DEAN PERi\!EAL
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Dean of Wo1nen
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students are on the campus but a short time before they come into contact with one of the busiest persons here, t his being Miss P ermeal J. F rench, dean of women . Upon her fa lls the responsibil ity of developing ideals in each student in order that when he goes out into the state he will be the hig hest type of citizen . H er o ffi ce in the Adm inistration bui ld ing is becomi ng more popul a r each year as t he meeting place of men ::tnd women to discuss problems relating to campus conduct. Miss French came to the University of Idaho in 1908 as t he first dean of women . H er stay on the campus has been broken but once, that being a one-year leave of absence in 192.0-21. Miss F rench is a true native of Idaho. he was born at I daho City and was partially educated in Idaho schools. She was the first woman to hold the office of State Superintendent of P ublic Instruction. D uring the years Miss French has spent as D ean of Women she has contributed much to I daho's younger \ ' 101.."\ \\'EI D:'.IA ~ generations. Her work is known throughout the \\'est. NIVERSITY OF TDAHO
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