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

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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

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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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Administration I ixfenrion y f MR. J. E. BLAIR ....... . . . . . .Director of Extension The extension department of the College had an enrollment of 529 the past semester, records of the department show. The extension service contacts students in two ways: by sending instructors in the College to cities and towns over the State for weekly classes, and by conducting classes nightly at the College for students who live near enough to Denton to come here for instruction. Twenty-nine extension c l a s s e s are being offered at the present time with classes held in seventeen different towns. Five different courses by four teachers are offered in Fort Worth, in which more different courses are offered than in any other town. Dallas comes second, with four different courses offered. The classes are offered one day a week and last about two and one-half hours. Twenty-four regular teachers of the College are giving this work under the capable direction of Mr. I. E. Blair of the education depart- ment. Mr. Blair is a graduate of the College, having received the B. A. degree here. l-le also holds the degree of B. S. from National Normal University, and M. A. from Southern Methodist University. Extension classes are offered by the College at points ordinarily within a radius of l5O miles of Denton. The instructors are seldom able to conduct classes farther from the campus as they must make the trip and return once each week without interfering with their regular classes on the campus. Towns in which the College now offers extension work are Fort Worth, Dallas, Meridian, Millsap, Wichita Falls, Hamilton, Co- manche, Coleman, l-lillsboro, B h o m e, Gainesville, McKinney, Mineral Wells, Denton, Cfraham, Bowie, and Ennis. ' Page 4