Missouri Southern State University - Crossroads Yearbook (Joplin, MO)

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The Dean Dean Harlan Bryant's ability to recognize the individual needs of the travelers as he directs the progress of our caravan makes the journey a happy and prolitable one for the' forty-niners. Doctor Bryant assumed the leadership in seeking North Central accreditation for the junior college. Nlarch 30. l949. was a red letter day in the history of our college: J. J. C. was admitted to the North Central Association of Colleges. Before assuming his duties at Joplin Junior College, Dean Bryant was Assistant Professor of Education at the University of Tulsa. During World War II he was a naval gunnery olicer and attained the rank of lieutenant.

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, g . I, . '- - 3 vw ...am , 'f The President Roi S. Wood. Superintendent of Joplin Public Schools and President of Joplin Junior College. has led our academic wagon train capably and efficiently tor the past five and one-half years. He is active both in civic affairs and in professional organizations. He is a member of the following organizations: N.E.A., American Association of School Administrators, The Association of School Business Officials, Missouri Association of School Administrators, Asso- ciation for Supervision and Curriculum Development. National Association of Secondary School Principals. Vice-President of Executive Board of Missouri State Teachers Association, Missouri Association for Adult Education. Asso- tion for Childhood Education. His careful planning and capable supervision have been a great help to us forty-niners.

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Vocational Director R. XV. BAKER K' x F :fri 1555? JQPN wow 5 na: 'erm 1 'Ti ' 'I N' 1 fiqfliifii Librarian LORETTA ERAZIER CAPABLE GUIDES VOCATIONAL DIRECTOR R. NV. Baker is the Director of Vocational Education, He received his A. B. degree at Cen- tral College and his A. M. from Missouri Uni- versity. His interest and guidance have helped many of our future craftsmen. DEAN OF WOMEN Edna Drummond. Dean of Women since l038. has been unfailing in her friendly counsel to the girls. She received her A. M. degree from George Peabody College. LIBRARIAN Loretta Frazier has directed the library section of our pioneer journey most efficiently. She re- ceived her B. S. degree from Northwest Missouri State College and .1 B. S. in l-. S. from the University of Illinois. REGISTRAR Theo Hart has held the position of Registrar of Joplin Junior College since l9-16. Her advice has helped many students to decide upon their destination. She received her B. S, degree from Southwest Missouri State College and did grad- uate work at Hardin-Simmons University. Sltimlimf-Haywoocl Scott. attorney for the Board of Educationg Herbert Van Fleet: Nelson Christman. Secretarv. SL'LlIt'LffJJClx Fleischalcer. member: John F. XVilson. mem- ber: Roi S. XVood. Superintendent of Schools: Joe Harding. vice-presid:nt. lV7.XL'f-'MJYR Henderson. president. ...l Dean of Women EDNA DRUMMOND Registrar THEO HART