Beloit College - Codex Yearbook (Beloit, WI)

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m V i, :2 h 93mm M q a VA AIDMINISTRA'TION: The mum; of our College reveals the precision of our administration, that .ringulczr group directing the complex pattern offarnml education. 6

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DEDICATION 11!! ix my 120p? Hm; tlzere 1027! a way; romirzm llze mule 15m, alizzoxphere offreedom in work, of friendship among facuZl-v and Jludmtj, of devotion to 17716 .trhoZamizz'p and Z'dKKZZZISIIZ, eaXZ of which have made my ymrx a! Beioz't :0 Jalixj'yz'ngf Paul W. Boutwell Paul XVinslow Boutwell was born in Lynde- borough, N. 1-1., on February 6, 1888. He attended the Beloit Academy from 1902 to 1906, continuing his work in the College until he procured his 13.5. degree in 1910. His undergraduate days at Beloit saw Paul Boutwell playing the role of a prominent cam- pus figure. A member ofSigma Chi fraternity, he also became a member of Delta Sigma Rho, the honorary speech fraternity. As a student Paul Boutwell was the symbol of spirit on the Beloit College Campus. XVhen, in 19-18, Omi- cron Delta Kappa was established on the Beloit Campus, Paul Boutwell became one of- the few faculty members to be initiated int; this select group of campus leaders. Prior to his graduation, in 1910, he was initiated into Phi Beta Kappa. Inspired by his college, and thirsty for more knowledge in the field of Chemistry, he continued his education at the University of. XVisConsin, procuring his MA. in 1912, and his Ph.D. in 1916. In the summer of 1920, Professor Boutwell joined the Beloit College faculty as a member of the Chemistry department, and one year later was made head ofit, The man ofchemis- try soon soared to great heights in his held. His many articles, during the war, on nutri- tion problems, earned him membership in a number of scientific organizations, including Sigma Xi, the honorary scientific society. Professor Boutwell was always a favorite among students for his kindly assistance and his encouragement of individua1 initiative in the laboratory. He won the undergraduate esteem for his efforts while Chairman of the athletic committee of the faculty. He seldom missed a game, and will always be remembered for having the welfare of Beloit College teams in his heart. This interest in one phase of college life is indicative of the enthusiastic spirit for Beloit which Dr. Boutwell reHeCted. 5

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