Arkansas State University - Indian Yearbook (Jonesboro, AR)

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BOARD OF TRUSTEES William Stuck President Russell Phillips Vice President Gordon Lamb Secretary WILLIAM STUCK One of the most vital administrative powers of the College is the Board of Trustees. The progress of the college is somewhat controlled by these five people. The members are not chosen by popular vote but by an appointment from the Governor. William Stuck of Jonesboro is president of the legislating body ot the Col- lege. He is a prominent business man of Jonesboro and is very interested in the welfare of our College. He was appointed to the board in 1945 by Governor Laney. Russell Phillips of Blytheville is vice president of the board. He became a member of the board in 1945. Gordon Lamb of Corning is secretary of the board. He is the only Alumnus in the history of the college to serve on the Board of Trustees. He is a success- ful banker and business man of Corning and he got his appointment in !946. Miss Pearle Davis of Forrest City has been serving on the board since 1921. Her twenty six years of service have been meritious ones. Senator }. Orville Cheney of Calico Rock was appointed to the board in March of this year, upon the retirement of W. L. Mack of Jonesboro. Senator Cheney comes to the board with proven ability as administrator, especially in the field of education. He attended State Teachers College at Conway and is doing graduate work from the La Salle Institute of Chicago.

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A MESSAGE FROM OUR PRESIDENT DR. W. J. EDENS Arkansas State College ' s beginnin g was humble. But, its purpose was sound, and strong, and it has continued that way as it moved forward in serving the youth of our State and neighbor states. The lapse of time since its first days has been a testing period of 37 years, during which it has not faltered in its course. Its accomplishments have been myriad in training young people for useful liv- ing. Today State College continues looking to the future with the same cour- age and determination essential to any institution of leadership. It recognizes that a college is not just a campus, a group of buildings, a number of students, or a board of control. Arkansas State College is an ideal; an ideal with its mission of service, of life— more life. It lives because others have lived and are living to push on into the unknown so that the finer things of life may be discovered. State wishes for everyone who comes Her way rich and useful experiences so essential in living a life worthwhile. W. J. EDENS, President Arkansas State College

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Registrar B. V. KEISTER Reg istrar B. V. Keister may be called the man of many trades. Holding one of the most difficult jobs on the campus; his jobs are numer- ous and his position is an important one. His first line of duty is to keep an individu- al permanent scholastic and extra-curricular record for each student who comes to Arkansas State College. Other duties that he perforins are President of Student Life Committee, Chairman of Athletic Committee, and Sponsor of the Senior Class and the Delta Omega Sigma fraternity. When he seeks diversions from these respon- sibilities, he indulges in his favorite hobbies- golf and singing. Dean Of The College DR. D. F. SHOWALTER Dr. D. F. Showalter, has been of immeasur- able value to the college, and has been instru- mental in its progress. Many students who have come in contact with the dean or had any dealings with him have found inspiration and guidance when con- ferring with him. He is acquainted with progressive methods of education followed not only in our state but all over the United States. Dean Showalter is well prepared to offer excellent advice to stu- dents who have vocational or academic prob- lems.