The Stetson Reporter

EL CO "A Progressive University Newspaper for Progressive Education and Christian Ideals THE WEATHER "Weather" it'll rain or "weather it won't, we don't know! Established 1936 Twelfth Year DELAND, FLORIDA, OCTOBER 1, 1947 Number 1—5c per Copy EAN GARWOO OF UNIVERSITY DR. ALLEN RESIGNS AS PRESIDENT %^ o„e£ewnH_ad t Health is Given as Reason For Retirement Tells Board: "This Is Most Difficult Moment In My Life" The resignation of Dr. "W. S. Allen as president of Stetson University was announced here late Friday, following a meeting of the trustees of ' the institution. Health was the reason for his action. Though he had made what physicians described as a remarkable recovery from his recent illness, he had been advised that he could no longer carry so heavy a load of work and responsibility as had rested upon him for the past 13 years. Upon hearing this verdict, Dr. Allen immediately called a meeting of the University's trustees. "A school must not have a crippled man for its president," he said. Acceped With 'Regret The trustees at their meeting Friday afternoon, accepted President Allen's resignation "with extreme reluctance and deep regret," and onljr_ "because we realize that to do otherwise would be doing Dr. Allen an injustice." They named Dr. Allen President Emeritus, appointed Dean Harry C. Garwood as acting president, and appointed a committee to consider Dr. Allen's successor, the committee consisting of O. K. Reaves of Tampa, C. H. Bolton of Miami, and L. A. Perkins, Jr., of De- Land, with F. N". K. Bailey of DeSoto City," president of the hoard, and J. P. Simmons, president of the alumni association, also serving as exofflcio members. v Present at Friday's meeting of the trustees were E. L. Hon, vice-president, L. A. Perkins, Jr., secretary, Dr. Roy - Angell of Miami, Theodore C. Brooks, Doyle E. Carlton of Tampa, J. Ollie Edmunds 0f Jacksonville, W. A. Hobson of St. Petersburg, S. Bryan Jennings of Jacksonville, O. K. Reaves of Tampa, J. E. Robinson of Havana, Fla., and Hugh "West. Most of the other members of the board were represented by proxy. Growth Has Been Rapid President Allen's lS-year administration has seen Stetson University grow from a school, of 373 students to an enrollment six times that size. Even before the war the student body had increased by 15 per cent. And when the G. I. Bill of Rights presented its challenge to the country's universities, Dr. Allen eagerly accepted it as an opportunity for wider service, redoubling1 his efforts, securing new equipment, and adapting facilities to a suddenly trebled enrollment of students. It has also been largely due to his personal efforts throughout the state that Stetson's finances have kept pace with her needs and a fund built up for expansion and endowment. Following is the text of President Allen's resignation: "The Board of Trustees John B. Stetson University DeLand, Florida "Gentlemen: "This is the most difficult moment of my life. My physicians tell me ' that because of an overtaxed heart I will be unable to carry on my work as heretofore. It is unfair to Stetson that I try. Stetson needs continued vigorous leadership. I therefore tender my resignation as President of John B. Stetson University effective immediately. "As I resign please permit me to express deep appreciation to you for your loyal support as I have tried to lead in building a greater Stetson; and for the privilege which has been mine of serving for thirteen years in a great and noble cause. .1 have given my best. "Also, please permit me to pay tribute to the faculty and staff There , could not be a "finer nor more loyal group of men and women. They work constantly and unselfishly for the good of the University. "I rejoice to remind you that Stetson is today at her highest peak as an educational institution. The enrollment during the past twelve months / (Continued on Page 2) Freshmen Fill Elizabeth Hall on Opening Day to @reat Year Reporter Stall Looks Forward Over 900 Students Enroll in University to Set New Record i Two short years ago Stetson Uni- * versity's opening assembly saw Elizabeth Hall auditorium's main floor only partially filled and the balcony empty. At 8:30 Monday morning, Sepf> 23, the main floor and balcony were filled to SRO with new students only, when more than 900 freshmen and transfer students gathered to receive their introduction to the organized life of the campus. Acting President H. C. Garwood welcomed the newcomers and introduced Dr.B. W. Davis, dean of men, Etter Turner, dean of women, and Barbara Rowe, registrar, who explained all necessary procedures. Dr. Garwood urged the new students to take