Park University - Narva Yearbook (Parkville, MO)

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H. Mi I ton Mohler, Acting President of Park College The President of Park College has a tremendous job and with that a tremendous responsibility. It is his chief duty to act as a go-between for the Board of Trustees and the college as a whole. He presents to the Board the requests and wishes of the staff and students; and, in turn, carries out the decisions of the Board in regard to the staff and student body. When President Paul H. Morrill resigned in the sum¬ mer of 1964, H. Milton Mohler accepted the responsibility of Acting Park President until such time as a new president would be found. Assisting Mr. Mohler is Mrs. Hazel Bellamy, Secretary to the President. President of Park College

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BOARD OF TRUSTEES FIRST ROW; Lawrence E. Teis, Dr. Howard D. McEachen, Frank H. Pyle, Marion J. Stooker, H. Milton Mohler, Randolph H. Collins, Hubert L. Rowlands. SECOND ROW: The Rev. Robert H. Meneilly, William H. Tipton, Dr. Schuyler D. Hoslett, The Rev. Thom H. Hunter, Dr. Paul A. Dodd, Elmer H. Norrington, Edwin B. Wright, Kenneth R. Hougland, Robert H. Mann, Sr. NOT PICTURED; Isadore Samuels, Robert L. Gibson, Clarence McGuire, Robert W. Wagstaff, Paul A. Wolfe, Lawrence P. Engel, Purd B. Wright, John R. Everett. The Board of Trustees Is the primary administrative body of the College. From the Board come the decisions which will make up Park ' s future. At the present, these decisions Involve the finding of a new president, etc. Recently this spring of 1965, the board made a momenteous announcement, that of a one-mi I lion-dol lar construction plan. This was the result of student action In the remodelling of the existing student union. Action taken by the Board has resulted in plans for new roads, a new cafeteria, etc. The Board Is made up of men from various professions and Includes many Park graduates. They hold high positions in the fields of industry, medicine, theology, and business. Presiding over the Board is Elmer H. Norrington, a Parkite of long standing. Besides this tremendous job as president, Mr. Norrington is also a partner in the McClure-Norrington Chevrolet Company of Kansas City, Missouri. Mr. Elmer H. Norrington, President of the Board

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Dean of Park College Dr. John M. Hamilton Acting Dean of the College The Dean of the College is the administrative link to the student body. Through his office stream numerous requests, complaints, and problems with v hich he must deal. When he dons the Dean ' s Hat, he dons the responsibility of overseeing the student body and of assisting the faculty. He meets both student and faculty committees to try to set up the best possible curriculum, calendar, and school spirit. Acting as Dean of the College is John M. Hamilton, professor of biology. Under his wearing of the Dean ' s Hat has passed changes in the calendar to allow for a lessening of academic pressure, better relations with the student body, etc. He has tried to improve student-administration communications, particularly through the use of a column in the college newspaper, the Park Stylus, He and Mrs. Hamilton sponsor a social club, and attend many student functions. 10