Beloit College - Codex Yearbook (Beloit, WI)

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GEORGE L. COLLIE

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Go PROFEJJOR GEORGE L. COLLIE Ghis Book is respectfully DEDICATED

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Professor George L. Collie CAN APPRECIATION, U '5Y E,gif.l5f3:Qf,'Z21 E who were class-mates and friends of Professor Collie during his col- 'slex Gigi? lege days, are not surprised that he has been entrusted with the L executive work of his Alma Mater in the year's leave of absence -H granted President Eaton by the' board of trustees. There is a great deal in Mr. Collie's college days to explain why Beloit honors him C? MJQQ as she does today, teaching staff and students alike giving him their A- respect and confidence. The simplicity of his character and ser- vice, first of all, assures a popular administration of college affairs. Mr. Collie is just himself. There is no affectation about the man, no servile copying of another who has achieved success. He is admired for his scholarly attainments, for his ability as a teacher, for his executive force. He is never, however, simply professional. Scholastic mannerisms do not separate him from his colleagues and students. There is an every- dayness about his life and work which brings him in touch with his fellows. 'We think of him first as a man who wishes to be what God intended him to be. And this is the kind of manhood that draws and wins recognition. Those who know Dean Collie best have a profound regard for his sturdiness. He possesses individuality. He stands for ideas. He has faith in great principles. He is conservative, yet progressive. His face is toward the future. He believes the best days are yet to come. He loves the old Beloit for its splendid history, for the noble and suc- cessful men it has sent into every field of endeavor. He has a passion for the new Beloit because of its unsurpassed opportunities for training men and women for grandly useful service. This appreciation will be incomplete if a word is not said concerning the compre- hensiveness of Professor Collie's manhood. Too few have a definite idea of all that enters into astrong personality. Some will emphasize intellectuality, others Christian character, and others still, the physical basis of manhood. An acquaintance with Mr, Collie con- vinces us that he has put the right value upon all the essentials that go to make the suc- cessful educator. He is sufficiently up in his science and in the methods of teaching it to give him the name of an expert authority. His commanding presence proves that he has the physical basis of a forceful personality. His interest in athletics and all that enters into the social life of the college, is further proof of his adaptability to meet the demands of his office. He has that comprehensive manhood so needed in the higher education of today. The alumni are especially gratined that one of their number has been selected to fill President Eaton's place during his enforced absence. The fact that Professor Collie has inspired faculty and students with confidence in his ability to make things move, is proof that the college has the right man in the right place. N WILSON DENNEY, '8r. 7