Bethany College - Bethanian Yearbook (Bethany, WV)

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WARNER G. PETERSON VICE-PRESIDENT DR. BERNAL R. WEIMER VICE-PRESIDENT Dr. Bernal R. Weimer ' s service to Bethany Col- lege throughout the years is immeasurable in terms of hard work and self-sacrifice. As Vice-President and Dean of the Faculty, he is a capable adminis- trator, working out the difficult problems of his responsibility with great efficiency. To students, however. Dean Weimer is more than a college official; he is a respected teacher, humorist, and understanding counsellor. Most freshmen come under the tutelage of Dean Weimer in his course in freshman biology and throughout their years at Bethany can affectionately recall his famous puns and jokes. Dr. Weimer is also a writer, hav- ing co-authored a general biology textbook and laboratory manual and also compiled a book of scientific humor. Although Dr. Weimer will retire as Dean of the Faculty after this year, he will con- tinue teaching and guiding students in his inimitable way. Thus, Bethany pays tribute to a great edu- cator, administrator, and humorist, and is grateful for his many years of support, planning, and counselling. functi jthl-v No college would be able to tunclion smootmy without an efficient Business Manager. Mr. Warner G. Peterson ably fills this position, and carries the added duties of Vice-President and Treasurer of Bethany College, as well. Due to Mr. Peterson ' s expert management, many financial problems have been resolved and the mechanics of the college have continued to operate successfully. Mr. Peterson may be found not only in the business offices, but also on the tennis courts. An excellent tennis player himself. Mr. Peterson has coached the tennis team to several successful seasons, and. greatly due to his coaching, the team was able to win the state tournament in 1960. In an administrative capacity, Mr. Peterson has worked closely with the plan f(jr a Student Activity Fee. Mr. Peterson has been rightly called one of the most versatile men in Bethany ' s administration. His varied interests and capable planning have won hini a place of regard at Bethany. 19

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DR. PERRY EPLER GRESHAM, PRESIDENT Dr. Perry Epler Gresham. author, lecturer, and internationally known scholar and churchman, may rightly be called the modern Sage of Bethany. As president of Bethany College, Dr. Gresham serves not only as administrator, but also as an ambas- sador to insure the position and progress of Bethany. Dr. Greshams contributions to society are widely varied. As an author. Dr. Gresham has written The Disciplines of the High Calling and edited The Sage of Bethany. He has also served as a professor of philosophy and as a minister of various pastor- The honors that have been conferred upon Presi- dent Gresham reveal the high esteem in which he is held across the country. Texas Christian Univer- sity awarded Dr. Gresham a citation for his con- tribution to higher learning and he was recently elected president of the International Churches of Christ. Dr. Gresham ' s versatility and personality com- bined with his devotion to Bethany characterize a President who is admired by all Bethanians.

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ADMINISTR Dean Ridgely Park has taken over the all-encom- passing position of Dean of Women. Although this job carries heavy responsibility, Dean Park ' s experience is so greatly varied and centered in personnel work that she is well-equipped to handle the task. This experience ranges from college test- ing, counseling, teaching, and speech therapy to national research for a television network. Most important. Dean Park favors change and expansion. Her new ideas could have an important impact on student life at Bethany, affecting both social and academic areas. Dean Park ' s experience and ideas have already produced outstanding results and we are grateful for the energv and enthusiasm she has added to our campus. E. RIDGELY PARK. A.M. Dean of Women Instructor in English Dean Robert A. Preston. Dean of Students, con- tinually proves himself to be a friend and advisor to all who ask for his counsel. With his capable guidance, the life of the average student assumes the qualities of responsibility and leadership which are necessary for a Bethany student to be a true Betha ' nian. Besides his duties as Dean of Students. Dean Preston teaches some classes in the psychology department for which he is also well-qualified. ROBERT A. PRESTON, A.M. Dean of Students Miss Luta M. Gordon. Registrar of Bethany Col- lege, is busy for countless hours with her many duties. She answers rilany letters from prospective Bethanians about the school and its curriculum. Miss Gordon is also helpful to any student wJio comes to her to discuss problems of study, curric- ulum, and class absences. Miss Gordon seems to know the correct solution to any academic problem and her prompt advice is always forthcoming and helpful to all who seek it of her. Registration days find her particularly busy, straightening out endless class schedules for the students and arranging class meetings for the bene- fit of all. With an able staff. Miss Gordon carries out her many duties with a cheerful smile. LUTA M. GORDON, M.A. Registrar 20