Franklin and Marshall College - Oriflamme Yearbook (Lancaster, PA)

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Harfman Hall

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Tcidute TO N FEBRUARY 1, 1955, Dr. Vkfilliam Iflfebster Hall, jr., assumed his position as the eighth president of Franklin and Marshall College. Dr. Hall came to F.iQM. from his position as president of Mfestminster College, Fulton, Mo. During his eight years at Mfestminster, Dr. Hall tackled energetically and with much success many problems similar to those existing on the Franklin and Marshall campus. Dr. Hall has written what might be considered a guide for small colleges. His book, The Small College Talks Back, reads like a novel because of the writer's witty style. It includes the financial difliculties of small colleges and his tried solutions to these problems. Many years of educational service on foreign soil have helped to broaden Dr. Hall's leaning toward diplomacy. He has served as an instructor at Roberts College, Istanbul, Turkeyg was dean of the American College, Sona, Bulgaria, and has traveled extensively in Europe. He received his A.B. degree from Princeton and after a stay in Europe returned to this country to pursue further study at Union Theological Seminary, where he received his B.D. degree in 1931. After another trip abroad, he re- ,- - 4--- f DR. WILLIAM WEBSTER HALL turned to this country to enter Yale Graduate School, receiving his Ph.D. in 1937. In 1939 he became president of the College of Idaho, a small co-educational institution. XfVhi1e serving at Idaho he became known as one of America's out- standing young college presidents. Other than his two Cocker Spaniels, Dumbo and Thumper, Dr. I-Iall has few hobbies not related to his work as an administrator. His whole life has been dedicated to solving the administrative problems of the small college. IfVith such a background much will be expected of Dr. Hall here at' Franklin and Marshall College. The problems facing him are many and varied. They range from finances, academic policy, athletic policy, school spirit, control of fraternity activities, even down to the problem of WOMEN on the F.8cM. campus. At the present time no one knows exactly how Dr. Hall feels on these subjects, but we sincerely trust that he will do his utmost to put F.8cM. on her feet in the proper position that will be most advantageous to everyone con- cerned. IIV ith the proper guidance our Alma Mater will not only be a memory nestled in the heart of the Pennsylvania Dutch country of Pennsylvania, but it will also be an attraction to thousands of returning alumni over a period of years. 'Ui' 'f-FED

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Stahr Hall