Hope College - Milestone Yearbook (Holland, MI)

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Administration Mr. Clyde Geerlings is direc- tor of Public Relations for the college. He became affiliated with Hope college in 1946 The ‘‘senator. a ncme ac- quired by his recent victory in the state senate contest, is of- ten seen photographing one of Hope's shapely coeds, or one of the stately buildings. His pic- tures get that extra twinkle in the girl's eyes, and he gives the buildings a feeling of warmth. Mr. Rein Visscher is business manager of Hope college pur- chasing and general mainte- nance work is under his aus- pices. Mr. Visscher is in charge of the dining facilities at Voor- hees and Durfee halls; he pur- chases all the food for the school. The business manager also directs the student waiters and waitresses, along with the dish- washers, in both of the dormi- tories. Mr. Visscher has served in the college since 1946 Mr. Henry Steffens is college treasurer. His main duties are to execute the general work of financing the school. The book- keeping is done in this office. The bills incurred by the school, and from the school are taken care of in the treasurer's office. Also all of the investments made by Hope college are handled in Mr Steffens' office. Mr. Steffens has been treasur- er since 1946. Mrs. Marian Stryker is editor of the Alumni magazine. This publication is mailed to Hope alumni all over the country, ev- ery three months. Her job besides editing the magazine, is keeping tab on the whereabouts of Hope graduates, their marriages, births in their families or deaths. Mrs. Stryker has been con- nected with the Hope college Alumni office since 1947. Mr. Albert Timmer is in most cases the first person prospec- tive Hope students come in contact with. Either by letter or in personal interview, future stu- dents confer with the director of admissions, Mr. Timmer. As chairman of the committee of admission, Mr. Timmer studies every application of admission and assists in deciding on ac- ceptance of them. Also the ad- mission s office screens mail re- questing college entrance. The Rev. Paul E. Hinkamp, as college registrar, is in charge of the record of each student. Rev. Hinkamp's office files high school and transfer tran- scripts. records courses taken, credits earned and honor points attained by every student at the college. Seniors upon gradua- tion have a record filed, show- ing the date of graduation, rank in class, degrees earned, aver- age grade and a teacher's cer- tificate, if any. Page Twenty Four

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Hope's Past Presidents THE REV. PHILIP PHELPS, D.D. The first president, 1866-1878 THE REV. CHARLES SCOTT, D.D.. A.M., L.L.D. The second president, 1880-1893 GERRIT JOHN KOLLEN, A.M., L.L.D. The third president, 1893-1911 THE REV. G. H. MANDEVILLE, D.D.. of New York City, was Provisional President from 1878 to 1880. THE REV AME VENNEMA, D.D. The fourth president, 1911-1918 EDWARD D. DIMNENT, A.B.. A.M., LITT.D. The fifth president, 1918-1931 (President Emeritus) WYNAND WICHERS, A B.. A M., LITT.D., L.L.D. Officer in the Netherlands Order of Orange Nassau The sixth Dresident, 1931-1945 Page Twenty-Three

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The Deans Dr. John Hollenbach Miss Emma Reeverts is the dean of women at Hope College. Her duties here are wide and varied. Besides counseling the girls concerning their individual problems, she also plays an im- portant part in the activities of several organiza- tions. The Alcor Society, Womens Activity League, Panhellenic Board, and the house board demand much of Miss Reevert's time, but she is always willing and ready to be of service in all fields. As out-of-town guests arrive on the cam- pus, Dean Reeverts cordially greets them in her office at Gilmore cottage. Dr. John W. Hollenbach holds the position of the Dean of the College. Among his many responsibilities are the coordination of course offerings and the preparation of the class schedule, revision of the college cata- log, the handling of class absences, and the preparation of the examination schedule. Dr. Hollenbach cares for the counseling of students on academic problems such as pro- bation, change of courses, and withdrawal from college. The Dean serves as chairman of the Educational Policies Committee and takes an active part in the formulation of school policies. M:ss I'mmA Rccvcils Mr. Milton Hinga As overseer of the more than 400 boys on cam- pus, Mr. Milton (Bud) Hinga is one of Hope's busiest men. Even though the work connected with the Dean's position is extensive, Mr. Hinga also pen takes in other varied activities. Checking chapel and class cuts, housing men students, sponsoring the interfraternity council, and direct- ing athletics are the executive duties of the Dean. 'Bud, as he is called by many, acts as a friend to all the students on campus. In Dean Hinga the students find a friend, counselor, and companion. Page Twenty-Five