Rollins College - Tomokan Yearbook (Winter Park, FL)

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tional dens The TOMOKAN was first published by the students of Rollins College in 1917. Since then, it has been published every year without exception. But why the name TOMOKAN? This goes back to the days of the European discoverers. North America was a wilderness inhabited only by the native Indians. In Florida ' s case, these Indians were the Tomokas. They lived along the banks of the Tomoka river, in what is now Volusia County. They were also the first Indians encountered by the initial adventurers from Spain. Because of these Indian inhabitants, this peninsula we now call Florida became known as Tomoka. As far as we know, this was the first name given to Florida. It was as a tribute to these Indians, and to the original name of this peninsula, that Rollins College, the first private school of higher education in Florida, named its annual.

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TOMOKAN 1978 ROLLINS COLLEGE WINTER PARK, FLORIDA

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This yearbook is dedicated to President Jack Critchf ield in grateful thanks for his years of dedication to Rollins College. Under Jack Critchfield ' s leadership Rollins has evolved into one of the finest academic institutions in the Southeast. I cannot possibly imagine how there could be a better college president anywhere, and firmly believe that in the years to come students will justifiably boast that they attended Rollins during the Critchfield era. He will be sorely missed. — Dr. Charles A. Rodgers Jack brought to the presidency a realism of what could and could not be accomplished. He is an exceptionally able, pragmatic, and tolerant leader with an uncommon ability to generate the best in his colleagues. — Dr. Fred Hicks Having had six years of close association with Dr. Critchfield as his executive secretary, I have the highest respect for his integrity and ability. He is an outstanding individual not only as president of Rollins College, but also as a contributing member to the community. — Phyllis Ramey I have known many men, many leaders in government, military and civil service — Jack Critchfield takes his place with those at the very top of the list. He is the kind of person who can grasp a problem and understand the consequences of it; he knows how to select courses of action to find solutions; he knows how to make people feel they have been part of the solution and contributors to his success. One quality for which I envy him is his ability to appear relaxed — and even enjoying himself at the same time as he was working. He is a 24 hour a day man who will always be that — even if he becomes a dollar a year man. — Dr. E.F. Danowitz ' Jack Critchfield is very successful at being all things to all people. He has a big heart and cares for people. He is a very moral man. In fact, he is one of the most honest men I have seen at the level at which he operates. Our relationship has been one in which I have trusted him explicitly. He compensates for the lack of academic sensitivity with a tremendous level of insight and good common sense. However, time has taken its toll. — Dr. George Cochran Dr. Critchfield is a very personable person. He will always do his best and contribute excessively toward whatever he does. He has been a great asset to Rollins, but I realize that he has high goals in search of new horizons. — Sha Stenstrom, Rollins 76 Each time I work with President Critchfield I am moved by his total devotion to us. He has been a tremendous inspiration by following his example of excellence. — Carter Beese For eight years of service and devotion to this community, our best wishes go to Jack Critchfield for a prosperous future. 3