Professor John Cell was head of the Mathematics Department from 1957 to 1967.  His vigor, dedication and leadership provided the impetus for establishing the research reputation of the Department.  Those of us who knew him will always remember his generosity and the personal encouragement he gave us.  It was during his tenure as head that the Department initiated its Ph.D. program.  After his death in 1967, the Cell family, and others, generously established the J. W. Cell Scholarship which is awarded to an outstanding rising junior or senior mathematics student, preferably one who demonstrates financial need.