Ward Belmont High School - Milestones Yearbook (Nashville, TN)

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T H E DEANS MISS MARTHA ORDWAY Dean of Women In her third year as Dean of Women, Miss Martha Ordway was always ready and willing to listen to the problems of each and every student. Her many kindnesses, courtesies, and consid- erations are as much a part of her as she is of this school. Not only does she attend to problems, but she, also, attends to any and all social functions . . . concerts, club dances, and various things of that nature. She is as formal as she is informal. This marvelous southern lady, through wisdom and generosity, holds the respect and admiration of every student. DEAN CHILES VAN ANTWERP If we drop around to the room in the Academic Building marked Chiles Van Antwerp, Dean, we are greeted by the friendly smile of a person whom we find always ready to help with our problems, whatever they may be. Since his arrival at Ward-Belmont just two short years ago, he has endeared him- self to all by his friendly manner, patience, and helpfulness. As well as helping with academic problems, he is sponsor of the Phi Theta Kappa chapter. We are very proud and happy to have such a capable person as Mr. Van Antwerp for our dean.

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THE PRESIDENT DR. ROBERT CALHOl N PROMNE President Dr IS greatly admired as this gracious and dignified all the highly treasurcablc Few college presidents are as highly esteemet Provine. Ward-Belmont girls shall always rem man who to them has incorporated in his cha attributes of a perfect southern gentleman. From the formal opening of school to the final graduation day every student looks to Dr. Provine for guidance, encouragement, and inspiration. His presence at the various campus activities, the club receptions, picnics, the Servants Party, the horse shows, the teas and dances has invariably added much towards making each a success. Long after their few years here have ended students will remember Dr. Provine as one of the greatest friends they have ever known. While still at school perhaps the immature student finds it hard to set definite values on man- kind but age will show her that Dr. Provine is one of the most real of all people. This year Dr. Provine has undertaken a new responsibility, that of teaching a class in philosophy. To add just such a task to all his innumerable duties as pres- ident is certainly a laudable act, for surely he is a very fine philosopher. Dr. Provine ' s abiding wisdom does most assuredly make him a fit subject for the old adage of the ancients that the truly wise man stands erect upon the earth with his feet planted firmly in it, his arms outstretched to all mankind, and his head in the celestial beauties of the spheres. ' Much Am I Bid?

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' OF THE MY SCHOOL MRS. SL SAN S. SOUBY In completing her fourth year as head of the Preparatory School, Mrs. Souby has again proved her capability and intense interest in the affairs of the Ward-Belmont campus. From the first senior-junior competition until the final notes of the organ at prep graduation, students linew they could turn to Mrs. Souby for needed advice and inspiration. Loved and respected, she will remain in the hearts of her students as one of the most outstand- ing figures at Ward-Belmont. ¥ n THE .ORY D1:AN ALAN IRWIN Across the street from Fidelity Hall, at any time of the day, you may observe the music students jjoin. to and from the con- servatory with smiles on their faces. For the students are happy, and this happiness is due in a large measure to the kindness and understanding of Dean Irwin. Majoring in music requires much hard work, but it is well rewarded by Dean Irwin ' s enthusiastic approval of the student ' s accomplishments. Dean Irwin is always sympathetic and helpful, and the students think of him not only as a teacher but alsD as a friend. In his many years as Dean of Ward-Belmont ' s Conservatory he has helped make it the fine in- stitution that it is -Lodav.