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

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n ciSOpM In a period of great Carolina men, we turn this year to one who through time and ability has truly proven his worthiness. For over a quarter of a century Coach Bob Fetzer ' s name has been synonymous with better athletics at the University of North Carolina. Before joining the coaching staff at Carolina Coach Bob earned his B S. degree at Davidson in Mechanical Engineering. There follow in quick succession on M.A. in Physics, also at Davidson and at Clemson he received another B.S. in Elec- trical Engineering. After teaching at Woodbury Forest Preparatory School from 1909 to 1913, he returned to Davidson as head football coach fo; one year before acquiring a position as chemist for the Southern Cotton-oil Company. From 1916 to 1918 he occupied the position as chemist fc the state In 1919 he returned to Woodbury Forest and in 1921 came to Carolina For over 28 years every phase of athletics at Carolina has been strengthened through his constant efforts to improve the athletic program. During his administration, the department has blossomed into handsome Woollen Gymnasium, Bowman Gray Me- morial indoor swimming pool, and Kessing outdoor pool. The Dean of Southern Track as he is often referred to, has served as chairman of the Southern Conference Track Committee and as a member of the N.C.A.A. The track team, personally coached by him, has won over ninety Southern Conference championships or more than a third of the titles in the 16-member league. Thus we dedicate this, the 60th volume of the Yockety Yack to the man we know and love. ( ( -V