Williams College - Gulielmensian Yearbook (Williamstown, MA)

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WILLIAMS COLLEGE IJRIESIDENTS ,HENRY HOPKINS 1902 - 1908 Under the leadership of president Henry Hopkins, WVil- liams College made considerable gains between the years 1902 and 1908. Among the achievements of his administration was the completion in 1904 of the Thompson Memorial Chapel. President Hopkins, a former minister in a small mid-western parish, considered the dedication of this chapel to be the most important cvcnt of his administration. Soon afterwards the old chapel was remodeled and renamed Good- rich Hall. Another change during this period was the revision of the curriculum. The basis of the revision was the institution of a group system of studies, with greater freedom of choice and with more emphasis on the humanities. During his term of office various fraternities began building larger houses to provide better eating facilities for all their members. VVhile he served as President, student enrollment increased from 381 to 470, and the increase of professors was from 26 to 49. Henry .llopkins will he remembered for his truly democratic spirit and his eagerness to understand and help the student body. HARRY A. GARFIELD 1908 - 1934 The son of the illustrous James Garfield, Harry Augustus Garfield became president of VVilliams College in 1908. One of the main innovations of his administration was the install- ation of a new student curriculum designed to eliminate thc choice of electives at random. President Garfield was also interested in the extra-curricular activities of the students and under his guidance student self-government Was inau- gurated, with the first student council being elected in 1914. He was also an avid proponent for eliminating the distinction between fraternity and non-fraternity men, and in 1910 a commons dining room was established in Currier Hall. Be- cause of his great interest in the welfare of the non-fraternity man, the name of the Commons Club was changed to Garfield Club after his resignation in 1935. I-Ie was also partially responsible for the organization of the Faculty Club, which was one of the finest organizations of its kind in the country. In addition to these and many other achievements, he innovated the extension of the cut system allowing Phi Beta Kappas who had been elected in their Iunior year to have unlimited cuts the second half of their Senior year. Page 8