Bethany College - Bethanian Yearbook (Bethany, WV)

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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

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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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ATION Mr. Robert H. Yockey. Head Librarian of the Bethany College Library, is an extremely busy per- son; especially since moying into the new library. His duties haye almost doubled since that time. Assisted by an able staff. Mr. Yockey spends end- less hours cataloging books, filing cards, setting up displays, and arranging and re-arranging the well-stocked library sheKes. Mr. Yockey is also helpful to students who seek his adyice about books or studies. In addition to all these duties, come those countless little, every- day tasks to which he must apply himself. Mr. Yockey also teaches classes in library science so that he might help pattern the lives of f uture librarians. ROBERT II. YOCKEY. M.S. Hpdd Librarian Mr. Robert A. Sandercox. Provost of External Affairs, is one of the men responsible for Bethany ' s high and ever-growing reputation in America. To achieve this goal. Mr. Sandercox must spend some of his time away from Bethany, talking and coun- seling with high school students from all over the country about their various future plans. Bethany College ' s continued academic progress is certainly dependent upon Mr. Sandercox. ROBERT A. SAXDERCOX, B.D. Assistant Provost Mr. J. Allan Watson faithfully serves Bethany College as its Director of Development. Mr. Watson is an important man to the college for he has helped Bethany College gain national prominence, and is always directing his efforts so that Bethany will remain in its prominent position. The recent build- ing of the new Phillips Memorial Library and Harlan Hall, the new residence for upperclass women, were projects into which Mr. Watson put endless hours of thought and planning. Mr. Wat- son ' s job will not stop here for it is ever-growing. Currently Mr. Watson, along with other college officials, is studying and supervising plans and rais- ing funds for the construction of a new science building. J. ALLAN WATSON, A.B. Director of Development 21