Duke University - Chanticleer Yearbook (Durham, NC)

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EDITOR • KARIL NEWMAN BUSINESS MANAGER • TOM IRWIN table of contents

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Sometimes a thoroughly dedicated and able man dwells in the community of a uni- versity, touching and inspiring the lives of all with whom he comes in contact. Such a man is not soon equalled and will be long remembered by those who knew him. Dr. William Hane Wannamaker, who died August 2nd, 1958, was this sort of man. Dr. Wannamaker gave himself and his talents wholeheartedly to Duke University. He was one of the trio of Few, Flowers, and Wannamaker who guided the growth and development of Trinity College into the great educational institution which is Duke University today. A large part of that development was due to the efforts of Dr. Wannamaker. Possessing the marks of a great scholar, Dr. Wannamaker nevertheless early in his career displayed the qualities of a true leader and able administrator. Realizing fhe great need, he answered the call for capable administrators and accepted an appoint- ment as Dean of Trinity College in 1917. With characteristic enthusiasm he threw himself to the task of expanding the academic program of Duke. One of his notable successes was his part in the work of assembling an outstanding faculty at the grow- ing university. Dr. Wannamaker was deeply interested in the athletic program at Duke as a means of conveying to young people a sense of true values, good sportsmanship, and school spirit. Faculty chairman of the Athletic Council, he was highly influential in pointing athletics down the road of the highest traditions and ideals. Dr. Wannamaker also had a deep concern for the student as an individual. As the University went through a period of rapid growth, he made a great effort to retain the system of personal contacts with students that is present in the small college. His genuine interest in the students was particularly evident to those who were members of his classes. Time and time again he was described by his former students as an inspiring teacher . . . sympathetic . . . loyal . . . fair . . . considerate ... a real friend. Often he spurred students on to new horizons of learning beyond his own field of German language and literature. Those who never knew Dr. Wannamaker will remember him for his outstanding work as an educator and for his outstanding contribution to the substantial growth of Duke University. Those who did know him well will remember him with affection and respect for his personality and ideals. For these reasons — his service and his personality — the 1959 CHANTICLEER is dedicated to Dr. William Hane Wannamaker. Dr. William Hane Wannamaker 18 7 3-195

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nt Eden ' s home administration President • 16 Board of Trustees • 1 8 General Administration • 19 Trinity College • 21 College of Engineering • 23 Woman ' s College • 24 Department Heads • 26 Graduate and Professional Schools • 30 James B. Duke Professors • 32 Alumni Department • 36 House Counselors • 37 Libraries • 38