Graceland University - Acacia Yearbook (Lamoni, IA)

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Yuri--772':7 -- 1926 ACACIA all il ly ll ' i G it li ,, e l il l i W l b MRS. ESTHER C. GATES LoNzo JONES, B. A., M. A. Dean of VVomen Academic Dean Head of Personnel Bureau Graceland College, State University of Iowa Philosophy, Psyfhology Our Dean of Women came to Graceland from During his years away from Graceland Mr. California last year and took up her duties of Jones looked forward to coming back with the , Q mothering the girls with a devotion that was experiences gained and turning them over in a T pleasant to us. She met her problems with a helpful way to the young people who come here determination of welding the girls together into to school. He has long cherished the ideal of a a solid group. Although she has had a dean's Personnel Bureau for Graceland and finds joy typical troubles, yet she has stayed sweet and and satisfaction in serving students in a prac- motherly, solicitous for her girls' welfare, caring tical and personal way. His understanding and for them in sickness, and always pleasant, love for people, his kindness, and his enthusiasm 5 A6 and ambition make him a man of many friends if, and admirers. il lil ny Ng, Qi tw Q4 1 . 49 .QV If-S Q A , ezzgxs

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1926 AcAclA 'vi i' l' , . 4 xl Mis ,ll fl M 9, l l 4 o A 4 GEORGE N. BRIGGS, B. A., B. D., LL. D. ' President Iowa State Teachers College, Graceland College, State University of Iowa, Drake University, University of Chicago ,Political Science One of the world's five per cent. His leadership and organizing ability have left monuments 60 in Graceland history. Peculiarities he has a-plenty but we love him for them. Like Chaucer's Parson, first he wroughte, and afterward he taughtef' His punctuality, his ability that inspires 'W nn us with confidence and higher ambitions are well balanced by an unconquerable sense of humor -' and a great depth of emotion. ' M0 i . in 5 lx .4 QW-,Sgr-7.-2,735 . Z '7 Y T1

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1926 ACACIA YEA? sl. A. CSUNSOLLEY, B. S., B. Acets. VVestern Normal College Rvligiour Education Uncle jerry is truly Graceland's patriarch. When Graceland was but a dream it existed in his mindg under his foreseeing, patient, sacri- ficing direction it grew and prospered. VVith the dream of a greater Graceland fixed firmly in his mind and a prayer on his lips he has set about determinedly but quietly to make his dream a reality. He has done it. His life, vital- ity, fatherly smile and interest in Graceland have become an integral part of the college it- self. CHARLES B. VVOODSTOCK, B. Ph. University of VVisconsin A Religious Education Mr. Woodstock is a pioneer in the history of Graceland. His wide vision, his wisdom and his unbounded faith have contributed to our larger Graceland of today. Due to these char- acteristics in our ardent boosters we can look for- ward to the still greater Graceland of the future. Much of Mr. VVoodstock's time this year is occupied with the Sunday School work and other outside activities, but he is counted by Graceland as a good friend to have and his cheerful presence is enjoyed by her students. ' , r