Missouri State University - Ozarko Yearbook (Springfield, MO)

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M3 i ,, ' f . ,. my, , rj ., - ,Lia Y X rag, ,,,. ,J if X xt .,,. A N.. i X ff if ' :Miss SEWALL TRIMBLE CANDLER DOBYNS SKINKER JULIAN BOARD OF REGENTS To the average student the title Board of Regents is but an enigma so uninteresting as to dissipate any volition to clarify the riddle. Yet the actions of this Board mightily affect the welfare of each student in our institution, for upon six regents devolves the responsibility for the oversight of all college administrative activities. In direct proportion to their prudence in the formation and initiation of policies are our educational standards either augmented or depreciated. Last year considerable concern was felt over a proposal in the State Legisla- ture that a single Board have oversight of all the state colleges. Pleasure was voiced by everyone when the bill was defeated. We are glad that we have been saved from an over-partisan, ofticious, or a coldly indifferent Board. Each man serving on the Board is appointed by the Governor, with the approval of the State Senate, for a term of six years. No changes have been made since the appointments made by Governor Park. Mr. Sam E. Trimble of Springfield became president of the group after the expiration of Mr. Walter Rathbone's term. Those who serve as regents in conjunction with Mr. Trimble are: Mr. W. S. Candler of Mountain Groveg Mr. W. Sewall of Carthageg Judge G H. Skinker of Bolivarg Mr. B. F. julian of Marshfieldg Mr. V. A. Dobyns of Ava. Mr. julian and Mr. Dobyns are the junior members of the Board in point of time, having been appointed by Governor Park in 1933. The State Superintendent of Schools is always an ex-officio member, which places Charles A. Lee as an officer. Associated also with the Board are President Roy Ellis and Mr. W. I. Baker, the secretary and auditor. l16l

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PRESIDENT DR. AND MRS. ROY ELLIS. AND SON. DAVID OWEN Scientists te ll us that no two people really see the same rainbow. It is quite probable that no two individuals have the same vision of that set of ideas and ideals currently de- nominated TheNew Deal. The principal purpose of the plan appears to be to shift the center of gravity in life from self interest to social wel- fare. If it is to suc- ceed, we as a nation have yet much to learn. Nations learn either by evolution or by revolution. History offers examples aplenty of both methods. America is N ' inclined to reconstruct her institutions by gradual adjustments rather than by violence. Education offers the most potent means of social, economic and political adjustment. The New Deal promises to abolish child labor, thus making educational opportunity available to many who have hitherto been deprived of such opportunities. It proposes to improve the economic welfare of the ordinary man, thus making education more available from a hnancial standpoint. The New Deal proposes more leisure for people generally. Education must provide a program for the employment of leisure time. It must induce tastes and interests which will lead to the employment of leisure time in recreational and cultural pursuits rather than in idleness and debauchery. Education is necessary in the New Deal as in any social scheme, for our schools are the power houses of history. .iROY ELLIS E151

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STUDENT GOVERNMENT When Roy Wert graduated in May, during the launching of the Rooseveltian New Deal, he left behind him an organization known as the Independents. This organization succeeded in scoring an overwhelming victory in both spring and fall elections. At times strong emotions, and strong language, have been injected into election campaigns because of the alleged motives behind Pan-Hel or Independent activities. Because of averred dominance and misrule on the part of political factions in the past, some anxiety was felt by not a few when the present Student Council began its management of student affairs. Consider- able relief was experienced when the Council apparently resorted to reason rather than expediency or favoritism in the settlement of matters relating to student interest. Elections have been held without the cry of fraud which has previously dis- turbed the serenity of college days. Ostensibly the Council has functioned with intelligence and fairness instead of passion. It is hoped that a precedent of uninterrupted good rule shall be so firmly established by our council that others following may be modelled from this one. and that college life may be rendered more attractive to the mass of students. One means of developing a greater interest among the students is the popular Play Night programs sponsored by the Student Council. The Play Nights are now in their third year of development. Much praise is due our council members for the increased quality of entertainment presented. The radio made its advent this year and brought with it an array of artists to add to the galaxy of college performers. Everyone has enthusiastically endorsed our Play Night programs. This year's Council is composed of: Joe Nickle, Presidentg Marion Bennett, Councilman at Largeg jerry Sanders, Senior Class Presidentg Byron Calloway, Junior Class Presidentg Happy Shannon, Sophomore Class President, and THE STUDENT COUNCIL ' Harry Lovan, Freshman President. Z .oi E l 17 l