1924

A very interesting letter has been received from Frank Rolfe, telling of his career at UCLA.

Following graduation, Frank received M.A. and Ph.D. degrees at Harvard. He then became an instructor at UCLA in 1932. From that time until his retirement he was associated with that University; in fact, in his own words he grew up with UCLA.

After supervising special courses for the Army and Navy programs, he became chairman of the Department of English, then in 1946, Dean of the Division of Humanities, supervising the Departments of English, Speech, Philosophy and Foreign Languages. During this period great expansion took place in the foreign languages and social sciences.

In 1960, Frank was appointed Dean of the College of Letters and Sciences, with responsibility for over 30 departments and as Dean was responsible to the faculty for the academic affairs of over 17,000 students and supervision of a faculty of over 800. This was a period of growth for the University. Among his problems during this period was the handling of the Angela Davis case. As administrative duties increased, it was necessary for him to give up his programs in teaching and research and devote full time to administration, but with the satisfaction of seeing UCLA grow from a provincial college to one of the great American universities.

In 1971, Frank retired as Dean and was honored by having the name of the Humanities Building changed to Rolfe Hall, on recommendation of the students and faculty. He was also decorated by the Army, in recognition of his support of the ROTC program at UCLA.

He was at one time president of the Western College Association and twice served as chairman of the Commission which accredits colleges in California, Hawaii, and Guam. The Commission is one of six which monitors the quality of higher education in America.

After retirement in 1971, he was recalled as an academic assistant to the executive vice chancellor to survey faculty appointments and promotions. He has now retired (again) and is free to spend his time in a leisurely and casual way. It sounds like well-earned leisure and Frank says "if this is a rut, it's a comfortable rut to be in."

It was good to hear from you, Frank, and it is good to be able to tell your classmates about your accomplishments at UCLA.

Class Officers Weekend was held in Hanover the first weekend in May. The Class was represented by Jimmie and Helen Reid, Stan andBarbara Chittick, Earl and Helen Daum, Daveand Julie Dyche, Beatie Adams, and Dana andGretchen Bent, who were joined by the ChineeAliens for a get-together on Saturday night. We particularly missed having the Lamsons with us. As always the program was interesting and informative and an excellent opportunity to become informed of recent changes and developments in the College, and to meet with the college officers.

June is here and June brings to mind several things. First, it is time for a reminder that you should send in your reservation for the fall weekend at Bonnie Oaks. At the risk of being repetitious: It will be October 10-12 (the Penn game) with the usual Bonnie Oaks hospitality and fun along with luncheon at the Inn before the game.

And as your secretary completes his first year in office, my thanks to all who have given me help and assistance, particularly those who have helped keep the lines of communication open.

We'll be back in September. Meanwhile have a good summer!

Secretary, 87 Driving Tee Circle South Yarmouth, Mass. 02664

Head Agent, 61 Bridle Path Lane, New Canaan, Conn. 06840