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

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Stephen F. Austin State Teachers College Nacogdoches. Texas OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT The year 1947-48 has been a good one at Stephen F. Austin. In fact, it probably has been the best year, all things considered, that the college has had. You, the students and faculty who have been here at this time, have made it a good year. Naturally, we do not say that it has been perfect. Few things are perfect, espe- cially things which are composed of, and operated by human beings. There have been some disappointments, some wasted opportunities, and even some misuse of both opportunities and capacities. Yet, looked at from an overall point of view, these have been relatively few. So we hope that as you look back in future years you will see this as a time in which you drank deeply from the wells of the world ' s great knowledges; lived fully and wholesomely with your fellow students; and thought clearly and well on the great verities which make and have made this a great nation, and ours a great people.

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BOARD OF REGENTS Front Row: HON. V. A. COLLI NS LIVINGSTON HON. W. L. KERR, President MIDLAND MRS. J. K. BERETTA SAN ANTONIO HON. H. L. MILLS HOUSTON Back Row: HON. R. L. THOMAS DALLAS HON. M. C. EIDSON LULING HON. WALTER WOODUL HOUSTON HON. S. A. KERR JACKSONVILLE HON. N. S. HARRELL, Vice-President CLAUDE

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DEAN OF COLLEGE DR. T. E. FERGUSON Although Dean Ferguson occupies a position in the col- lege that keeps him very busy, he always has time to talk with a student and help him thrash out his problems however small. Besides being an efficient school administrator, he is also head of the English Department, and is a wise counselor. He has many friends in the student body and is beloved by all for his warm human qualities. DEAN OF THE JUNIOR DIVISION DR. D. D. GILES Dr. Giles has filled the position of Dean of the Junior Division since the Spring of 1943. He has proven himself a very capable administrator by helping overcome intricate problems of school routine. In addition to these duties, he is also on the advisory council and a professor of agriculture. DEAN OF WOMEN MISS MARY THOMPSON The young women of this college have been guided by the hand of Miss Mary Thompson since 1945. Intellectually, morally, religiously and socially, this adopted mother of the girls has been a strong influence for better living in the college. She is a friend to all; her rare patience and under- standing making Ker one of the most loved personalities on the campus. DEAN OF MEN MR. R. H. SHELTON Having served as Coach and Athletic Director for twenty- three years at this college, Mr. Shelton assumed the duties of Dean this year. His past experience with boys has enabled him to become a capable and outstanding director of men ' s activities on the campus. Often referred to as Coach, Mr. Shelton has a warm understanding of problems confront- ing college students, a quality which makes him one of us.