Midland University - Warrior Yearbook (Fremont, NE)

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DEAN HERMAN GIMMESTAD yhe foeattJ Chief counsellor for Midland students is Herman Gimmestad, dean of the college. A member of the faculty since 1927 and dean of the college since 1943, Dean Gimmestad teaches classes in literature. Noted for his keen insight into affairs and his scholarly activities, Dean Gimmestad has done much to raise the standards of Midland in all its various aspects of school life. Bolow, an informal meeting, left to right: Dean Burkholder. Doan Gimmestad and Dean Newsom. Page 16

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liminum 7be President Education of young people in a specifically Christian atmosphere is the prime responsibility of Dr. W. P. Hieronymus, president of Midland Col- lege since 1945. Under his direction, the Forward Midland campaign has continued and progressed. One of the immediate goals of the campaign was realized this year with the completion of Men's Memorial Hall, A great stride forward was witnessed when Midland was accepted for membership in the Asso- ciation of American Colleges and the American Council of Education. Holding the ideals of Midland very dear to his heart, Dr. Hieronymus each year travels thousands of miles attend- ing church and educational confer- ences to advance the cause of Mid- land and make friends for her. To all who know him. Dr. Hieronymus is truly a Christian leader and educator. Midlanders are always welcome in Dr. Hieronymus' office, whore ho is pictured above. Between semi-annual meetings of Midland's Board of Trustees, the group's Executive Committee moots monthly to help direct the affairs of the college. Committee members soatod above, loft to right, aro: A. E. Andersen, the Rev. Alfred W. Young, Herman Suhr. John Lamborty. the Rev. Milton Moore and the Rev. A. H. Pinkall. Standing are President W. P. Hieronymus and Honry A. Gunderson, president of the Board. Page 15

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DEAN ADDA G. NEWSOM DEAN C. K. BURKHOLDER A first lady of Midland is Mrs. Adda G. Newsom, dean of women and housemother for Midland coeds in Beegle Hall. Giving lib- erally of her time to discuss prob- lems v ith students, Mrs. Newsom has devoted all her energies to loyal service to Midland. A meas- ure of her intellectual reach and thoroughness is gained by stu- dents enrolled in her Latin and history classes. Dean of men is Professor C. K. Burkholder. This year completes Dean Burkholder's twenty-ninth year of faithful service to the col- lege, he having served the Fre- mont Normal College before Mid- land took over that school's campus in 1919. In addition to these administrative duties, • he teaches classes in economics and sociology. ago 17