West Virginia University Institute of Technology - Bear Tracks Yearbook (Montgomery, WV)

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DEAN Mr. Paul H. Renton, Dean of Instruc- tion, is a familiar iigure to students as he answers questions and offers suggestions concerning schedules. His deep bass voice serves another purpose besides prescribing courses, for Mr. Renton's chief interest outside his oiiice is in singing. He serves as president of the choir of the Methodist Church, sings with the EMCO Chorus and appears as soloists for various organizations. His voice was also heard in the Messiah. Secretary to Dean Renton, Mrs. Retha Busey is the iirst person with Whorn a student comes in contact on entering the Deanis oiifice.

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1 a 4 ! v 1 i I 1 1 Page Ten How would a college be run if it hadnlt a president? Looking at M, 1. Horsoh, you can find all the characteristics of a good president. Hels busy-but that doesn't interfere with his friendliness. He7s always willing to take time out to Olga Dalporta has held the position of secretary to President Horsch for four years. A graduate of Tech, Miss Dal- porta resides at Smithers. PRES DENT answer questions. Wlieii there is an improvement being made, you know immediately who is supporting it. Pres- ident Horseh is one of the indispensable members of the administration.

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Mrs. Ola Adrion and Madeline Ba- ker assist Dr. Thornton in the registrar's office. Mrs. Adrion, the former assistant manager of the cafeteria, replaced Mrs. Irma New- ton as clerk. Miss Baker has served as secretary to the registrar for five years. Page Twelve REGISTRAR Dr. Frederick E. Thorton, registrar, is one of the first members of the admin- istration with whom one becomes ac- quainted on his arrival at Tech. Dr. Thornton possesses a sense of .humor and keen Wit of which most students are not aware. His chief interest is biology, the field in which he received his Ph.D degree.