University of Delaware - Blue Hen Yearbook (Newark, DE)

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DEDICATION Considering the climate of the times and this stage of our lives, we of the 1556 Blue Hen dedicate this book to FAITH Look at this word; think about it now and throughout the days to come. You have developed in many phases over the past few years;, but there have been some empty, neglected spots, some unanswerable questions, There is the unpredictable future, waiting. Has the feeling behind that one word been de- veloped? Set your goals. Establish your standards. Work hard to fulfill these ideals. Yes, there will be stumbling blocks along every step of the path, Strive on, however: your education ond achievements will always be present. But behind all, a strong foundation for life in God, in the future, in yourself, in your work, in others keep FAITH.

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FOREWORD All the world's a stage and all men and women merely players. The curtain has about closed on our play. We're having our final encore. This may have been an amateur production; there were forgotten cues, dim lights. Sometimes the scenery was not in harmony with the act, and often we were not in harmony with the directors. The applause was inaudible at times, but we presented it and lived the roles. After all, it was our play. Our scene was the Campus, as is our BLUE HEN theme. It has been our purpose to sketch this background, to renew your acquaintances with the complete cast, and to bring back the significant scenes which you have witnessed throughout the year. We wish we could print each one's individual lines, improvement, and growth during the four-year rehearsal; but this you can weave from what we have given you. You are now about to assume your professional role, but these past preparations will be with you forever, We hope, in the years to come, the cherished memories of these meaningful times will linger among the pages of the 1956 BLUE HEN.

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IN MEMORIAM With the death of Dr. Wilbur Owen Sypherd, the University of Delaware suffered the loss of one of its greatest friends and contributors. No one has had greater impact on the affairs of the university than did this beloved professor and president emeritus. Dr. Sypherd was graduated from Delaware College in 1896. He received a bachelor of science degree from the University of Pennsylvania in 1900; his master of arts degree from Harvard University in 1901, and his doctorate from Harvard in 1906, He was awarded an honorary doctor of laws by the University of Delaware in 1947, From 1906 to 1944 Dr Sypherd was a professor of English here at the university, then, acting president and president. It was during his career here that the department of dramatic arts and speech was made separate from the department of English. One of the most lasting contributions Dr. Sypherd made to the university was his bringing about the co-educational system. Dr. Sypherd was noted as a scholar of the Bible and Chaucer. Probably his mest prized title, however, was 'Universtiy Professor. He was the only person ever to be given this rank. He felt that this gave him the stamp of a scholar and teacher, a professor at large. He was noted for his high standards and his strictness in helding teo them, while at the same time being most tolerant of the opinions of others. His lively interest in the youth of the schoal, in student affairs and events, in all Fenph; his enthusiasm: his friendl':p manner and the fwinkle in his eye; all have made him one of the most revered figures of the University of Delaware, We are proud of Dr. Wilbur Owen Sypherd and deeply mourn his passing. 10