University of Miami - Ibis Yearbook (Coral Gables, FL)

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Mary B. Merritt Dean of Women Keeping an eye on 2,000 Coeds would be a big job to some women, but Miss Mary B. Merritt, Dean of Women, takes it in her stride. A graduate of Brenau College, Where she was a member of Phi Mu sorority, she received her masters degree at Columbia University. Former Dean of Women and English teacher at Miami High School, Miss Merritt is also a professor of English. She is present chairman of the Florida Merit System Council, and works actively with many civic and educa- tional groups. Foster E. Alter Dean of Men A former Miami graduate who returned to his Alma Mater as part of the administrative staff is Foster E. Alter, Dean of Men. The Dean attended Phillips Exeter Academy, Alle- ghany College, and was graduated from the University of Miami with an A.B. in l93l. He also obtained his masters in education here. First administrative position for Alter was assistant of the registrar. From there, he became Freshman Counselor. Statistics at that time revealed that one out of four men students finished college. He endeavored to stimulate student interest so that graduation percent- ages would increase. From Freshman and Sophomore Counselor, he was appointed Dean of Men.

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John J. Harding Director of Athletics After twelve successful years as head coach of the Hurricane football squad, Jack Harding resigned this year to devote his full time to new duties, as Director of Athletics. Former football star at the University of Pittsburg, where he received his BS., uSpike also played pro baseball with the International League. He was head coach at St. Thomas College where he remained until l937 when he accepted Miamiis oller to coach. After a three year hitch as a commissioned oflicer in the Navy, Harding returned here in l945 to coach the team in their greatest season, gaining eight wins, one loss and one tic. Result was an Orange Bowl bid. mm Illia!! William G. Harkins Librarian Williaxii G. Harkins has three book collections to manage: the general library, recently moved into the Merrick building, the science library, and the marine lab library. A native of Macon, Mississippi, Harkins received an A.B. from the University of Alabama, and a BS. in Library Science from the University of lllinois. Further study at the University of lVlichigan followed, and he was awarded an A.M. in Library Science. Former Librarian at the University of Alabama, Harkins came here in August, l941fO. He is a member of the Dade County, the Florida, and the American Library Associations, and of Phi Sigma Kappa.

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Feature Float-studded parade touched off Miamfs Home- coming. Gus Catorcide is applied here to knock off enemy Calor. Parade featured forty fioats.