Drexel University - Spartan Yearbook (Philadelphia, PA)

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LEON D urns S'raA'1'roN LEON DUPRE STRATTON We makefricndx by being rzfricndf' Thefriend.sl1ip belwven you ana' me I will nor compare lo Il chaing for that the rain: might rusl or the falling free might break. HE 1917 Class of Domestic Science deem it a privilege to give to Mr. Stratton this page of appreciation for all he has done for us. He has given unceas- ingly of his time, his energy, his sympathy, his enthusiasm-has made ' himself a very part of the Institute and of our life here. As a teacher he has succeeded in infusing life and interest even into such a subject as Chemistry, that grim ogre which haunts us day and night. As Freshmen, we found him a marvel in explaining those unfathomable problems that came to us, as Seniors, he helped us safely over the rough places in Organic Chemistry, never lacking in kindness, courtesy, consideration. He interests, arouses, informs us. And not along the beaten paths of Chemistry alone has he led us, but he has shown us the bigger and finer things-things we will remember long after the ruts in our gray matter, worn deep by the passage of unnumerable carbon atoms, each linked in its own peculiar way to its fellow atoms, have drifted full of other matter and finally disappeared. As he drills us untiringly, day after day, week after week, we realize more fully that the path of a Chemistry teacher is not without its thorns and we only wonder that he does not more often give expression to his amazement at our colossal stupidity and cxclaim It's strange how little some girls know about Chemistry anyway! He is never too busy to help us in our troubles, to listen to our woes, to share our triumphs, and through it all he is big enough to keep his broad tolerance, his fine patience and keen understanding. Mr. Stratton is genial, hearty and inspiring. His cheerful smile constantly radiates sunshine and his very activity awakens the sleepy. Our class has not been alone in recognizing the excellent ability of Mr. Stratton as a teacher. Beginning with this last school year, his position on the Faculty has advanced to that of Senior Instructor. He took his degree of Bachelor of Science from the University of Pennsylvania in june, 1909, coming to Drexel in September of the same year. Beside teaching both day and night classes, he has time left to enjoy a cozy home and a fine young son, Bruce. This seems quite enough for onenman to do, but Mr. Stratton has also been furthering his scientific education, and lh February last received the degree of Master of Science in Chemistry from his Alma Mater, for which we heartily congratulate him. We count it an honor to have had Mr. Stratton for our teacher and friend and long will we remember him for His little, nameless, unremembered acts Of kindness and of love. Pag: sixteen

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