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

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THE VICE-CHANCELLOR The Eleventh Vice-Chancellor of the University is a man of many facets. Born in Canton, Mississippi, in 1906, of a family that is closely allied with Sewanee, he earned his B.A. at the College of Charles- ton, his LS. at the University of Pitts- burgh, and his Ph.D. at the University of Pennsylvania. He assumed his present posi- tion in 195 1 as chief administrative officer after earning international recognition as head of the Biology Division at Oak Ridge. An accomplished musician, woodcarver, architect, and scholar. Dr. McCrady is the epitome of the Sewanee gentleman.

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THE CHANCELLOR The Chancellor of the Lniversity is Bishop Carpenter of Alabama. Born in Augusta, Georgia, in 1899, he received a B.A. degree from Princeton in 1921, a B.D. from the Virginia Theological Semi- nary in 1926, and has received D.D. degrees from Princeton, Virginia and Seu ' anee. Also, he holds an LL.D. degree from the University of Alabama. Bi;:hop Carpenter was rector of the Church of the Advent in Birmingham until he was elected Bishop of Alabama in 1938. He has had a long record of association with Sewanee, having, been a trustee for many years prior to becoming the Chancel- lor in i960. In accordance with English tradition, the duties of the Chancellor are light. Bishop Carpenter serves as president of the Board of Trustees, ex-officio member of the Board of Regents, and confers honorary degrees at Commencement ceremonies. Thi-: Right Rkveriixd Charles Colcock Joxes Carpenter, Bishop of Alabama. 14

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Standing, li ' fl to rig il: G. Allen Kimhall, Chair- man; C . Marion Sadler, Jr.; Rev. Edward Dud- lev Colhoun, Jr.; R. Eugene Orr; Henrv O. VVeaver; Rev. Harold C. Gosnell; Rev. David Collins, Chaplain; Rt. Rev. E. Hamilton West; Rt. Rev. Robert R. Brown ; Robert S. Lancaster, Director of Development; William A. Kirkland. Seated: Rt. Rev. Frank A. Juhan ; Edward Mc- Cradv, Vice-Chancellor ; Rt. Rev. John M. Allin. Not PhtureA: Rt. Rev. Charles C. J. Carpenter, Chancellor; Rev. W. W. Lumpkin; Edwin L Hatch. BOARD OF REGENTS T he Hoard of Regents, which is elected by the Board of Trustees, is the executive board of the University. It is composed of three bishops, three priests, and six laymen of the Episcopal Church. The Chancellor and the Vice-Chancellor serve as ex-officio members. This board has all the powers of maintenance and government of the Uni- versity except those particularly reserved by the Board of Trustees. It holds its regular meetings at Sewanee three times a year. %6