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

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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.

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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.

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DR. GEORGE MERRICK BAKER DR. BAYARD H. JONES Dean of the Theological Seminary In this year of changes Dr. Jones has been called to fill the position of Dean of the Theological Seminary. He will further act as the Professor of Church History in that school. He holds the degrees of Master of Arts and Master of Letters from the University of California and completed a year ' s graduate work in English at Harvard. In 1914 he received the Degree of Bachelor of Divinity from the General Theological Seminary. This was followed by a year ' s graduate work at Oxford. Since that time he has been active as rector of several California Par- ishes. It is hoped that in assuming this post he will bring to the Theological Seminary increased strength, both in students and in faculty. % F A DR. GEORGE MERRICK BAKER Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences During the past eighteen years Dr. Baker has proven to be a capable executive and a friend of every student. A true gentleman and a scholar, he always manages to appear neat, calm, and to set an example for the Univer- sity men. He has the happy ability of put- ting students at ease in his presence. In this picture he is found enjoying his pipe, and dressed prepared for a roun d of his favorite game, golf. Dean Baker, besides his regular duties of Dean, also acts as a professor of French and of German. In these classes and in the Union discussions his humor and knowledge of current events are the delight of all those who know him. DR. BAYARD H. JONES