Longwood College - Virginian Yearbook (Farmville, VA)

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Whenever we hear the word cooperation the life and work of Dr. J. L. Jarman flashes to mind. He made the word meaningful in this vicinity. He used it frequently and practiced it con ' stantly. His faith in his fellowman; his be ' lief in cooperation; his loyalty to his friends; his sympathetic understanding of the prob ' lems or shortcomings of others; his wise judgment and sound advice won for him a warm place in the hearts of his immc diate associates and the respect of all those with whom he came in contact. Dr. Jarman was not only an educator, he was first a citizen. Coming to Farm ' ville in 1902 he immediately assumed his role as a progressive citi2,en; in fact, he be came almost an ex ' officio member of the town council so often did he appear to ad ' vocate measures for the progress of the municipality. His vision, his enthusiasm, his constant practice of cooperation in ' spired forward movements of the commu ' nity. During the first world war he led war bond drives; he organi2,ed the Lions Club; he was campaign chairman to raise funds to build the Weyaonke Hotel and the Southside Community Hospital, of which he served as first president. He led the movement to establish a public health de ' partment in the County and he advocated other progressive County activities. Be ' cause of his farsightedness, his faith and his ever present doctrine of cooperation the people of this community were stimu ' lated to achieve almost the impossible. A town and a college cooperated in building one of the best communities in Virginia, under the leadership of Dr. Jarman. His place in education is well known. He directed the development of a small struggling normal school into one of the leading teachers colleges. We Teach To Teach is the motto found on the college seal and to this end was directed Dr. Jar ' man ' s purposes and leadership. He recog ' nized the need for teachers in 1902, a need which barely transcends the need of tO ' day. As president of the college his influ ' ence was multiplied a thousand fold an ' nually and his steadfastness, loyalty, un ' selfish generosity, and spirit of service is reflected in the lives of many thousands of students who as teachers guided the lives of additional thousands of pupils in Virginia ' s schools. A devout Christian, Dr. Jarman exem ' plified a practical religion, applicable to everyday hving, which was probably the keystone of his successful life. He loved his church and served as chairman of the Farmville Methodist church official board for 30 years. A citizen, a friend, an educator. Farm ' ville and the State Teachers College will reflect his life for many years to come and the many thousands of alumnae scattered over several states keep aHve his influence for good after he has entered eternal rest. Editorial, Farmville Herald, Nov. 21, 1947.

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Dr. J. L. Jarman, 1867 - 1947

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The Faculty LUCY GORDON ADAMS B.S., M.A. Supervisor in the Farmville Elementary School EMILY BARKSDALE B.A., M.A. Associate Professor of Modern Languages MARY B. BARLOW B.S., M.A. Professor of Health and Physical Education VIRGINIA BEDFORD B.S., M.A. Associate Professor of Art ELEANOR L. BOOTHE B.S. Junior Clerk LUCY HARDWICKE BRALLEY B.S. Instructor, Bureau of Teaching Materials ROBERT T. BRUMFIELD B.S., M.A., Ph.D. Associate Professor of Biology VIRGILIA IRVING BUGG Registrar