University of Wisconsin Stevens Point - Horizon / Iris Yearbook (Stevens Point, WI)

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WILSON S. IIELZELL The man behind the scenes—the man who speaks for Central State's welfare when our alma mater needs a helping hand—is Wilson S. Delzell, regent. Mr. Delzell's appointment as Regent of the College in 1939 was welcomed by the college, the community and the state, and his recent reappointment for the term ending in 1950 brought further joy. We spoke of Mr. Delzell as the man behind the scenes only because so many of us are ignorant of what his position as regent entails. As regent he confers with the president of the college on matters dealing with the school and is a member of the Board of Regents which functions on matters pertaining to the Teachers Colleges of Wisconsin as a whole. In these ways. Mr. Delzell gives a great deal of his time to the college and is always interested in anything connected with it. Mr. Delzell brings to Central State a rare combination of training and experience for the position which he holds. In his versatile life, successful time spent in the positions of teacher and supervising principal have well equipped him to understand the educational program and to give wise assistance whenever it is needed. Our college feels the results of his contribution and deeply appreciates it. 10

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C.S.T.C. PRESIDENT WILLIAM C. II WSI-: Central State Teachers College may well be proud of the man who has served as its president since December, 1940. An alumnus of CSTC, President William C. Hansen has guided this college through the war years, the reversion to peace, and now the return to normalcy. The friendliness which is one of this college's most valuable assets is readily exemplified in its president. Unless he is in conference, the door of President Hansen's office is always open, extending a cordial invitation to any student seeking friendly advice or helpful consultation. Many are the accomplishments accredited to President Hansen during his five year administration at Central State. He has held several positions of responsiiblity in the educational field, and these have given him an invaluable and extensive training. This excellent background accounts for his superior administrative ability through which he has wrought numerous improvements to the college. His personality is revealed in the warm, friendly smile with which he greets everyone. It is enough to say that he is more than a president or an administrative official, for he is a friend to each student. 9

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CHARLES F. WATSON Charles F. Watson retired from the faculty of Central State Teachers' College after thirty-two and one-half years of active service. Yes, second semester of '45-'46 found Mr. Watson's friendly face very conspicuously missing from the hallways and the geography classrooms. He was so much a part of Central State that everyone felt strange without him. While he was at CSTC. Mr. Watson held several important positions, and for a number of years he was assistant football coach. In 1921 he became director of the division of intermediate and junior high school education, and he filled this position very capably until the time of his retirement. He also served as faculty adviser for Grammar Round Table, a student organization of those interested in junior high and intermediate teaching. As a teacher. Mr. Watson was one of the best, for he taught in such a way that it was a pleasure for his students to learn even the most difficult things. Students always remember him as their friend, for he was both patient and understanding. During the three decades Mr. Watson was with us he was a truly great teacher. We miss him. In whatever he does in the future, he has the best wishes of us all. To Mr. Watson we say. May good fortune and happiness be yours. You deserve itl n