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

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c a 1 da mi En W1L DO OBI SJ President F. D. Farreil Recognized as an educational force in Kansas and the Middle West, President Farreil here reveals the quiet dignity for which he is admired. As he is an ex- tremely busy man, the President is not very well known to many of the students. However, he is interested in their activities, likes to talk with them, and welcomes them to his office. Page 26

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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

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- College Chief COMBINING in his office administration, legis- lation, and interpretation, the President is one of the busiest men on the campus. He is, of course, the chief executive of the College and, as chairman of the Council of Deans, formulates new policies and interprets old ones. The President ' s faculty staff numbers 544, in- cluding teachers, research workers, and adminis- trators. Besides being the presiding officer of the faculty, he represents the College in all its relations with the Board of Regents. A four-page recom- mendation is sent to the Board every week, con- cerning matters of finance, educational policy, and staff additions. All in all, the President ' s duties are so multi- farious as to make noting them impossible. Enough to say that no detail, however small, escapes his attention. Assisting the chief with his many ad- ministrative activities is C. O. Price, congenial CALM EFFICIENCY and good humor plus a desire to be of service are the traits th t make C. 0. Price, Assistant to the President, known and liked by faculty and students. front-office-man and official checker-upper. CO. is the essence of efficiency and a veritable information bureau in himself. DIGNIFIED in academic at- tire, President Farrell leads the procession to the stadium for the conferring of degrees. Page 27