Vanderbilt University - Commodore Yearbook (Nashville, TN)

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New Dean of Students YV11en Dr, Mims took the position of Dean of Students 1 last year it was with the distinct understanding that it was for one year only, just to get the ball rolling, so to , speak. Consequently at the end of last year the faculty , began to look around for the best man to shoulder the mantle. There was but one man to select, and they lost no time in deciding' on himg namely, Mr. Sarratt. Because of his intimate associations with the students, his close relationship to all campus activities, his Wise insight into the problems ot student life, his broad-minded- ness in handling such problems, and the esteem and the respect held for him by the students, despite his great popularity with them, the faculty and Board of Trust felt that Mr. Sarratt was absolutely the man for the place. They believed he was the man who could best carry on with the work and splendid program outlined and partly executed by Dr. Mims last year. 'They believed that as could no other member of the faculty Mr. Sarratt could obtain the hearty co-operation of the entire student body in all plans lie might make for the betterment of student affairs. The year, now about ended, has proven that the confi- dence olf the faculty and the board was not misplaced, for Prof. Sarratt has made a splendid record in his new otlice. Everyone gets a fair and impartial' deal from him, and he discriminates in favor of no individuals or group of individuals, but he is whole-heartedly for all the students all thc time in their every wholesome, constructive policy. Mr. Sarratt always realizes there are two sides to every question and he goes into matters thoroughly, but sympa- ihetically. He never fails to get and appreciate the stu- i dents' point of view and make every possible allowance therefor. Having lived for years in Kissam Hall, prior to his recent marriage, Mr. Sarratt understands in detail the complicated affairs of many of the more boisterous popu- MADISON SARRATT lation of the campus, and knows how to best meet such situations. Besides being aggressive, alert, eflicient and Dean of Studfnl-Y understanding the student viewpoint, Mr. Sarratt inspires confidence and enthusiasm. For several years he has been an assistant professor in the Department of Mathematics, where he has distinguished himself as a brilliant teacher and scholar, as well as a prince of a fellow. He started the new year right by taking unto himself a wife, marrying Miss Mary D. Houston, a member of the Class of 1920. and one of our most popular alumnae. Both are to be C0Hs1'2LfUl21tGd heartily. All who predicted that Mr, Sarratt, the students' friend, would be at worthy successor to Dr. Mims as Dean of Students, have been more than substantiated by his splendid record of the year just past. The future of student affairs under his liberal and fair administration seems very bright indeed, and Vanderbilt is to be congratulated on having such a worthy young professor as its Dean of Students. The New Alumni ecretary A By DR. EDWIN Mnvis l The Directors of the Vanderbilt Alumni Association al- ready have sent to the alumni the official announcement of the election of Laurence B. Smelser to the position of Alumni Secretary. They came to their decision after care- fully considering all available men, and are confident that their choice is the best that could be made. The announcement was most pleasing to all those who know Mr. Smelser. I am glad to bespeak for him the cordial co-operation of all the alumni in all the plans he may make for promoting the work of the Alumni Association. It is only a question of time when all will recognize in him an energetic, enthusiastic and efncient officer. While he is not an alumnus of the Academic Depart- ment, he has been since 1918 vitally connected with the university. He came here as one of the lieutenants in charge of the Students' Army Training Corpsq and im- pressed everybody as a most efficient officer in a. most trying time. No one can forget the stirring address he made at one of the first mass meetings in chapel. He showed at once that he had the university point of view, and was ready to co-operate with the faculty to bring about the best results. He liked Vanderbilt so well that he decided to enter the Law Department from which he graduated in 1921. In 1920 he was elected Instructor in Spanish, which position he has iilled most acceptably dur- ing the last two years. He has, therefore, lived in the atmosphere of the university and has absorbed its best traditions and standards and has the advantage of having the point of view of the students, alumni, and faculty. He is alert, aggressive, optimistic: he makes friends easily, dispatches business quickly, and inspires conndence and enthusiasm. He talks well and forcibly and will meet the demands made upon him in speaking to groups or , , alumni. An who lcnow him pi-edict that he win be at I-AURELCE.B' SMELSLR worthy successor of Charles Cason and Max Souby. Hlumnl SeCl'eIl1ry

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The Visit of Corne ius Vanderbilt, r. S , EVER has any visitor been more highly honored by Vanderbilt University and the 1: surrounding community than was the young descendant of the famous Commodore, Q9 6 Cornelius Vanderbilt, jr., when on October 14 he came down from New York to take part in the dedication ceremonies of the new Stadium. His participation was the greatest feature of one of the greatest events in the entire history of the university that has borne his name since its founding in 1875. The details of his visit are very accurately described in the following article by the editor of the AIu11znu.v. All Vanderbilt, thousands of her alumni, and the entire city of Nashville turned out Saturday, October iq., to honor Cornelius Vanderbilt, Ir.,'his wife and party. Rarely, if ever, has such a stupendous gathering been seen in Tennessee, or a more brilliant one in the entire South. The city was ablaze with color-the Gold and Black mingling with a goodly display of Maize and Blue, while the Stars and Stripes waved over all. The colorful gowns of beautiful women gave distinction to the scene, while the more sober dress of the men was touched up by arm bands of Gold or the novel V hat bands of the old Varsity men who came thronging back to see Vanderbilt hurl back the doughty Wolverines. There was incessant motion, the streams of humanity whirling through and past each other, first through the up town streets, and then westward. By noon a veritable human tide swept out to the new Stadium, and the brilliant sun looked down .upon the most thrilling display ever seen in the Southland. 'fThe functions in honor of the Vanderbilt party began with their arrival Saturday morning, and never ceased until they left Monday for the East. Mrs. Vanderbilt and the ladies of her party were the guests of the wives ofithe officials of the University at a luncheon at the Cen- tennial Club.. Mr. Vanderbilt was the guest of the Board of Trust at luncheon, and that evening after the game, the entire party were guests of the Vanderbilt Club and the Chamber of Commerce. CORNELIUS VANDERBILT, JR., REVIEWS PARADE