The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1911-05-18


been the acting president of the univer-
sity. Largely through Mr.. Lyman's eff.
forts, President Benton was induced to
come to the Vermont university. Since
December over 90 names have been pre-
sented TO the trustees for considera-
tion, including several Of the best known
educators in the country.
The choice Of Dr Benton will nnques-
tionably be pleasing to the entire alum
nj. He viii bring with him to the uni-
versity mature experience in educa-
tienal life and the record of having been
progressive and modern and eminently
successful in every position he has held.
Sketch of the New President.
DIR. Guy Potter Benton was born 40
years ago, May ~, 1865, at Kenton O.
He is son OF Daniel w. and Harriet
Maria Wharton Benton His early edu-
cation was in the public schools Of his
native town. This was followed by at
tendance at the Ohio Northern uniyer-
sity, Baker university and the Ohio
Wesleyan university, with graduate
study pursued in history and sociology
in the university Of Wooster. Dir. Ben
ton continued his studies in Berlin. He
holds the degrees of Bachelor of Arts.
Master OF Arts. Doctor of Divinity and
Doctor of Laws.
When % years old DIR. Benton was
superintendent of the city schools of
Fort Scott, Kansas. which position he
held five years. In 1895 and 1896 hc
was assistant state superintendent of
public instruction and secretary of the
Kansas board of education
In 1899 he was appointed president of
the Upper Iowa university, holding this
position until 1902 In that year he ac-
cepted the presidency of Miami univer-
sity, remaining there to the present
time.
DIR. Benton was ordained a clergyman,
with membership in the Cincinnati con.
ference OF the Methodist Episcopal
church He has been successful as a
lyceum and educational lecturer.
That the new president of the univer-
sity Of Vermont is an active man is
by the many positions he
has held. He was president of the
Southeastern Kansas Teachers associa-
ton 1892; member of the Kansas state
board of education, 1899; secretary of
the Ohio conference of college presidents
and deans, 1903 1905; president of the
Ohio College association, 1904; chairman
OF the committee from the Ohio Col
lege association on An Educational Pol
icy for Ohio l004-l9ll; president of
the Ohio conference and college and
presidents and deans. 1906;
president of the State Young Mems
Christian Association of Ohio, 1909
1910.
In 1910 DR.. Benton was appointed an
elector for the hall of fame. He is
member of the Phi Beta Kappa, Tau
Kappa Alapha toratoricaD and the Phi
Delta Theta societies. He is author OF
the book entitled, eThe Real College,
Last fall DIR. Benton was chosen sec.
retary and treasurer of the National AS |
of State Universities, high. |
" complimentary position.
The List Of vermont's Presidents.
The university of Vermont was char |
tered in 1901. the prime mover in the |
project being Ira Allen, who was also |
4 liberal contributor 20 the funds The |
first class of four members was grad |
uated in 1904, including Jairus Ken /
nan, who was a joint contributor with /
Irving and J. X. Paulding I
10 the Salmagundi papers.
Since the founding of the university
L has had II presidents. They were
Rev. Daniel c. Sanders, d. d., ls0O to
1914: Rev. Samuel Austin, d. d.. 1878
10 1921; Rev Daniel Haskell. A. A..
1921 to 1924; Rev. Willard Preston, d.
D.. 1925 to 1926; Rev. James Marsh. ID.
D.. 1926 to 1888; Rev. John Wheeler.
D. d.. 1898 to ls49; Rev. Worthington
smith. d. D., ls4a to 1855; Rev. Cal.
lin pease. d. d., 1855 to 1861; Rev. Jo.
,eph Torrey. d. D.. 1862 to 1866; James
Burrill Angel, LID. 1866 to 1871;
Matthew Henry Buekham. d. D.. LID,
SzIzto 1910.
President Buckham's service was By