Bucknell University - L Agenda Yearbook (Lewisburg, PA)

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••♦•♦ ♦•♦.♦ ' - - 4 % f 1936 PRESIDENT HOMER • P RAIXEY • • ■JJR. HOMER P. RAiNEY came to Bucknell in November, 1931, to accept the presidency - - of the University. Prior to serving as Bucknell ' s president, he was president of Frankh ' n College. Dr. Rainey, a native Texan, guides and directs the policies of the University. President Rainey graduated from Ferris Academy and Austin College. The University of Chicago awarded him his Ph.D. degree in 1924. 21 ♦ ■ • ( -♦ ♦ 4

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L ' Agendc BOARD OF TRUSTEES Amerman, Ralph A Scranton, Pa. Baldrige, Thomas J Hollidaysburg, Pa. Bostwick, Roy G Pittsburgh, Pa. Burpee, David Philadelphia, Pa. Davis, John W Trenton, N. J. Decker, Oliver J Williamsport, Pa. Evans, Milton G Lewisburg, Pa. Greene, Edward M Huntingdon, Pa. Harris, Miss Mary B Alderson, W. Va. Henderson, .Joseph W Philadelphia, Pa. Hopper, Harry B Philadelphia, Pa. Hulley, Elkanah B Pittsburgh, Pa. Johnson, Albert W Lewisburg, Pa. McClintock, Gilbert S Wilkcs-Barre, Pa. McLean, William S Wilkes-Barre, Pa. Marts, Arnaud C New York City, N. Y. Morton, Earl A Pittsburgh, Pa. PadeiFord, Frank W Newton Centre, Mass. Reynolds, Dorrance Wilkes-Barre, Pa. Richards, Earl M Youngstown, Ohio Roberts, William E Scarsdale, N. Y. Rooke, Robert L New York City, N. Y. Shirley, John T Pittsburgh, Pa. Smith, Harvey F Harrisburg, Pa. Sordoni, Andrew J Kingston, Pa. Stern, Julius L Wilkes-Barre, Pa. Stetson, John B Philadelphia, Pa. Thompson, William H Hightstown, N. J. Vaughan, Charles P Philadelphia, Pa. Walls, William C Lewisburg, Pa. Wilson, John M Pittsburgh, Pa. C. HENDERSON SUPPLEE From the roster of the University trustees was stricken by death the name of C. Henderson Supplee, who died at his home in Indian Creek Road, September 10, 1934. A recognized leader in American business, his passing was mourned by the nation ' s notables. Bucknel! University indeed lost a friend for whom she had the warmest of affections. DR. FRANK E. ROCKWOOD When Dr. Frank E. Rockwood, professor of the Latin language and literature from 1885 to 1917 and first dean of the University, died in Overbrook on January 2, 1935, Bucknell mourned the passing of a man of respected scholastic attainment. Author of esteemed translations as well as enthusiast for Bucknell athletics, Dr. Rockwood, although a Brown graduate, had taken Bucknell close to his heart. Fate has taken a distinguished name from the faculty roll. ♦ ♦

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ll L ' Agendi Rivenburg Clark Miller 22 THE DEANS • • • • RADUATED from Buckneil University in the class of 1897, Dr. Romeyn H. Rivenburg came to serve his Alma Mater as Dean of the College in September, 1933. h e acts as adviser to all students enrolled in the Uni- versity. During his twelve years ' service, he has offered many helpful suggestions to the students concerning their curriculums and has been a sympathetic listener to their problems. % MELIA E. CLARK became a member of the Buckneil faculty in 1924, serving as a French teacher. In 1925, she was appointed Acting Dean of Women, and the following year she was made Dean of Women. She has been a sympathetic counselor to all the University women. This genial, understanding women received her degrees from Elmira College and from Columbia University. JIEAN J. HILLIS MILLER received a call from Buckneil in 1930 to serve as Dean of Freshmen and Associate Professor of Psychology. In February, 1933, he was chosen as Dean of Students. Dean Miller comes in constant contact with students through personal conferences. Always approachable, he has helped many students overcome perplexing problems. FHe earned his degrees at the University of Richmond and the University of Virginia. i ' i » -» ♦ ■♦ ' .4 .» ..• ' .»» .;■