Southern Methodist University - Rotunda Yearbook (University Park, TX)

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6 considered bim le :yo mastl ae, Dr. Umphiey Lee. rate served asm- Oiurdi, to the Ml- ted in November by i of Dallas alike iiy 18 man ior his demo- jnize student govern- litiesinv 5, religious in nature, the South ior his vol- X educator, theolog- fflve. nder the guidance of jll scout in the opin- nibers, and students. ON

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I JUST as the Mustangs of 1915-1916 considered him the man for the trail-blazing presidency of the student body, so do the students of 1939-1940 rank him as the logical fourth president of the University. His name, Dr. Umphrey Lee. His credentials, guaranteed. Appointment of Dr. Lee, who had earlier served as min- ister at the Highland Park Methodist Church, to the full- fledged office of President was climaxed in November by his inauguration. Students and citizens of Dallas alike fully approved the move. Students knew the man for his demo- cratic ideas, his part in helping to organize student govern- ment; townspeople knew of his capabilities in working with young people, his activities in the fields of education and theology. Author of a number of books, religious in nature, our President is prominent throughout the South for his val- uable contributions to literature. Author, educator, theolog- ian — Dr. Lee ' s training has been extensive. Continued prosperity of S. M. U. under the guidance of Dr. Lee is everyone ' s prophecy. A swell scout in the opin- ions of Dallas business men, faculty members, and students, Dr. Lee is S. M. U. ' s man of destiny. ADMINISTRATION r

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