Missouri State University - Ozarko Yearbook (Springfield, MO)

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IN MEMORI M SAME TRIMBLE LON HAYM ES President RALPH BURLEY MAURICE COVERT B. F. lULlAN President A Born 1882 Died l 942 L. F. RICHARDSON T. H. DOUGLAS BOARD OF REGENTS The State Teachers College Board of Regents is composed of six members, two of whom are appointed every two years. Each member is selected by the Governor with the consent of the State Senate and holds the office six years. Different sec- tions of the district are represented by the members of the Board of Regents. Now serving on the Board are menqfrom Lebanon, Marshfield, Houston, Bolivar, Carth- age, Nevada, and Springfield. Their unselfish service has brought about improvements in all of the school departments. Always acting with the interests of STC foremost in their minds, these officials deserve much credit. They choose the members of the faculty and administrative officers, give approval to all bills and requisitions, lay down all dis- ciplinary rules for students, and determine requirements for degrees and certifi- cates. Highest praise is to be given to these public spirited citizens who devote time and talent to the service of the school without any thought of remuneration. Until his death last june, Sam Trimble was President of the Board, a position he had held since l933. His loyalty and work in behalf of the college will always be remembered, not only by his co-workers but also by the students. That he continued to serve STC even after he had given up other activities because of ill health, demonstrated his love for the college. 9

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Born on a Missouri farm, Roy Scantlin grew to love the open country and the spirit of American youth. His primary interest since the end of the first World War has been the improvement and expansion of the educational program in Missouri. He was elected to the office of State Superintendent of Schools in November of last year. In this capacity he also serves as an ex-officio member of our Board of Regents. l-le is a former student of Southwest Missouri State Teachers College. While attend- ing STC, Mr. Scantlin pursued a number of extra-curricular activities and graduated with an A. B. in Education. From here he continued his education at the University of Missouri. We feel sure that Mr. Scantlin's leadership will prove effective. ln similarly import- ant positions in the past, he has proved his ability to cope with problems of education and should be fully capable of handling those that arise in time of war. SU PERINTENDENT February l2, l943. Greetings to the students of Southwest Missouri State Teachers College, both now and in the past. The campus has many pleasant memories for all of us. It is a great American experi- ence to have had a chance to be graduated from a State College such as ours. Some- times we do not fully realize the opportun- ity, l know. As time goes by and silver comes in our hair lit is twenty years since l was graduatedl, we come to appreciate many things more and more. Some of the old friends, both students and faculty, are gone, but their ideals and efforts have left their impression on us. Our Alma Mater has graduates who are doing well in Missouri educational circles. May they continue to bring credit and honor to the College. Our efforts must be devoted to winning the war first of all, and next we must keep the lamp of education for the masses ever bright. The state school in a democracy has a great responsibility. Let us unite in co-operative efforts to lend aid to the president and to the faculty. -Roy Scantlin. ROY SCANTLIN

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DR. ROY ELLIS PRESIDENT President Roy Ellis proves an exception to the maxim, a prophet is not without honor save in his own country . As a native Missourian of strong character and executive ability, he has won a place in the hearts of all who know him. A true and understanding friend of the students, President Ellis has done much toward creating good fellowship on the campus. STC students have always had hopes of some day having a recreation room of their own. Realizing the benefit we would receive from such a student center, Dr. Ellis, together with the support of the Board of Regents, was instrumental in securing the beautiful new lounge we now enjoy. Although his daily schedule is always well-filled, he never fails to find time to give attention to tormer students in uniform, They are his special pride. The progress of a college often depends on its willingness to form new rules and to make exceptions to old ones. The August term, the revision of requirements for admis- sion and for degrees, and changes in faculty duties are examples of how President Ellis has managed to keep his eye to the future and still be responsive to the demands of the present. IO