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

Page 12 text:

PROS NEW VICE-CHANCELLOR Sewanee is proud of her fine traditions and her rich heritage. The history of the University of the South, its founding, its struggle to survive, the sacrifices of devoted men and women, the deeds of Sewanee ' s sons, and the University ' s contribution to the South and the nation, is a thrilling story. Traditions are a challenge, however, to continued and higher achievement, never a reason for complacency. Institutions and individuals must live not in their heritage but out of their heritage into the future. For a heritage, rightly understood, is the foundation and inspiration for greater accomplish- ment. Sewanee is determined, therefore, to live out of her heritage into and for the future and for an always deeper and nobler realization of her ideals. Dr. Alexander Guerry, J ' ice-Chancellor Dr. Alexander Suerry, the new Vice-Chancellor, in his office.

Page 11 text:

The Right Reverend HENRY J. MIKELL }l chancellor Bishop of Atlanta; Chancellor of the University of the South; Bachelor of Arts, 1895; Master ot Arts; Bachelor of Divinity, 1898; Doctor of Divinity, 1917; Member of the Board of Trustees for many years from the Dioceses of South Carolina and Atlanta; Member of the Board of Regents, 1936; Chancellor of the University, 1938. There have been more great dreams dreamed and high thoughts spoken within the sound of the ringing of the bells of Breslin Tower than in any other spot in America. The time has come to translate these dreams and thoughts into reality, to build Sewanee into a great University of Christian culture. Under the leadership of our Vice-Chancellor, Sewanee faces a new day of opportunity. Carpe diem. The Right Reverend Henry J. Mikell, Chancellor.

Page 13 text:

E C T U S Here we have new tradition being formed at Sewanee. This photograph shows the head of the procession which was formed to officially open school. The procession included the choir, the in- vested gownsmen, and the faculty, and entered into the church where the Vice-Chancellor wel- comed the old and new men to the University. Another procession, this time showing the faculty, taken on the occasion of the installation of Dr. Guerry. The procession proceeded into the church where the actual installation ceremony was con- ducted by the Right Reverend Henry J. Mikell, the new Chancellor of the University. The installation of Doctor Alexander Guerry as Vice-Chancellor of the University of the South, Founder ' s Day, October tenth, 1938. Showing Dr. Guerry between Dean Baker, and Acting Theo- logical Head, Dr. Myers, inside, and before Bishop Mikell, as the final words were intoned. After the ceremony, while Dr. Guerry is being con- gratulated by his host of friends and well-wishers. Dr. Guerry is still in his carmine and ermine ceremonial robes. The ceremony was simple and was combined with the installation of the new Gownsmen. Only the family attended. A snap taken later, while a student is consulting him. Dr. Guerry plans to keep the Sewanee tra- dition of asking the students to visit him and to talk to him. He has held many enjoyable parties for the students this year.