Whittier College - Acropolis Yearbook (Whittier, CA)

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DEAN OF THE COLLEGE, Dr. Harold F. Spencer, oversees the academic life of Whittier students. Guidance Sta DEANS Guidance, advice, and a sincere desire to help char- acterize Whittier College Deans. Seeing his final year on the Poet campus draw to aclose before moving to a new position as V-P to administrative affairs for San Fernando State College, Harold S. Spencer ac- tively strives to better the academic endeavors for the college. Tuesdays will find him overseeing the convication programs While other duties include han- dling faculty activities and serving as secretary to the Board of Trustees. Serving as Advisor to the Associa- ted Women Students, Dr. Nelle G. Slater, finds her busy schedule filled with meetings of the Interdorm Council, Inter Society, and all service organizations. A friendly smile and cherry hello characterize the friendly dean who despite mounting work can always find a moment to counsel or chat. Assistant to the Dean of Men, Richard Parker serves as housing co- ordinator as well as aiding the admissions office in the recruitment of new students. Newly appointed Assistant Dean of Students, Richard McLain over- sees the student executive council as well as counsel- ing and instructing courses in psychology. CONSULTATION SESSIONS are time of discussion for Richard Parker, Dr. Harold S. Spencer, and Rich- ard McI..ain as they review constitution by-laws.

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t Cultural Growth PRESIDENT OF WHITTIER COLLEGE Follower ol traditions ot Quaker Poet Iohn Greenleaf Whittier, Paul S. Smith since l922 has seen the Whit- tier campus grow' and develop a Wide range ot cul- tural patterns. Political Science and History professor until his presidential appointment in 1951, Dr. Smith has witnessed the initiation of the Bach and Brahms Festivals. Author oi a new era ot an increasing pro- gram of humanities, the Father ot the Whittier College Family has experienced the development ot the Whit- tier campus, he has fathered international relations by instituting the Whittier College in Copenhagen program. tive years ago, assisted the Alumni in torm- ing the faculty lecture series, seen the establishment oi the Stautler and Arnold lecture halls, the Peasely music center, the commencing construction ot the Wardman Library, Stauiter dormitory, and the Memo- rial Chapel with its college chaplain, the reality of the Whittier College Press, the Honor studies program in- creased academic competition, a growing demand lrorn students tor more symposiums, seminars, musi- cal presentations, and art exhibits. Ambitious, per- sonal, humble characterize President Paul Smith as he continues to make Whittier a more well rounded and progressive college. BOARD OF TRUSTEES Composed oi men and women representing many tacets ot Caliiornla lite, the Whittier College Board oi Trustees work hard to further the interests ot the grow- ing institution. They collaborate closely with the presi- dent ot the college in interpreting the institution to IW K, . s?d3-fi' PONDERING ON THE LATEST CONSTRUCTION progress, Presi- dent Smith is otten seen walking about campus as he per- sonally guides the development. a wide variety ot interests both in and out ot the state. Through the generosity ot these members, the college has commenced a wide range of campus con- struction and improvements. The reputations ot these men and women is a sgniiicant factor in moulding a wide spread confidence in the educational ani re- lated programs ot Whittier College. BOARD OF TRUSTEES-Sealed, 1. to r.: Clinton O. Harris, Thomas M. Erwin, Ethel F. Eckels, I, D. Robinson, W. B, Camp, Lalvlotte T. Cohu, Bonnie Wardman, President Paul Smith, Dr. Raymond C. Thompson, Sada O. Blake, Ezra Bi. Hinshaw, Dr. C. C. Trillingham, Milton A. MacLean, Dolores L. Ball, Standing: Walter Knott, Dr. Homer Rosenberger, Cass A. Rees, Ashton M. Otis, Thomas W. Bewley. Not Pictured: Iohn L. Compton, Dr. Arthur F. Corey, Glenn H. Lewis, Iohn A. Murdy, Edna T. Nanney, Richard M. Nixon, Vera H. Reilly, Iohn Stautter, Iohn G. Swain. if an

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