Westminster College - Argo Yearbook (New Wilmington, PA)

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dean of men Dr. John R. Edwards Jr. gained the immediate admiration of the students end adminis- trators upon arriving on Westminster ' s campus during the summer of 1 952. At that time his capacity was that of a teacher of education and psychology. The following year Dr. Edwards was offered the post of residence director of Russell Hall, being made Dean of men in June, 1954. This year in addition to being Dean of men, Dr. Edwards served as associate director of admissions, a preliminary to his promotion to Director of admissions of the college, effective next school term. This past year Dr. Edwards attended numerous high school career nights in coordin- ation with his admissions work. In the capacity of Dean, Dr. Edwards served as adviser to men ' s organizations, the student conduct committee, and student council. As for Dr. Edwards formal education and previous experience he received his B.S. in education at Kent State University in 1939, Master of Science in personnel administration at Ohio University in 1949, and Ph. D. at the University of Pittsburgh last year. Dr. Ed- wards ' broad experience consists in counseling and teaching at Brookfield High School, being principal of the Avalon Schools, and serving in the army overseas. Dr. Edwards ' warm, outgoing personality and integrity have inspired many people and won him their high regard. 29

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dean of women Mrs. Martha B. Whitehill, Dean of women ot Westminster, exemplifies the quality of character every college woman strives to attain. In September of 1949 Mrs. Whitehill ' s influence was first felt as she served as residence director at Ferguson Hall, continuing in that capacity for six years. For the past two years Mrs. Whitehill has very capably served as Dean of women. As such she is adviser to certain women ' s groups on campus, student conduct committee, and student council, Mrs. Whitehill feels a closeness to the students which is obviously mutual and says that if she has ever been of any help to them it is far exceeded by what they have meant to her. Mrs. Whitehill has found a new and wonderful life working among students at a Christian College. Considering counseling to be her fundamental job, Mrs. Whitehill finds many oppor- tunities to do so opening to her as she works together with the various groups she sponsors. This year Dean Whitehill headed the extra-curricular life committee, the special group of faculty members and students who organize the social calendar for the academic year. Educated at Grove City College Mrs. Whitehill went directly into teaching remedial work in Pennsylvania schools. Before she was married Mrs. Whitehill taught in a country school and the Freedom public school system. During World War II Mrs. Whitehill taught this same type of work in the Aliquippa public schools. Possessing a talent for music, more specifically, voice, Mrs. Whitehill directed school choruses and choirs previous to coming to Westminster College. 28

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academic dean One of the most influencing personalities uniting the student with his studies is the academic dean. Dr. John H. Forry efficiently fills this position at Westminster. Through the efforts of this ofTice the student body becomes aware that receipt of just rewards is through earnest effort in the academic field. Dr. Forry was born and grew up in York County, Pennsylvania. He re- ceived his B.S. degree in education from Millersville State Teacher ' s College and taught for some time in the elementary schools of York County and in the high school at Cardarus Township. To obtain his M.A. in English Dr. Forry attended the University of Pennsylvania and later continued study at the University of Pittsburgh to receive his Ph.D. Westminster received Dr. Forry as instructor in English of 1 946 and made him professor in English and Academic Dean of the College in 1 953. As Academic Dean, Dr. John Forry has established a fine record and has won the respect of both administration and student. 30