advantage of the extra-curricular opportunities offered—social, religious, athletic, musical,' dramatic—and introduced Professor H. M. Giffin, director of the glee clubs, and Frances Buxton, director of the, orchestra. Calls For Support Jordan Maynard, an upperclassman, made a speech calling upon the students to support their football team. A special meeting1 for new women was held at 10:00 a. m. in the Little Theatre, and a meeting for new men in the auditorium, to acquaint tnem with Stetson's customs and traditions and the rules of campus life. Tuesday afternoon was given over to freshmen placement tests and psy-. chological-tests, and conferences with^ faculty advisers. At '8:00, the Baptist Student Union were hosts at a party for all new students in the auditorium. To Move Barracks The former WAVES barracks at the DeLand? Naval Air Station is to he moved to the Stetson University (Continued on Page 2)~ Mullis, Stenstrom and Rickey Head Largest Staff In Many Years Students, here is your first issue of! Volume No. 12 of The Stetson "Repor-' ter, your number one information publication for the 1947-1948 school year. Heading up The Stetson Reporter this year is Editor C. L. Mullis of Jacksonville. He will be assisted by Julian Stenstrom, Sanford, The Reporter's new managing editor. Handling the business administration of the publication this year will he Bob Rickey of New York. Mullis, Stenstrom and Rickey, after 'receiving the kick-off signal from the Publication Committee of Stetson, have formed one of the largest, and believed to be the most talented? staff of reporters in the history of the school. For example, working under Mullis' and Stenstrom in the editorial department, are four staff editors. They are News Editor, Bill Fishery Sports Editor, Joe Sutton; Society Editor, - Helen Louise Wooten;- and Feature Editor, Beverly Sewell. Each of these staff editors has organized, in complete detail, a group of reporters to assist them in giving full coverage of all activities. Among the reporters this year are Dee Holly, Allyn Thompson, Betty Schneider, Russ Hornsby, John Howell, Pasty Ross, Phil Knowles, Bob/ Powers, Tom Percin, Roland JarrarnV Harry--Meisel, ' Nan '-Franklin, Bill Wilkinson, and Phillip de Berard, Jr. and Addison Gilbert has been named ' staff photographer. In an effort to give you a better, publication than ever before, Phoebe Faulkner and Billy Gill have been appointed proof readers. The circulation this year will be under the di- (Continued on Page 2) PARKING NOTICE Students are requested not to park cars in Yelow zone across from the Soda Shop. This is the space set aside for the buses running to and from the base. Ample parking space j will be provided behind the Science 1 Building and at the northeast end of ! the library. ACTING PREXY Dean Garwood has been named acting president of Stetson University to serve until the Board of Trustees appoint a permanent head of the school. Dean Garwood has served as dean of Stetson for a number of years. •/'&?■*.. * v^iy-vys1- 'w^*'' • GREETINGS In behalf of the University, it gives me pleasure to extend a hearty welcome to each incoming student. Stetson is a friendly school. Every faculty member is interested in each individual and in each individual's problems. There is a democratic spirit among the students. Everyone is recognized on merit. Each has the opportunity to realize his or her dream of making a fine record in scholarship, and at the same time each has the privilege, of participating in religious and social activities, in forensics, in dramatics;, in music and art, in intramurals, and in other worthy activities of the University. „ I am happy to welcome you into the great Stetson family. WILLIAM SIMS ALLEN President Emeritus WELCOME One of the most pleasant privileges of the faculty and officers of Stetson University is that of welcoming the many splendid young men and women whd enter the University from time to time. We .are happy also to welcome returning students. We want those of you who are entering the University for the first time- to experience the friendly atmosphere that always prevails oh the campus. You will find old students very friendly and helpful. They will appreciate it if you will call on them for any needed assistance. Faculty and officers of the University are ready and will be happy to do all they can to help you get started on your college career and to help you maintain a good record in your college work. Feel free to call upon them at any time for information and council. The student body this fall will be the largest in the history of the University. Naturally, such a large number of persons