Goucher College - Donnybrook Fair Yearbook (Baltimore, MD)

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DEAN got. 9W 5W OUTSIDE OF GOUCHER COLLEGE Dean Doro- thy Stimson is known as a pioneer in the wide field of the History of Science. Long a student of the subject, she has devoted much personal time towards bringing the importance of this field of study to other places of learning. Inside of Goucher, she is the person who ably combines the positions of teacher and advisor and chairman of many necessary committees. She is chairman of the Examination Board of the Lower Division; chairman of the Honors Committee; chair- man of the Committee on Records and on Scholarships and Loans. Yet, in spite of the work she is called upon to do, she is never too busy to find time to assist some worried senior, or reassure a frightened freshman that the Dean is not a fearsome person. Those of us who have had the privilege of studying under her guidance find her an inspiring teacherrone who has a great fund of knowledge, and an understanding of history, philosophy and human nature. Those of us who have spent a term with her will never forget how human achievement, in all its phases, was opened to our eyes. The names of the truly great that fill the pages of history have become more than personages, they are living people who gave much of themselves for the benefit and gain of others. It is truly unusual to find a person who has no time to give, and yet gives it. Dean Stimson is one of these rare persons. Students who have shared moments with her in her pleasant office, hung with the famous prints of seventeenth-century genius, know her as an encouraging friend. It is a great relief to lind that back of the cold formality of a Dean's Notice, is the charming voice and smile of the Dean herself. She takes all the sting and worry out of such a fearful item. She is a friend who listens to our side of a problem, explains the position of teacher, college or adminis tration, and welcomes any helpful suggestions. She is deeply anxious to have each student realize her greatest potentialities. She delights in improvement, and watches us grow from green and timid freshmen, bewildered and lost, into poised, serene seniors who have learned under her guidance how to become an integral part of Goucher College. 28

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PRESIDENT 9L. 93am Gm. Wm PRESIDENT DAVID ALLAN ROBERTSON has indeed done much for Goucher College. Not only are we deeply indebted to him for the most successful inauguration of the modern tri-mester system, which has placed Goucher high in the ranks of the pro- gressive institutions of learning in the nation, but also for the highly effective manner in which the recently passed Fiftieth Anniversary was celebrated. Under his careful management, the magnificent banquet, the awarding of the architectural priZes, the round table meeting in Chapel, and all the other functions were important and absorbing occasions. It was a celebration worthy of all Goucher's traditions. It was the beginning of new triumphSetriumphs that will exist because of his fore- sight and ability. In his capable hands lie the reins of the college governmentea government that is essential to the welfare and continuation of the entire school. And because of his tact and great understanding that government is an ever-welcome one, serenely carrying the many responsibilities that, expertly executed, mean the firm establish- ment of a future Goucher College that will fulfill in every respect the Visions that we all share. Then Goucher will be infinitely grateful to the president Who helped to make it all possible. 27

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STUDENT COUNSELOR 9111M Swami: cannula WHO IS THE GRACIOUS LADY pouring so capably at the other end ofthe tea table? Why, that is our Miss Conner. Surely you must be new at Goucher or you would know her, for no one can be around college very long without being influenced in some way by her kind assistance. City girls, dormitory students, boards and organizations receive alike her attention and inter- ested cooperation. If there is a doubt about what to do in a difficult situation, it is to Miss Conner that one instinctively goes. If one wants permission for that long awaited week-end Miss Conner is the person to give it. Heads of organizations find her help invaluable in straightening out their heavy problems. Anyone looking for a strong shoulder on which to lay her burdens and an attentive ear into which to pour her tale of woe, invariably nnds her way to the Student Counselofs ofhce. Her friendly guidance and air of calm assurance sends even the most distressed and puzzled person from her oHice feeling that the world is not such a bad place after all and that a true friend has been found to whom one can go at any time. This feeling of more than just routine guidance, endears her to all, from the meekest freshman to the most lordy senior. Unassuming in manner, gentle of voice, she carries with her the assur- ance of authority, together with knowledge of how to deal with any and all situa- tions. From Miss Conner one is always sure of receiving privileges asked whenever possible; and whenever impossible, refusals are given with that smile and word of quiet reason that so softens that rejection, that one is instantly won over to her way. And, just in case her innumerable duties regarding student problems and conduct are not sufficient to keep her occupied every minute of the day, they are topped off by her duties as head of Hunner House. As hall-mistress, again, Miss Conner has en- deared herself to the many Goucherites who have passed a happy four years under her motherly guidance and kind care. Our student-counselor is equally as lovely and gracious at the many social events and college functions at which she presides. Here, indeed, is a person any college might be proud of. Here,s to you, our ugracious lady! 29