John C. Young (college president)
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Portrait of John C. Young by John Sartain
... that John C. Young (pictured) increased the endowment of Centre College over five-fold during his term as president, which lasted nearly 27 years? Source: William Weston, Centre College: A Bicentennial History, 1819–2019: "At his death he had more than quintupled the college's endowment."ALT1: ... that John C. Young (pictured) held the presidency of Centre College for nearly 27 years, longer than any other president in the school's history? Source: William Weston, Centre College: A Bicentennial History, 1819–2019: "'P. Roush,' long a student favorite, was the third-longest serving Centre president, after only John C. Young and Thomas Spragens."ALT2: ... that John C. Young (pictured) taught logic and moral philosophy during his time as president of Centre College? Source: William Weston, Centre College: A Bicentennial History, 1819–2019: "In 1833, the faculty consisted of President Young as professor of logic and moral philosophy..."ALT3: ... that Centre College president John C. Young (pictured) was married twice, to the sister of a future vice president and to the daughter of a future governor? Source: William Weston, Centre College: A Bicentennial History, 1819–2019: "He came with his bride of one year, Frances Breckinridge, sister to John C. Breckinridge." AND "Two years later he married Cornelia Crittenden, daughter of Governor John Crittenden..."ALT4: ... that Centre College president John C. Young (pictured) was elected moderator of the Presbyterian Church (USA) General Session in 1853? Source: The Presbyterian: "The Rev. John C. Young, D.D., was elected Moderator, the nominations and votes having been as follows..."ALT5: ... that John C. Young (pictured) was offered the presidency of Centre College on the recommendation of Archibald Alexander? Source: CentreCyclopedia, "John C. Young, Centre College President": "There they spoke with Archibald Alexander at Princeton who advised them that "There is no man within my acquaintance better qualified for such a situation than John C. Young, who is already among you."- Reviewed: Template:Did you know nominations/Battle on the Irghiz River
- Comment: Lots of hooks, I know, but I couldn't decide. I've ordered them in my order of preference (ALT0 is my favorite, etc.), but it's up to whichever hook the reviewer likes best.
Created by PCN02WPS (talk). Self-nominated at 02:55, 1 March 2022 (UTC).
- I'll take this one. Just give me a little time. Dwkaminski (talk) 15:18, 14 March 2022 (UTC)
- Promoted to Good Article status 3 days after DYK nomination - OK
- To me, Bibliography means publications that the person wrote. Can you edit this to Sources instead?
- Why is "struggling" highlighted with quotes in the intro and career sections?
- Reference does not support "regarded as Centre's best president" in legacy section
- The quote from the article is that he is
regarded as one of Centre's best presidents
, which appears in the reference in the following form:When Young died in office on June 23, 1857, Centre College lost one of its greatest presidents.
PCN02WPS (talk | contribs) 22:00, 14 March 2022 (UTC)- Since reference states "one of the greatest" - can we change to "one of Centre's best" instead of "best"? Dwkaminski (talk) 23:41, 14 March 2022 (UTC)
- Dwkaminski, apologies, as I might be confused, but I'm not sure what change you want to make; the article John C. Young (college president) references this twice, and uses the following wording:
He is regarded as one of Centre's best presidents, as he...
- located in the lead.Regarded as one of Centre's best presidents, Young's administration...
- located at the start of the second paragraph of the "Legacy" header.
- Dwkaminski, apologies, as I might be confused, but I'm not sure what change you want to make; the article John C. Young (college president) references this twice, and uses the following wording:
- Since reference states "one of the greatest" - can we change to "one of Centre's best" instead of "best"? Dwkaminski (talk) 23:41, 14 March 2022 (UTC)
- The quote from the article is that he is
- At no point do I assert that Young is Centre's best president, and the two sentences listed above are the only places where the word "best" appears in the article, at present. PCN02WPS (talk | contribs) 23:45, 14 March 2022 (UTC)
- OK Dwkaminski (talk) 01:31, 15 March 2022 (UTC)
- At no point do I assert that Young is Centre's best president, and the two sentences listed above are the only places where the word "best" appears in the article, at present. PCN02WPS (talk | contribs) 23:45, 14 March 2022 (UTC)
- Fantastically referenced article. Love it! I like ALT1 best but let me know if you are open to slight rewording:
- ALT6: ... that John C. Young (pictured) served as president of Centre College in Danville, Kentucky, for nearly 27 years, longer than any other president in the school's history? Source: William Weston, Centre College: A Bicentennial History, 1819–2019: "'P. Roush,' long a student favorite, was the third-longest serving Centre president, after only John C. Young and Thomas Spragens."
- Dwkaminski, ALT6 sounds good to me. I added a comma after "Kentucky" per MOS:GEOCOMMA, but that was my only issue with it. All good with me! PCN02WPS (talk | contribs) 01:52, 15 March 2022 (UTC)
- ALT6: ... that John C. Young (pictured) served as president of Centre College in Danville, Kentucky, for nearly 27 years, longer than any other president in the school's history? Source: William Weston, Centre College: A Bicentennial History, 1819–2019: "'P. Roush,' long a student favorite, was the third-longest serving Centre president, after only John C. Young and Thomas Spragens."
- ALT6 and image approved. Great article and DYK submission! Dwkaminski (talk) 11:59, 15 March 2022 (UTC)
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Overall: Dwkaminski (talk) 19:22, 14 March 2022 (UTC)
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