Ohio Wesleyan University - Le Bijou Yearbook (Delaware, OH)

Page 30 text:

Left to right: Sheridan, Somerville, Fretts. ...,v:-nnn1e--::5-f-m-eu..--- f- - .32 ., - .,'fL --f.: ., ig..-A ,Li an -pkisv' -.,..5-fc: 4- 1.91:---wv -f-4 '4 11 WESLEYAN DEANS 1877 LONG with the many duties necessary to keep student life run- ning smoothly and cooperatively, the Wesleyan deans find time to win the respect and admiration of both students and faculty. As Dean of Women of her Alma Mater, Miss Mary Helen Fretts lives at Monnett and comes in close contact with the upperclass women. Wes- leyan coeds feel a bond of helpful understanding and encouragement extended to them by Miss Fretts, who also capably serves as adviser to Panhellenic Council, Women's Student Government, and Mortar Board. During his five years as Dean of Men, Joseph Somerville has helped many men to find a place for themselves at Wesleyan. Adviser to Inter- fraternity Council, Student Council, and a member of the Athletic Board, Dean Somerville keeps in touch with all phases of college life. His never- failing smile and cordial greeting make him a friend to all who know him. Working in conjunction with President Burgstahler and the other deans, and managing a large part of the administrative work is Harold J. Sheridan, Dean of the College. Although his work is mainly connected with the faculty members, he comes very close to students as head of the Education Depart- ment. Now finishing his sixth year in the capacity of dean, Mr. Sheridan has been a part of the faculty for eighteen years.

Page 29 text:

HE administrative women who come most directly into contact with Wesleyan students, serving as counselors, are the dormitory deans. Their guidance and aid are indispensable for the smooth conduct of social relationships in the halls. The deans have found their way into the hearts of Wesleyanites through their kindly attitude. Miss Mary Helen Fretts, Dean of Women, presides at Monnett Hall, assisted by Miss Elizabeth Scranton. Their charm and graciousness are pleasantly in harmony with traditional Monnett. At Austin Hall, Miss Goldie McCue, whose inspiring spiritual guidance and youthful energy have made her an integral part of Wesleyan, is assisted by Miss Coit, new to the cam- pus this year and well liked for her enthusiasm and friendly smile. The freshman women in Stuyvesant Hall regard Miss Josephine Montgomery and Miss Hortense Moore in the highest of esteem. The cooperative houses are headed by Mrs. Welch at Hartupee, Miss Wharton at Campus Lodge, Miss McMillin at Perkins, Miss Murphy at Murphy Hall, and Mrs. Jones at South Coop, all ot whom are loved for their active interest and willing cooperation with the residents of their halls. 18 Standing, left to right: Jones, Moore, Coit, Wharton, McMillin. Sitting: Montgomery, McCue, Welch, Fretts. 1 A l tr., ., il

Page 31 text:

LIBRARY STAFF . 1899 NKNOWN to many students, Slocum Library is storehouse for a wealth of cultural opportunities. Housing about l60,000 volumes, the library is ranked by accrediting agencies as one of the outstanding liberal arts college collections in the United States. A monthly book list is placed on tables available for everyone, and among other services is an excellent and complete vocational tile which indexes mare than two hundred occupations. On the first floor is a Treasure Room which contains medieval illustrated manuscripts, early printed books, and a collection of old and rare Bibles. The Browning collection, gift of Dr. Gunsaulus, has letters and autographs of Robert and Elizabeth Barrett Browning, many of the books from their library, and small articles from their home. Over the entrance to the main reading room is an oil portrait of Browning, probably the lost before his death. Integrated with the library is the Methodist Historical Collection, com- posed ot many rare books, relics, mementos, and manuscripts relating to the early Methodist history of this section ot the country. Current displays in the reading room, arranged by the library and var- ious campus organizations, contribute to the interest in educational events during the year. Standing, left to right Jenkins, Haley, Hall. Seated: lrwin, McElroy, Riesner, Williams, Spencer.