Connors State College - Con Rah Yearbook (Warner, OK)

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The Ad. building was erected in 1911. Today the building holds the offices of the president, the deans, classrooms, and the bookstore. This building has seen the growth of the college during the years and many aspiring students striving to improve their knowledge of the world. JOIIILOPJ Z0 egelptlflt ana! pferlellf For fifty-two years Connors has been a vital Part of the surrounding community. The first classes began in Feb- ruary of 1909 in a building in Warner. In 1911 the college's first building was completed and the school was moved to its present site which is one mile West of Warner. Connors was named after P. Connors who was President of the State Board of Agriculture at the time the school was established. The one hundred sixty acres of land have increased to two hundred ninety-nine and the buildings have increased from one to twelve in the fifty-two years since the school was first established. J. A. Liner was the first president. He was followed by Walter Van Allen in 1910 and by J. S. Murray in 1911. Murray was followed in quick succession by J. V. Faulkner, W. S. jackson, and Mr. Rennick. Mr. Rennick was suc- ceeded by Mr. Malone who served until 1917. George A. Coffey of Haskell State School of Agriculture became president in 1917 and stayed for one year. H. C. King became president in 1918 and held the position for fifteen years. Jacob johnson then became president and has continued in this position until the present time. A leave of absence was given Mr. Johnson to go into active service overseas and during his absence True B. Emerson served as acting president. The purpose of Connors is to provide educational opportunities to meet the changing need of the area which it serves. Its program is built around the desire to serve the general educational, cultural, pre-professional and vocational needs of the students. Five programs are emphasized. These are: General Education which offers a program which will help all students become more effective as persons living in a democratic society, and Liberal Arts which offers programs of study which will lead to an Associate in Science degree or an Associate in Arts degree. Other courses offered are: Pre-Professional training in medicine, dentistry, law, engineering, and veterinary medi- cine. There is a terminal education in Agriculture, Home economics, Business Education, and Industrial Arts. Another program includes Community Service to Work for the advancement of agriculture, industry, and home life in the area and to provide leadership for enriching the lives of the community. 2 . .an-' '-

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DEAN'S GREETINGS Dean's Greeting: I hope that your stay at Connors in 1960- '61 was both pleasant and profitable. It was pleasant if you made new friends and took part in campus activities. It was profitable if, through your classwork, new horizons were opened up for you. By now I am sure you realize that educa- tion is a never-ending process. And I hope that by now you are also aware that in learning how to make a living, one must not neglect the equally important matter of learning how to make a life. It was a most rewarding experience to have had the opportunity to know and work with you during the past nine months. And as both Freshmen and Sophomores go out from here in May, 1961-some to senior colleges and some to return to Connors this fall- may I extend to each of you my personal best wishes for a happy and successful life. Sincerely, A. B. Childress Dean PRESIDENTS MESSAGE To the Con-Rah! Staff and Student Body, Greetings. This school year has moved swiftly to its conclusion. It seems to accent the swiftly moving times in which we live. It should be a thrill and a challenge to each student to be a part of the rapidly unfolding change that is taking place all around us. There is so much to learn, to know, that we must sometimes feel overwhelmed by the mass of it. It points up the importance of wise selection and good decision. It should emphasize the importance of good and thorough scholarship. School as usual is not good enough if we are to meet the challenge adequately. In fact, our best is good enough only as it approaches the optimum of our potential. It has been good to have you as a student body this school year. I hope you can review this year through these pages with satisfaction in the feeling of real accomplishment. Congratulations to the Con-Rah! staff for this school history and best wishes to all of you. Jacob Johnson President