Stephen F Austin State University - Stone Fort Yearbook (Nacogdoches, TX)

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Dean of the College Dr. T. E. Ferguson, Dean of the College since 1923, has proved himself not only an efficient school adminis- trator, but also a civic leader, wise counselor, and valued friend. His unfailing courtesy, sportsmanship, warm human sympathy, and understanding of student prob- lems hav e endeared him to the hearts of all. Dr. D. D. Giles, Dean of the Junior Division, helps to meet and overcome the intricate problems of school routine with his rare patience and understanding. In his capacity as dean and veterans ' counselor, his brisk good humor helps to make him one of the most loved personalities on the campus. Mr. Joe D. Lacy is entrusted with .administering the finances of our college. In his role as business man- ager, he has firmly established himself by his unchang- ing, democratic efficiency, and has made himself a source of inspiration to both faculty and student body. Business Manager

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PRESIDENT OF THE COLLEGE Man s optimism leads him not only to extremes of judgment but also to emo- tional i e erses. Of course, we do not want to surrender that optimism because a world of dour pessimists would yield few incentives for full, wholesome living. Optimism is essential. If we are going to derive the greatest benefits from it, lu) e er, we must season it adequately and well with realism. Only a few years ago we heard the cry that everything would be all right as soon as the war was over. Now that the war is over we find the most dangerous upsurge of pernicious ideologies society has ever seen. The very foundations of human freedom and individual rights are being attacked by those with the voice of Jacob but the hands of Esau. You, the students not only of this College but of all other colleges, are being urged into a bacchanalian revelry of isms which, though they paint an optimistic future, can lead but to the destruction of democ- racy and the debauch of individual rights. We hope and trust that those of you who have been with us at Stephen F. Austin have learned to be alert to deceptive creeds, to be discriminative academi- calh ' , socially, economically, and morally, to be committed to fundamental rather than temporary or superficial human needs, and to be cognizant of the fact that that which is truly worthwhile can and will come only if the most capable mem- bers of our society equip themselves to lives of careful, thoughtful, diligent, un- remitting service. We have enjoyed the year with you, and we trust that your own years whict) be ahead will prove this to have been one of growth, of under- standing and an appreciation of the nature, rights, needs, and obligations of your- self and your fellow man. DR. PAUL L. BOYNTON

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Registrar Registrar, Miss Mary I. Love, heads an organization that serves as historian for every college student ' s scholastic record. We cannot praise too highly her untiring efforts as Registrar, nor can we adequately express our appre- ciation of her willingness to give help wherever it is needed. Mr. C. E. Ferguson, Dean of Men, is the capable direc- tor of men ' s activities on the campus. He has become one who fits so exactly and so properly into our scheme of things that we, in terms of both affection and respect, now refer to him simply as one of us. Miss Mary Thomson, Dean of Women, performs the task of being a mother to every girl of the college, directing their activities, settling their problems, and looking out for their general welfare. Miss Thomson has been more than just a dean, she has been the friend, advisor, and sympathizer of all the students in college. Dean of Women