Drexel University - Spartan Yearbook (Philadelphia, PA)

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HOLLIS Gooracv, PH.B., Sc.D., F.R.G.S. HOLLIS GODFREY, Ph.B., Sc.D., F.R.G.S. R. HOLLIS GODFREY was born April 27, 1874, at Lynn, Massachusetts. He was educated at 'l'uft's College, where he afterwards served asa member of the Board of Visitorsg at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, where for two years he was a member of the Alumni Council, and at Harvard University. He holds many degrees, is a Fellow of the Royal Geographical Societyg a member of Phi Beta Kappa and of numerous other educational, industrial and social organizations. Before his election in IQIQ, to the Presidency of the Drexel Institute, President Godfrey made a careful study ofits powers and possibilities, and ofits future. His experience in educational lines has been broad and practical. He was head of the Department of Science in the High School of Practical Arts, in Boston, for four years, during which time he reorganized the course, vitalizing its relation to vocational training. For six years hc was a teacher and administrator in night school work in Boston, which is similar to the splendid work done by the evening classes at Drexel lnstitute. He helped to organize the Garland School and for two years directed its policy in the teaching of science and in extension work. He has also had a part in organizing and directing three schools of domestic science. He has been frequently called as a lecturer and consultant to a number of colleges and universities. This excellent training as an organizer and his thorough knowledge of the difficult problems connected with great education institutions President Godfrey has given to Drexel Institute, so that it has come to be one of the foremost institutions of Art, Science and lndustry in the country. President Godfrey's business experience is well known. He twice passed through the different departments of a business, holding every kind of position from fireman to superintendent. He has been a worker in City Health, Sanitary Engineering, and Industrial Betterment and was chiefof the Bureau of Gas, Philadelphia, and Consulting Engineer to the city in the reorganization of its water system, besides holding many other positions ofConsulting Engineer. While employed with State and Federal laws in Sanitary Engineering, he spent several years abroad where he had exceptional opportunities of studying government work in England, France, Germany and Switzerland. 'l'he versatility of his genius is evidenced by his work as an author, notable among his publications are books of fiction, among which is The Man Who Ended the War, published in i9o8g also books on Sanitary Engineeringg on Chemistry, and numerous monographs concerned with Applied Science and Education. He has also published articles in the flllrmlir Monll1Lv, Collierhr and other magazines. President Woodrow Wilson, recognizing Dr. Godfrey's ability and keen insight, appointed him to membership in the Advisory Commission of the Council for National Defense, of which he is the youngest member. Recently he was appointed a member of the National Research Council. Into his work for Drexel, Dr. Godfrey puts the full force and energy of his nature. No effort is too great that advances the good of the Institute and none is overlooked that brings help to a single student. The students of Drexel like to feel that in their President they have a friend. President Godfrey has done much towards the development of the splendid Drexel spirit which has been manifested in the preparations for the Twenty-fifth Anniversary of the Institute to be celebrated next year and has constantly sought to carry out Mr. Drexel's desire- I want the students to lead happy as well as useful lives. The classes of 1917 take this opportunity of expressing their appreciation of Mrs. Godfrey's kindness to the students. 'l'hey wish to assure her of their grateful thanks for many courtesies which have added to the pleasures of life at Drexel. Page four

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Preface O the readers of this book we extend greetings, with the hope that they will not be disappointed. A r To those who, by their contributions to the different departments, have made possible the publication of this book, we acknowledge a profound debt of gratitude. We also extend hearty thanks to all those who have helped us with suggestions or advice, or in any other Way. I We hope that, in formulating your opinion as to the merits of this record of our deeds and daring, you will be guided by what has given you pleasure, rather than by its lack of literary and artistic value, and in the words ofjames Whitcomb Riley: Simply take what the scrawl is worth- Knowing I love you as the sun the sod On the ripening side of the great round earth That swings in the smile of God. And remember, the good times we have had cannot be taken from us. THE LEXERD STAFF. Page .fix