Murray State University - Shield Yearbook (Murray, KY)

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DR. HARRY M. SPARKS D E D I I O N With pride and pleasure the 1957 Shield Staff turns the dedication spotUght on Dr. Harry M. Sparks, a man who has done outstanding work in the Department of Education on both graduate and undergraduate levels. He is also widely known in all the surrounding territory for his speaking ability, sparkling wit, and good humor. This well-liked professor came to Murray State College in 1948. Since 1953 he has been the Head of the Education Department. Dr. Sparks received his A.B. degree from Transylvania college and his M.A. degree and ED.D. degree from University of Kentucky. We are happy indeed to dedicate the 1957 Shield to Dr. Harry M. Sparks, educator and friend of all. Working at his desk Receives KEA life membership Also, a fisherman 1 ' ' 1 S ! aiBii i

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im •V N DR. R. H. WOODS ' PRESIDENT O F MURRAY STATE COLLEGE As a captain must steer his ship, so must the president guide and direct his college. Dr. Ralph H. Woods, president of Murray State College, has for the past twelve years proven his excellent ability to steer his ship — Murray State College — over both smooth and rough waters. Under his leadership, the college enroll- ment passed the two thousand mark for the first time in the history of the school. This in itself is an indication of his continuous striv- ing to make Murray State bigger and better. The completion of the new girls ' dormi- tory, Woods Hall, named for Dr. Woods, signifies his belief in the old adage Change is evidence of progress. Foresight, wisdom, achievement, friendli- ness and dignity are only a few of his many attributes. Dr. Ralph Woods, a most capable leader, an anticipator of future progress and ex- pansion, a man of distinction and high ideals, and a person dedicated to this institution of higher education, our commander and cap- tain — we salute you.