Shepherd University - Cohongoroota Yearbook (Shepherdstown, WV)

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L - 'e e' if x sa . pi -,gf 1 x 1 i Thomas C. Miller In the passing of Thomas C. Miller, whose death occurred on Sunday, De- cember 23, 1928, West Virginia loses one of its greatest leaders in the field of education. For fifty years he devoted his energies to the advancement and im- provement of the schools of our state. His memory will serve to inspire others to perform their full duty in the advancement of the organization of teachers for professional improvement and better service to the boys and girls of the state to which he devoted his life. Dr. Miller was born at Fairmont in 1848, the son of William E. and Nancy Hall Miller. His early education was obtained in private schools and in Fairmont Academy. In 1864 he was one of the famous Seventh West Virginia Infantry. In 1866 he began teaching in Fairmont and the vicinity. In 1873 he left for Adrian College where he spent one year. More than fifty years later Adrian conferred upon him the degree of LL.D. in recognition of his achievements as an educator. He returned to Fairmont in 1874, as principal of the high school and district superintendent. In 1893 the board of regents chose him principal of the preparatory department of West Virginia University. After eight years of work here he took up the duties of State Superintendent of Schools in March, 1901. He helped to inaugurate the new uniform examination system and also created an awakened interest in our schools through a series of educational campaigns. He was editor of the West Virginia School Journal for four years and played a prom- inent part in raising the standard of Normal Schools. In 1909 he retired from the superintendency and took a vacation. Upon his return he became president of Shepherd College and held this position for eleven years, du1'ing which time the school increased in attendance and in prestige, and sent out as graduates several hundred young men and young women who carried with them high ideals of service that were largely the result of Dr. Miller's influence. Dr. Miller was Widely known as an institute instructor in a half dozen states besides his own. He was the author of many educational treatises, among them being History of Education in West Virginia. His last service to the West Virginia State Education Association was as chairman of the committee on the history of the organization. Much value was placed on the services of Dr. Miller by the State Board of Education. This board feels that there is in his death a great loss as a loyal friend and valiant leader. As State Superintendent for eight years and by num- erous other services he has earned a place in the hall of honor in the state depart- ment of education and a permanent place in the memory of the many who were benefited by his unselfish life devoted to the welfare of others. Shepherd College traditions will be richer and the aspirations of its graduates consequently higher because of the work of this distinguished man. +49 S. C. R+'- Five

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