Georgia Institute of Technology - Blueprint Yearbook (Atlanta, GA)

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- y ie DEDICATION Since he joined the staff in Julv of 1915. Dean John J. Pershing has won for himself the admira- tion, respect and affection of the entire student body and facuhy of Georgia Tech. John Pershing was born in Canton, Ohio, and was graduated from high school in Springfield. Ohio. He attended Wittenberg College where he received his A.B. degree in 1939. In 1940 he received his Masters degree in education from Springfield University. In 1952 Dean Pershing took a leave of absence from Georgia Tech in order that he might complete the requirements for his Doctors degree in education, which he received from Indiana University that year. Now serving the Institute in the capacity of Associate Dean of Students. Mr. Pershing works tirelessly to further the interests of the students both in academic and extracurricular activities. His office is headquarters for student draft defer- ment information, fraternities and organizations affairs, foreign and transfer students, and matricu- lating freshmen. Dean Pershing is adviser to the Interfraternity Council, chairman of the Publica- tions Board, and coordinator of Freshman orienta- tion activities. These are only a few of the ways in which he has become one of Georgia Tech ' s favorite administrators. In appreciation for his endeavor, we respectfully dedicate the 7954 Blue Print to Dean John J. Pershing, a man who has helped us grow at Georgia Tech.

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JOHN J. PERSHING