Auburn University - Glomerata Yearbook (Auburn, AL)

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Administration The administration of the school is accomplished through the leadership of men of high intelligence and great knowledge. Their leadership is recognized through the inspiration of those who follow to achievements higher than their own expectations. Since inspiration is a fleeting quality which few possess and even fewer are able to instill in others, we deem it an honor to have had the opportunity to associate with such great leaders. The dissemination of knowledge through research, extension and instruction is the aim of our administration ... to achieve the education of the thousands with the work of the hundreds . . . to finance the education of the many with the dollars that are few ... to send into the world men and women ready to add something to the history of the world . . . and if not to make history, at least to inspire those after them to do so. Editor TOMMY BROWER

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President Dr. Ralph B. Draughon is a living example of the traditional American success story. In 1918 he enrolled at Auburn as a freshman: served as an assistant professor of history and political science from 1937 to 1944 and as executive secretary and secretary to the Board of Trustees from 1944 to 1947. Following the death of Dr. Duncan in August of 1947, Dr. Draughon served as director of instruction and acting president until October of 1948 at which time he was installed as president of Alabama Polytechnic Institute. During his period of service as Auburn’s chief executive, Dr. Draughon has been faced with many grave problems which he has solved in a very capable manner. Dr. Draughon’s primary objective has been the balanced growth and improvement of all the varied fields of activity at Auburn. The policy of the administration has done much to build vertically the strong courses now offered by giving all branches and all departments equal consideration. In addition to his administrative duties Dr. Draughon is in great demand as a guest speaker and is requested to fill many social obligations. He is never too busy to confer with any student on a problem and always has their interest at heart. Truly Dr. Draughon, in a quiet and efficient manner, is providing the leadership for a greater Auburn. President RALPH B. DRAUGHON