Clemson University - Taps Yearbook (Clemson, SC)

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Dr. Robert F. Poole, President The influence of Dr. Robert Franklin Poole as an educator and administrator upon the stu- dents of Clemson College cannot be measured. More than one successful graduate will tell you that his example of forthrightness and integrity, of steadily plugging away at the job to be done, and of unfailing loyalty to Clemson has set a criterion. In 1916 Dr. Poole received his B.S. degree Irom Clemson. He received his Ph.D. and M.S. degrees at Rutgers in 1921, an LL.D. from the University of South Carolina in 1942, and in 1950 the honorary degree of Litt.D. was con- ferred upon him by Furman University. Aside Irom the daily duties of the President, Dr. Poole has contributed valuable informa- tion to various Scientific- Journals. Among his accomplishments lies the credit of discovering and perfecting economic measures for the con- trol of disease in the sweet potato. To the students, Dr. Poole has been an every- day council to clear our minds of many worries. A man who is never too busy to talk to us, and never too busy to do something for Clemson. Thus we, the students of Clemson, pay tribute to our President. Dr Poole came to Clemson in 1940 upon the death of the memorable Dr. Sikes. Since, he has spent endless hours of labor in coordinating and formulating plans for a better Clemson. The fruits of his efforts may be seen in the new Clemson. As an educator and friend ... he is tops with us in every way. 30