Samford University - Entre Nous Yearbook (Birmingham, AL)

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MRS. . .CDBENCHAIN :zsmafwmm In relating the fine qualities possessed by Mrs. I. R. Obenchain, Dean of Women, one is merely be- ing in accord with opinions of all with whom she has come in contact. Her duties are probably em- phasized, since it is said that young ladies are harder to cope with than young men. Whether this is true or not, Mrs. 0benchain's actions wouldn't indicate, for her manner is one of unend- ing graciousness and charm. Co-eds by the dozens flock to her office for hearings on any problems that might be confronting them. Not only co-eds either, but as custodian of the social calendar, she straightens out the social affairs of many of the boys also. She might be called old-fashioned, if . . ,, .,., .,- ,L -.,.. you call a person old-fashioned who is the cham- pion of etiquette and gracious manners. Mrs. Qbenchain is certainly that. In her fourth year at Howard, Mrs. Obenchain has won many friends since her connection with the college. She carries her many duties of planning and supervisory work with ease. Any situation that would call for tact, resourcefulness, an ability to see things through to a conclusion, would find Mrs. Cbenchain fitted for the occasion. She is a person whom all the stu- dents may call friend, for she is that to all the student body and a helpful counselor besides. May she continue as a guiding spirit at Howard. '. ffm- ff? ii. if L4' T? 5 .M 'ffl 'fl ii: .f-vi id A 1,-- O o fi ,Q fl

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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!

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HOWARD ACULTY M R-. 3... , 1 . 2 xg?-H 1 -.A L A. if Y - -aff? . is . ' .2 ' ak-495' H920 '16 William Fulton Abercrombie, A.B., PH.D., As- sistant Professor of Biology, A.B. with honors Howard College, PH.D. New York University. Hul-Cee M. Acton, A.M., PH.D., Professor of Romance Languages. A.B., Georgetown College, A.M., Pi-LD., University of Wisconsin, graduate worlc, University of Paris. Paul D. Bales, A.M., Professor of Physics, B.S., University of Chatta- nooga, A.M., Indiana University. William H. Bancroft, A.B., Director of Physical Education, A.B., Howard College. A. R. Bliss, Jr., A.M., PHM.D., M.D., LL.D., F.A.I.C., Professor of Pharmacology, B.S., PHNLD., Columbia Univer- sity, A.M., LL.D., Howard College, M.D., Uni- versity of Alabama, F.A.I.C. Ora D. Bohannon, A.M., Instructor in Modern Languages, A.B., A.M., Howard College. Annie L. Boyett, A.M., Assistant Professor of English, A.B., Howard College, A.M., Columbia University. Oscar S. Causey, A.M., Registrar and Professor of Educa- tion, A.B., A.M., Howard College. James H. Chapman, A.M., TH.M., Professor of Religious Education, A.B., D.D., Howard College, TH.B., Ti-LM., Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. J. Fred Cole, Personnel Director and Assistant to the President. Raymond Elswood Davis, B.S., As- sistant Professor of History and Assistant Direc- tor of Physical Education for Men, B.S., Howard College. L. O. Dawson, A.B., Tl-LB., D.D., Pro- fessor of Bible and Church History, A.B., D.D., Howard College, TH.B., Southern Baptist Theo- logical Seminary. Paul De Launey, A.B., LIC. MUS.. DOC.MUs., Professor of French and Piano, A.B., Lic.MUs., University of Paris, Doc.MUs. fHon.l, Paris Conservatory. Mrs. Bertha Severin Frost, Instructor in Voice, Graduate, State Con- servatories of Holland fAmsterdaml and of Ger- many fBerlinj. I