Samford University - Entre Nous Yearbook (Birmingham, AL)

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xx l l l I l eom lgllllllt l Students at Howard College are at a disadvantage. When people come to view our campus, they , say, Where are the beautiful buildings? Where are fraternity and sorority rows? Show us what 4 you have at Howard that makes you love her so.', NVe can show them our campus but we cannot tell them what it means. They can sit with us under Sherman Oak, but it does not speak to them. We can show them our greatness in men like Dean Burns but how can we give them the spirit of the man as he gives it to us? Q The dean is a scholar, a teacher, an intellectual man, yet still a friend to every amazed spoho- more who finds that Chaucer was a real man. Dean Burns embodies many of the things that belong to Howard College. Few who graduate will ever forget the traditional Christmas address on books, the chapel introductions, the words of in- spiration in class and out with which he tried to fill our earthy beings with impressions ethereal. If you have need of historial data or tradition about the College, the dean is the man to approach. The love of the dean for Howard College is expressed in his own words, When I die, give a yell for Howard over my coffin. If I fail to rise, you may shovel in the dirt. l l i121

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Two years ago the CENTENNIAI. FOR- WARD PROGRAM for the purpose of raising S5U0,000 to be used in paying the debt, constructing new buildings, and buying new property was launched. Dr. Reid was selected as vice-president in charge of the program. Under his able direction the pro- gram has thrived. SI7i,93l has been paid or subscribed, not including the 550,000 left the school by the late Crawford T. johnson. Sl00,UOU in cash has been paid up to date. The war came, making the construction of new buildings impossible, but this money has not remained idle. The new complexion in the form of white paint that the campus has talten on is one of the results of the Campaign. The debt has been refinance.l. new property has been bought, general im- provements have been made. Since the Pro- gram was caught in the draft, so to speak, and is being held up for the duration, the opportunity to be both patriotic to our country and loyal to Howard has arisen. By buying Vfar Bonds and giving them to the school, one can accomplish this double purpose. 1 i' 2, ,,, E 'Ci wins ,ttf TW-f if .N K1 N. Q A . A T L T U Pl E T U ice Q'Q5iCl!QlZf Dr. H. gl. XVillingham. former president of lflorence State Teacher's College, is shown presenting Dr. Reid with one of several one-hundred dollar XVar Bonds given by him to the Cl1NTlfNNlAl. FORXVARD PROGRAM. Dr. XY'illingham was gradu- ated from lloward in 1891 and has shown an active interest in his Alma Mater. This picture is merely symbolic of the spirit of loyalty exhibited by the alumni, students, and friends in supporting How- ard Kollege. i ? l i l t 1 3 5 I . i I l l il if l l l I l l i i ri in . .4 I i 4 l 1 2 l f 1? av l Y: ji: is 1 ! ,

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Quick to attain popularity and tenacious in holding it is Dr. William Pratt Dale. The moment he arrived he became the most talked of member of the faculty, and remained so as he settled into his role of dean of men. Even yet the girls envy the boys in having such a pleasant and sympathetic counsellor. It did not take long for everyone on the campus to locate his office and concoct excuses, if no real ones presented themselves, to chat with him. Always interested and helpful, Dr. Dale has this reputation, He can make that course in government interestingf' Although he has been with us but a rela- tively short time, Dean Dale already has be- come a part of Howard College. He has ab- sorbed our spirit and contributed his until in short order the two have merged, and Dean Dale is Howard. 'af' .. 861114, U lil lf T II H A l N In her lofty ambition to culturate every freshman who comes to Howard and leaves, diploma in hand, Mrs. Obenchain is often un- successful, but her influence in the fine art of pouring tea has made us realize by the time we are seniors politer and more polished realms of society. She does her best to make true ladies of the girls and fill them with dreams of graciousness and charm. At least, she sets a noble example. Dean Obenchain is a part of that greatness of Howard that can not be explained and must be experienced. She shares with the other fac- ulty members the spirit of friendliness and help- fulness so peculiar to our campus, with the special office of being advisor to the girls.