Texas A and M University - Aggieland Yearbook (College Station, TX)

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execuTive assistaiit TO THE PRESIDENT COLONEL IKE ASHBURN Colonel Ashburn came to A. M. in the fall of 1937 to act as Executive Assistant to the President. The purpose in bringing him here was to provide a man who knew, who understood and who could give personal consideration to the student ' s needs. Serving in the capacity of Executive Assistant, he takes charge at the times when President Walton is unable to be present. He handles many of the executive duties that are too numerous for the President to see after, and he also serves as contact man for Dr. Walton. Because of his sympathetic and understanding nature, he has helped many students in solving their problems. Colonel Ashburn has been of invaluable service to the College, and his presence here has done much to give the students a feeling of assurance regarding their welfare.

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DEAN F. C. BOLTON During the past two years, both the position of Vice-President and that of Dean of the College have been the responsibilities of Dean F. C. Bolton. He has done much to aid the progress of A. M., and in meeting the many problems that come before him, he has proved his ability to handle them successfully. It is the duty of the Vice-President to see that the students ' needs are fulfilled to the greatest possible extent. Since Dean Bolton has occupied this position, it can truthfully be said that the students have received greater benefits than in any other period of the College ' s development. One of Dean Bolton ' s many duties is that of presiding at meetings of the Executive Committee. This Committee has had many trying situations to come before it, and each time its decision has been one which reflected much deliberation and understanding of the problem. Confronted with the expan¬ sion and rapid growth of the College, the Committee has, for the time being, provided facilities to take care of overcrowded dormitory and classroom conditions. As the school goes forward, A. M. will need leaders of Dean Bolton ' s type, and debt of gratitude to him for the many things accomplished under his guidance. we owe a

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thc c o Ji m p. n d r n t COLONEL G. F. MOORE The task of directing the activities of more than five thousand cadets is one of the chief duties of the Commandant of the College. Colonel Moore acts as both Commandant and Professor of Military Science and Tactics, and he has accomplished much during his two years at A. M. This year Colonel Moore was promoted from Lieutenant-Colonel to Colonel. During his tenure of office not only has he done much to lessen friction and misunderstanding, but because of his sincerity and interest, the entire student body has learned to respect him. The Commandant, by placing certain responsibilities and duties on the students, develops leadership in those members of the student body who later enter the Reserve Corps. Texas A. M. fur¬ nishes more Reserve Officers than any other college in the country, and the War Department sends some of its best officers here to train the cadets. This important phase of the administration demands someone with great ability, and Colonel Moore has proved himself well qualified.