Bethany College - Bethanian Yearbook (Bethany, WV)

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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

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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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ADMINIST PAUL D. PURSGLOVE, A.B. Assistant Director of Admissions We should learn to appreciate the qualified men and women behind the scenes, who keep Bethany College running at its top level. Mr. Pursglove, a new addition to the administra- tive staff, has served this year as Assistant Provost, and has helped Bethany College to continue to grow. Of course the progress has been greatly aided by Mr. Myers. Accountant at Bethany. Mr. White, Manager of Bethany College Stores, and Mr. Dunham. Director of Buildings and Grounds. Our beautiful new library is a welcome addition to Bethany ' s campus. All of us who study there certainly know that it would be quite ineffective were it not staffed by well-qualified and helpful PAUL E. WHITE, A.i Manager of Bethany College Stores HARLIE B. DUNHAM Buildings and Grounds 22