Westminster College - Blue Jay Yearbook (Fulton, MO)

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pf? 61,68 0 In this book, we offer you a summary of the year 194647 minster. The objective has been t ' issue of th at West' wo fold with th' e Blue Jay F is the lirst postfwar . irst, a reminder to you, the student, in year to come of your life here at college: and second, the stimulation and revival of one of the many extra-curricular activities dormant during the war years. We feel that these activities are essential to a normal, successful college career. 0 Undoubtedly you will Gnd mistakes as you turn these pages, they are not intentional and if we wronged anyone we are truly sorry, I It is your book, we hope it will please you and bring you many hours of enjoyment in the years to come. S

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JEREMIAH B. REEVES 0 On November 7. l946, Vvlestminster lost a faithful, learned servant in the person of Dr. Jeremiah Bascom Reeves. For thirtyffour years. he had been a member of the faculty and head of the department of English. His knowledge of English Literature was a source of light to all his students. To them he was a kind, gentle, likable man-a truly great humanitarian. 0 Dr. Reeves received his B. A, degree from North Carolina University and his M. A. from Yale, He served overseas in the First World War and later went to Cornell University for a two year teaching fellowship and his Ph. D. degree. WHO'S WHO honored him as an author and educator and he was a member of the Missouri Writers' Guild as well as a Past Commander of Kingdom Post No. 210, of the American Legion. 0 While on the campus, Dr, Reeves was interested in Speech and Dramatic work, always lending aid to these activities. 0 A list of his friends would be long and would include persons from all parts of the world. These friends will long remember the greatness of this man.