Eastern Kentucky University - Milestone Yearbook (Richmond, KY)

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The Board of Regents is fhe governing body of the college. The Chairman of the Board is the State Super- intendent of Public Instruction; and the other four mem- bers are appointed by the governor for four-year terms, but they may succeed themselves. Eastern has been fortunate in having men on the Board who were keenly interested in her welfare and who have worked to further her program in these fruitful fifty years. The members of the present board are Robert R. Martin, Frankfort, Superintendent of Public Instruction; Keen Johnson, Richmond, former governor and now vice- president and a member of the Board of Directors of Reynolds Metals Company; Cecil C. Sanders, state senator and leading citizen of Lancaster; W. E. Blackburn, vice- chairman of the Board and mayor of Pikeville; and A. C. Jones, banker and civic leader of Harlan. ROBERT R. MARTIN BOARD Of REGENTS CECIL C. SANDERS Eli 16

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In Eastern ' s fiHy years she has had the privilege of having many fine leaders and administrators. The past and present members of the Board of Regents have worked diligently for Eastern and her best interests. If it v ere not for these loyal men, Eastern would nof have advanced as far in the field of education as she has. Her five presidents, Ruric Neve Roark, 1906-1909; John Grant Crabbe, 1910-1916; Thomas Jackson Coates, 1 91 6-1928; Herman Lee Donovan, 1928-1941; William Francis ODon- nell, 1 94 1 — , hove been outstanding educators both in Kentucky and in the nation. Under the leadership of these fine men Eastern has advanced rapidly. With their eyes on the future as well as the present; our leaders today are preparing for the rapid growth in the years to come — the enrollment steadily increases, more classrooms are needed, more dormitories are needed — they are built and before they are finished they are inadequate. This growth is normal, but we hope as Eastern continues to grow that she does not lose her oneness and friendliness thai we will always cherish. FRATION 56

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W. F. O ' DONNELL A friend fo every student, a lively interest in all that is Eastern, a diligent worker, and a very capab le leader. President W. F. O ' Donnell has endeared himseli to all. He will be foremost in our minds as we remember our college days. During his years at Eastern, she, through his efforts, and the efforts of others, has risen to a position of national prominence. PRESIDENT President and Mrs. O ' Donnell are loved by each Eastern student. Their home is always open to any student who wishes to talk with them. Mrs. O ' Donnell is a charming hostess, and we will re- member the teas and receptions she gives for our benefit. The shy, awkward freshman to the sophisticated senior feels at ease when this lovely lady en- tertains. These occasions and this be- loved couple will remain in our special college memories. 17