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

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FRANK M. GILLESPIE Chairman San Antonio, Texas REV. GIRAULT M. JONES Secretary New Orleans, Louisiana RT. REV. FRANK A. JUHAN, D.D. Chancellor Jacksonville, Florida ALEXANDER GUERRY, D.C.L. Vice-Chancellor Sewanee, Tennessee RT. REV. R. BLAND MITCHELL, D.D. Little Rock, Arkansas RT. REV. THOMAS N. CARRUTHERS, D.D. Charleston, South Carolina RT. REV. JOHN L. JACKSON, D.D. New Orleans, Louisiana REV. JAMES McD. DUKE Raleigh, North Carolina VERY REV. JOHN B. WALTHOUR Atlanta, Georgia J. A. SETZE Augusta, Georgia J. ALBERT WOODS Jacksonville, Florida W. DUDLEY GALE Nashville, Tennessee EDMUND ORGILL Memphis, Tennessee DR. JAMES T. MacKENZIE Birmingham, Alabama

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Brigadier-General JAMES POSTELL JERVEY Jn . Mtmntwm Brigadier-General James Postell Jervey, a distinguished member of the faculty of The University of the South from 1926 to 1945, was born in Powhatan County, Virginia, on November 14, 1869. His entire life was one of devoted service toward the betterment of mankind. While at Sewanee, the institution to which he gave so much, he was loved and respected by everyone. We believe that the finest tribute paid to this grand gentleman was at the time of his retirement from the faculty in 1945: . . . In his con- tributions to the Faculty, he always displayed clear vision, sound judgment, and understanding of our mu- tual problems. ... In his relations with the students, he won their undying respect and affection, both as a teacher and a Christian gentleman. . . . General Jervey ' s closest friends have long noted his physical resemblance to George Washington and his spiritual kinship with Robert E. Lee. Like Lee he left the military to become an educator, and he brought to his new work rich experiences and resources. Of an older friend, General Jervey once inquired, ' What kind of a man was General Lee? ' After a pause came the reply, ' A kingly man! ' With equal fitness these words may apply to General Jervey.

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PAUL SCOFIELD McCONNELL A.A.G.O., B.A, University of California; M.A., Princeton Associate Professor of Music and Spanish Paui Scofield McConnell, to whom we dedicate the 1948 Cap and Gown, came to The University of the South ill 1933. At Sewanee, Mr. McConnell holds the position of Associate Professor of Music and Spanish. His close association with the Latin American countries and his natural ability as a teacher have made him a very valuable asset to the Faculty of the University. Mr. Mac , as he is called by all of his students, has done much to foster the ideals of Sewanee. Always willing, always conscientious. Mr. McConnell ' s greatest contribution to the school he loves so much, and the one thing that has endeared him to the hearts of so many and gained him the love and respect of every Sewanee man since his coming, is his work with the University Choir. The singing of the choir and the part which Mr. Mac has had in training it have done more for the worship in All 3hapel than anything else. His musicianship and ability make him a man of whom Sewanee is to call her own. S Mrattnn