University of North Carolina Chapel Hill - Yackety Yack Yearbook (Chapel Hill, NC)

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FRANCIS FOSTER HRADSHAW 2)-« » STUDENTS From the spirit of Francis F. Bradshaw have emanated many of the line pre- cepts which won for the University its distinguished position in America. For twenty years as Dean of Students he has been an indomitable champion of student self-government and loyal defender of the mstitution ' s fundamental integrity. Here is a man as impartial as any, a resolute foe of prejudice and a convincing advocate of truth. In a place where the threat of dogma presses relentlessly against men ' s convictions he has maintained courageous allegiance to intellec- tual honesty. At the hands of no man would virtue get more ready praise, or Satan a more honest hearing. Mild of manner, his strength lies not in an external defiance but in the quiet infallibility of logic, kindliness, and patience. In a college community where the trials and dilemmas of youth strike continuously, his insight, sympathy, and understanding are the unfailing refuge of the bewildered and distressed.

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ROBERT BURTON HOUSE 2)..„ „ ADMINISTRATION The friendliness and genuine courtesy which are the unmistakable message of his warm handshake have endeared Dean House to every Carolina student. And behind that neighborly clasp is a magnificent man, an alert, deep-thinking, learned, informal, philosophical, sincere, and keenly humorous man whose grip is enduring. Product of the University ' s tried and historic concepts in 1916, he is their distinguished guardian and purveyor in 1940. In stimulating young people to adopt the ancient lesson of the University, and to make of themselves true scholarly gentlemen and useful citizens no man does a more effective job than Dean House. And this he does by broad inspiration of example as well as by forceful preachment. Stalwart defender of the University ' s character, ready colleague in every stu- dent enterprise, powerful influence for simplicity, harmony and service to the state, he is a matchless force in the lives of Carolina Students. 24

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UEAN A .W. HDBBS; School of Arts and Sciences It may have been a sore arm, a broken fishing Hne which lost a big one, never getting a shot at a turkey, any of all three, which drove this sportsman to the teaching of mathematics. There is an affinity between the vivacious statements of fishermen and mathematical reasoning. It is more difficult to explain how such a man could sink to a deanship, an office in which there is no vacation, in which meetings come thickest and fastest when hunting season is most inviting. He bears the burdens of this office with the quizzical expression of a balky mule, a Gulliver among the Lilliputians, but he remains forever the hunter, believing that students and faculty can be trained to follow the scent of truth. DEANS UEAN CDRYDON PERRY SPRUILL; General College An acquaintance thinking of Dean Spruill would think m such terms as fairness, reliability, common sense, kindness and tact. One who knew him better would underline these terms and would add another. He would add an unfailing, quiet sense of humor, and a fight for quaint, ironic quips — attributes which would lighten the hard days and make it possible for the Dean to practice all the virtues named above in his trying and responsible position. Besides, he is an Oxonian without an accent and a crack gymnast without vainglory. DEAN DeWITT DUDLEY CARRDLL; School of Commerce Growing acquaintance with Dean Carroll showed that his talk to us as fresh- men on Twenty-four Hours a Day expressed his own achievement in full and efficient living. Founder and head of the School of Commerce, earnest thinker, sundown golfer, and vigorous participant in business and civic life of Chapel Hill, he knows the answers and makes them work. DEAN SUSAN AKERS; School of Library Science Miss Akers has two middle names — the one is energy, the other is patience. Her boundless resourcefulness and ability command such respect that one is willing to work and work hard for her. She can bring forth a bit of humor to liven up every occasion. The great variety of her interests makes it a pleasure to talk with her.