University of Southern California - El Rodeo Yearbook (Los Angeles, CA)

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A n Appreciation of Dr. Bovard The following appreciation is indicative not only of the faculty opinion, but also of that of the University of Southern California student body: George Finley Bovard, actuated by high and unselfish motives of true Christian leadership, accepted the responsibility of chief administrator of the University of Southern California at a time when, to human view, its future seemed doubtful. As President he has steadfastly labored for the advancement of liberal education under Christian auspices, and his unremitting labors have been crowned with signal success. During his encumbency the University of Southern California has developed into the leading institution of higher learning in the great Southwest and one of the foremost universities maintained by the Methodist Episcopal Church in America. We, the University Faculty, reluctant to see President Bovard relinquish his active leadership to a successor, yet rejoicing to know that his own earnest wish to be relieved of the burdens of administration has been granted and that he will still be associated with us in the interests of the University, desire to express to him who has so long been our chief, some token of the high esteem and of the profound respect--deepened into unfeigned affection-in which he is held by us all. Endowed with clear vision and rare powers of administration, he has with unwavering devotion faithfully striven for the highest welfare of the great institution in which his life work has centered. We salute George Finley Bovard as Southern California's First Educator, praying that to him and his life companion many years of happy service may yet be granted. fsignedl Faculty Committee, By Rockwell D. Hunt, Chairman. Emory S. Bogardus, Secretary. ,im ...C ,. it ,,,. Q V, s , 1 ti fi P , ljflllr' l K' 7 tfrwlw- l C, ,.,i.,,g ,i .

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X N X ri X S Xt 1 Dr. Bouard 'S Ilflessage To the Class of l923, Greetings: My retiring from the Presidency of the University of Southern Cali- fornia must not be construed as hav- ing ceased to have an interest in the success of the work, but on the other hand I would like to have my action interpreted as an intensive desire to see the University go forward to the highest possible success. Being re- lieved from the responsibility of directing affairs, it gives me an opportunity to give more attention to my health and to do some reading I have been anxious to do for a goodly number of years. My rela- tion as President Emeritus does not mean that l have quit Work. l hope to live a goodly number of years and to be of special assistance to the University in ways that may be pointed out by the President. The eighteen years of Presidency enabled me to meet a great many young people who are now doing things in the world, and I trust that my influence has been for good. l shall always be interested in the Alumni of the University, and indeed, in all of the students who have attended this institution. I trust that every student and member of the faculty will loyally support the new Administration in all plans that may be presented. Assuring the Class of 1923 of my kindly interest, I am, Yours sincerely, Y f 2 , Q f A x, , --lt ,. g .,,s h Ntt.r .X N K , X - W, ,,., M ---as-M N --.. gm:W.r.,- L NXQMAW X t P a gg

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