop the God-given potentiality of the student to his best advantage, to the enrich- ment of his life and the greater good of his country. The success of an educational institu- tion is the success of its individual graduates. Their contributions to their country and their professions, the culture and religious interests which they carry ' ith them into their adult life, are the standards by vhich they are measured and which A ' e hope we have helped them to acquire. The source of our greatest pride is our students, for in them we see our future greatness. Thus, the progress of the University Avhich we mark in this year of 1959 is also your progress, in which we all rejoice. Hurst R. Anderson President I ' lesidciU Anderson disphiys (iilure rampus plans.

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Dr. John E. Bentley Dr. Bentley relaxes in his office. The door of Hurst Hall opens and Dr. John E. Bentley valks in; his hat perched on top of his head, a briefcase in one hand, an unused cane in the other; surrounded by several of his student-friends who are laughing at one of his amusing stories. As the bell sounds Dr. Bentley bids them goodbye, stopping only several times on his way to class to talk to a fello v professor or maybe a troubled student. He enters the classroom, bows and says, If anyone ' s away today speak, and in this way begins an hour of enjoyable lecture in either psychology or philosophy. Those who are able to register for his always filled classes know they are listening to a man of experience, a wise man Avho gives his students more than just book material. To the scholar who listens closely. Dr. Bentley gives many tips for a successful life. This, along with being an interesting speaker and a practical, understanding professor, makes a course with Dr. Bentley the three most valuable semester hours in a college program. Dr. Bentley came to America in 191.5 from England, with only five dollars in his pocket. P ' orty-four years later, after having: studied at Boston, Clark and McCiuill Universities, Wes- Icyan College and Harvard University; taught at the U ' nivcrsitics of Denver, Colorado, Wash- ington anfl Johns Hopkins, and ihen the Uni- versity of F lorence in Italy; written numerous books about psychology and philosophy; been honored as Dean Emeritus of our university; become a member of the American Philosophic and the American Psychological Associations, Omicron Delta Kappa, Lambda Chi Alpha and Kappa Delta Phi; has made himself a fan club of young people here that has groAvn in the thirty-five years he has been with American University until today we might say that Dean Bentley has influenced more students than any other professor in the university ' s history. Yes, looking back on all this. Dean Bentley can feel satisfied, proving as many great men have proved that one doesn ' t have to start at the top in order to attain it. When school spirit is low. Dean Bentley can be seen standing on the hill by the soccer field, cheering the team on to victory with a handful of students. He used to play soccer and filled the capacity of coach for many years; now he is still on the team with his enthusiasm and hearty pep talks. He is also an avid basketball fan and attends almost every game. Dr. Bentley speaks five languages: German, French, Italian, Greek and English with a bit of an English brogue. From the twinkle in his eyes to the under- standing of his heart the 1959 TALON honors Dean Bentley. He brought and campaigned to continue a real school spirit at American Uni- versity. Dr. Bentley counsels some of his stiidcnis.