cannot be taken,care of with as- much ease and dispatch as a smaller group. Things will necessarily move slowly when you wish them to speed up. The weather most likely, at times will be disagreetble, and it will be quite easy to gef'steamed up" over what you may feel to be the slowness of procedure. Be patient and cheerful. This 'should be a great school year, for all of you. If you put good will, cheerfulness, friendliness, patience, and hard toil into your school work and activities this year, you will always remember.it as one of the richest and most fruitful years of your life. God's blessings on you. Sincerely yours, H. C. GARWOOD, Acting President and Dean of the University Dean Was Graduated From Stetson In 1913; Was Member of Outstanding Hatter Foofball Machine In 1909 By Dee Holly Since the announcement of Dr. Allen's resignation; attention has been centered on Harry C. Garwood, .Dean of the University, and now its acting president. Because Garwood has received this honor, the campus is now, more than everbefore, interested in him as an individual and is anxious to know about this man who now leads the activities of the entire University. Dr. Garwood was born in Champagne, Illinois and moved with his family to Florida when he was 16 years old. He attended the DeLand Academy, and later graduated from Stetson with an A.B. degree. While at Stetson he was a member of the football team and also sang in the Glee Club. The acting President w,as a member of the Phi Kappa Delta social fraternity which later became the Delta Sigma Phi fraternity. Others in the fraternity at the time ,of Dean Garwood's membership weref " Doyle Carlton, a resident of Tampa, and later governor of Florida; Clifford Botts, of DeLand; D. C. Hull, prominent lawyer of DeLand-, and D.- J. Blocker, prominent Florida citizen. Dean Garwood entered Stetson .with the1 intention of becoming -an electri- _ cal engineer, but later decided to become a minister, - and after gradua- « tion from Stetson he entered the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary at Louisville, Kentucky. While a student at Stetson he was pastor of the LaGrange Baptist Church near Titusville. Garwood later organized, and for four years was pastor of the Stanton. Memorial Baptist Church; of "Miami. 'At.that%time,' Dr..Hulley invited him -.to ..become.''af-feacher 'at Stetson;an'd .■ for a number of years he Svas head of the departments of Bible, Philosophy, and Education. When Dr. B. F. Ezell came to Stetson as head of the Department of Education, Garwood continued to direct the departments of Bible and Philosophy until he became Dean of the University in 1941. Dr. Garwood did graduate work at Peabody College during the summers of 1924, 1929, and 1930. Between 1930 and 1934 he completed the necessary work for his thesis and received his Ph.D.-degree from Peabody in 1934. In 1910, while a student at Stetson, Dean Garwood was a member of a. male quartet which toured the state, speaking and _ singing in an effort to promote Prohibition in Florida. This group, the other members of which were: Doyle Carlton, Frank Wideman, now a well .known lawyer of Washington, D. C. ,and Arthur Milam, prominent Jacksonville attorney, was told by the Superintendent of the Anti-Saloon. League that they wielded perhaps more influence than any other single group in swinging for Prohibition. In 1909, when Garwood was a member of the Stetson football team,. which was then the most outstanding in the "state, Stetson-won their game with the University "r of Florida. With a man of such varied abilities and achievements' leading the University in this, its greatest year, Stetson is sure to continue to progress and; grow. Three Students Devote Summer to International Placement Tests Any freshmen who does not have a placement test grade recorded or an excuse from the Dean's office or the English office will receive no grade in freshmen English. ATTENTION FACULTY MEMBERS Mr. T. H. Fhrr announces that inter-office mail" will V be distributed from the Information, Office, which is located in Elizabeth Hall. This mail does not require a stamp. Three1. Stetson students devoted their summer vacation toward building up international-friendshhip thru a progfajn of interchanging "students with other nations..' Repfe'sehtih'g Stetson in Mexico "were: -. Wrfght' Booth , junior, of " Daytona : Beach, Florida and James H. Sutley,' junior, of> Mount Dora. Wright and James "are fluent in the-use of Spanish and are now studying languages. Representing Stetson in Hawaii was ■ Miss Frances- Horton, of Pensacola, who spent the summer vacation devoting her time to Christian service. .< 1