University of Evansville - LinC Yearbook (Evansville, IN)

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a Hew president Looking forward with a new president ... Dr. Melvin W. Hyde was inaugurat- ed as the fifth president of Evansville College November 22, following his arrival on campus in March. The six-foot-three, 200-pound presi- dent was assistant president of Drake University, Iowa, before coming to Ev- ansville College. Dr. Hyde has spent his entire career in the field of educa- tion and college administration, having received a doctorate in College Ad- ministration from Columbia University. The 1955-56 school year has found the new president active an d enthusias- tic about the future of the College and impressed by the support the com- munity gives the College. Dr. Hyde ' s interests cover many fields. He ' s a sports enthusiast, a pa- tron of music and the theatre, tries his hand at writing, and does a great deal of reading on a variety of subjects. His interest in music is shared with his wife, Claudia, who received her degree from the Cincinnati Conservatory of Music. The Hydes have two children, Joanne and James. Joanne, a graduate of Drake University, is teaching in the elementary grades in Wisconsin; James is taking graduate work at the Mas- sachusetts Institute of Technology. The president and first lady have taken a very active part in the College life. Dr. Hyde has a friendly smile and greeting for every student and de- votes as much of his time as possible to their many and varied interests. The future looks bright for President Hyde and his plans for the future of Evansville College. The school year has been a successful one and the years to come hold many opportunities, for the planners of today are looking toward the future. Where do we go from here? Forward . . . Top Picture: Dr. Melvin W. Hyde, new College president, ac- cepts the charge from Mr. F. Bayard Culley, president of the College trustees, at the inauguration ceremonies held last November. Bottom Picture: Mr. John Marshall Harlan, Justice of the United States Supreme Court, is shown at the inaugural ceremonies accepting an honorary degree from Dr. Hyde.

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What classes shall I take? Enthusiastic freshmen study the class schedules and ponder over what formidable courses they will need — the first step in registering has begun. Most of a student ' s time at enrollment is spent standing in one line or another. Registration sheets must be picked up as the freshmen begin their big day. Onward to the Patio or Grill or an empty classroom to begin the never-ending task of filling out registration cards for classes; listing courses, teachers, periods and even background material on the student himself. One of the first freshman convocations brings the VIP ' s dressed in their academic regalia for their grand processional. The auditorium is always packed for convos. Why? This is a must for all freshmen. 6