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

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The proverbial cane pole is not the only equipment Dr. B. B. Harris, Dean of the College, takes with him on a fishing excursion. Along with him sometimes go teSl tubes and scientific equipment, for this lover of nature and friend of man has a Grange way of mixing his sport and his science. The results may be such works as his recent paper, Limnological Investiga- tions of Texas Reservoir Lakes, written in collaboration with Dr. J. K. G. Silvey, a udy which shows scientifically that artifi- cial lakes can be kept as abundantly sl:ocked with fish as natural lakes. On the other hand they may be a long String of fish. In either case the Dean ' s acftivities have been motivated by an almost poetic sympathy for living things. It is perhaps this sympathy which ex- plains Dr. Harris ' s ever-ready willingness to assisl: Students who come to him in his capacity as Dean of the College. In his office the nature of his work makes him a social man in every sense of the word, bringing him in contad: with people con- stantly. These he treats with the consid- eration of one interested in helping to solve their problems. The worried Student is met with a graciousness and a spontaneous humor which send him on his way feeling satisfied and lighthearted. Thoughtfulness and consideration in helping others, a love of beauty, and a deep natural religion are the traits that have made Dean Harris command the respect and admiration of all who have associated with him. Page 23

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PR[1[II [|[R ScluUa ... A grand old man with the eternal spirit of youth is Dr. W. H. Bruce, President Emeritus of Teachers College and ading president during the years from 1906 to 1923. Dr. Bruce is a friend to all people, deriving a great joy from association with enthusiaftic young men and women. Few of them, however, have more enthusi- asm than he, who enjoys with men of half his years books, music, and all forms of wholesome sports. Progress has been the keyword to the work of Dr. Bruce during his long service as an educator. At the end of the seventeen years of his presidency, the College had advanced to senior standing. In every move forward could be seen the marks of Dr. Bruce ' s keen foresight and fine spirit of cooperation. Not to be neglected is Dr. Bruce ' s philosophical outlook. His greatest aim in life is to be of service to others, as a record of more than fifty years in the public schools of Texas te ihes. These years have been filled with effort toward the better- ment of education in this school and in other schools where he has taught. Books on philosophy, education, and mathematics have been Dr. Bruce ' s material contributions to the educational sy em of Texas. The death of Mrs. Bruce, to whom our President Emeritus was very devoted, kept him from his duties as a member of the faculty here the first semester of this year, but during his absence a spirit of wholesome resped remained on the campus for this man of letters. Page 22 jj Kircfv i7,!r;«F5|?5: ?» » '

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yiin i M FN AUdeUi ' QnoH f, . . . BoU t;ering the athletic pre ige of North Texas State Teachers College is one of the many interefts of Mr. Theron J. Fonts, Dean of Men and director of the Depart- ment of Physical Education. The Dean spends much of his time luring athletes to come and do or die for dear old N. T. As sponsor of the Inter-Fraternity Coun- cil and as Dean of Men, Mr. Fonts is well- liked and admired. He handles the social life of Teachers College ' s youth with the easy manner of one who under ands. cfve U o t Pe Ufieciiue. . . . Making iUidents like what is good for them is the seemingly impossible task of Miss Edith L. Clark, Dean of Women of the College. It is she who sets the thou shalt not rules that govern indent life among the College ' s young women. Queen of campus homes, condu(5l and campus so- cial life. Dean Clark never loses sight of the indent ' s desires and changing conven- tions on the one hand, and common sense on the other. In spite of ill health at the beginning of this year, Miss Clark has carried on her work with the be of spirits. Even during her illness her guiding hand has been felt. If Page 24