Kansas State University - Royal Purple Yearbook (Manhattan, KS)

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PROFESSORS OF CHEMISTRY inspect the modern laboratories housed in spacious new Willard Hall. in colleges and universities all over the United States, Kansas State put in her bid. The city of Manhattan went so far as to make plans for an airport to help the college, but when the decision was made, Kansas State was left out. Slash in Appropriation Another blow came when the legislature made the appropriation for the coming year. The deep slash made in the amount asked for meant that many of the campus dreams and necessities will go unrealized. The slight increase in salaries was not enough to insure keeping first class teachers, and already several men have announced that they are STUDENTS HAUL a discarded coal-shed on the campus as a symbol cf their student union building hopes. taking better positions. No hope for building pro- jects can be seen in the future until another legis- lature remembers that there is a college at Man- hattan. The new science building, named Willard Hall in honor of J. T. Willard, college historian, neared completion this year and will be put into use by rhe fall semester. A new greenhouse was nearly finished and had been used for several months when most of the glasses were demolished by a hail storm, resulting in a damage to the college of $7,430. What Next? This year has been a conglomeration of succes- ses and defeats. Honors were brought to the college by various individuals and departments, and con- tributions were made in the field of scientific re- search In contrast, K-State lost several out- standing men and had her figurative ears knocked down in her plans for building and expansion. The year 1939 is obviously a turning point in Kansas State progress ... the outcome is left for future interpretation. Page 24

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%A arguments published in a national oratory maga- zine, and one member placed second in the National Republican Oratorical Contest. Two members of the British debating team were on the campus for a match with the State team. The livestock judging team came home champs from the International Livestock Exposition at Chicago for the third consecutive time, therefore winning permanent possession of the bronze bull trophy. The women ' s meats judging team maintained the perfect record they have held since 1931 by winning all their matches, and the poultry judg- ing team won first in the intercollegiate contest at Chicago for the fourth time. Champion Two-milers Although left lagging in basketball and foot- ball, the athletic department redeemed itself by gleaning the two-mile championship for the third straight time. Then the wrestling team proved themselves champs in the Big Six. A record was broken and the national intercollegiate shot put champion ship was won by Elmer One Man Gang Hackney. CROWDS LINE the sidewalks near Anderson Hall to view the floats in the Homecoming parade. Interest in School Affairs Much interest in the affairs of the school was aroused among the student body and among people all over the state when the Collegian took the initiative in campaigns to remove the deadwood from the faculty, to improve the athletic situation, and to expose certain college buildings as fire traps. Thousands of visitors came to the campus to make this year ' s Farm and Home Week the big- gest and best ever. Events of this nature show the increasing interest of Kansans in education in agri- culture and home economics. When plans were announced to put air schools A NEW SECTION of the college greenhouse, built of native limestone, was nearly completed this year. Page 23

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Governs Kansas GOVERNOR Payne Ratner, the youngest State executive Kansas has ever had, has declared himself in favor of an aggressive educational pro- gram. He is the special pride of the Sigma Alpha Epsilon members on the campus, being himself a member of that organization. First a newspaper man and then a Parsons lawyer, this is Governor Ratner ' s first term. Elected by a large majority, his initiation was extremely successful. A graduate of Kansas University, he is interested in the State colleges and higher edu- cation. Governor Ratner was invited to the Mili- tary Ball and to St. Pat ' s Prom, but urgent business kept him away. His chief interests are his family and his position, but he always finds time to meet any visitor who requests a conference. DETERMINATION characterizes young Governor Payne Ratner as he feces the camera. RALPH T. O ' NEIL, chairmon of the Board of Regents, maintains an attitude of calm poise. Board of Regents The Board of Regents is the supreme governing body for the five State schools. It is to them that the various Presidents and the Chancellor of K. U. send their recommendations for any changes in their institutions. Ralph T. ONeil of Topeka is chairman of the Board, other members being Lester McCoy, Garden City; Dr. H. L. Snyder, Winfield; Howard Payne, Olathe; E. F. Beckner, Colby; Clarence G. Nevins, Dodge City; Maurice L. Breidenthal, Kansas City; Leslie Wallace, Lamed, and Dr. L. J. Beyer, Lyons. A bill was passed by the 1939 session of the State Legislature authorizing a reorganization of the Board of Regents. The Governor is expected to appoint a new Board this spring. Page 25