Western Michigan University - Brown and Gold Yearbook (Kalamazoo, MI)

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Dedicated in Memorium . . MISS BLANCHE DRAPER 1883 - 1951 The 1952 Brown and Gold staff is proud to dedicate this book to the memory of Miss Blanche Draper, a true journalist who served Western with complete faithfulness for so many years. It was felt that a more fitting tribute could not be found than the following paragraph written by Mr. Wallace Garneau for the dedicatory plaque which hangs in Draper Hall. In naming Blanche Draper Hall, Western Michigan College is paying tribute to one who has made an outstanding contribution to the growth of the college. For thirty- two years Miss Draper has dedicated her life to serving the best interests of the insti- tution. As a member of the Public Relations Division, and as faculty editor of the College Herald for many years, she has been a friend always ready to help students and faculty interpret the college to the general public. Her courageous spirit has made it possible for her to carry on her work in spite of difficulties that only the truly brave would be able to overcome. In devoting her life to the college absolutely and with utmost selflessness, Miss Draper has become part of the tradition that is the very essence of WMC. 30

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Cornelius MacDonald All financial matters that in any way pertain to Western are handled through the office of Mr. Cornelius MacDonald, the college Comp- troller. He is kept very busy keeping the admin- istration ' s records as well as auditing all the financial books from all the organizations on campus. Dr. Elmer H. Wilds Dr. Elmer H. Wilds has two important jobs here on Western ' s campus. As director of the Grad- uate Division he aids all graduate students in planning their future work. Also, as Director of Summer Sessions he supervises the administra- tive work during that time. Vern E. Mabie Director of Placement and Alumni Relations, Mr. Vern E. Mabie has charge of placing all prospective teachers in jobs that are suited to their chosen fields. Many teachers who have graduated from Western feel they owe a vote of thanks to Mr. Mabie for his help and guid- ance when they were ready to go out into the working world. Mr. Mabie also has charge of keeping up the alumni relations of Western. George E. Kohrman The successor of Dr. Deyo Fox as head of the Vocational Education Division is Mr. George E. Kohrman. It is his task to coordinate the various departments within this division and he also helps any students with problems they may have concerning their work. 29

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