Award to Wescoe broke long tradition
For more than a quarter century the University of Kansas, which does not confer honorary degrees, has given citations for distinguished service to chosen alumni.
But tradition was broken June 2 when, during Commencement exercises, a surprise citation for distinguished service was given Chancellor W. Clarke, the first non-alumnus to be so honored
Dr. Wescoe will become vice president for medical affairs for the Sterling Drug Company in New York July 1.
After conferral of citations to four alumni, Provost James R. Surface took the microphone, called Dr. Wescoe to his side, and read the citation. The citation read;
"William Clark Wescoe, having noted your intent to begin a second career, the University of Kansas and its Alumni Association would speak with praise and gratitude of the several careers in which you have already served with distinction.
"Proudly a Pennsylvania Dutchman, with degrees from Muhlenberg College and Cornell University, you joined this faculty in 1851. From that date the University of Kansas has benefited from your service as physician, as scientist, as teacher, as administrator, and on certain memorable occasions as singer. In each of these careers, with the possible exception of the last named, your accomplishment is a matter of public record. To that list we would add the significant contribution which you have made to our lives as leader and as friend.
"You have generously given of your time and talent in the service of the state, the nation, and indeed of all mankind. For the state we speak of such activities as serving as a founding director of the Research Foundation of Kansas. At the national
level you have brought thoughtful leadership to all of higher education in positions such as President of the National Association of State Universities and Land Grant Colleges. As trustee of the China Medical Board and the Mayo Foundation, you have demonstrated enlightened concern for the problems of health which face all mankind. In each instance, your ability and dedication to the task have brought deserved credit to your name and honor to the University. We would add that if this myriad of distinguished services constitutes only a first career, we anticipate with awe your second.
"It has been tradition to award the University's highest honor only to its alumni. Tonight that tradition is broken. It could not withstand the overwhelming admiration and affection which this University, its alumni and friends, hold for you. We were encouraged to break tradition in this instance recalling your inaugural address in which you quoted that great non-Ph.D. philosophy, Satchel Paige, to the effect: 'Don't look back. Something may be gaining on you.'
"Despite the admonition, we have looked back in marvel on your record of distinguished service to mankind. You have honored the University of Kansas by devoting your first career to her. She seeks to acknowledge that fact by presenting this citation to you. We reject the terms adopted son, even foster or chosen son, and proclaim that even though you have never passed a course at the University of Kansas, the name of William Clarke Wescoe will always be listed among her most illustrious sons."
Jn.10 1969 KANSAN 13
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