Samford University - Entre Nous Yearbook (Birmingham, AL)

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DR. THGMAS .NEAL P As President of Howard College, Dr. Thomas V. Neal has striven to give the college a more desira- ble place in the sun from an educational stand- point. He has attempted to bolster the personnel as well as the physical equipment of the college. He has succeeded very well in his difficult task when it is considered that most of his building program toolc place in the depression years. The Pharmacy Department is an outstanding example of the progress he has made in doing things to advance the college. Students from all over the country come here to talce courses in Pharmacy alone. I-Ie handles the dual office of executive and educator with the same ease of manner. Whether ofalfowafuf on the football field, in his office, or making a formal address, Dr. Neal's sense of humor is al- ways present to make the best of any situation. A native of the state and himself a graduate of the institution, Dr. Neal is peculiarly fitted to cope with the needs of the college. He has made many friendships and other contacts for the college lo- cally and far away. Dr. Neal is very approachable and is willing to give consideration and thought to any problems confronting students in which he may be able to assist. As the ranking executive of Howard College, may he continue to use his pleas- ant personality in the interest of the college. TT?

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DR.PERCY .BURNS lean Yfithout Dean Percy P. Burns, Howard simply wouldn't be Howard. Dean Burns' whole life has been an integral part of this college and his stabil- izing influence on student life through the years has been of untold value. His name is a synonym for ethics and gentlemanly conduct. He leads by precept and example the life which he would like his students to follow. As Dean of the college, many troubles are brought to his door, and to his credit most of them are settled to the mutual sat- isfaction of the troubled student and the Dean himself. In addition, he is an expert diplomat. Contact with many different personalities gives the 4 fum Dean ample opportunity for pouring oil on trou- bled waters. No student would ordinarily think of leaving Howard without taking Dean Burns' course in Shakespeare, for that is almost as much an institution as the college itself. His English classes are usually crowded to capacity, despite the fact that they are far from being so-termed snap courses. As a formal speaker and lecturer or in extempore talks, Dean Burns excels. A heavy cle- mand is macle on his available time in fulfilling some of the many invitations he receives for speak- ing engagements about the city. As Dean of Men and gentleman, we salute you, sir!