University of Montana Western - Chinook Yearbook (Dillon, MT)

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In Memoriam The Chinook staff dedicates this page in memory of Norman Heath, an outstanding 1963 graduate of Western, who lost his life in a car accident in the winter of 1964. Norm added much to Western’s progress during his attendance here, particularly as editor of the Wescolite. NORMAN EDWARD HEATH Honorable age is not that which standeth In length of day or number of years; Having fulfilled his course in short time He fulfilled long years. —Solomon— 7

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Dedication PROFESSOR LAURENCE A. WALKER We, the class of nineteen hundred and sixty-four, respectfully dedicate the 1964 Chinook to the memory of a fine friend and teacher, Mr. Laurence A. Walker, Associate Professor of Education, who died December 22, 1963, while he was a member of the Western Montana College Faculty. Professor Walker’s contributions to Montana education—as a public school teacher, administrator, and educator—were both numerous and immeasurable. He generously gave of himself so that the individual and the community were better for his having been among us. Though he will sadly be missed, Mr. Walker long will be remembered by his many appreciative students, colleagues, and friends on the Western campus and throughout the state. 6

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In Memoriam ASK NOT WHAT YOUR COUNTRY CAN DO FOR YOU . . . ASK WHAT YOU CAN DO FOR YOUR COUNTRY.” PRESIDENT JOHN FITZGERALD KENNEDY 1917-1963 During his short tenure John Fitzgerald Kennedy, our thirty-fifth President, led the people of this country to the threshold of a New Frontier in national and international affairs, in space and in labor-management relations, and most assuredly in education and in numerous cultural undertakings. His idealism provided incentive for all Americans to attain new vistas in human understanding and accomplishment. In this brief period he helped shape a part of the future of our nation, a future in a troubled world marked by prejudice, bigotry, and hatred. All people admired his dynamism and efforts for the preservation of peace on this earth. President Kennedy, a staunch advocate of intellectual achievement, once eloquently stated: The future of any country ... is damaged . . . whenever any of its children are not educated to the full extent of their talent, from grade school through graduate school. The improvement of the quality of education in the United States was foremost among his concerns, and some of his last words comprised the significant statement: In a world full of frustrations and irritations, America's leadership must be guided by the lights of learning and reason.” The death of President John Fitzgerald Kennedy was an immeasurable loss to the United States and to the world. He will remain in the minds and hearts of his countrymen as a hero and true friend of the masses, a leader of great vision, and a great American citizen to be remembered and emulated. 8