Kansas State University - Royal Purple Yearbook (Manhattan, KS)

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SPEED-UP ABOUT TO SIGN on important document is Kansas ' young but able governor, Payne H. Rotner. Board of Regents Says Yes To War-time Policy Changes JANUARY 16. The Kansas Board of Regents today approved plans for granting semester credit concessions to Kansas State College students withdrawing for military or naval service. Action was taken also to award degrees to seniors expect- ing to graduate this spring but who might be called into the armed forces. Also approved by the Regents was the College ' s program of accelerated study, inaugurated as a war-time measure during the spring semester. All policy changes or proposals for new buildings must be approved by the Board of Regents, which supervises the six Kansas state schools. Board mem- bers are appointed by Governor Payne H. Ratner. Officers of the Board this year were F. M. Harris, chairman; Hubert Brighton, secretary; and Miss Katherine Moot, assistant to the secretary. MEMBERS OF THE Board of Regents (below) are: Sitting: Oscar S. Stautfcr, Grover Poole, Mrs. Elizabeth Stephens Houghey, F. M. Harris, Mrs. Elizabeth Rcigort, W. T. Markham. Standing: Miss Katherine Moot, Drew Mclaughlin, Lester McCoy, Willis N. Kelly, Hubert Brighton. Page 24

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spent many hours talking to their draft boards in an effort to delay their call to service. College student employees had their hourly wage scale raised as a result of a petition signed by both skilled and unskilled workers, but many NYA workers were dropped from the pay rolls as the local allotment was cut. Ags presented their 19th little American Royal, the World Forum program reaffirmed religion in a troubled world, advanced students asked why no summer camp, and 500 men eligible for military service registered. Philharmonic Performs The Celebrity Series committee presented Karl Krueger and his famed Kansas City Philharmonic to an enthusiastic college crowd, and Chairman Arlin Ward anounced another performance for later in the year. The 22nd annual Engineers ' Open House opened to a crowd of 14,000; the civil engineers won the Steel Ring trophy; and Louie Armstrong played for St. Pat ' s prom. John St. John ruled as St. Pat, with Shirley Kilmer as St. Patricia. The annual Y-Orpheum had an Asiatic theme, with the Sig Eps winning the trophy. Dr. O. W. Warmingham spoke at life planning week, and President Farrell announced an expanded summer program. Spring arrived and with it came picnics, spring fever, and Easter vacation. Following closely were Student Council elections, a new Board of Publica- tions, and the annual R.O.T.C. inspection. Home Ecs Exhibit Talents Home ecs exhibited their class work and their talents during their Hospitality Days show and closed the two-day meet with the Hospitality hop. Mortar Board announced new members, and organi- zations made plans for next year ' s program. Seniors rented their caps and gowns and sent their invitations. Everyone was caught in the mad whirl of Senior Sneak day, spring parties and the grind of finals. So another volume in Kansas State ' s history fell THE NEW MILITARY building takes form slowly as priorities and war in- dustries hotd up necessary material. closed, and the headlines of 1942 remained but a memory to be smiled at and talked about in years to come. Those of us who leave the College this spring have all the regrets of other seniors, no more coke dates on the wall, no meetings, sneaks, elections, honors. But with our world at war careers and other future plans are more significant. With four years training in democratic living at K.S.C., men and women graduates alike are going out to fight for that creed in a shattered universe. What head- line of 1942 could be more important? OUR DREAM OF a Student Union building is not dead these members of the Union committee claim as they listen to Professor Weigel plan for its future construction. Page 23

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GETS APPROVAL Pres. F. D. Farrell in a special message today also urged students to remain in school until they have finished their college work or until being called to the colors. College students must keep their heads and decide questions on the basis of fact rather than on the basis of rumor, excitement or heedless enthu- siasm he said. Farrell Makes War-time Plans President Farrell, with the Council of Deans, drew up in January the plans for the accelerated war-time College program put into effect here sec- ond semester. It is his duty to supervise and regulate the scholastic activities of Kansas State ' s several thou- sand students. Its 500 faculty members are also responsible to him. To the President falls the task of conferring and negotiating with the Board of Regents about any change in the College ' s financial, staff, or policy matters. C. 0. PRICE wears his usual cheerful grin as he leaves for home after another day of question-answering. PRESIDENT f. D. FARRELL has 16 years experience behind him as Kansas State ' s chief executive. The President is dignified, scholarly, conservative always. In his sixteen years as chief executive he has seen Kansas State grow from a small agricul- tural school to a nationally known colle ge of several thousand students. His thought is first and last for Kansas State College. Price Is Able Assistant Serving as President Farrell ' s man Friday is ever-genial C. O. Price. As assistant to the President he handles everything from newspaper reporters to queries about post-victory holidays. His front-office job is filled with routine and special assignment work. Page 25