Stetson University - Hatter Yearbook (DeLand, FL)

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OF THE ADMINISTRATION Dear Alma Mater, Smile upon thy children! Gladly we greet thee, Altogether lovely; JAMES A. STEWART Dean of the Chapel GEORGE W. HOOD Dean of Men WILLIAM H. McEMRY Dean of the Universitv ETTER McTEER TURNER Dean of Women

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OFFirERR ««v The President J. OIJJE EDMUNDS THE PRESIDENTS MESSAGE To the Members of the Stetson Family, Everywhere: Stetson ' s Diamond Jubilee Celebration was more than an historical observance ; it was a time for all of us to re-examine the aims and purposes of this oldest University in Florida. Stetson was not alone in this soul-searchinp. As the world entered the space age. many other liberal arts colleges in America were takinjr fresh looks at their aims also. The suggestion that America copy the Ru.s- sian educational pattern became .so .serious that the Association of American Colleges cho.se for its 1960 theme: Can the liberal arts college in America sur- vive? The year 1960 found the helmsman at Stet.son (her faculty) in a dead-earnest job of .self-examination. It was no ea.sy task, as these Christian scholars attempt ed to restate the aims and purposes of this small, sou- thern, church-related University, dedicated to academic excellence but grounded in a deep religious faith. But even as they sought answers to hard questions, these supremely dedicated teachers set a fine example for all other friends of Stetson. They gave generously (and, in .some in.stances, sacrificially) to our Seventy- Fifth Anniversary Fund. And all over Florida, alumni and other friends of Christian Education are following the example of these concerned Christian scholars. In their name, and on behalf of the Trustees and all the students, I .send cordial greetings to Stetson alumni, parents, and benefactors everywhere. I remind all of you. in the words of Christopher Fry : The enterpri.se in exploration unto God, where no nation ' s foot has ever trodden yet. Faithfully yours, ■I. 01 lie Edmunds, President 18

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MARY EDNA PARKER Assistant Dean of Women y m-. JOHN D. ULUFSUN Assistant Dean of Men MARY COOK Administrative Assistant to the President J. i A. F. TITTLE. JR. Director of Admissions H. G. EDMONDSON Comptroller 20