1948 Introduction

1948 Introduction How closely have we observed the seasons of our scholastic year? Fall, Winter, and Spring. From the first leaf that reddens and drops in the fall un til the harbingers of the summer flowers poke sleepy heads up in the spring we are constantly awed at na ture with its continuity of beauty and proportion. Perhaps we could take a few lessons from the Allegheny seasons. Perhaps we could strive to at tain the beauty and perfection of its activity in re spect to bettering our individual mortal characters. We cannot openly ridicule Joyce Kilmer and his concept that “ Only God can make a tree;” hut we can imitate to the extent of holding ourselves as erect, and as its branches serve as a support for life giving leaves, perhaps our conduct could he devel oped as a support for the ethics of the present age. Whether we are advocates of Rousseau and the “ Back to nature” movement or not, we can never completely divorce ourselves from the seasons and their effect on our lives. It’s their handiwork that covers our football field with a carpet of green grass and snow flurries in the fall, provides the slides for skiing and tobaggon rides around Bousson in the winter, and warms the surrounding waters for swimming in the spring and early summer. VIS MEDICATRIX NATURAE In M em orium JOHN RICHIE SCHULTZ December 12, 1884— August 11, 1947 P r o f e s s o r o f E n g l is h 1917— 1943 D e a n o f M e n 1930— 1943 P r e s id e n t 1942— 1947 An inscription for a college annual is something which is expected, accepted, and passed on, usually perfunctorily and without much more than momentary enthusiasm. But our Kaldron of 1948 is dedicated, not to a man or an ideal, but to the memory of a man and his ideals, about which there was nothing perfunctory or temporary. John Richie Schultz was, and is, Allegheny. Those of us who knew him as a per son could rarely venture forth without seeing him making his way about the campus he loved, lived for, and administered so ably; stopping for chats with faculty and stu dents as he went, or exchanging warm greetings with all whom he happened to meet. He directed Allegheny’s affairs from along ihe Senior Walk as ably as he did from his office in Bentley. He was associated with Allegheny College for thirty years; an immensely popu lar professor and Dean of Men, he soon became such a part of this institution that he was called upon to take over its presidency, a fitting climax to such a long period of service. Today, just as yesterday, his presence and influence are felt tangibly and certainly. No-one could ask for a more perfect monument. He is regarded, still, as the embodi ment of the qualities which Allegheny seeks to develop in its sons and daughters. To those who did not have the opportunity of knowing him, this is amazing; to those who did, it is perfectly understandable. Sooner or later, everyone who is an Allegheny student will come to know him; for his ideals have become a distinct part of our curriculum, just as much as English or Mathematics or History. It is, therefore, only filling that the Kaldron of 1948, which more than anything else is supposed to reflect and preserve the memories of but one of our years here, should he dedicated to one who left such a distinct heritage for our emulation and use. DR. SCHULTZ, AS DEAN OF MEN, WITH CARL SANDBERC INAUGURATION SCENE — OCTOBER 16, 1943. THE PRESIDENT, AT HIS OF- FIC E DESK Dr. DarlingWith llie untimely passing of Dr. Schultz last summer DarlingWith Dr. Allegheny College found itself face to face with a grave situation. The so called educational galleon, Allegheny, was on the high seas of the per petual academic voyage without a skipper at the helm. We needed a man on the bridge and a good man! It’s a well established fact that college presidents aren’t plucked off nearby trees when the supply be comes exhausted. What was to be done? The answer to this 100 horse power question came in the per son of Dr. Chester A. Darling. The college trustees fell reasonably sure that if anyone could serve Ah legheny during an emergency period it would be Dr. Darling. They were never more exacting in theii decisions. During his year as the chief executive his actions have generated and commanded the re spect of the student body and administration. He became a member of the Allegheny family in 1913 leaving Columbia University where he taught for seven years. He assumed the duties of professor of biology and geology, as well as curator of the college museum. Since that time his accomplishments have received considerable recognition in the world of science. A just monument to his teaching ability can he found in the careers of successful Al legheny graduates who trained under him before making names for themselves in the highly competi tive scientific occupations. A well traveled man, Dr. Darling mastered the capabilities of introducing what he had observed on the face of the globe in such a way that his classroom lectures have been described as a kaldron boiling over with a sound fluid of facts, humor and interest. In the way of tribute from the most concrete source let us review the words of the late Dr. John Richie Schultz delivered before the college board of trustees in May 1947. “ Dr. Darling has caught the imagination of students and has inspired them to carry on their studies far beyond the limits of the classroom. An interesting teacher, he has held the affection and re spect of all who attended his classes” . ADMINISTRATION STUDENT ADMINISTRATION D e a n J. L . B o s t w ic k C l i f f o r d S m o o t G e o r g e H e n d e r s o n C a r o l y n H o r n e r I v in B . M o y e r M o n a M . H e il L. j . L o n g A il e e n D a in H a r v e y E. H e r r in g R o b e r t L a n d o n J o h n M c F a r l a n d F r a n c is R ic h m o n d H a r r r y M a r s h a l l FIRST ROW: D e a n n e B l y t h , M a r i l y n S c h r e i b e r SECOND ROW: G e r t r u d e W a l t e r s , J e a n n e D a h l q u i s t , R u t h J o n e s SPEECH AND DRAMA ENGLISH G l e n n T i m m o n s J u l ia n L . R o ss G r a h a m B y r d C . B . W i b l e H u b e r t V. C o r d ie r S t a n l e y S . S w a r t l e y E r w i n M o o n e y F r e d e r i c k F . S e e l y HISTORY and POLITICAL SCIENCE H a r r is o n Y o u n g P a u l C a r e s P a u l A . K n ig h t s A l t o n D . K id d LANGUAGE FIRST ROW: M il d r e d L u d w i g , L . R. M o e s s n e r , L i l i a n H u m m e r SECOND ROW: R o b e r t C r i s p i n , B l a i r H a n s o n , A r m e n K a l f a y a n LIBRARY RELIGION FIRST ROW: D o r o t h y B r u s h , K a t h r i n e R e y n o l d s , N o r m a R ic h a r d s H o r a c e T . L a v e l y SECOND RO W : F. C o u g h l i n , P h i l i p B e n j a m i n , A g n e s P a i n t e r . ECONOMICS AND SOCIOLOGY FIRST ROW: L e e D. M cClean, John McMahan SECOND ROW: A l l e n B. E d w a r d s , J. V a n d e r - w a t e r , W i l l i a m L a w t o n , C h a r l e s N a y l o r ART Carl Heesclien, Julius Miller, Vivian Kinsley MATHEMATICS E. S t u r l e y , W .

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