University of Arizona - Desert Yearbook (Tucson, AZ)

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it l-4.4 rim- V. l l li. ' ll ig MR. AND MRS. For their continuing contributions to the Univer- sity of Arizona as teachers, and for their warmth and understanding as counselors and head residents, this 1958 Desert is dedicated to both Mr. and Mrs. George F. Herrick. Better known as Proff' and Mom , the Herricks have practically become an institution on the UA campus. Although they have no children of their own, they have managed to adopt a family that now numbers in the hundreds. lts members range from a 70 year old Japanese student studying for his doc- torate in geology to a lonely freshman coed away from home for the first time. In Cochise Hall, where the Herricks are head residents, it has become the custom for approximately 12 boys to be invited in for Sunday breakfast of waffles and bacon each week. And many are the boys who can tell about the times Mom ironed white shirts for them in time for the big dance. One boy was so happy to see Mom after summer vacation that he threw his arms around her in a powerful bear hug . . . powerful enough to break two ribs. While Mrs. Herrick is well known for the love and birthday cakes she gives her family , Prof. is equally famous for his sense of humor. One of the stories told about him concerns the time he invented a new cure for students failure to attend examina- tions. Any student who didn't take his quiz at the regular time got another chance at 5:30 a.m. If he didn't show up then, he was given a third chance . . . at 4:30 a.m. He explained that at these hours there would be no conflicts with other classes or , D.- -7- rv 1' ' l Q l , .l e l l' 1 T' l u li n r 9 1 - l l GEORGE F. HERRICK social activities. One day Prof. Herrick found that five out of 45 in his insurance class didn't arrive. He set the second chance at 5:30 a.m. and two football players showed up, accustomed to getting up at an early hour. But that left three coeds who also missed their third chance at 4:30 a.m. A com- promise was finally effected for the lunch hour, the only free time the girls had, leaving them famished but quite impressed with Prof's stamina. Professor Herrick has been with the BPA faculty since 1927, except for a leave of absence during World War ll. Before receiving his M.B.A. from Northwestern University, he served as a first lieuten- ant in the army during World War I. Mrs, Herrick, a native of Chattanooga,Tennessee, was graduated from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio in 1922. She became Dean of Women at the University of Arizona in 1942, a post she held until 1944 when she retired in favor of marriage to Mr. Herrick. She was in- strumental in allowing married womenls attendance at the University. In addition, she helped organize the Phi Lambda chapter of Phrateres on campus and was an alumna colonizer of the local chapter of Alpha Xi Delta. The Herricks' inhuence, subtle and direct, has been felt in this University community for over 30 years. Their splendid example of dedication to the University, to their students and to each other will long be remembered on this campus. As beloved foster parents to so many, many students, as teachers, scholars and truly fine individuals, Mr. and Mrs. Herrick have brought honor to us all.

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mary lee hutchison, co-editor karen utke, co-editor pat larson, art editor andrea lott, business manager 5 p , . T i i i t , Q 1 A published by associated students V university of arizona copyright 1958 tucson, arizona

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