Case Western Reserve University - Lux / Differential Yearbook (Cleveland, OH)

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QTVZ Q I Qu A University Annual Board COLLEGE EOR WOMEN ADELBERT COLLEGE DOROTHY A. SCHAFER ERNEST P. SCOTT Editor in Chief Business Manager DOROTHY E. JONES ARTHUR G. HENRY Art Editor Editor HELEN MCGINNESS DENTAL SCHOOL SCHOOL OF PHARMACY C. F. GEBHART 0. J. CARNER L. H. SAMARTINO G. W. BROWN LIBRARY SCHOOL BARBARA BRUMBAUGH DOROTHY SHUMACHER Last fall, sentiment in favor of a University Annual arose in several quarters almost simultaneously. There was some opposition, but after many delays an organization was effected of the representatives from the undergraduate schools. They have labored unselfishly to produce a hook that would combine and illustrate the forces making for a greater University, and a book that might itself be a force for greater unity. Their successful cooperation marks a new era in University activities. I8

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4'7,f' Q'Q'A The academic parade, composed of Secretary of War John W. Weeks, former Secretary of War Newton D. Baker, Rear-Admiral W. F. Frellam, Acting President James D. Williamson, President Emeritus Charles F. Thwing, the deans and trus- tees and graduates of the University, proceeded to the gymnasium to the stately music of the '4lVlarche Triomphalew by Rosse. After the playing of the 6'Meditation by Huerter, the President Emeritus led in solemn prayer, and two thousand heads bowed in reverence. The feature of the occasion was the address of the Honorable John Wingate Weeks, Secretary of War, who spoke on 'The Doctrine of American Government. In making a speech that caused no little comment, the Secretary remarked that by Huerter, the President Emeritus led in solemn prayer, and two thousand heads Chief Justice Carrington A. Marshall of the Supreme Court of Ohio conferred degrees or certificates upon 433 students, the largest number ever to receive awards at one time from Western Reserve University. The distribution was as follows: from College for Women 109, Adelbert College 84, School of Law 63, School of Pharmacy 50, Library School 36, Dental School 30. Following this, an honorary degree of L. L. D. was conferred upon the Secretary of War. After the announcement of Honors and Prizes won by the students of the University, came the closing Benediction. Then the academic procession, heralded by the tune of Wheelerls uFestival Marchf' returned to the University campus and disbanded. 17

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The University Student Council C . URTIS SMITH, President Adelbert College ARTHUR FETZER PAULINE CozAD, Secretary JEANNE KNIGHT - College for Womeii FRANCES .TORDON - Library School WILLIAM HOSTLER - School of Pharmacy J. R. KINNEY - - - - - Dental School The University Council promotes those activities in which all the departments of the University participate. Monthly meetings are held at Eldred Hall, at which the University prohlems are settled and plans for rallies, games, and receptions discussed. The memhers are rcsponsilmlc for announcing these events upon their own campus, for selling tickets and for securing the support of their respective schools. The council also has charge of the purchase and sale of the R pins, anal of thc editing of the University hand books. The council is a manifestation of the spirit ol' cooperation which is binding our college together in a closer unity. The success of its four short years of existence have amply justiheml it. and crcn grcutcr things may he expected for its future. 19