Middle Tennessee State University - Midlander Yearbook (Murfreesboro, TN)

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0. M. SIVIITH President Q. M. Smith IS not only the President of Middle Tennessee State College, he is one of its most out- standing alumni. He was president of the first graduating class, first editor of a student publi- cation, first head of a campus debating team, and a member of the football team. When President Smith returned to his alma mater in 1938, it was natural that he would launch a program to make MTSC a recognized educational power. Since that time, the enrollment has exceeded the 2,000 mark, and twelve new buildings have been added to the 375 acre campus. The faculty has tripled in number in the last ten years. Our distinguished President gained his outstanding executive ability through thirty years of college administrative experience. All of his staff are veteran educators, who have occupied important elementary, secondary school or college posts before moving into staff positions as members ot the Administrative Committee. The Administrative Committee seated left to right arc Mr. Neil Wright. Dr. W.B.EowJom. Mr. Hilarv Parker, Mr. Horace lores Mr O L Freeman President T. M. Smith. Dr. J. E. Wiser, Miss Virginia Muncie, Dr. Norman Parks. (Standing): Dr. C. N. Stark, Dr. Howard Kirksev. ' Miss Tommie Reynolds Mr Gene Sloan, Mr. N. C. Beasley, Major Q. L. McNary, Dr. Richard Peck, Dr. Francis Riel. Dr. Belt Keathley, Mr. E. W. Midgett 23

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H()N()l AliLE FhANh (i.CLEWEP T Governor Frank G. Clement, keynote speaker of the 1956 Democratic National Convention, has made him- self known in his home state as a good friend to education. The first Governor of Tennessee to be elected tor a four year term, he has proved his in- terest in a balanced program of progress for the Volunteer State, and has worked to meet the chal- lenge ot the expanding classroom needs for all levels of education. His sponsorship of better educational opportunities for all Tennesseans has encouraged those associated with education in the state. Governor Clement is a man of high ideals and deep religious convictions. It would seem that he set a goal early in life which he is achieving step by step. An outstanding leader in high school, college, law school, and the Army, he has the distinction of being the nation ' s youngest chief executive. Al- ready recognized as a leader in the National Demo- cratic Party, he has been compared to William Jennings Bryan in his ability as an orator by out- standing political figures. lU) A l II OF E n U C A T I n N ' ' The Board Guides the Policies of MTSC ' Seated are W. R. Landrum, Mrs. Ferdinand Powell, Dr. Quill E. Cope. State Commissioner of Education; Mrs. Sam Wilson, Ernest C. Ball, Miss Maud Holman, e,xecutive secretary. Standing are Mrs. Violet Parrish, principal stenographer; Clarence Kolwyck, Dr. Norman Frost, J. Howard Warf, James Williams, and Edward J. Jennings.

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DEAN OF AniMISSIONS N. C. Beasley Dean N. C. Beasley, as Dean of Admissions, is continuing services to MTSC that have covered more than a quarter century. Dean Beasley took his first position with the college in 1927 and at various times has occupied most of the positions of administration of the college, yet has found time to become a leader in state and national educational organizations and is a nationally recognized lay lead- er in the Methodist Church. He received his B.S. and M.A. degrees from Peabody College, where he has also done post-graduate work. Truly, here is a man whose life is being spent for the betterment of mankind and the promotion of education. HEAN OF INSTIUIDTinNS Howard Kirksey Dr. Howard Kirksey, as Dean of Instruction, has many duties to perform. It is his responsibility to organize and supervise the schedule and curriculum and to prepare students for successful careers. Days of work as consultant at educational meetings and hours of speaking engagements that take him into many states, fill Dr. Kirksey ' s busy schedule. Along with his college activities Dr. Kirksey serves as secretary of the Tennessee Secondary Principals Association, is a member of the Baptist Sunday School Board, a national representative in the Beta Club, and Tennessee representative to the Southern Association of Colleges. He received the A. B. degree at Union University, the M.A. and Ph.D. degrees from Peabody College, and did additional graduate study at the University of California.