Coker College - Milestone Yearbook (Hartsville, SC)

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wi ponent “ .. Behold the man!” —John 19:5 Fame is what you have taken, Character’s what you give; When to this truth you waken Then you begin to lwe. ' Behold a man who has learned how to live!—One co who is awake to the truth that you have only what you ia give away. Coker is proud to have Dr. John Andral Barry, i Jr., as her new president, and we feel that we can truly A say, ‘Behold the man!” A native South Carolinian, Dr. Barry was born at Fountain Inn. He received his A.B. degree from Furman University, his Ph.M. from Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, His Th.D. from Southwestern Baptist Theological seminary in Fort Worth. He has done graduate work at both the University of Chicago a and Yale University. In 1949 Dr. Barry became profes- sor of Philosophy at Furman, and he resigned as head of that department to come to us. Nevertheless, it is not i what lies behind our president which has won us to him, ; nor what lies before bim; it is what lies within him- —the character that has made him a scholar and a gentle- DR. JOHN A. BARRY, JR. man. ' i t I rma wees eee ETON Sm hae 4 4 t § } i s H bs ‘ ’ i Dr. Barry and some of the students enjoy a cup of coffee in the canteen. 10

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One need not talk long with Dr. Barry before he is assured that our president has developed a sense of mis- sion about Coker, that he has realized what she has to offer, and has visualized how to offer it. Perhaps it is partly Dr. Barry’s philosophy of life that has endeared him to us. “Believe in people,” he tells us. “Magnify the positive, and you will soon lose sight of the negative. Be guided by admirations rather than disgusts.” Dr. Barrygives of himself. At the crossroads where the markers are blurred and the paint peeling, he is not satisfied with merely pointing out the way, he takes your hand and guides you. Yes, CHARACTER IS WHAT YOU GIVE—and he is a giver of self for others. Napoleon once estimated, “Nothing is too small for a great man.” Dr. Barry concerns himself with undercur- rents and by-lines. He bothers to take you into his confi- dence, and not only asks your opinion but wants it. Truly he seeks to determine every move and decision that wiil affect the college from the students’ point of view. Where our president meets a stranger, he leaves a friend. He is a newcomer to Coker, but each girl on cam- pus considers him a friend. He is also a newcomer to the town of Hartsville, but his charming personality and his outstanding ability have given him a very active part in community life. Hartsville has welcomed him with en- thusiastic appreciation. A picture of Dr. Barry must include his charming wife, Helen Bryant Barry. Mrs. Barry is a beautiful comple- ment to her husband, a wise mother, and a debout Christian lady. She possesses charm and grace that springs from a deep-rooted good will and sincere desire to be a friend. Dr. and Mrs. Barry have two children, Ann and Mary Helen. In the President’s well-managed office are the effi- cient Miss Josephine Erwin, assistant to the president, and his secretary, Miss Lucy Singletary. More familiarly known as “Miss Jo,” the president’s assistant is truly the epitome of Coker. Since Coker’s foundation Miss Jo has played a vital part in the life of the College. Our versatile Miss Jo hasn’t enough fingers for all her pies. In addition to assisting the president, edit- ing the alumni news, planning concerts and doing won- ders with receptions, she takes an active part in Harts- ville Community affairs. She is a gracious hostess, not only to visitors but also to students. Miss Jo is a true focal point of Coker activity. Lucy Singletary, the president’s secretary and recep- tionist, was graduated from Coker in 1954 and now adds to Dr. Barry’s office her own kind of southern charm. At- tractive as well as adept, Lucy is giving back to Coker a part of what she received from her Alma Mater. Thus we present a president with a vision, a family that is inspirational, and office assistants who are com- pletely devoted to Coker. From this combination we can expect a better Coker tomorrow. Mrs. Barry, Ann, Mary Helen, and Dr. Barry Miss Lucy Singletary, Secretary to the President Miss Josephine Erwin, Assistant to the President Ny Tee pe ee TY iy Ee ag See ee ee