St Leo University - Golden Legend Yearbook (St Leo, FL)

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XX ' may I 1 , fee., . Father Marion Bowman, O.S.B. was the fourth President ot Saint Leo College. He served for one year as acting Presi- dent after Dr. Zaitz resigned and before Dr. Southard assumed his duties. Fa- ther Marion had been Abbott of Saint Leo Abbey prior to his presidency at Saint Leo Coilege. Father Marion is a native of Lebanon, Kentucky and received his Bacheioids degree from Saint Vincent College in Pennsylvania. He holds a masters de- gree from Fordham University. He was ordained a priest at Saint Leo Abbey in 1931 and became Abbott in 1954. Father Marion was Chancellor of the Preparatory School as well as director of athletics. He served on the Board of Trustees for many years and acted as chairman at one point. Dr. Anthony W. Zaitz was elected Presle- dent of Saint Leo College on May 18, I' .b r L B ., 'w..,L .st t ' Qt at Saint fore Chairman o Division member Florida opened its degree after ties gree from the Dr. Anthony . T 1? . es ,Wi ABOVE -- LEONARD LOOKING TOWARD THE FU- TURE OF SAINT LEO COLLEGE WITH A STUDENT. RIGHT -- DR. ANTHONY ZAITZ. THIRD PRESIDENT OF SAINT LEO COLLEGE. FAR RIGHT -- FOURTH PRESIDENT OF SAINT LEO COLLEGE. REVEREND MARION BOWMAN. FIRST PRESIDENT. DR.

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STATE ROAD 52 FROM SAN ANTONIO TO SAINT LEO AROUND 1940. THE HILLS WERE CUT FIVE TO SIX FEET AT THE TOP AND THE DIRT USED TO FILL IN THE BOTTOM. Hastory 5

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Dr. John l. Leonard was the first Presi- dent of Saint Leo Junior College. He was a clear minded, practical Educator who had a sharp intellect and fought for college students most of his life. Dr. Leonard came to Saint Leo at the age of 73. With the wealth of his background and the backing of the Benedictine ven- ture, he breathed life into the first catho- lic junior college - SAINT LEO JUNIOR COLLEGE. Mr. Junior College as he was referred to was a versatile scholar who laid a foun- dation for others to follow. After his death, Father Stephen O.S.B. was chosen to step in Dr. Leonard's footsteps. ,, ,mW,:t,,, W5 Kz'Unv. ,. M K .. . ,. . X if 'Uh The Fifth President of Saint Leo College Dr. Thomas B. Southard was elected as Presi- dent on July 1, 1971. He is celebrating his 13th year in this position. Dr. Southard was born in Ohio in 1920. He received his Bache- lors of Arts and Science from Capital Univer- sity in Ohio. He received his Master of Arts in School Administration as well as his Doctor of Philosophy degree from Ohio State Uni- versity. Prior to coming to Saint Leo College Dr. Southard was the superintendent of Pin- ellas County Public Schools. nt. 'ii