Catalog, 1958-1959 - Hoover Library

1958 Awards
recorded on the students' permanent records and in the
catalogue. To receive departmental honors, students
must:
a. Have an index of 2.2 in an aggregate of all courses
taken in the major department.
b. Pass a comprehensive examination in the major field.
c. Satisfy any departmental requirements, such as engaging
in seminars or individual directed study,
in
submitting an essay, etc.
d. Be recommended by the department.
cAwards
The following awards are bestowed annually:
THE BATES PRIZE, founded in 1905 by Edward Bayley Bates
the Class of 1898 in memory of Rev. Laurence Webster Bates,
of
D.D., is a gold medal awarded to the member the graduating
of
class who has made the best record during his undergraduate
course as college man.
a
THE MARY WARD LEWIS PRIZE, founded in 1920 by the
Browning Literary Society in honor of the of the second
wife
President of the College, is a gold medal awarded to the member
of the graduating class who has made the best record during her
undergraduate course as a college woman.
THE JOHN A. ALEXANDER MEDAL, founded in 1920 by the
Class of 1917 in memory of John A. Alexander, a member of the
Class of 1917 who died in World War J, is a gold medal awarded
to the member of the graduating class who has made the best
record in athletics.
THE LYNN F. GRUBER MEDAL, founded in 1925 by the Black
White Club as a memorial to Lynn Gruber of the Class
and F.
of 1926, is given for proficiency in extracurricular activities.
THE ADELAIDE ERICHS WATSON PRIZE, established by her
husband, Dr. Harry G. Watson of the Class of 1889, given to
is
a member of the graduating class for excellence in Home Economics.
THE UNITED STATES HISTORY AWARD, established through
a bequest of Mr. H. Peyton Gorsuch for students excelling in
United States History, was founded to increase interest in the
historical background of the American nation.
THE FELIX WOODBIUDGE MORLEY MEMORIAL AWARD i, made
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