George Washington University - Cherry Tree Yearbook (Washington, DC)

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DEAN GEORG E X. HENNING Dean HemiiugN deep interest in, and love for the Romance Languages have won for him the position of Dean of Graduate Studies, which he has held for the last ten years. Dean I lenning spent his undergraduate days at f larvard, where his admirable record in scholar- ship gave him membership in Phi Beta Kappa. He is the author of several French texts and splendid French Lyrics, Due to his great ad- vances in the field of Romance Languages and Iris position as head of the Graduate School, Dean I lenning has gained for himself enviable distinction in academic circles. 1 OH N R. LA PH AM B.S. in CIA. M.S tx C.tA Dean of the College of Engineering B.S, In CJA, 1909, Brown University; M S, in C, 1C 1916, Pennsylvania State College; Professor of Civil Engineering, J 916, George W ashington University; Acting Dean of College of Engineering, 1926; Acacia, Sigma Tan, A. S. C. IA, A. C L, S. P, IA IA Home; W est Med- way, Mass. W J I, LI A M C A R I R U E DIG K R P11.IC PhAL Ph.IX Dean of Teachers ' College PER,, [899, Pli.M., 1902, Wisconsin Uni- sity; PhJX, 1907, Columbia University; Profes- sor of Education and Psychology, 1907, George Washington University; Dean of Teachers College, 1912; Professor of Education, 1902- 05, State Normal College, Dillon, Montana; As- sistant in Psychology, i 906- 07, Columbia University; Phi Beta Kappa, Phi Delta Kappa. I fome: Alma, Wis. A N N A LO R ETT E R OS E A.R., A M. Dean of Women A.B., A M,, George Washington University; Registrar, 192 23; Dean of Women, 1922; Assistant Professor of Education, 1926; Chi Omega, Sphinx, Chairman Headquarters Com- mittee, National Association of Deans of Women, National Education Association, Daughters of the American Revolution, Home; Mansfield. Pennsylvania.

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DEAN HOWARD L. HODGKINS Dean Hodgkins, the only member of the faculty who attended the Uni- versity when it was situated on “College Hill 5 literally grew up with the University. To Dean Hodgkins goes the further distinction of being the only alumnus who ever acted as President of the University, serving in that capacity during the period between the resignation of President Collier and the election of President Lewis. As Secretary of the Alumni Association for thirty years and Presi- dent thereof for two years. Dean Hodgkins was the moving spirit of the organization. Because of his un- faltering service and untiring efforts, he justly merits his rank as Dean of the University. ELMER LOUIS KAYSER Another one of the familiar figures without which the University would never be the same, is Elmer Louis Kayser, Secretary of the University, Director of the Summer School, and Associate Professor of History, We point with pride to Secretary Kayser as a George Washington Uni- versity product. Graduating from Western High School in 19 4. Mr. Kayser received his A.B. from our Alma Mater in 1917 and a year later took his Master’s degree. Since that time he has been con- nected with the University in one capacity or another, a friend to the entire student body, and an ardent well-wisher of the University. Pa$r 21

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DEAN WILLIAM C. VAX VLECK William Cabell Van Meek, Dean of the Law School and Professor of Law at George W ashing- ion University is one of the leading men in his profession. After graduating from Central High School, he entered George Washington University where he received his A,B + Degree in 1908 and his LL.B. Degree in 1911. He then entered Harvard University where he received the S.JJX Degree in 1921. Dean Van Meek is a member of the American Bar Association and of the American Law Institute. DEAN WILLIAM C. BORDEN William Cline Borden, Dean of the Medical School, Professor of Surgery, and Surgeon-in- Chief of the George Washington University Hospital, has been a prominent figure in medical circles for many years. After graduating from ihe G. W, U. Medical School i n 1883, he was com missioned a first lieutenant in the U. S. Army Medical Corps, where he rose to the rank of Lieutenant Colonel and Surgeon. Dean Borden has been connected with the University since 1909, He is one of the founders of the American College of Surgeons, and is the author of several important contributions to the science of surgery, among them being Military Surgery and Roentgen Ray”. DEAN HENRY GRATTAN DOYLE Henry Grattan Doyle, our newly appointed Dean of Men, began Ins career at Harvard University, where he received his A.B. cum laude in Romance Languages in 1911, After taking bis Master ' s degree in 1912, he remained at that institution as an instructor until he came to George Washington University m 1916. In addition to his interest and activities its lus professional field. Dean Doyle is connected with the publications of the University as faculty advisor. He was recently elected Vice-President of Pi Delta Epsilon, National Honorary Journalism f raternity, and has taken the lead in the nation wide contests in College journalism held by that fraternity. D E A N W 1 L LI A M A . W l L BUR Dean Wilbur came to George Washington Un iversity many years ago as principal of the old prepar- atory school. Through his in teres 1 and advances in literary work he attained the position of Dean of Columbian College which he has held for the past twenty-five years. He is the author of English Rhetoric and has gained wide recognition as an authoritv on this subject. Dean Wilbur attended Bi own University during his undergraduate days, and is a member of Phi Beta Kappa. Both as dean of Columbian College and as Professor of English Literature, Dean Wilbur is largely responsible for i h c p rog res s of G eorge W ashington Uni vers i t y . Page 2$