Auburn University - Glomerata Yearbook (Auburn, AL)

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HIS EXCELLENCY, BENJAMIN MEEK MILLER Governor of Alabama Alabama must go forward, never backward.’’ This statement of Governor Miller, made at Auburn during the 59th Commencement Exercises, epitomizes his attitude toward the perplexing affairs of State which have fallen upon his shoulders since taking the oath of office on January 19, 1931. Typical of this progressive outlook is his energetic support of the State educational program, his fostering of public health measures, and his efforts toward improvement of State highways. Upon two occasions this year Auburn has been honored with the Governor’s presence. On February 23, he attended the annual meeting of the Board of Trustees and reviewed the R. O. T. C. unit. During the 59th Commencement Exercises, on May 18, the Governor addressed alumni in Langdon Hall, attended another meeting of the Trustees, reviewed cadets, and awarded Reserve Corps commissions and certificates to ninety-four R. O. T. C. graduates. Auburn commends the courageous stand of Governor Miller in behalf of educational progress in Alabama. 22

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The Board of Trustees His Excellency, Governor B. M. Miller, President A. F. Harman, Superintendent of Education............. Ex-officio Ex-officio Term Expires 1935 Charles Henderson (Second District) J. A. Rogers (Sixth District) .... C. W. Ashcraft (Eighth District) . . . Troy Gainesville . Florence H. II. Conner (Third District) . . Victor H. Hanson (Ninth District) W. H. Oates (First District) . . . T. I). Sam ford (Third District) . . P. S. Haley (Tenth District) . . . . . Eufaula Birmingham . . Mobile . . Opelika . . Oakman Term Expires 1943 . . . Anniston Alexander City . . . Gadsden H. I). Merrill (Fourth District) Harry Herzfeld (Fifth District) C. S. Culver (Seventh District) . 21

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DR. BRADFORD KNAPP, B.S., LL.B., D.Agr. President As Dr. Bradford Knapp enters his fourth year as head of the Alabama Polytechnic Institute, students, alumni, and citizens of Alabama realize that his capable administration is resulting in a great service to Auburn, to the State, and to Southern youth. An understanding of the State’s social, economic, and educational needs; an unbounded love for real work; a keen knowledge of human nature; and a touching interest in every Auburn student all combine to make President Knapp a college executive of exceptional ability. A glance at some of the concrete achievements of his administration shows the judicious enlargement of campus, building to amount of $800,000, the acquisition of 3,500 additional acres of land over the State for experimental purposes, a substantial increase in student enrollment, and the extension of information and instruction to more than 60,000 men and women in Alabama. To Auburn students, Prcxy is a leader of rare qualities; moreover, he is a sympathetic counsellor—more cannot be said of any college president. 23