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

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HARRY SILKE Director of Foundations Harry Silke has been closely identified with the University as a student, alumnus, and staff member sinc e 1919. He served as President of the A.S.U.S.C. in 1923-1924. Mr. Silke was assistant comptroller from 1930-1936. In April of 1 936, he was named Director of Foun- dations, in which capacity he assists the Pres- ident in promotional activities relating to Uni- versity Endowment. U N I V R S I T Y MARY SINCLAIR CRAWFORD Dean of Women Because of the kindly and generous serv- ices of the Dean of Women, the social pro- gram of the University has advanced with marked success. Careful guardian of the so- cial graces. Dean Crawford meets and over- comes the various problems of her office with the stability of a business executive. Friend of all, her cooperation and wholehearted sup- port is sought by, and given to, all University projects. 20

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THE UNIVERSITY TODAY Southern California, the community, holds a unique position in history. It looks eastward on a trail leading back through sixty centuries of recorded human experience. Southern California, the University, has a corresponding place in time ' s swift-moving cav- alcade. Located in the heart of a fast-developing metropolitan area, it has had the privilege for over half a century of serving the varied needs of the community where a new world culture is evolving. The University has grown into a position of world-wide service. On its campus are represented thirty-six nationalities. As an in- stitution of higher learning it is the result of the sacrifices, the dreams, and the hopes of scores of men and women, including loyal citizens, alumni, faculty, and present students. Ideals and goals are but stepping stones; one is realized in or- der that others may be selected. This season of the year affords an opportunity of taking inventory to determine the extent to which one has lived. It also presents the occasion for citing new objectives. The University with its twenty-four schools and col- leges offers a laboratory in the art of living where the opportuni- ties, responsibilities, and activities of the world are represented. Here it is possible for the student to experiment with his abilities in a controlled environment where sympathetic guidance stands ready to aid in the thrilling quest for self-realization. We have emerged from a great national depression spiritually and materially strengthened. Buildings, valued at more than $10,- 000,000.00, located on 50 acres of land in the center of Los Angeles, have been made possible by steadily-growing resources. The academic achievements, scholarly attainments, student body- activities, and material development of The University testify to the manner in which we have kept the faith expressed by the founders fifty-seven years ago. The publication of El Rodeo permits the year ' s activities to pass in quick review. It is the record of the accomplishments of a great student body. It permits us an opportunity individually and collectively to re-dedicate ourselves to that spirit of achieve- ment expressed through discipline and integrity which has char- acterized this institution from its inception. R. B. VON KLEINSMID 19

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THERON CLARK Registrar Theron Clark, Registrar of the University, executor, and manager of records and require- ments of students, since his advent into this office, has simplified the enrollment and reg- istration and has shown his capability and in- evitable success in his department. Mr. Clark is a member of; Council of Graduate Study and Research, Scholarship Committee and Curri- culum Committee. X C U T I V E S FRANCIS M. BACON Counselor of Men The men of the University of Southern Cali- fornia are indeed fortunate in having as their advisor and confidant such a man as Doctor Francis M. Bacon. The earnest friend of every student, sincere in both approach and tech- nique, Doctor Bacon is socially as well as ad- ministratively gifted. Through his steadying influence in both time and effort, it is small wonder that the University has progressed. Fraternities, Lancers and campus groups espe- cially owe much to the Counselor of Men. 21