University of Maryland College Park - Terrapin / Reveille Yearbook (College Park, MD)

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First row: Mrs. John L. Whitehurst, J. Milton Patterson, Rowland K. Adams, W. Calvin Chesnut. Second row: Wil- liam P. Cole, Jr., John E. Semmes, Philip C. Turner. Two new members named to BOARD OF REGENTS Henry Holzapfel, Jr. Clidirmdn JljLenry Holzapfel, Jr. . . . Chairman of the Board and a member since 1916 . . . a Maryland graduate of the Class of 1S93 . . . has sent three sons to Maryland ... is Vice-President of the Potomac Edison Company of Hagerstown . . . loves people and trees. Rowland K. Adams . . . Vice-Chairman . . . member of the Supreme Bench of Baltimore City . . . prominent Baltimore jurist. Mrs. John L. Whitehurst . . . Secretary of the Board . . . prominent clubwoman ... is President of the General Federation of Women ' s Clubs . . . one of the best-known women in the country , . . because of her dynamic personality is widely sought as a speaker at prominent gatherings. J. Milton Patter.son . . . Treasurer . . . Execu- tive Secretary of the State Board of Aid and Chari- ties ... an active Rotarian and a former district governor of that organization. W. Calvin Chesnut ... a federal judge . . . one of first judges to give decision aftecting the N.R.A. . . . a graduate of University of Maryland Law School. William P. Cole, Jr. . . . Lawyer . . . graduate of Maryland . . . representative to Congress. John E. Semmes . . . Baltimore lawyer . . . former Army officer who fought in World War . . . descendant of Admiral Semmes. Philip C. Turner . . . most recent appointee to the Board . . . President of Maryland Farm Bureau . . . one ot state ' s farm leaders. 18

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Dr. Harry Clifton Byrd President LJr. H. L. Bvrd. a president wlm hclicxcs chat the most succcsstul aJministration is that which is the hcst servant; who places his confidence in the loyalties and abilities of those with whom he works; who regards himsclt not as one who duvets, hut as one who works with others ui a common cause; who hehe es that research proxides a background for education, but that the develop- ment of leaders is the primary objectixe ot the Uni ' ersity; who regards the Uni -ersity as an agency operated tor the benefit ot the students, ultimately that America shall ha e a higher type of citizenship; and it is because these purposes have been translated into action, and have received a wholehearted response from students and faculty alike, that the University has grown so rapidly in the life of Maryland and the nation. 17

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Miss Alma H. Preinkert Dr. Edgar F. Long Among those who solved University prohlems were ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICERS inE Administrative Officers, whose principal duty ic is to coordinate the branches of the University and keep it running smoothly, are Mr. Harvey T. Casbarian, comptroller; Miss Alma Preinkert, registrar; and Dr. Edgar Long, director of admissions. Mr. Casbarian, C.P.A., graduate of South- eastern University, is in charge of the di ision of business management, which handles accounting, purchasing, and plant maintenance in College Park and Baltimore. He prepares the annual bud- get, and lately has been keeping a watchful eye on the construction program. In addition to all this, Mr. Casbarian acts as a financial counselor tor the students, and ser ' es as secretary to the Mary- land Association of Certified Public Accountants. Miss Preinkert, who graduated from George Washington Uni ersity and then studied law there Mr. Har ' ey T. Casbarian for two years, sees to the registration of all stu- dents, keeps their records, and finally makes the commencement arrangements for them. She also publishes the directory, the final examination schedule, and transcripts ot records. Just to keep life interesting. Miss Preinkert also serx es on a number of committees. Dr. Long, Phi Beta Kappa, studied at Blue Ridge College, Kansas University, and took his Ph.D. from Johns Hopkins. With the consent ot the Administration, he fixes and carries out poli- cies of admission fiir all undergraduates. 19