Eastern Kentucky University - Milestone Yearbook (Richmond, KY)

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OUR GAIN All who know Mrs. O ' Donnell agree that she is the same kind of gracious lady as Mrs. Donovan. During the O ' Donnell ' s years in Richmond, their home always has been open to Richmond young people and Mrs. O ' Donnell has seen that all guests have felt at home. Mrs. O ' Donnell will hang the latch string on the outside in the Donovan manner and everyday still will he open house in the Presi- dent ' s home. No more popular man could have been chosen to take over the Presidency of Eastern than W. F. O ' Donnell. His ability as an executive has been shown in his former posts as superintendent of schools at Carrollton and at Richmond. No better job could have tested his ability to cooperate and get along with people than his twelve consecutive years as president of the Kentucky High School Athletic Association. He is recognized by all who know him as an all-around good fellow. Eastern is fortunate is getting this kind of a man to step into the vacancy left by President Donovan. B

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OUR LOSS President H. L. Donovan never has had a de- gree which marked him as a builder, but during his thirteen years at Eastern he has erected numer- ous buildings and he has laid the foundations for thousands of young Kentucky lives. An enjoyment for hard work and a tenacity and stick-to-itiveness until the job is completed have insured President Donovan ' s success. Eastern is losing a master builder, but she realised that greater successes are destined for Dr. Donovan at the University of Kentucky and to keep him would be selfish. A perfect hostess has welcomed students and guests to the Donovan home during the past thir- teen years. With a radiant smile and warm hand- shake Mrs. Donovan has greeted all people whom she has met. She has shared her husband ' s wishes in hoping and working for a greater Eastern and now after thirteen years results of their work can be realized. Mrs. Donovan not only will be missed in Eastern, but Richmond will feel her leaving when she goes to take over new duties at Maxwell Place on the University of Kentucky ' s campus. 12

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HIRAM BROCK AUDITORIUM - « This auditorium was named after one of its most faithful regents and the greatest friend that Kentucky education has ever had in the Legislature. Such a beautiful and magnificent structure as this auditorium is was most rightfully named after one of Eastern ' s greatest benefactors. 14