University of North Texas - Yucca Yearbook (Denton, TX)

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Administration O 0 0 0 0 o o 0 T. J. FOUTS ........ ... . . . . .DeanofMen To Mr. Theron l. Fouts, our Dean of Men, We owe much. Due largely to the vision and foresight of this one man, the Denton Teachers College is the possessor of what is termed one of the best recrea- tion parks in America. For many years Mr. Fouts, director of the de- partment of physical education, as Well as athletic director, dreamed of installing at the College a recre- ational system that would provide entertainment and healthful recre- ation for every student in the College. Untiringly, Mr. Fouts Worked out his plan for the park and finally got his idea approved. Appropriations then made the park possible. Eight years ago Work was earnestly begun upon this plot of ground that has given us many pleasant hours. With the aid of the members of the physical education department, Mr. Fouts Worked out a program for the system. Seven years ago this -program Was inaugurated, and it has become a great success. At Baylor University, Where Mr. Fouts received his B. A. degree, he lettered in football, basket ball, baseball, and track, received men- tion for all-American in football, and was named all-southwest con- ference athlete. l-le received his M. A. degree at Southern Methodist University. ln the fall of 1920 Mr. Fouts came to the College from the Greenville schools. l-fe Was named head of the physical education department as Well as head coach in all sports. It was he who organized track as a major sport on our Campus. Since the fall of 1932 Mr. Fouts has been Dean of Men, bringing to this office his varied experience With the men of the College. Admired and respected for his effi- cient handling of problems involv- ing student life, devoted Whole- heartedly to the Welfare of all the students, Dean Fouts' influence is not forgotten when the students leave this institution. I-lis gentle- manly conduct will remain a com- mendable example throughout the years. Page 12

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The Business Office is manned by the Business Manager of the Col- lege and the Auditor. The financial records and accounts of the Col- lege are kept in this office, under the plan and system of the State Auditor. The Business Manager is a sort of Chancellor of the Exchequer. His office receives all funds col- lected by the College, Whether from registration and other fees, or from any other source, issuing receipts therefor. From this office come the orders for all purchases and the numerous O. K.'s re- quired on all invoices and vouch- ers. And of course, it is here that the bills are paid. Mr. Dixie Boyd, a graduate of the College is now Business Man- ager, and is each year faced with the gigantic task of making ends meet. l-lis job is one which de- pends on patience and accurate thinking, and these qualities he has. l-le is the possessor of a dependable memory and a logical mind which greatly simplify his duties. Pge 11 n.4Z1fLe.44 gbfice DIXIE BOYD . . . . I . . . . . . . . , . . Business Manager The many students who are on government agency pay rolls like the systematic Way the Auditor, Mr. Bobert Caldwell prepares these pay rolls upon instruction from the Presidents office. Of course, they especially admire his prompt habits in connection with dispensing checks. The Business Office concerns it- self directly With each student throughout his college career. lt is to its capable personnel that much of the smooth operation of campus activities is to be attrib- uted. Administration O

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When one thinks of the oldest member of the Teachers College faculty in point of years of service, without hesitation he remembers Dr. Bruce, but next in time is the woman who, according to her own declaration, at the time of her com- ing here was known as the infant of the faculty. We refer to Miss Edith Lanier Clark, our beloved Dean of Worn- en. Miss Clark came to this insti- tution in the second year of its organization, just as her father had become a member of the faculty at the University of Texas in its second year. She received the B. Lit. and M. A. degrees there, and was selected University beauty. During her first year on the cam- pus Miss Clark taught six classes in English and two in Freshman spelling. ln her spare time she organized the Mary Ardens, the young women's literary club now in its own home, and she has since served as its sponsor. The Women's Faculty Club, of which she was the first president, serving two years, was organized through Miss Clark's efforts. She sponsored the old Normal lournal, which later became the Avesta. She is a charter member of the Denton chapter of the American Association of University Women, first president of the lota Chapter Page 13 6614 0 M6n EDITH L. CLARK ....... . . . . . . . Dean of Women of Delta Kappa Gamma, and organizer of the State Association of Dean of Women. A life member of the Texas State Teachers Asso- ciation, she was for four terms a member of the executive committee. mittee. ln l9l8 Dr. Bruce thrust upon Miss Clark the honor of being Dean of Women, which she ac- cepted as a happy surprise. F or eighteen busy years she has served faithfully, and we admire her tremendously for her beautiful spirit of friendliness and for her interest in the welfare of the young women on the campus. Administration I