Wayland Academy - Pillars Yearbook (Beaver Dam, WI)

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Mr. Tucker came to Wayland in l947 with many years of experience living in prep schools. He completed his preparatory school work at Lake Forest Academy of Lake Forest, Illinois, and returned to the school later and served as an instructor for fifteen years. He served as assistant headmaster during his last nine years at the academy. Before coming to Wayland, Mr. Tucker served as head of the Latin Department at Culver Military Academy. After obtaining his Bachelor's Degree from Princeton, Mr. Tucker did graduate work at Grenoble, Heidelberg, the Sorbonne, and the American Academy at Rome. He has also traveled exten- sively in Europe, Africa, South America, and the East. At Wayland, Mr. Tucker is head of the Latin Department, a member of the Athletic Board, and Dean of Boys. lt is as Dean of Boys that most students will long remember Mr. Tucker. His understanding of boys and his excellent guidance make him one of the finest friends the students have. Mrs. Foster attended Fairmont Preparatory School in Wichita, Kansas, and Kimball Union Academy in New Hampshire. Fol- lowing this, she attended Smith College in Northampton, Massa- chusetts, to receive her Bachelor's Degree, and Columbia University to receive her Master's Degree. Mrs. Foster has a double life here at Wayland. She is both head of the English department and Dean of Girls. The girls know her as a very understanding person, much like their own mothers, her pupils know her as a fine teacher, eager to help them prepare for their college work. For ten years Mrs. Foster has been a very active and necessary part of our Wayland life. She helps us through her expert guidance to grow morally into respected adults, and scholastically to grow into intelligent and thinking people. Page Nine

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RAYMOND A. PATTERSON, PRESIDENT As the present year i954 started, Wayland came under the leadership of a nevv president, Mr. Raymond A. Patterson. Mr. Patterson succeded Dr. Weimer K. Hicks, who is novv the president of Kalamazoo College in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Nlr. Patterson has long been associated with Wayland. He came to Wayland in T936 as a Freshman and graduated in l94O. He participated in dramatics, the choir, student activities, and was one of the best athletes in the history of the school, taking part in football, basketball, and track. His high iump record has not yet been broken. Mr. Patterson then went to the University of Wisconsin where he gained fame as one of the greatest basketball players to attend the University. ln T944 he was named to the All-American basketball team. ln T948 Mr. Patterson returned to Wayland as head basketball coach and science and biology instructor. He also did work in the public relations department. Mr, Patterson is a well-established member of the Beaver Dam community. He is a member of the Rotary, a deacon and trustee of the Baptist church, a member of the Wisconsin W Club, the Wisconsin Alumni Association, and the Wisconsin Memorial Union. Mr. Patterson has the support of the entire student body and the faculty in his iob as headmaster of Wayland. It is with confidence and great respect that we look to our president, Mr. Patterson, for his leadership as we approach the lOOth anniversary of Wayland Academy. Page Eight

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ever since. graduation from Wayland. place every two years. Mrs. Pihlstrom, a favorite among the students on campus, is teaching for her ninth year at Wayland. She received her Bachelor of Arts Degree from Lawrence College and did graduate work at the University of Colorado in Remedial Reading. Last spring she completed work on her Master's Degree at the Uni- versity of Wisconsin. Besides the regular teaching routine and conducting special courses in Remedial Reading, Mrs. Pihlstrom fulfills the position of Assistant Dean of Girls with a sense of understanding and friendship that the girls of Warren Hall appreciate. In addition to this, Mrs. Pihlstrom has undertaken the important iob of Dean of Studies, advising the students about schedules. She is respon- sible for the arrangement of the curriculum. Although she has many responsibilities, Mrs. Pihlstrom never fails to possess a spark of enthusiasm and a cheerful smile. the president. that he has had at Wayland Page Ten Mr. A. E. Wichman, Waylands historian toastmaster and Dean of Guidance, came to the Wayland campus in 1925 and has devoted himself to the students and faculty of Wayland Mr. Wichman obtained his Bachelor of Arts Degree from Carrol College. Since then he has done graduate work at the University of Wisconsin and the University of Chicago Mr. Wichman was Dean of Boys from 1934 to 1942 At pre sent he is Dean of Curriculum and Guidance and Director of the history Department. He is also Dean of Vocational Guidance and helps many students decide what goal to strive for after Mr. Wichman has served as golf coach and recently coached his team to an undefeated season He is also a frequent speaker in chapel and his inspiring talks are an important part of our campus religious life. Mr. Wichman also is in charge of the Historical Field Trip to Washington D C which usually takes Mr. Wichman has become an important member of our faculty. His constant good humor and patient guidance have made him one of our most popular faculty members Mr. Simpson came to Wayland in 1944 from Nassau New York, where he worked for a fuel and oil company Previous to this he was graduated from Hightstown High School New Jersey, and later continued his studies at Duke University During his ten years at Wayland he has held the positions of Director of Public Relations Publicity Director and member of the administrative staff. In 1952 he became the assistant to Mr. Simpson has left for Kalamazoo College with Dr Hicks where he will continue his role as assistant to the president We wish him the same success and happiness at Kalamazoo