University of Wisconsin Whitewater - Minneiska Yearbook (Whitewater, WI)

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BILLY REIDER, well known to all W. S. T. C. students of the past and present is no longer chief engineer of the college. Billy, as he is popularly known by everyone, retired last summer at the age of eighty-two, after serving faithfully at the Normal School since August, 1898. Billyhs presence has been greatly missed this past school year, and he will remain vividly in the memory of faculty and students alike. 12

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Pres. Claude M. Yoder Mr. Dwight M. Warner Mr. Edgar G. Doudna ADMINISTRATION President Yoder will be remembered by the students and faculty of this college as the white-haired gentleman with the stately air and kindly manner, whose main concern is for the welfare of W. S. T. C. As a result of personal contacts With Presi- dent Yoder, the students have great respect for him. From the first days of school the freshman becomes acquainted with the presi- dent. When meeting him in the hall, stu- dents are always greeted With a warm and friendly tthello? Never too busy to see his students, the president has always encour- aged them 'to stop for a personal visit. One of the new problems which had to be coped with during the past year was that of helping the war veterans adjust themselves to civilian life and the school routine. Presi- dent Yoder,s vital interest in their welfare was repeatedly shown through his personal contacts with the veterans. He also took an active part in state-wide discussions on the amount of college credit which should be given to returning veterans who have com- pleted intensive training courses While in service. The two other members of the administra- tion Who are vitally interested in all current problems of W. S. T. C. are the regents, Mr. Edgar G. Doudna and Mr. Dwight M. War- ner.- Mr. Doudna also serves in the capacity of Secretary of the State Board of Regents of Normal Schools. Mr. Warner, better known as ttPop Warner to the students, is the resident regent of this college. 14