Lehigh University - Epitome Yearbook (Bethlehem, PA)

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Henry Sturgis Drinker, E.M., LL.D. President Eiiici iis of the Uiiiicrsity Merlon Station, Pa. THE PURPOSE for which Lehigh was founded has been reahzed and her prestige established by the men who have graduated from her campus. Lehigh is indebted to those men who have planned and built the Lehigh of today; to the founder of the univer- sity, Asa Packer; to Dr. Henry Coppee; to Dr. J. M. Leavit; to Dr. R. J. Lam- bert; to Dr. Chandler; to Dr. Drown; and to Dr. Dri.nker, the present Presi- dent Emeritus and Honorary Trustee of the University. Dr. Drinker was graduated as an En- gineer of Mines in 1871 and is still ac- tively interested in the welfare of the university. He has served as Secretary and as President of the Alumni Associa- tion, Alumni Trustee, President of the University, and was elected as President Emeritus in 1920. Dr. Drinker ' s services to the University have proved invaluable. His keen fore- sight and personal efforts have made Le- high what she is. With such a record, Lehigh men can only endeavor in the fu- ture to add to the glory of the Lehigh that these men have built in the past. BOARD OF TRUSTEES CORPORATE MEMBERS President Eugene Gifford Grace Secretary and Treasurer Walter Raleigh Okeson Rembrandt Richard Peale, B.S. New York, N. Y. Warren Abbot Wilbur, M.A. Bethlehem, Pa. Charles M. Schwab, End.G., LL.D., D.C.S. New York, N. Y. Samuel Dexter Warriner, B.S., E.M., Eng.D. Philadelphia, Pa. Eugene Gifford Grace, E.E., Eng.D. Bethlehem, Pa. Harry C. Trexler Allentown, Pa. Charles Donnell Marshall, C.E. Pittsburgh, Pa. William Carter Dickerman, M.E. New York, N. Y. Howard Hale McClintic, C.E. Pittsburgh, Pa. HONORARY TRUSTEE Henry Sturgis Drinker, E.M., LL.D. Merion Station, Pa. HONORARY ALUMNI TRUSTEES Term Class Expires 1901 1929 Pittsburgh, Pa. 1894 1931 New York, N.Y. 1889 1932 New York, N.Y. 1901 193 3 Scanton, Pa. 1887 1934 Pittsburgh, Pa. 1901 193 5 Cleveland, O. Henry Dalzell Wilson, M.E. Aubrey Weymouth, C.E. Clarence W. Hudson, C.E., Eng Cadwallader Evans, Jr., M.E. Francis Rouaud Dravo, M.E. Tom Mercer Gridler, M.E.

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i. I Charms Rlsj Ri .ii ri s. M. M. K., K (. 1)., LL.D. I ' risidrnl of ihr Vnh ' frstty IN 1922 the presidency of Lehigh University v.is accepted bv Dr. Richards, previously Dean of the College of Engineering at the University of Illinois. The years from 1922 to 1930 have witnessed a partial fulfillment of the dreams of this man for a greater Lehigh, a partial fulfillment only because his plans for the future far overshadow the tremendous strides Lehigh has already made under his leadership. As the fifth president of the University, Charles Russ Richards has aided in organizing an active alumni support, which is reflected in a tripling of Lehigh ' s endowment and a steady increase of financial assistance, the munificence of the late James Ward Packard being an outstanding example. It is significant that Lehigh ' s growth in physical plant has been accom- panied by a proportional increase in entrance and scholastic requirements. Dr. Richards has been careful that his strenuous campaigning for Lehigh ' s external growth should not result in a laxness of scholastic discipline. While Lehigh was paving the way for her new laboratory, library, and other improve- ments, she was strengthening her position as one of the leaders of the college world by remaining an institution where serious study is recognized as a neces- sity. Dr. Richards is now concerned with the problem of bettering the living conditions of that portion of the student body which Lehigh ' s living quarters cannot at present accommodate. A new dormitory is next on the building pro- gram. The Lehigh of tomorrow will surpass the Lehigh of today, as the Lehigh of today outstrips that of yesterday. The work of Charles Russ Richards will stand as a monument to his efforts toward developing a truly greater Lehigh.

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CHARllS MAXWELL McCONN, I chigli tirsl ,ind present Dean, came to tlie University in 1925 from the Universit - of Illinois, where he spent eighteen years in various adminis- trative positions. His fine sense of judge- ment, his broadmindedness, and his firm- ness in those most trying positions which confront ever - college de. n immediately won for him the lowiltx and esteem of both students and facult . His executive ability and initiative have been clearly reflected in the many improvements in the administration of the college; his guiding hand has been a boon to the activities of the undergradu- ates. The organization and successful op- eration of student-faculty committees at Lehigh for a more intimate and co-oper- ative understanding between these two groups are the result of his aspiration. N ATT .MoRRii.i. Emery, M..- ., Litt.D. I ' iie-Prrsidcnt iinJ C ' imptnillir Charles Ma.vwci.i, McConn, M.. . Dfiin ' if Ihf Vni-vi-rsUy DR. NATT M. EMERY as Vice- President of Lehigh has charge of the accounts and financial opera- tions cf the University. His wide and varied experiences coupled with thorough knowledge of finance has made his assist- ance invaluable in helping fraternities and student organizations build up a sound financial condition. Dr. Emery has been engaged in educa- tional activities both as a member of the faculty and as an executive of the uni- versity. After his graduation from Dart- mouth College in 1896, he came to Le- high as an assistant instructor only to be promoted to instructor after a short length of time. He was made registrar in ' 99 and assumed the roles of assistant to the president and vice-president. After thirty years of efficient service he is handling the finances of the university as vice-president and comptrolhr. During the summer months he is in charge of the summer session. Due to Dr. Emery ' s present position his personal contact with the under- graduate body is limited, but with the alumni whom he taught he is well known and kindly remembered.