Syracuse University - Onondagan Yearbook (Syracuse, NY)

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Gentlemen, the University Senate will come to order ' 17

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WILLIAM P. GRAHAM, Vice-Chdncellor Vice-Chdncellor William P. Graham has served Syracuse University faithfully and well in various capacities. Beginning as associate professor of electrical engineering, he has since held the positions of professor of electrical engineering. Dean of the College of Applied Science for ten years and acting Dean of the College of Liberal Arts for three years. To him much credit is due for the advancement of this school. Vice-Chancellor Graham received his degree in 1893 from Syracuse. Here he became affiliated with Beta Theta Pi, Sigma Xi, Tau Beta Pi, and was elected to Phi Beta Kappa. He is also a member of the Technology Club of Syracuse, a Fellow of the American Institute of Electrical Engineers, a Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science. Besides his degree from Syracuse the Vice-Chancellor obtained his Doctor of Philosophy degree from the Universi ty of Berlin. He also did some pioneer work on the conduction of electricity through ratified gases. The Vice-Chancellor has traveled considerably, having visited a large portion of Europe. During vacations, when not traveling, he seeks peace and rest at his summer camp in the Thousand Islands. 16

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JOHN S. HAFER President of Student Body Government is the established system of civihzed man for administering the affairs of communal hfe. Student government is a recognition of this aspect of civihzation among members of a Campus Community. The degree of success of such an institution depends upon the cooperation, common sense, and personnel of the governed and of those who govern. It has been the endeavor of the student governing body of Syracuse University this year, as in former years, to maintain all that has been found to be good and to institute or plan for the institution of that which would hold to be good for the Future. John S. Hafer, President Student Body John Stuart hHafer, president of the Syracuse University Student Body, and known to his colleagues as Bill, entered the College of Business Administration after completing his preparatory work at Abbottstown hiigh School, Pa., Staunton Military Academy, Va., and Perkiomen Academy. At Abbottstown hHigh School, he was president of the Junior and Senior classes. At Staunton, Bill played on the football team and then transferred his ability to Perkiomen Academy in Pennsylvania. While there he was a three letter man, showing exceptional proficiency in football, wrestling, and baseball. Bill entered Syracuse University in 1932 and became a member of Phi Gamma Delta Fraternity. He played on the freshman baseball team and became a varsity player his sophomore year. His popularity and keeness on the field was recognized by his team-mates, who elected him captain for his senior year. After serving two years on the Chapel Staff, he was elected vice-president of the Chapel Board. In the Spring of 1934, Bill was elected president of the Student Body and last fall he was chairman of the Colgate All-University Dance committee. During his third year, Bill was a member of Monx Head, Junior honorary fraternity and is now a member of Alpha Delta Sigma, national honorary and professional advertisinQ fraternity and Tau Theta Upsilon, Senior honorary society. t ♦ t MEN ' S STUDENT SENATE Front Row: left to rigfit, J. FHafer, L. Stdrl , M. Darak, W. Chase, S. Mitcfiel, M. Wafil. Rear Row; M. Judson, L. Everingham, Smitfi, Karpinsl i, W. Wil- son, H. Wells. W 18