Ohio State University - Makio Yearbook (Columbus, OH)

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ul ii: i H11 1: IIiIl'eJi -. M iii :3 $ ' --r m H History will best judge them during the years Of misfortune and hardship when they made the insurmountable burdens of higher education seem at least bearable. And they shall be judged well, for the wisdom and style at which the high office upheld the largest univer- sity the nation has ever known. Harold Enarson approached his work diligently, his entire character keyed to action and achievement. It was not the old uGive rem Hell, Harry style, nor did his character warrant a bronzed plate on his desk which could have read ttThe Bucks Stop Here. His eloquence on the stump was surpassed oniy by his com- . passion for the common good. Unlike his predecessors, it was not a rare occasion to see him minglingiwith students. He could be seen eating with, talking to, even entertaining them, all the while with a smile that was unavoid- ably contagious. His wit was urbane, B 1i rat'- containing cadence of humor timely enough to catch one off guard, to dig deeply into the human psyche at any- time, anyplace. The effect at the very least, was the capture of smiles from his audience, and at the most, an outburst of uncontrollable laughter. Harold Enarson summed up his great reservoir of personal humor in the most pressing of circumstances. But it was not his way to temporarily find refuge from crushing responsibility. Humor was his greatest weapon. And it was this weap- on which refiected heartfelt security and inspired the loyalty of his command. Audrey Enarson rode the crest of these responsibilities. And more often than not, was intimately involved with her husbandis crisis. For Ohio State had an uncanny ability to falter the weight of her burdens on an overworked presi- dent. But not only did the two confront these burdens over the years, but con-

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DEDICATION . . . :7. 333: HAROLD ENARsoN EIHUIMI 1M .1 .. N i .rma. , . --

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Gov. Rhodes and President Enarson. sistently sought the challenges of in- creased greatness and prosperity for OSU. And prosper it did. During the term of their office which spanned the 705, the university grew at an amazing rate. Change was visible where it hadn't been visible before. Only five years ago. the Enarsons had come to a meeting of the Student Council of University College held in Dean Mountis living room. The numbers of council members did not overwhelm them. The two Enarsons seemed to blend in naturally with all the noise, food, drinks, clanging dishes and dropping silverware. Questions were tossed among members in the Enarsonsi effort to know everyone. tiWhat's your name? CAP area? What do you want to major in? Tidbits of information were exchanged for two hours until the coun- cil members retired to their own circle to begin the meeting. As the Enarsons pre- pared to leave, I approached them to ask about changes in the academic cur- riculum. iiWhy the increased amount of courses? And what had happened to some of the old courses that I had planned to take? Enarson and Vice President Mondale. President Enarson straightened the collar on his overcoat and turned to face me. iiThe university is changing because the world is changing, he said. iiChange is the inevitability of life. One must cope with the inevitability of change. The Enarsons began their long adven- ture nine years ago, packed and ready to leave Cleveland State to tackle the greater giant. They took office in the most bewildering of times. Violence and hatred had ripped the campus. They served in an arena of divided ideology