William Jewell College - Tatler Yearbook (Liberty, MO)

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V12 . x xiii George Winger, A. L. Land, E. E. Amick, Fred Pillsbury, Iohn Pew, W. F. Yates, Iudge Albert Reeves, William Browning, Ir., Dr. Link, Ioe Culpeper. Board of Trustees The Beeee ee Trustees was organized for the purpose of con- trolling the finance, investments, and administra- tion of the college. The board has two regular meetings a year. These meetings, which usually last all day, are held on Commencement Day and Achievement Day. The charter of the board calls for twenty-six members which are chosen and elected by the board of trustees itself, with the approval of the Missouri Baptist General Association. House Directors The eew heeee di- rector for Melrose Hall is Mrs. Absher. She serves as confidant and second mother to her eighty girls. An able assistant to the Alpha Gams is Mrs. Clement Goode, who has an enthusiastic in- terest in the sorority events. Miss Hanna Brand or BrandyU as she is affectionately called, is a coun- selor, friend, and an indispensable helper to the ADPi's. Dear to the hearts of the Beta Sigs is Mrs. Ralph Davidson Davy,,, who is a part of all their activities. During her three years as house director of Iones Hall, Miss Betsy Morgan has won the admiration of her girls. Home fI,fI'6fIOI'!f Hanna Brand, Alpha Delta Pi: Mrs. Ralph Davidson, Beta Sigma Omicron: Betsy Morgan, Iones Hallg Mrs. Amma Absher, Melrose Hall: Mrs. Ruth Peterson, Miller House: Mrs. Clement Goode, Alpha Gamma Delta. l 20 mi OD CVCI bec: stuc lent cha H a' Dr. Pro Pro the Ed' add sa n cita stur ach of lan the IT V IHS

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amural zze pro- English . dead of essor of sh. 'lead of ssociate 1 r,' MRS Dedication The 1957 Tatler is presented as a tribute to Professor Austin C. Edwards, who died February 9, 1957. The theme of the Tatler is building, and Mr. Edwards was truly a great builder. His life was devoted to building strong intellectual foundations and cultural interests of young people. His Shakes- peare productions Were works of art, as even his class lecture Was. In honor of his contributions, We present this book as a tribute to this great builder.

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K Juse di- e serves eighty Rams is astic in- Lrand or a coun- ito Lis the Mrs. all their director NOD :HCS 3. the Hallg Randall lessee, Clovis McWilliams, Dr. Herbert Iackson, Iohn Wesley Reed, Ruth Everly Hayes, Dr. Walter Pope Binns. Achievement ay The thirteenth annual Achievement Day, held on November 8, was one of the most successful events of the Hill lt was initiated by the five forums, which, because of the increased interest shown by the students, were increased an extra half hour in length. The forums were presided over by faculty chairmen: Miss Catherine Bates for Miss Ruth Hayes, Dr. David Moore for Dr. Herbert Iacksong Dr. Georgia Bessie Bowman for Randall lessee, Professor Earl Whaley for Clovis McWilliamsg and Professor Oliver Phillips for Iohn Wesley Reed. At the formal Achievement Day convocation the 'William lewell Band under the direction of lldward Lakin offered musical accompanimentg in addition to this, the chorus directed by Henry Cady sang several selections. President Binns read the citations and each honoree responded to inform the student body of NVilliam lewell of his philosophy of achievement and success. Due to the critical illness of his wife, Ioseph NVelch, the successful Boston lawyer, was not able to attend the service to receive thehonorary degree of Doctor of Laws. However, it was presented in his absence with George VVinger making ine formal presentation. After the luncheon the honorees held personal consultations with individual members of the stu- dent body who had requested them through faculty advisors. The Achievement Day banquet took place in the Grand Ballroom of the Muehlebach Hotel in Kansas City at 7:00 p.m. President Walter Pope Binns served as toastmaster. The music for the occasion was furnished by the William Iewell A Cappella Choir under the direction of Henry Cady. Next, Dr. Binns presented the five honorees as guests of honor. In the absence of Ioseph Welch, Mayor H. Roe Bartle of Kansas City presented the Achievement Day address. The citation of achievement was presented to Miss Ruth Hayes for outstanding attainment in the field of army and missionary nursing. A citation was presented to Dr. lackson for his accomplish- ments in the missions field. Randall Iesse, director of news and special events for WDAF, received an award for his services in the field of communica- tions. William lewell bestowed upon Mr. McWil- liams the citation for achievement for his outstand- ing service in civil affairs. Iohn Reed for his achievement in the field of law and public service received a citation. 21