President Jones and Mrs. Annie M. Pfeiffer
David Dallas Jones
(November 19, 1887 - January 24,1956)
B.A., Wesleyan; M.A., Columbia; D.D., Syracuse
David Dallas Jones, President of Bennett College (1926-1955) and
President Emeritus (1955-56), achieved greatness through struggle and
public , and as a builder and statesman in the field of higher education.
Though a young man when he came to Bennett, Jones had already
made a unique contribution as a servant of the people. Out of a brilliant
career with the Young Men's Christian Association and the Atlanta
Commission of Interracial Corporation, he was inaugurated in 1926 as the
first president of the reorganized Bennett College, serving in the education
of young women. He brought forth to this post, maturity and a sense of
responsibility to an idea. He transplanted his idea into an educational
philosophy which continues at Bennett as a lengthening shadow of a great
Participating in civic, religious and social movements, Jones
extended his services and influence beyond the confines of the college
walls. He encouraged students and faculty to do likewise. For twenty-two
years, Jones was a member of the Board of Education of the Methodist
Church. He was also the first African American to serve as a member of
the Greensboro Public School Board. The David D. Jones Student Union
building on the campus of Bennett, and an elementary school in the city of
Greensboro, are monuments named in his honor.
Sustaining Jones in every endeavor was his wife, Mrs. Susie
Williams Jones. They were the parents of five children: Paul Jones, Frank
Jones, Frances Jones Bonner, David D. Jones, Jr. (deceased) and Jane
Miller Jones (deceased). Dr. Jones died January 24, 1956 and his loving
wife passed on December 23,1984.
The Trustees, Faculty, Staff, Students, and Alumnae of Bennett
College are honored to pay an annual tribute to the memory of David
Dallas Jones. His service and accomplishments are a constant inspiration
to all who observe his work through the monument he built in Bennett
College.
President Jones and Mrs. Annie M. Pfeiffer
David Dallas Jones
(November 19, 1887 - January 24,1956)
B.A., Wesleyan; M.A., Columbia; D.D., Syracuse
David Dallas Jones, President of Bennett College (1926-1955) and
President Emeritus (1955-56), achieved greatness through struggle and
public , and as a builder and statesman in the field of higher education.
Though a young man when he came to Bennett, Jones had already
made a unique contribution as a servant of the people. Out of a brilliant
career with the Young Men's Christian Association and the Atlanta
Commission of Interracial Corporation, he was inaugurated in 1926 as the
first president of the reorganized Bennett College, serving in the education
of young women. He brought forth to this post, maturity and a sense of
responsibility to an idea. He transplanted his idea into an educational
philosophy which continues at Bennett as a lengthening shadow of a great
Participating in civic, religious and social movements, Jones
extended his services and influence beyond the confines of the college
walls. He encouraged students and faculty to do likewise. For twenty-two
years, Jones was a member of the Board of Education of the Methodist
Church. He was also the first African American to serve as a member of
the Greensboro Public School Board. The David D. Jones Student Union
building on the campus of Bennett, and an elementary school in the city of
Greensboro, are monuments named in his honor.
Sustaining Jones in every endeavor was his wife, Mrs. Susie
Williams Jones. They were the parents of five children: Paul Jones, Frank
Jones, Frances Jones Bonner, David D. Jones, Jr. (deceased) and Jane
Miller Jones (deceased). Dr. Jones died January 24, 1956 and his loving
wife passed on December 23,1984.
The Trustees, Faculty, Staff, Students, and Alumnae of Bennett
College are honored to pay an annual tribute to the memory of David
Dallas Jones. His service and accomplishments are a constant inspiration
to all who observe his work through the monument he built in Bennett
College.
