West Chester University - Serpentine Yearbook (West Chester, PA)

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DR. ROBERT ANDERSON Dr. Robert Anderson was born in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, April 11, 1866. Most of his early life was spent in tfiis vicinity. He attended this institution, which at that time was the State Norma! School; he was graduated in the class of 1890. Villanova College was the next institution of higher learning where Dr. Anderson studied. From this college he received his Bachelor of Arts Degree and two honorary degrees, Master of Arts and Doctor of Science. From 1886 to 1888 he was teacher in the public schools of Pennsylvania. In 1890 he was in charge of the Department of English at the College of Commerce in Philadelphia. The following year Dr. Anderson was mode principal of the public schools at Longford, Pennsylvania. In the fall of 1907 the State Normal here at West Chester secured Dr. Anderson as professor of mathematics. The next year he was mode head of this department and has continued in this position until the present time. Besides being a teacher Dr. Anderson is author and co-author of numerous books and pamphlets on mathematical subjects. Seven

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IN RECOGNITION No more familiar person can be found on campus than Dr. Robert F. Anderson, who has been connected with this school for a period of twenty-nine years. His able teaching in the Mathematics Department has played a large part in its fine achievements, and since he assumed the post of head, a fine tradition has been established. If Dr. Anderson ' s service to the college were limited to his work as teacher of mathematics, that in itself would be noteworthy; but during these years spent here he also has contributed both his time and ability on many occasions. The Moore Literary Society has been one of the campus groups that has profited by his leadership. When the Philips Memorial Chapel was erected, he gave his loyal support in getting contributions,- and it was he who was instrumental in starting the publication of the first yearbook. In recognition of his faithful and farsighted services to this institution and as a symbol of sincere respect and affection, we take this opportunity to express our deepest appreciation to Dr. Robert F. Anderson. Six

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FOREWORD Four years at college have not been just a period of preparation. They have been a definite port of our life. Each of these years has surpassed the preceding one in what it has meant to us in the way of experiences, appreciations, and friendships. We hove attempted to reconstruct all in the past year that will linger longest in our memories. The most realistic and interesting way in which to do this was to reproduce in pictures the activities as they occurred, to supplement the stories told by these scenes with written narrative that links past and present activities, and to complete the set-up by including the pictures of those individuals and groups who have contributed most to campus life. The degree of success of our efforts will be measured by the amount of pleasure derived from the memories which this volume calls to mind. Eight