Georgia Southern University - Reflector Yearbook (Statesboro, GA)

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Who ' s Who in the Faculty Most Popular — Most Handsome — Best Liked Instructor — Mr. Henderson: — He J a Man. There ' s something fine about the man To win the student ' s heart There ' s something good in every plan He tries or takes a part. Best All Round— Miss Clay: She ' s what so many wish to be But tail to ever really see, Success is not a golden crown But in being the best all round. Ladies ' Man — Mr. Hanner: He ' s a dapper fellow we ' ll all admit and his manner of address Could not but charm a lady ' s heart and yet we must confess That withal he ' s a prince of fellows and one who ' s sure to win A place in the hearts of all he meets whether women or with men. Best Informed — Mr. Carruth: His store of knowledge stretches wide And yet it is not all from books supplied, For he ' s learned a lot from the school of life And knows how to cope with its stress and strife. Most Attractive — Most Talented — Miss Brannen: There ' s something in her manner or it may be in her tact Or it may be in her way of dress that always does attract. And those who hear her speaking French or hear her sing or play Are charmed and stop to wonder at what talent she displays. Best Sport — Miss Trussell: Never too tired to share one ' s woe, nor too tired to share one ' s joy The grayest sky nor the bleakest day never do her annoy. She has the same good cheer for all she meets and whatever you do or say You ' ll find her ever and always a good sport in every way. Most Athletic — Miss Simpson: If it ' s a race or game of ball she ' s there to take a part, She ' s agile in each and game and loves them from her heart. Yet above this athlete ' s love of play therein her being shines A love of playing clean and square and fairness on all lines. 19

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Edith Robertson, B.S., H.Ec., M.A. Professor of Home Economics B.S., H.Ec, University of Georgia, M.A., Columbia University. Alvin Arthur Singley, A.B., M.A. Professor of Education A.B., Newberry College, M.A., University of South Carolina, Graduate Work George Peabody College for Teachers. Byron Lambert Smith, B.S.C. Athletic Director B.S., Mercer University, Graduate Work Michigan State, One Year Bryson Col- lege, One Summer Michigan Coaching School. Mamie Veazv, A.B. Dean of Women A.B., George Peabody Col- lege for Women. Marion Shuptrine, B.A., B.S. Professor of Industrial Arts B.A., Wesleyan, B.S., South Georgia Teachers College. Emily Simpson, B.S. Physical Education B.S., University of Geor- gia. Malvina Trussell, B.S., M.S. Biology anil Physics B.S., Georgia State College for Women, M.S., Cornell University. Marie Wood, A.B. Training School and Pen n man ship A.B., G. S. C. W.

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THE name of the institution at the time of its creation was the First District A. M. School. The bill establishing it, in common with ten other like schools of the State, was introduced by Governor Joseph M. Terrell as an administration measure. The School was opened to the public February 1, 1908, and has served the State of Georgia as an elementary school, a high school, a Normal College, and a Teachers College. At first no appropriation was made for maintenance, but it was provided that all moneys derived from fertilizer and oil inspection fees were to be used for the maintenance of the A. M. School system. In 1911 an appropriation bill was passed placing the School on an annual maintenance appropriation. The School was originally located within the Congressional District and in the town and county making the best offer for its establishment. The people of Statesboro and Bulloch County gave 3 00 acres of land, installed and furnished lights and water free for ten years and gave $2 5,000 in cash to secure the location of the School in Statesboro. From 1918 until August 19, 1924, the School continued to operate as a District A. M. School. During the greater part of this time the School maintained a special course for teachers. Seventy per cent, of the girls who graduated from the School became teachers. During the four years immediately preceding August 18, 1924, there was considerable agitation throughout Southeast Georgia for the location of a State Normal College in this section of the State. Members of the State Department of Educa- tion and of the University of Georgia agreed that there was a vital need for such an institution in Southeast Georgia. The trustees of the institution were convinced that the School could best serve the interests of the people of this section of the State by operating as a Normal School than by operating as a District A. M. School. Accordingly a bill was passed August 18, 1924, converting the First District A. M. School into the Georgia Normal School. In the summer of 1929 the name was changed by the Legis- lature to South Georgia Teachers College. Previous to this time the State had given the School the right to confer degrees. In 1931 the College was given a Class B rating as a four year Teachers College. The entire plant is now available for the training of teachers and in its present state of development will accommodate about 3 00 teachers. The trustees have employed a college faculty and established an approved Teachers College curriculum and the School is now training teachers for the public schools of Georgia.