Monticello College - Echo Yearbook (Godfrey, IL)

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The President Knowing students' names, their home states and their special interests is just one illustration of Dr. Wimpress' sincere concern for Monticello and each of its elements. Dr. Wimpress came to Monticello in January, 1959, with a wealth of educational experience that has been a foundation for the development of Monticello's Program for Progress. Prior to assuming the presidency of Monticello College, Dr. Wimpress was Assistant to the President ot Colorado School of Mines. He has also written articles for various professional, educational, and journalistic publications. Monticello's popular president is also a successful family man. He has an attractive wife, Peggy, and two lively daughters, Wendy, age 1 l,and Vicki, age 8. Wendy and Vicki, the Wimpress Twosome, might be seen anywhere on campus — putting out the cabin fire , commenting on college life , or romping with the St. Bernard mascot, Monty. The Wimpress family dine with the students every Sunday, moking their closeness truly representative of Monticello's home-like atmosphere. Looking to a successful future. Dr. Wimpress has initiated new programs where necessary, and revised old ones to maintain and further Monticello's respected position among the notion's colleges for women. His goal is not only to educate the alumnae, the students, and the community in the actual academic and financial progress of the college, but also to take additional actions to keep abreast of new trends in the educational world. Stricter admission policy, expanded curriculum, and more modern equipment are only the beginning. Monticello is anticipating many other advances under the leadership of her youthful, forward-looking president. Mrs. Joy Delano, an olum, with Dr. Wimpress. Discussing the Pro-grom for Progress ore Dr. Myers, Dr. Wimpress, ond Mr. Gerber, o professional consultant. Dr. and Mrs. G. Duncan Wimpress with daughters, Wendy Jo on l Victoria Jean ore pictured below on the left. In the picture on the right below Dr. Wimpress enjoys o relaxing afternoon with friends ond students.

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Mrs. Richard Horris is the skillful and efficient secretary to the president. President G. Duncan Wimpress, Jr., B.A., M.A., University of Oregon Ph D., University of Denver. Page 18

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Boord members from left standing: Mrs. Richard Chopmon, alumna; President Duncon Wimpress, ex officio; Mrs. Theodore S. Chopmon, Executive Assistant, Notional Education Assoc.; Mrs. George Sparks Milnor, olumno; Leslie W. Lyon, Director, Minne-Wonko Lodge; Mrs. Joy R. Delono, alumna; Thomos H. Eliot, Prof., Politicol Science, Washington University. Seotcd clockwise: Ethon A. H. Shepley, Chancellor, Washington University; B. E. Bassett, Pres., U. S. Defense Corp.; M. Ryric Milnor, Pres., Alton First National Bonk ond Trust Co.; Mrs. Spencer T. Olin, choir- mon; Dr. Robert R. Anschuetz, Alton physician; Karl K. Hoaglond, Alton attorney; Spencer T. Olin, Director, Olin-Mathcison Chcmicol Corp. Members not pictured ore: Marshall W. Acker, retired Vice-Pres., Olin Industries Inc.; Henry Chaunccy, Pres. Educational Testing Service; Fred W. Flato, Pres., Chombers Built Ins.; Mrs. John Roeburn Green, alumna; J. Preston Levis, Chairman, Board of Directors, Owens-Illinois Gloss Co.; Edmund Morgenstern, Pres., Robinson Milling Co. The Board of Trustees Functioning as the directive force of Monticello is the Board of Trustees. The primary concern of this group of nationally recognized leaders from the business, industrial, and educational fields, is that of establishing school policy. The board is under the leadership of Mrs. Spencer T. Olin, Chairman; M. Ryrie Milnor, Vice-Chairman; Karl Hoag-land. Secretary; and Robert R. Anschuetz, Assistant Secretary. The Board meets three times yearly while the Executive Committee meets with members of the administration periodically throughout the year.