Dean Geerge 8. Smith,
_ School of Education.

Dear Dean Smith:

Your telephone conversation with me about John Bueseher -
opened up an area of thinking thet doubtless may not be presented by
John when he talks with you.

John has worked a goodly portion of his time in paying
his school expenses. He is not wholly selfesupperting, but every
Friday night during the school year he works all night at Drake's
bekery.e He rooms at Drake's home and this all night work helps to
pey for his room rent. it is necessary for him to work two hours a.
day each day to earn enough money to help with his board and room.

Remembering our earlier conversation when you asked the
question, "What will Buescher do when he finds his college days
vazished here without the coveted college degree?", I informed John
‘last week that he had better see you. I had in mind that you would
tell him the things you told me. Im fact, I was the instigator of
his coming to see you. I have been pressing on him for grades at
every opportunity. |

I believe the term, “athletic tramp", is a misnomer in
his case. He is not an “athletic tramp" in any sense of the word.
He may absorb a few molecules of heat and wear some varnish off the
chairs in the classrooms, but I still maintain (from my side of the
story) that he is getting real values. I thought, however, if you
wanted to refuse him admission that was your right. If you do not
refuse him admission then I know that he would appreoiate any help
or advice that the Dean might give hin.

I have never encouraged a boy to stay in school to
participate on my athletic teams, nor will I ever do such a thing.
I believe it is erroneous to judge all athletic coaches by the stands
ard of what some coaches desire. I am always more than willing and
happy to stress the importance of academic attainment, and I will co-
operate with you to the fullest degree in consummating such a situation.
The boy has one more year of eligibility and he desires to take a
course that will make him eligible. If a fellow desires a course to