University of Arkansas Fayetteville - Razorback Yearbook (Fayetteville, AR)

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gation ... a tradition which meanders about the campus, advancing more with each succeeding year. For those who are gone, it is a reminder of many memories. For those of us who cross it daily, it should be a goal. For all, it is a great tradition because it is a record, a record of those who dared to come and endure the trials of their formative years. Many of them have risen to prominence since they left the University. As we review their record, we must not, should not forget our obligation to those men and women who have left behind themselves a tradition which has reflected so much credit upon the University. In the following pages, we receive our challenge; dare we deny it?

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ONOR A former president of the student body was Lieutenant Buck” Lloyd (BSA ’43), killed in action, November 16, 1944. He was posthumously awarded the Congres¬ sional Medal for leading an assault upon strong Nazi positions near Pompey, France, September 14. There can be none who remained so dedicated and devoted as those who so unselfishly gave their all, for their country and OUR freedom.” These were the men who endured the fever of the Pacific, the forests of Europe, and the cold of Korea. To them, we owe infinite gratitude; in their name, we must carry on a great tradition to preserve the peace of the world. Captain Seymour W. Terry (BSBA 41) launched a one-man assault For distinguished service in the Navy Air Corps during against a heavily defended hill on the island of Okinawa, May 11, the Second World War, Nathan Gordon (LLB ’39) re- 1945. Following this action he was mortally wounded but later ceived the Medal of Honor. His leadership ability con- received the Medal of Honor posthumously for his spirit and courage. tinues to be recognized by the people ol Arkansas whom he serves as the present Lieutenant Governor. 6