Ursinus College - Ruby Yearbook (Collegeville, PA)

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f Dean of the College William S. Pettit. M.S. Mr. Pettit has served as Dean of Ursinus since 1954. A graduate of the University of Pennsylvania, he is a professor of organic Chemistry. In addition to his administrative duties, Dean Pettit also serves as chief student adviser. In his role as dean, Mr. Pettit instills harmony among students, faculty, and administration throughout the Ursinus community. Dean of Women Ruth H. Rothenberger, B.S. Miss Rothenberger, a graduate of Ursinus College, became Dean of Women in 1959. She considers her most important role as dean to instill in students knowledge of the art of living and a desire to contribute positively to society. Dean Rothcnberger’s interest in students and her understanding of their problems coupled with enthusiastic support of the college have made her a vital force in the administration. Admissions Geoffrey Dolman, Director H. Ulovd Jones, Assistant Director Each year Mr. Dolman and Mr. Jones screen hundreds of young men and women eager to enter Ursinus College. Through their untiring efforts, Ursinus is able to open her doors to the most capable and deserving young people who wish to further their education. Their work has contributed much to the ideals and high standards of the College. 9

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I)r. Donald L. Helfferich H.B., L.L.B., L.L.D. President of the College Dr. Donald Lawrence Helfferich. H.B., L.L.B., L.L.D., the eighth president in the ninety-two year history of the college, is a graduate of Ursinus College and Yale Law School. Dr. Helfferich served as vice-president of Ursinus from 1936 to 1938, when he assumed the duties of president. Dr. Helfferich firmly believes in liberal education and in the future of Ursinus College. In his own words: “Liberal education as we conceive it will instill in each student intellectual curiosity, will develop a capacity to think critically and to weigh dispassionately ... It is perhaps the most effective means of wiping out the mass ignorance and intolerance in which ideologies hostile to free enterprise system breed. “Ursinus College of the future must he built on the old foundations. The pervading influence must be Christian. The objective must be to continue to produce men and women who are intellectually superior, men and women who will strive for excellence in their homes and in the business and social circles in which they move.” As a freshman himself embarking upon his new administration in 1958, Dr. Helfferich requested membership in the class of 1962. In his four years of association with this class, Dr. Helfferich has performed his duties faithfully and efficiently, winning a special place in the hearts of this year’s graduating seniors. Dean of Men Richard J. Whatley, M.S. Mr. Whatley joined the Ursinus faculty in 1959. in the threefold capacity of Dean of Men, football coach, and physical education instructor. A graduate of the University of Maine, Dean Whatley has undertaken his duties in a capable and responsible manner. His interest in Ursinus College and Ursinus students makes him a valuable part of the administration.

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 Donald G. Baker I’ll.I). C reek William J. Phillips Ph.D. English Geoff rev Dolman M.A. English George G. Storey Ph.D. English Norman F.. McClure Ph.D.. Litt.D.. IX. D., L.H.D. President Emeritus, Professor of English, Emeritus 10 Charles David Iludnut B.A. English