Gardner Webb University - Web / Anchor Yearbook (Boiling Springs, NC)

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■I VICE-PRESIDENT Always seeking to know the stu- dents on their own level, Mr. Tom McGraw chief assistant to the pres- ident worked long hours toward the establishment of a well-rounded institution. Whether the duties handed to Mr. McGraw included fund-raising or a religious aspect of the curriculum, he fulfilled the duties with competence and a firm dedication. Also presiding over many committees at the college, Mr. McGraw became not only an administrator in the eyes of the students, but a friend as well. With capability unlimited and personali- ty unmatched, Mr. Thomas McGraw gave the office of vice-president an aura of respect and dignity. L Top Right: Mr. Tom McGraw, Vice-Presi- dent of Gardner-Webb deals with the stu- dents as one of his friends. Above: Mr. McGraw njeets students at Student-Faculty Reception. Right: Mrs. Diane Packard has many endless jobs as Tom UcGraw ' s sec- retary.

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Above: President of Gardner-Webb, Dr. Eugene Poston strives to encourage quality Christian students. Right: Dr. Poston has an endless job as president of the college, even to such trivial matters as having his picture taken. Below: Nancy Griffin, Dr. Poston ' s secretary, says But Dr. Poston, may I please have just a five minute break? PRESIDENT Realizing that change is an inevit- able factor in the development of both a student and an institution, Dr. E. Eugene Poston ' s dedicated enthusiasm, wisdom, and a firm insight into student feeling pro- motes the development and ad- vancement of a greater Gardner- Webb College. Serving actively as President, Dr. Poston initiated and evaluated the outcome of revised rules, p rivileges, and policies which would meet the ever-In- creasing demands of a four-year Institution. With the goal of accred- itation always in mind Dr. Poston sought to improve all aspects of the college curriculum. Although shouldering the tremendous task of chief administrator, Dr. Poston en- deavored to keep the Christian purpose of the college, and his personal involvement with the stu- dents as individuals above per- sonal gain or recognition. sVV y 17

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DEANS Serving capably as Director of Student Affairs, IVlr. Tom Poston ' s duties seemed endless. In a sin- cere effort to become better ad- quainted with students and their needs and preference Mr. Poston decides all issues which concerned student events. Helpful in the initi- ation of change in student rules and privileges, Mr. Poston endeav- ored to establish a personal rela- tionship with the students and to meet them on their own level. Serv- ing jointly as assistant to the Direc- tor of Student Affairs. Miss Ruth Kiser and Mr. Kenneth Sanford dealt with the enforcement of stu- dent rules and regulations. Mr. Sanford also advised the operation of the Men ' s Affairs Council, while Miss Kiser served as advisor to the Women ' s Affairs Board. Above: Mr. Tom Poston, Director of Stu- dent Affairs, is field in higfi regard on campus. Below, fi iss Kiser, as Dean of Women, attempts to induce a Christian spirit in the young ladies at Gardner-Webb. Above: Chapel cuts keep f rs. Polly Wylie ' on the ball.