William Jewell College - Tatler Yearbook (Liberty, MO)

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Tr. Hubert Inman Hester After his capable service as the Interim Presi- dent of William Iewell College last year, a new between the Navy program on the campus and the liberal arts curriculum of which Iewell has always been proud. The place is a difficult one, but one which Dr. Hester fills admirably, tactfully uniting .-gg-ffm,i-J.-..m.f..,...,a..?...,-,Q.-.,Q--,v45-f-:.f-.f-.-.aw..qL.u:5.af'-- --1 sa ,-ff 1... office, that of Vice President, has been created for Dr. Hester in order to prevent the loss to the administration of his splendid executive abilities so well demonstrated during his term of office, especially in making the necessary adjustments for the coming of the Naval Flight Preparatory School to Iewell's campus. This new position of Vice President is not one in name only, for with it comes the demand for many hours of intensive thought and industry. It requires that he be on hand to act for the school in the event of Dr. Binns' absence, in addition to acting as the link between the past and present for Dr. Binns as he takes over the intricate details of the presidency to which he has not been accustomed. His position is, essentially, that of a middle man acting be- tween past and present in the administration, and the various phases of college life. In addition to his administrative duties, Dr. Hester is Head of the Department of Religion and Philosophy, to which position he came in 1926, having received his Th.D. degree from Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. This requires not only meeting his Bible classes daily, but also serv- ing as consultant for the ministerial students on the campus. Dr. Hester has personified throughout his years of service at Iewell those qualities which characterize a gentleman and a scholar. His indus- try, friendliness, courtesy, understanding, and bril- liant mind have earned for him the respect and admiration of all who have come in contact with him. He has been always a willing advisor and friend to all the students and, above all, to William Iewell College herself. Twenty-six . D car pos hat sch tor fCI' len 21111 gr: Pr- ua vei M: Sa Vi thi ha an thi

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5:24. ,, , if . S,-,. X sig, Zwji .Psi 15' 4 gills 3 55 it hdwi .1 is 7, 2 if 2 1 Y WWE! 'Sac orth- and 1 an 'y of rund- from pson, The was 'inity ' Dr. lurch enty- him rd by Bap- t fol- te of aptist four- came 1 dis- : Dr. lp to lliam To DR. WALTER POPE BINNS ' Ninth Pilot of H. M. S. William Jewell Ojjzicialb piped aboarah November 11, 1943 We, the crew of faculty and students, wish to express our appreciation for your year of earnest endeavor. Before various audiences in different parts of the country you have portrayed authentically the life and ideals of William fewell. You have made successful efforts to understand the intricate mechanisms of all the parts of our ship which were unfamiliar to you. -- H.M.S William Iewell has heen ahly piloted in past years and has docked at many harhors of achievement on her way. However, we knowr that under your direction we will forge ahead to new and more distant harbors of knowledge and Christian living. We pledge to you our support and whole-hearted cooperation in the coming year as our ship steams ahead through the trouhled wat6'r's of this war. Here lies our held of ser- vice, preserving the Iewell traditions and spirit for her sons who are gallantly fighting and dying on distant hattlejields. Their faith in us must not he hetrayedg they are depending upon us and we must he true to that trust. Guided hy you, our new pilot, we will keep the faith with them and upon their return, in spirit or in flesh, they will find their alma mater proudly continuing her history of achievement in their names and to their memories. So, H.M.S. William fewell has begun the last lap of her voyage to the port of a Hundred Years' Service to mankind under the divine guidance of our King through his servant, our new pilot, a leader whom we follow, unafraid. Twc nty vc

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the ays me ing Dr. ion p26, ern HOII :rv- on out rich lus- Jril- and vith and iam f si X W, M , ,,,ff Q -ww-491, Dean Ruth M cDcmieI Dean Allen M0012 Dr. Allen I. Moon, Dean of the College and Head of the Department of Ancient Languages, came to Wil- liam Iewell in 1925 and has filled his positions since that time with conscientious effort and inward enjoyment of his task. His gentlemanly nature, his slow, unassuming humor, and his philosophical air make him one of the most beloved professors on the Hill. To him the students go seeking advice about their curricula and from him they receive willing and understanding guidance. His nineteen years on Iewell's campus have given him a true perspective of the college, its liberal arts course, and its traditions which he passes on to the students in his contacts with them. With his A.M. and LL.D. degrees from Howard College and graduate work in the University of Virginia and the University of Chicago, Dr. Moon is a teacher, well qualified to instruct young people. With his love for his profession and, especially, his subject, and his deep understanding of his students, Dr. Moon is a friend to all the young men and women who have studied in William Iewell. Miss Ruth McDaniel came to the William Iewell campus in the mid-year of 1943. Hers was a difhcult position as Dean of Women, especially at that time. She had scarcely any time to become acquainted with the school before the girls were moved from the larger dormi- tory on the campus to be divided up among three fra- ternity houses out in town. However, despite the prob- lems which she has faced, Miss McDaniel has not faltered and has administered her office with wisdom and graciousness. Miss McDaniel's duties are twofold as she is also Professor of French and Spanish in the Modern Lang- uage Department. She received her A.M. from the Uni- versity of Missouri and has done graduate work in Bryn Mawr, in the British-American School of Languages Santander, Spain, in the Franco-American Institute, Vichy, France, and in the University of California. With this excellent preparation for her classes, Dean McDaniel has given more than adequate instruction in her field and has made a place for herself on the campus and iD the hearts of the members of the student body. ff Wwfy f W ' . ,, 1'ff,Lf27! may ztfwzly--5Cz'i'n