Bowling Green State University - Key Yearbook (Bowling Green, OH)

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In Memoriam Mrs. Frank J. Prout On April 19, 1953 the University community learned with deep sadness of the death of Mrs. Frank J. Prout resulting from an automobile collision. The 1954 KEY staff dedicates this page in memory of Mrs. Prout, a friend to all who knew her at Bowling Green State University. At the time of Mrs. Prout's death, the Alice Prout Scholar- ship Fund was set up so that all who wished to give tangible expression of their friendship and feelings could do so by giving to this fund. Four days later the fund had grown to 32186.50 from money and pledges of 226 contributors. Shortly afterward, Dr. Prout contributed S150 which enabled the scholarship fund to become available immediately. President McDonald named a special committee to decide the amount and the qualifications for making the first award l A on Honor's Day of 1953. Outstanding character, scholar- ship, need, and the necessary capabilities to do good college work were considerations in the choice. On Honor's Day, Junior Patricia Pietras received the first S150 award. This memorial to Mrs. Prout has been made in perpetuity, with S150 a year expected to be the annual interest yield. The total amount in the fund up to the spring of 1954 was 55300. This expression of love and esteem for Mrs. Prout and her husband, President Emeritus Frank J. Prout, who was iniured in the same accident, shows our affection only slightly in com- parison to the very deep feeling we all experienced at the time of Mrs. Prout's death.

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Dr. Walter A. Zaugg Dedication An exuberant personality and a ready smile make Dr. Walter A. Zaugg one of the most beloved persons on the Bowling Green campus. Never too busy to discuss any topic with anyone, Dr. Zaugg may well be called the historian of Bowling Green State University. He retired in August, 1953 as chairman and professor of education after a half century of teaching in Ohio schools, which included 30 years here at Bowling Green. In the spring before his retirement, Dr. Zaugg was named by Pres. Ralph W. McDonald as Director of Alumni Affairs effective Septem- ber 1, 1953, and given the title of professor emeritus. Among the list of his past activities are chairman of the University Committee on Alumni Affairs, and director of the Bureau of Alumni Relations during World War ll. Dr. Zaugg has been president of the Northwestern Ohio Education Asso- ciation and the district governor of Rotary International. He also served as district president and director of the national leadership school of Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity. As University orator, he has brought Bowling Green State University affec- tionately to the attention of thousands of Ohioans and audi- ences of other states. Dr. Zaugg received B.A. degrees from Valparaiso Univer- sity and Indiana University, he earned his M.A. from Columbia University and his Ph.D. from New York University. He joined the faculty of Bowling Green State University in 1923. His earnest, understanding manner has helped many education students settle maior problems concerning curric- ula and future iobs in the teaching field. His attitude and sincere interest in all students emphasizes his genuine desire to further in every way possible all phases of education in this country. As counselor to Kappa Delta Pi, national edu- cation honor society, he has furnished specialized training and information to another group of future educators. His present position of keeping in contact with former Bowling Green students is one of chief delight to Dr. Zaugg, since he personally knows so many of them. lt is for these, and many other reasons, that the staff of the 1954 KEY takes great pride in dedicating this book to Bowling Green's outstanding educator, Dr. Walter A. Zaugg.

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l Preface