Beloit College - Codex Yearbook (Beloit, WI)

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We, the students of Beloit College and of the GOLD, take great honor in dedicating this years GOLD to two of Beloit Collegehs bright- er sons, Lloyd Vernon Ballard and Paul Wins- low Boutwell. Lloyd Vernon Ballard was born on a farm near Magnolia, Wisconsin, on August 22, 1887. He received his preparatory schooling at the Ft. Collins - Manchester schools. There he was a student of unusual merit, winning the much coveted honor of traveling to the Colorado State inter-scholastic oratorical contest. When Lloyd Ballard graduated from the Manchester School, his straight A average predicted the brilliant career which was to follow. Upon entering Beloit College in the fall of 1918, young Ballard embarked on a new career of not only maintaining his high scholastic standing but of participating in extra-curricu- lar activities. This Combination helped to develop his unusually fine character and ad- 4 THIS YEAR'S HT0 have participated through the year; in the ongoing 0f 50 significant an educational insti- tution as Beloit College has hem a rare priviiege and a deep mfis- fezetz'on. I would repeat the ex- perience should i! he possihle. Lloycl V. Ballard mirable leadership qualities. XVhile a student at Beloit, Mr. Ballard became a member of Tau Kappa Epsilon social fraternity. In his senior year he received the highest honor that can be bestowed upon a college graduate;the Gold Key of Phi Beta Kappa. He was gradu- ated from Beloit in the spring of1912, with the degree, Bachelor of Arts. During his 41 year teaching career at Beloit, he inspired many students to be concerned about the improvement of our society. His book llSocial Institutions , is considered one of the best in the held of sociology. A man of unceasing effort, Dr. Ballard, through his teachings, his writings, and his welfare work, has continually attempted to find a cure for the sociological ills of our time. His dynamic influence will be felt both here at Beloit and elsewhere for years to come. It is with great pride that we salute this man of noble purpose.

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H 7726 poet . . . dijfmex a lane and spirit of mziiy . . . which ravak 27er 2'71 lize Iermrc cr TECOHU'ZENIETII 0f oppojz'fe 0r zlixwrdmzt qsziliex . . . llze 56775;? of novdfy midfrarh- IIEJX will: 0M 62le famin'tzr oijedy SAM L'EL TAYLOR COLERI DGF. The above quotation is, we feel, appli- cable and helpful to our presentation of life at Beloit. The first, and most obvi- ous parallel is with regard to the form and style of. this yeafs GOLD. XVe have tried to institute some new ideas, and still retain a part of the old, traditional GOLD. The second level, and the one which really helped us to follow this idea of balancing two extremes, concerns the campus situation itself. Many of the same buildings, students, teachers and administrators are presented again this year; but many are new. Beloit has a new chapel, a new president, a few new activities, and, without being sentimental or idealistic, may we add, a new spirit. Here again it is interesting how the parallel hold true . . . our presidents ideas combine traditional thought with modern . . . the chapel is both contem- porary and medieval in design . . . the spirit which we called new is really one which has retained the valuable tra- ditional elements, and has added the new, the Fresh. iVe hope, as you read the GOLD, that you will perceive this balance which we have tried to communicate.

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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