Bloomsburg University - Obiter Yearbook (Bloomsburg, PA)

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THE ASSISTANT DEANS B . i Studies Social - l MARY E. MacDONALD A.B.. M.A. Guidance Services WC ARETE W Atn Afat hen,a„ ' ( , ' , ELIZABETH B. MILLER Dean of Women THE DEANS De tt The college deans . . . vital factors in the lives of all dormitory students . . . coordinating links between the students and administration . . . ever present sources of patience, understanding, advice, and help . . . for all this the student body expresses its sincere appreciation and gratitude to Mrs. Miller and Mr. Yohe . . . two people who will long remain in the memory of every Bloomsburg student as instrumental in making B.S.T.C. the friendly college that it is.

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MR. JOHN A. HOCH Dean of Instruction The rise from Dean of Men to Dean of Instruction is an honored and respon- sible one indeed, but no person was more deserving or better qualified for such an honor than John A. Hoch. Native of Milton . . . graduate of Pennsylvania State College and Buck- nell University . . . high school instructor . . . B.S.T.C. faculty member since 1946 . . . Dean of Men since 1947 . . . pioneer founder and secretary- treasurer of the Pennsylvania State Teachers College Athletic Conference . . . assistant football coach . . . director of public relations . . . chairman of Athletic Committee . . . Dean Hoch ' s list of accomplishments is long and varied. Indispensable is a word seldom used . . . and justifiably so, for few men deserve such a title. But to Dean Hoch, the student body gives the distinction of being as indispensable as one person can be. Each one of us has come into contact with you in some phase of college life ... in the classroom ... on the athletic field . . . over the public relations desk ... in the Dean ' s office . . . and each one of us will carry some fond memory of you . . . an-encouraging smile when college looked the darkest . . . helpful and never-failing advice when most needed . . . intuitive under- standing of all our problems. For this, we thank you, Dean John Hoch . . . the spirit that is Bloomsburg.

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DR. THOMAS P. NORTH The closing of the year 1954 brought the termination of twenty-five years of dedicated service to the College of its beloved Dean of Instruction, Dr. Thomas P. North. With his retirement, a little of the spirit that is Blooms- burg seemed to follow him. His sympathetic guidance and infinite under- standing linger at the heart of the campus, as do remembrances of his untir- ing efforts for a better Bloomsburg. Dr. North has been called the father of the professional standards move- ment in Pennsylvania, and in keeping with this title he inaugurated an improved system of selection of candidates for admission to college and to the teaching profession. He established a plan for the inspection and im- provement of all instructional facilities. In addition, Dr. North was largely responsible for the institution of the college calendar, for professional orientation classes for new students, and for the class dues program. His contributions have not been confined to the Bloomsburg campus alone, for Dr. North has devoted much energy to furthering high standards through- out the profession. Although he has relinquished his position at B.S.T.C, Dr. North will continue his ambition to strengthen the ideals of a great profession. We sincerely hope that his many remaining years will be filled with happiness and with fond memories of the college to which he gave so much. God Speed, Dr. North.