Anderson College - Columns / Sororian Yearbook (Anderson, SC)

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ACADEMiC DEAN Academic Dean Paul Talmadge, a man of many faces. Wisdom is imparted from scholarly dean to student. Students receive academic counseling Unfortunately for those who prefer to avoid such nuisances, academic achievements are. with- out question, the primary concern of an educational institution. Mental aptitude, learning potent- ial, application of known facts, and knowledge for the sake of itself, are factors dealt with by the depart- ment of academics. Di. Paul A. Talmadge, humorist, philosopher, confidant, and a mental he-man, ably performs the duties of academic dean. Aided by efficient secretary Mrs. Ann Hayes, Dr. Talmadge ' s depart- ment is well-known among students as one where academic problems are discussed and not dismissed as unimportant. The student and his needs has top priority when it comes to Dr. Talmadge. For this, students will remember him as their friend and counselor. Mrs. Ann Hayes, secretary, is a friend to all. 29

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ALUMNI Alumni Day was a day of remembering Alumni Day, held May 8 at An- derson College, proved to be an eventful and refreshing day for the 400 alumni and guests. The program included election of new officers and directors, the presentation of awards and diplo- mas, as well as individual and group recognition. Cliff Satterwhite of Anderson was elected the group ' s president, Mrs. Matrell McCarter of Clemson, vice-president, Mrs Randall Mc- Clain of Anderson, recording sec- retary, Miss Beverly Blanton of Anderson, corresponding secre- tary, and Don Kirkland of Ander- son, treasurer. Emphasis has been placed on organizing new alumni chapters during this year. Happiness was retlected on the face of Mrs. Z W. (Ada Powell) Meeks, alumni secretary at Anderson College, as she was being presented the Alumni Service Award by Mrs. Richard (Colie Blease) Baker of Newberry, alumni president. The presentation was on May 8 during the Alumni Day convocation at Anderson College. Twenty-two members of the 1922 class at Anderson College received Golden Anniversary diplomas on Alumni Day. Shown (l-r), front row are Sarah Hammond Mason, Annie Laurie Keasler Moore. Mary Ellen Kempson Blackwell, Annie Mae Williford McCarrell. Bessie Reid, Garvin Griffin, Bessie May Elgin Dallis, and Lucy Primrose Whyte Hilliker. Second row: Florence Louise Smith Martin, Vergie Louise McClure Hall, Lola Williams Sloan, Mattie Harris Shaw. Gena Gwin Rogers and Dorothy Sullivan Townsend. Third row: Nettie McCuen, Madaline Kelly Ardrey, Sara Thompson Ballentine, Lura Pauline Ellis Blythe and Jane Strickland. Back row: Helen Gassaway Allen, Edith Herlong Parler, Maude Ballentine Barton and Camille Wood Huey. 28

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Staff change goes smoothly This year Mr. B. J. Taylor came to Anderson College as chief financial, budget and purchasing officer. He directs the work of the business office, auxiliary enter- prises and college property man- agement. Mr. Taylor placed emphasis on budget planning, transportation and purchase requisitions to aid in smooth business operations. Mrs. Vivian Fife ably assists in office transactions as Mr. Taylor ' s secre- tary. Mrs. Nancy Alewine, business office supervisor and financial aid officer, is assisted by two qualified and efficient bookkeepers, Miss Martha Mahaffey and Mrs. Edith Charping. Mr. Taylor dictates to his secretary, Mrs. Vivian Flte. Mrs. Nancy Alewine, office supervisor; Miss Martha Mahaffey, Mrs. Edith Charping. Business Administrator B. J. Taylor. 30