Missouri State University - Ozarko Yearbook (Springfield, MO)

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N. BERTHA WELLS DEAN OF WOMEN Dean N. Bertha Wells has more personal contact with the students of STC than any other member of the faculty. Her work is an indispensable phase of the administrative department, and her office is the hub of social activity. She has various duties: she prevents any conflict that might arise between the meetings of school organizations and clubsg the lost and found department is located in her office, and she chaperones many of the school dances and parties. In addition, her regular routine for the durationwill become even more involved, since the social clubs are endeavoring to cooperate with the various service clubs in their concentration for our war effort. Dean Wells has a rare insight in under- standing students' problems. Her twenty- four years of service at STC has shown her to be an invaluable member of the faculty. As she proved her efficiency at the time our country entered the first World War, so she is showing her capability to cope with the serious problems now facing the student world. . LEE H. MORRIS WALTER I. BAKER BUSINESS MANAGER The responsible post of budget director is capably filled by Mr. Morris, whose experience and ability are relatively un- limited. His primary function is to bal- ance the books for STC. Moreover, he supervises the college bookstore, has charge of all college employment, and is the official purchasing agent. AUDITOR STC is especially fortunate in having Mr. Baker as its auditor. His position de- mands clear thinking, a cheerful person- ality, and the gift of vicariousness. He is the official paymaster of the college, and his office is the center for receiving regis- tration fees of both STC and Greenwood students. He also takes care of all music and other special fees.

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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

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0 SCHOOL PHYSICIAN In the past the acme of fear has been reached by freshmen as they en- tered the health office for their re- quired physical examination. How- ever, Dr. William Taylor, who for the last seven years has faithfully served the student body, soon allayed these trepidations. It was through the ef- forts of this progressive physician that the health office was expanded to its present size. Although STC needed him badly, our country had priority on Dr. Taylor. I-Ie is now in the Public Health Division of the United States Army, and Nurse Iva Ray, Dr. Taylor's proficient co-worker, remains in charge of the health office. I IVA MARIE RAY, R. N. OFFICE STAFF Miss Dora Haymes, director of the Depart- ment of Extension, and her capable assistant, Miss Donna Ashworth, have the tremendous responsibility of finding teaching positions' for our graduates and of supervising correspond- ence courses. The office of the Registrar is perhaps the first official view of college life which the entering freshmen have. The Registrar begins her service to the student when he enters as a freshman and continues her valuable assist- ance until his graduation. In addition to issuing grades and managing student enrollments, the Registrar keeps a complete record of each student's college career. This is Miss C-aIloway's tenth year as Registrar, and Miss Simmon's first as assistant. DORA HAYMES DONNA ASHWORTH Director of Extension and Assistant Director of Extension Secretary of Appointment Bureau OLIVE CALLOWAY, B.S. MRS. WILMA SIMMONS Registrar I933-I943 Assistant Registrar WILLIAM E. TAYLOR, M. D