Tennessee Technological University - Eagle Yearbook (Cookeville, TN)

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Prof. Ferris U. Foster Dr. William G. Downs In memoriam Prof. Ferris U. Foster and Dr. William G. Downs, two of Tech's outstanding educators, died of heart attacks. Prof. Foster died Dec. 28, and Dr. Downs died Jan. 6. Prof. Foster became head of the chemistry depart- ment in 1926 and held this position until the begin- ning of the 1963-64 school year. He continued work- ing in the department as a professor of chemistry. He was active in Tech's athletic program as well as serving in an official capacity for the Ohio Valley Conference and the Southern Intercollegiate Ath- letic Association. He held a B.S. Degree from East Michigan Uni- versity and an M.S. Degree from the University of Tennessee. Page 6 Dr. Downs, associate professor of biology, came to Tech in 1957 after a distinguished career in educa- tion, research and the military service. He received his D.D.S. Degree at Vanderbilt Uni- versity and his Ph.D. at the University of Pennsyl- vania. He had taught at the universities of Michigan and Pennsylvania and at Evansville College, Yale Medical School and Chicago Medical School. Dr. Downs fought in both world wars and was decorated by the American, French and British gov- C1'111HC11tS. He wrote many books and pamphlets in the fields of endocrinology, genetics and pathology. At the time of his death, Dr. Downs was directing research of Tech biology students.

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We dare not forget lfVe dare not forget toclay that we are the heirs of that hrst revolution. Let the worcl go forth from this time t171,tl2bltlC6,, to friend and foe alihe, that the torch has been passed to a new generation of Americans-horn in this century, temlberert hy war, clisciplinecl hy a hard anal bitter peace, jlronrl of our ancient heritage-and unwill- ing to witness or permit the slow undoing of those hn- man rights to which this nation has always been com- mitted, ancl to which we are committed today at home aiztl aronnct the world .... Anfl so, my fellow Americans: ash not what your country can do for you-ask what yon can clo for your country. John F. Kennedy 35th President of the United States

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of social science. He is the co-author of three text books and is a con- THE EA GLE salu tes THE EAGLE proudly salutes four outstanding individuals who retire at tha end of the current college year. Their influence on education and on the 1nd1v1duals with whom they have associated has been outstanding. C. V. BRUNER, director of institutional self-study, received the B.S. Degree from George Peabody College for Teachers in 1917, M.A. in 1930 and Ph.D. in 1933. He canie to Tech in 1935. In addition to his current position, he has been acting dean of the faculty and professor tributor to professional publications. PAUL L. HOLLISTER, associate professor of biology, received the B.A. Degree from Ciunberland University in 1915, NIA. in 1917, B.P.E. from Y.1VI.C.A. College tGeorge Williainsj, Chicago, 1VI.S. from the University of Chicago in 1929, and the Ph.D. Degree from George Peabody College for Teachers in 1939. He caine to Tech in 1946. He is the co-author of one book. He has written numerous professional articles. A1 TIEH SMI! H registrar, received the B.S. Degree from Tennessee Tech in 1937 and an M A from George Peabody College for Teachers in 1951 She was assistant registrar front 1937 to 1956. She becarne registrar in 1956 ollowzng her hnsband's retirement from the same HERZVIAN PINKERTON, professor of political science, received the B.S. Degree from George Peabody College for Teachers in 1923 and an IMA. in 1924. He came to Tech in 1926. He has made an outstanding record in training students in forensics, having trained inany leading edfzicators and public officials. He has worked with Tech debaters since he first came to Tech. He is a contributor to professional publications. Q Page 7