University of Alabama - Corolla Yearbook (Tuscaloosa, AL)

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DR. RICHARD President From President of the Freshman Class in the fall of 1911 to President of the University of Alabama in the fall of 1936, is the story of the life and progress of Richard Foster during the last twenty-five years. This progress and development on his part, on the one hand, and the recogni- tion of it by the Board of Trustees, on the other hand, are logical results of his character, intellect, industry, disposition, and personality, and of the training and experience enjoyed by him in college, in the army, and in the practice of his profession, and of the way in which he has conducted himself in his daily life. The committee considered carefully the advice of Honorable Newton D. Baker, former Secretary of War, trustee of several important American universities, and himself a distinguished lawyer. Mr. Baker placed character first and then lcnowl- Page Twenty-six

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Cn the lob Dr Foster greets the High School Yu Presidents . Mike', and Dick . . . Dr Foster inspects the Air Corps Will? Major Underwood. edge of and identification with Alabama, its people and its problems, and other es- sential personal qualities ahead of technical training and experience. Dr. Foster was born in Demopolis, Alabama, on July 12, 1895, spent his boy- hood in Tuscaloosa and Montgomery, and has resided in Tuscaloosa for many years. He is a member of the Episcopal Church. The University recently conferred upon him the honorary degree of Doctor of Laws. In the practice of his profession and in his daily professional association with people in all walks of life,--and in his own personal conduct,-his character, abil- ity, disposition, and personality marked him as worthy of every trust and equal to the highest responsibility, and culminated in his election to the post of highest honor and greatest opportunity for service in the State of Alabama. Dr. Denny enthusiastically recommended Dr. Foster as his successorg the deans of the University unanimously pledged their confidence and supportg the state edi- torial comments have been universally favorable and highly enthusiasticg and the faculty, students, alumni, and the citizens of the state are prepared and pledged to assist President Foster and Chancellor Denny in realizing the greatest hopes for the University's continued progress and service. Us M,,,..-ni 1,,,..... ...iii grill' 1' it 1 an ,ti l SH and i