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Dr. James J. Johnston of the Department ofBusiness Law states that before he can communicatesuccessfully in class he must first reachhis students personally. In this way he can be"a teacher, friend and father all at once."Dr. Johnston feels that students respond moreeasily and naturally to a professor who is interestedin them as an "adult with worthwhileideas on things other than business law. Eachperson I talk with always teaches me a little bitmore."Educated at the University of Iowa, Dr. Johnstonreceived his Juris Doctorate in 1945 andcame to the University of Denver in 1946. Afterclass, Dr. Johnston carries on a successful lawpractice.Dr. Johnston appreciates students who activelycontribute to their community. "I would muchrather see a B student who spends his time participatingin a non-academic effort than an Astudent who is tot.ally wrapped up in himselfand his grades."50