University of Tennessee Knoxville - Volunteer Yearbook (Knoxville, TN)

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WE OUR NEW PRESIDENT

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THE BOARD OF TR USTEES The Honorable Buford Ellington The Honorable Joe Morgan The Honorable W. F. Moss Mr. Frank R. Ahlgren Mr. Clyde B. Austin Dr. Frank P. Bowyer Mr. Ben Douglass Mr. Tom Elam Mr. Wayne Fisher Dr. E. Boyd Garrett Mr. Harry W. Laughlin Mr. Charles D. Lockett Judge William E. Miller Mr. Wassell Randolph Mr. Leonard Raulston Mr. Jerome G. Taylor Mr. Clyde M. York Dr. Andrew D. Holt . . . AND THE PRESIDENTS EMERITUS JAMES D. HOSKINS C. E. BREHM President Emeritus President Emeritus

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DR. ANDREW A national figure in the field of education; a public speaker, par excellence; a man known for his friendly smile— that is The University of Tennessee’s 16th Pres- ident. Andrew David Holt. A native of the Volunteer State, Dr. Holt was born in the West Tennessee town of Milan on December -1, 1904. He received his Bachelor’s degree at Emory Uni- versity. then completed his formal education with the Master's and Doctor’s degrees at Columbia University. He later received an honorary Doctor of Laws degree from Union University in recognition of his service to education. DAVID HOLT Dr. Holt has served in virtually every capacity in the field of education from elementary school teacher to his present position as President. He joined the U.T. faculty in 1950 and since that time has contributed to the phe- nomenal development of the institution. As students at this university, we feel honored and proud to have such a man as leader of the “Hill.” Lead- ership of such quality is certain to advance our uni- versity. And now. we salute you—Dr. Andrew David Holt, President of The University of Tennessee.