Tulane University - Jambalaya Yearbook (New Orleans, LA)

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Edwin Boone Craighead HE life of Edwin Boone Craighead began forty years ago beneath the clear sky and amidst the dense woods of Missouri. His mind and character broadened and deepened under the fostering influence of rugged natural surroundings and impressive natural scenery. This excellent educational training performed by Nature was supplemented by an efficient scholastic course which culminated, in so far as his native state is concerned, in an A. M. degree from Central College. Dr. Craighead was one of those elect few in whom the inspiration of knowledge for its own sake is strong, and he pursued his studies further at Vander- bilt. Yet, not satisfied with the graduate work there completed, he visited the renowned educational institutions of Europe, drinking in at their pure fountains the learning and lore of centuries. Leipsic and Paris were the centers of his student life while on the conti- nent, and when he sailed for his native land he had added a fine capstone to his education. How varied were the lines of study which he had followed is shown by the different positions which he occupied during his comparatively short but creditable career as an educator. Emory and Henry College, in Virginia, first called him to the chair of Latin which he left to fill the higher place of President of Pryor Institute in Tennessee. The enviable reputation which he here gained caused him to be summoned to Wofford College, South Carolina, to the professorship of Greek. Again he was called away to accept the presidency of Clemson Agricultural and Mechanical College. Here again his abihties shone out so brightly that he was called back to his Alma Mater, Central College, to assume its presidency.. But even here his ascent to distinction did not stop. Three years ago Dr. Craighead was elected President of the Missouri State Normal College, where he acquitted himself with such marked ability that he was called upon to fill the high and responsible office of President of the greatest and most promising university in the South — the Tulane University of Louisiana. He quickly adapted himself to new conditions and speedily adjusted himself to new circumstances. The disorder which was inevitable upon the vacation of the presidential chair he quickly turned to system; the new problems which presented themselves he solved; the greater duties which were his to perform he undertook ably and manfully; the strangers whom he met he speedily and invariably won. Tulane ' s destiny is said to be a high and noble one; her course is a far and briUiant one; with a hand so firm, so steady, so competent at her helm, she will surely weather all gales, ride safely through disadvantageous conditions, and enter unharmed into the coveted haven of achievement. S. W.

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