Union College - Golden Cords Yearbook (Lincoln, NE)

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' l -W 7593 ' n ECP ,C il ' w o . Qdwilg' ? f 'C M 'f Pearl L. Rees ISS PEARL L. REES, who has been dean of women in Union College for the past ten years, has mothered more than a thousand girls, and has, through her never-tiring efforts, won a place in the hearts of all her girls. Miss Rees came to Union College in 1920, the year North Hall was purchased for the young women's school home. She found a good build- ing well furnished, but bare and cold, without charm, because there were no homey, intimate, well-chosen accessories. She has improved every possi- bility, and today if the girls who were here ten or even five years ago could come back they would hardly recognize our home. Every North Hall girl has reason to be proud of her home and its maker. Miss Rees has endeavored to be a living example of what she wishes her girls to be along both spiritual and cultural lines. That our daughters may be as corner stones, polished after the similitude of a palace - King's daugh- ters, all glorious within, is the motto ever held before the young women of North Hall. Miss Rees is instructor in Home Administration, a course which prepares students for preceptorial work, All of the preceptresses in the Central and Northern Unions, with only one exception, have had their training under Miss Rees' supervision. p ' I V, ,99:,:,9,,999:,9 3,:,:,EH cccccccccccccccc: 1 man Q

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Aw 1+ -ffigfir if-rc I I ri th Qmtgg 3 R. E. Nelson 0 VERIFY the assertion that South Hall has made great progress dur- ing the past school year would take but little investigation, for all that is necessary is that you come and see. No longer is the venerable and beloved building referred to in tones of derision and disdain as the barn. No, South Hall has come into its own, It has aroused itself as though it were a mighty sleeping dinosaur, and with a rapid energetic stride, has within a few months elevated itself to heights worthy of laudation and respect. But behind all progress there is a motivating power which is responsible for its attainment. Thus it is that the young men feel that that praise is due to the dean of men, Professor R. E. Nelson, who through his tireless efforts and energetic personality has stood at the helm and guided on to victory in the campaigns for dormitory improvements. Much credit is due Dean Nelson for the cooperative spirit and the line Christian brotherhood existing in South Hall. His interest in the individual problems of the young men, and in their welfare as a whole, merits much praise. And last, but far from least, appreciation is in order for the many kind acts of Mrs. Nelson, who has not only added charm and grace to South Hall, but has also furthered harmony and good fellowship. A toast to our dean and his wife. E