Synodical College - Seminole Yearbook (Fulton, MO)

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DEAN BENSON BOTTS A.B., B.S., A.M., Missouri Dean' Dean Benson Botts received the degrees of A.B., B.S. and A.M. from the Univer- sity of Missouri. She has also done graduate work at the University of Chicago. 'Before having become Dean of Synodical College she taught for eleven years in the Mexico High School. She was for one year Professor of History in the Texas Presby- Wian College, and Professor of Social Science for three years in Oklahoma College for omen. Aside from the manifold duties of Dean of Synodical she has taught the classes of European History and American Government. It has been mainly through her intense interest in the latter subject that the Junior League of Women Voters was organized. Dean Botts has also taken an active part in the women's work of the church and has been a regular attendant of the Presbyterials each year. Her influence has been of great help to those present. I For six years she hs been Dean of Synodical College. For six years she has molded and shaped the lives of the students of this college into women of culture and high purpose. She has made college life home life by binding us into one large family. She has created a feeling of sisterhood among the students-a fine and treasured college spirit that has been developed throughout the past six years. She has been a progressive instructor, a Willing and helpful adviser, a sympathizer in troubleg above all a loyal sponsor whose inspiring personality and deep devotion to the advancement of the interest and welfare of the students, and her unselfish service to the college have placed her on a high pedestal in the hearts of all Synodical girls.

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DR, C. A. MCPHEETERS A.B., A.M. Vlfestminster College l'h.D., University of Chicago Acting P1'f.Yff1L,l1f Colin A. McPheeters received his A.B. and A.M. degrees from lVestn1inster Col- lege. After completing his studies here he studied at Union Seminary, Virginia and at Columbia Seminary, South Carolina. He attended the University of Leipsig, and up- on retgngiling to America received the degree of Doctor of Philosophy from the Univer- sity 0 nicago. After Hnishing his education Dr. McPheeters was a member of the faculty of Synodieal College. From here he was made Dean of Lindenwood College, but he re- turned to Fulton where he was made President of Synodical. He then taught at VVar- rensburg State Normal School, and was Dean ot' Olivet College, Michigan, taught at l-lampton-Sydney College, Virginia, taught at XVCSUl'lll'lS'fCl', and was made Acting President of Synodical. Dr. Mcl'heeters was also a minister of the Gospel for tive years. Dr. Mcljheeters has done his major work in the Held of Philosophy of Education. l'le has made an intensive study of the subject and his ability as a teacher in this de- partment has received wide recognition. In his relation to Synodical College he follows in the footsteps of his father, Judge hlcl'heeters, who was l.'resident of the Board for many years. Dr. Mel'hecters is not only lvresident of the Board, but he comes into more inti- mate contact with the students through his position of Acting President. His deep learning, sound judgment, absolute fairness, and devotion to Synodical has endeared hint to every Seminole. QSX. lliIlCf1'Ull

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...--....--1... I ,X Y 1 X tc IULIAN C. STOY B.S. in ME., B.S. Bzzsilirm Mazzagca' One of the .most important steps Synodical has taken in its progress toward a greater college is that of the recent employment of julian C. Stoy as Business Man- ager. Mr. Stoy is widely known throughout the state not only as a very successful man in this type of work, but also as an expert in Field activities. This fact has largely been responsible for the marked increase in the school's enrollment for this year. His experience, however, extends far back in this line of work. After completing his high school work at the Academy of Richmond County, Augusta, Georgia, he re- ceived the degrees of HS. in MF., Mississippi Agricultural and Mechanical College, and BS. from the University of Missouri, he became a member of the faculty of Mis- souri Military Academy and afterwards of McMillan High School, Mexico, Missouri. Later he was chosen principal of the Chillicothe High School. In l9ZO he returned to Missouri Military Academy as principal. Three years later he took up his work as teacher and secretary of Hardin College. The rapid development of that school within the last few years has been largely attributed to him. From Hardin he came to Synod- ical early last fall to assume his duties as Business Manager. Not only is he proving himself of worth in managing the linances of the college, but he has placed himself high in the estimation of students and faculty through his spirit of whole-hearted cooperation toward school activities. Especially is this evi- denced through the loyal support which he gives to the Y. YV. C. A. and other organi- zations in the school. He often makes the chapel services both educational and en- tertaining since he has a special art of creating enthusiasm in others. It is by these qualities that he has won a warm spot in the heart of every Seminole. -----.M-. -..-.,.--ffQi S X - iwezzly-mic