Monticello College - Echo Yearbook (Godfrey, IL)

Page 22 text:

Fred Kuchnc, Marshall Acker. Dr. John U. Young, D. Howard Doane, Mrs. S. 'I . Olin, Mrs. W. V. Parsons, Eben Rodgers, chairman; Mrs. T. S. Chapman, Mrs. G. S. Milnor. Die (float'd of rudteci Tire responsibility lor the over-all administration ol Monticcllo College lies with its energetic Board of Trustees, a group of nine capable men and women who generously give ol their time and energy in behalf of the school. The Board of Trustees consists of the following members: Chairman: Eben Rodgers, Alton l ice-chairman: Fred Kuchnc, Jr., Mattoon Secretary: Marshall W. Acker, Alton J ember.r: Mrs. T. S. Chapman, Jcrseyville 1). Howard Doane, St. Louis Mrs. George Sparks Milnor (Alice Ryric, Class of 1911), Kenilworth Mrs. Spencer T. Olin (Ann Whitney, Class of 1925), Alton dUember Emeritus: Mrs. William Wood Parsons (President of Monticcllo College 1910-1918), Terre Haute, Indiana .11 ember Ex-officio: Dr. John R. Young The Board was honored this year by a dinner held in January; a new event added to the social program. The dinner was planned to give the student body a chance to meet the trustees informally, anti to provide the Board with the opportunity to know the students better.

Page 21 text:

 wm — i DR. JOHN R. YOUNG r A lasting memory of Monliccllo days is our association with Dr. John R. Young, whose frequent informal meetings with students lend a distinctive flavor to campus life. Both Dr. and Mrs. Young are well known for their cordial hospitality in the Kvergreens and their attendance at college receptions, dances, assembly and vesper programs. An active Rotarian, the president is a member of the board of directors of Alton Memorial Hospital and the Alton-Wood River chapter of the American Red Cross, lie graduated from Marshall College, and received his M.A. and Ph.D., from the University of Illinois. Marshall College awarded him the degree of Litt. D. last year for having won, in the words of the citation, “distinction through merit.

Page 23 text:

c n, inist ration Mary Lai no. Swift Academic Dean A.B. Vassar College M.A. Columbia University As Academic Dean, Miss Swift knows first hand the problems of the students; they will ever remember her unsurpassed understanding and interest in them. She is always eager to help them to receive the benefits which Monticello offers every student. Miss Swift is the chairman of the Advising Committee; she supervises curriculum anti examinations. Nevertheless, she finds time, in her busy day to be personal adviser to a number of students and faculty adviser to the Student Council. Wendel H. Baker Director of Admissions Assistant to the President A.B. University of Missouri From his office, Mr. Baker handles all the correspondence with prospective students and a corps of admissions counselors. lie is a willing participant in many social activities and helps the students obtain transportation facilities during vacations and throughout the year. S N 1 Marion II. Crossen Dean oj Women A.B. Obcrlin College M.A. Columbia University Teachers’ College Into the capable hands of Mrs. Crossen falls the duties and responsibilities of Dean of Women. She has administration of all social privileges, supervises student residences, and does much to make college life happy and congenial for every student. She is an imjx rtant |x;rson to the new students whom she assists in adjusting to the new and exciting experiences of college. Mrs. Crossen is always ready to help those who need her advice and understanding.