DR. CHARLES WHELAN NAMED HARVARD TRACK DIRECTOR

Dr. Charles Whelan '01, famous as an athlete during his undergraduate days, has recently been appointed supervisor of track athletics at Harvard College, having also the title of instructor in the department of hygiene. His particular duties will be to rouse interest in track athletics, organize and develop a system of training and give particular attention to the freshmen.

Since leaving college Dr. Whelan has been in touch with work in athletics and physical hygiene, having served as football coach at Tufts College, where he turned out one team that beat Harvard. He has also coached the track team of Volkmann School, Boston.

In a recent interview given The Crimson, the Harvard undergraduate daily, Dr. Whelan said:

I shall not be satisfied with fewer than 400 track and field event candidates this year. I shall see that every man who reports receives individual attention, no matter how awkward or unpromising he may appear.

The coaches are ready to do their utmost at all times, not only to produce a winning team, but also to give individual attention to all the track candidates, whether experienced or not. But sacrifices and hard work are expected from the men and are necessary in order to turn out a winning team.

What I want at Harvard, first of all, is that every man who hasn't a good chance to make any other team shall come out for track, whether he has had experience or not. Numbers are what count, — men to be taught and developed, as well as those already developed.

Track, with its 65 opportunities in each meet for scoring, presents a greater chance than any other sport for a man to win points for his college. In track it is not a few, but many, who participate. Consequently, there should be many contestants.

In building up track at Harvard I expect men to place this sport above every other interest except their studies. Excellence on the track and in the class room must go hand in hand, and everything else must be subordinated for the time being. I shall insist on absolute discipline in both.

Health, quickness, and courage are primary qualifications for track, but faithfulness and hard work are needed for success.

During his four years in Dartmouth Dr. Whelan was a member of the football team each season. He also played basketball, was a weight man and a broad jumper. He holds a medical degree from Tufts Medical College.