Mississippi State University - Reveille Yearbook (Starkville, MS)

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tMtVtilh DEAN WEDDELL The Academic School The Academic School is the youngest ot the schools. It was organized in 1H20, and now comprises the departments of Political Science and Sociology. English, History and Economics, Modern Lan- guages, Public Discourse, Physical Education, Military Science and Tactics, and Mathematics. Since the College is a technical institution, it has not seemed wise to oiler a course of study leading to an arts degree; hence the function of the Academic School is limited to the definite coordination of the work of the academic departments with that of the several schools which offer courses leading to a degree, and to the securing of closer coherence in matters of departmental conduct and policies. The departments of the School offer in all the other schools courses essential to a young man seeking a well rounded education in his particular field. While the course of study in these schools is largely prescribed, there is opportunity of election which permits the student to choose additional courses of an academic nature. Students who are not candidates for any degree may, if they so desire, elect academic courses and apply the credits toward an arts degree at other institutions. 27

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cMttoilh JOHN CURTIS HERBERT, M. Sc. Vice-President Thirty-five years ago a conscientious and industrious young teacher ot Lexington, Mississippi, was employed by Mississippi A. and M. College as an instructor in the Preparatory Department. This young man, John Curtis Herbert, had made an enviable record in the educational fields of the state, which accounted lor his early promotion in Mississippi ' s greatest educational institution. Although his hair has turned to snowy white and his form has become a little drooped, he has retained remark- ably well his keenness of sight, which has caused in many a deserving young man an uncanny, nerve- racking feeling when our own Professor Herbert of today asks, Young man, why have you so many demerits? Professor Herbert entered A. and M. as student in 1SX4 and received his B.Sc. degree in June, 1887, and his M.Sc. degree in 1893. In 1891 he was appointed instructor in the Department of Mathe- matics, which position he held until 1895, when he was promoted to head of the Preparatory Depart- ment. In 1903 he was made head of the Department of History and Civics, a position he held until 1920, when he was elected professor of Political Science and Registrar of the College. Last year he was appointed vice-president of this institution, a position he now holds, together with that of Registrar and of Professor of Political Science. Little need be said of Professor Herbert of today, whom we affectionately call Pap, for every- body knows him, likes him, and honors him. He is the first person we come to when we enter and the last wo go to before we leave. Therefore, call on him when in trouble, for he is ready to give advice to those who desire it and aid to those who need it. 26

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