William Jewell College - Tatler Yearbook (Liberty, MO)

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ff . The President P . Dr. NValter Pope Binns, the ninth presi- ' dent ol VVilliam lewell College, was inau- - guratetl November ll, l943. During his s thirteen years on the campus, he has proven if himself a capable leader, achieving a suc- . cessful reputation for the College. He received his AB. and Till degree from Mercer University in Macon, Georgia. Before coming to Williani Iewell, he was pastor ofthe First Baptist Church of Roanoke, Virginia. During his many years of service, Dr. Binns has learned to understand young , people and their problems, and because of his wise guidance, he has helped many students ' graduate and achieve success. While on our campus, Dr. Binns has been largely responsible for the building program launched by the College. His views on the needs and problems of expansion have been appreciated by the students, and are re- sponsible for the warmth felt by the students for their president. Dr. Binns at his desk in Greene Hull President's Message to the Class of I9 6 The Class of 1956 has come to Commencement in a year of steady progress and achieve- ment: first use of the new Stadium, the Ford gift which made possible another increase in teachers' salaries, inauguration of a program by the Missouri Baptist General Association for greatly increased Hnancial support of the College, largest student enrollment since the days of the G.I. throngs, promise of fulhllment of the long dream of a Student Union Building and a new Girls' Dormitory. These are outward signs of material progress - necessary but secondary. The real function of the College is to bring the eager, aspiring student into contact with the communicating personality of the highly trained teacher for the purpose of discovering truth and making the truth prevail in every area of life. The members of the Graduating Class are this year's exhibit of progress. You have associated with the largest faculty in the history of the College. These teachers will follow you with eager interest as you go to perform your part of the World's Work. Your record of achievement will lead other meager aspiring studentsw to William Iewell College. D The uTatlerf, portrays in picture and story the record of The Four Best Years of Your L1fe,', years of high thought and happy friendship. Keep your 'STatler,' with care. It will grow more valuable with the passing years. paw 16

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ith presi- vas inau- iring his as proven tg a suc- 3. degree Georgia. , he was Roanoke, nf service, nd young ruse of his y students s has been 5 program Ns on the have been tl are re- te students , achieve- icrease in ation for the days Building function unicating . making K ou have ill follow ur record ge. s of Your e. lt will fVVWW Dr. H. I. Hester Dr. H. I. Hester came to William lewell in 1926 and has served under three presidents, being interim persident for one year. ln his years at Williaxii Iewell, Dr. Hester has firmly established himself in the esteem, respect and affection of those who know him. Being a prominent leader in the Southern Baptist Convention as well as a renowned author and lecturer, he is frequently called away from the college, but in spite of his position as Vice-president of the College and head of the Department of Religion, he never loses personal touch with students and faculty members. His keen insight and warm humor cause him to be sought after on many occasions. After receiving his Bachelor of Arts degree at Wake Forest College in 1918, Dr. Hester went on to the Southern Baptist Vice Minetry Jones To the uninitiated it is impossible to realize the great responsibility of handling the financial matters of an institution such as William lewell College. This great task is performed aptly by Minetry Iones, vice- president in charge of business administra- tion. Not only does he handle current affairs with great skill, but he also plays a large part in the planning of future college developments. Living in St. Ioseph, Mr. lones serves as a deacon of the First Baptist Church there and has long been a leader and supporter of the Southern Baptist Con- vention. Mr. Iones came to work for the College in Iune, 1938. Previous to that he was a member of the Board of Trustees from 1932 to 1938, when he resigned to join the administrative staff. For many years he was in business with the lones Hat Com- pany of St. Ioseph, Missouri. Theological Seminary, receiving the degrees of Master of Theology in 1921 and Doctor of Theology in 1923. He holds a Doctor of Divinity degree from Wake Forest College. Presidents Though few of us realize the importance of his careful planning and management, we can be thankful for his conscientious and diligent labors in our behalf. Our new girl's dormitory is named in his honor. 17