Iowa State University - Bomb Yearbook (Ames, IA)

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While the picture may in some respects appear gloomy, I prefer to think of the situation as one Avhich offers a challenge to the best that is within us. I am convinced that this nation has the courage, the resourcefulness, the initiative and the strength to withstand successfully the as- saults on democracy, and also to take the leading part in the coming world reconstruction. College and vniiversity students will have a prominent part in this reconstruction. The extent of their usefulness and their service will depend very largely on their sense of obligation as responsible citizens of this nation and their ability to meet and solve the social and enonomic problems that will surely arise. This nation can never be concjuered by an outside enemy as long as we are alert. The greatest danger we have to face is the disintegration which may come to our spiritual, social and economic structure. This structure was erected on certain fundamental ideals and principles, which have been the guiding stars of this nation. As long as these principles are preserved and strengthened, we need not fear for the safety of our country. It is my hope that each member of the Class of 1941 will recognize his responsibility and accept the challenge. As you leave the institution, I hope you will remember that the greatest advertisement the College can have is the loyalty of its former students. Our best wishes go Avith you. . Charles E. Frilev, President Page p

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PRESIDENT CHARLES E. FRILEY Wilma Kellogg pours during a junior reception at the Knoll. Our president enjoys spending evenings visiting with students and friends . . . likes music — besides providing his own at the piano keyboard, he enjoys recordings of De- bussy and Chopin ... is fond of photog- raphy; snaps pictures of landscapes, flowers and bees ... is a strong backer of Cyclone teams and is interested in further devel- opment of important student activities and in a more comprehensive intramural program of recreation and athletics ... is looking forward to the constrtiction of an aviditorium and additional classroom and dormitory facilities for the fast-growing sttident body. The members of the Class of 1941 are leaving the Iowa State College in one of the most momentous eras in modern history. With the world at war and with most of our cherished in- stitutions, traditions and ideals under challenge by strong and determined enemies, you face responsibilities and opportunities which will challenge all of yoiu- talents and energies. The United States of America is the last strong bidwark of the democratic tradition. The ideas and ideals of the dictator nations are in mortal combat with the ideas and ideals which we hold dear. The only apparent end to the struggle is the elimination of one of these two phil- osophies of life. Page 1 8

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GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF IOWA A familiar figure at Iowa State, Geo. A. Wil- son officially opened Veishea last year. Mr. Wilson attended Grinnell College and the State University of Iowa, where he was a member of Sigma Chi and Phi Delta Phi. Upon gradtiation he began his career as a lawyer and climbed the political ladder from Cotxnty At- torney, District Judge and State Senator to the Governorship. Eugene Hawkinson and Presi- dent Friley welcome Gov. Wilson to tlie 1940 Veishea. Police 20