University of the South - Cap and Gown Yearbook (Sewanee, TN)

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DR. BENJAMIN FICKLIN FINNEY In this, his last year as Vice-Chancellor, Dr. Finney has carried on the splendid work which has marked his entire career at Sewanee. Under his leadership the University has grown in size, prestige, and stability. He is leaving a well organized University to his successor after sixteen years of unceasing devotion. Dr. Finney is an integral part of the school and his interest in the students, his generosity, and his extreme vitality has endeared him to us all. Although he bids farewell to his office, we can hope that he will remain with us as a resident. VICE-CHANCELLOR

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THE RT. REV. THEODORE DUBOSE BRATTON, D.D. BISHOP OF MISSISSIPPI As a man who has been closely connected with the University throughout his entire life, Bishop Bratton is admirably fitted to hold the high position of Chan- cellor. His leadership during the last three crucial years has resulted in many splendid reforms which have instilled new life into the University. Bishop Bratton is a man of widespread interests and experiences and his frequent visits to the Mountain have been an inspiration to us all. As the Senior Bishop of the Province of Sewanee, he has done much to obtain the support of the Church for the University. THE CHANCELLOR rin

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DR. GEORGE MERRICK BAKER Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences Dr. Baker has been Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences since the year 1920. During that time he has shown himself to be a capable executive and a true friend of every student. His classes, sense of humor, and discussions at the Union are the delight of all who know him. Dr. Baker ' s high regard for the arts does not diminish his interest in the students, to say nothing of his love of golf, dogs, and pipes. DR. CHARLES LUKE WELLS Dean of the Theologic al School For the past sixteen years, Dr. Wells has served well and faithfully as Dean of the Theological School. His great learning, noble character, and profound devotion have deeply influenced the lives of all those with whom he has come in contact. This year Dr. Wells is laying down the burden of Deanship but will continue in his position as Professor of Ecclesiastical History. • THE DEANS • [ 13]