Kent State University - Chestnut Burr Yearbook (Kent, OH)

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Kent hall presents a strong, formidable structure in 1934. It is a building that is rep- resentative of the tradition of the KSU campus for its strength, stability and fortitude. 16

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Jl £ .i j « » „ $jm ' i ■-! r S -: £ ty sfigC-TriF . :- ,■ »• . As long as there is knowledge and the will to learn, education goes on. Buildings aren ' t necessary. In the beginning was the word. It grew to an idea, then a reality. Thanks Mr. McGilvery. 15

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The 1934 Homecoming celebration was a far cry from the present well-planned and organized one. Where there ' s a will, there ' s a way. In spite of the depression, six young men managed to keep in school by living in a cottage on University property. -hxautiU- 1 i la ...(X ©WU I amsu President Engleman 1928-1938. Alma, a big girl now. We must get things in order. Then, too, we must prepare for hard days ahead. Hard days, indeed! Depression! No money, no jobs, no gad- ding about! Morning and evening prayers! Bet- ter days coming! And, come they did, bringing buildings, a new college, a new degree and a new name. Kent State University. President McGil- very back. Still plugging and slugging and sing- ing the hit tune — Don ' t Fence Me In. Years take toll. President Engleman says, I must rest for awhile, but I shall always be near for help and advice. President Leebrick 1938-1943. A new Univer- sity! Seeking a place among the nation ' s best! Dynamic! Decisive! War! All out for victory! Everyone doing a job! Bring the army to the campus! No time to fritter away! I ' m going to join up! Goodbye and good luck! President Clark (acting) 1943-1944. It isn ' t easy to be called out of the classroom to sit in the president ' s chair. Quick adjustment to new situ- ations! Ability and courage to defer judgment. Keeping roads to the future open! Hats off to the man who accepted a task and successfully com- pleted it. The flag went up on Iwo Jima. Kent ' s hopes too, took a rise. The end of the war was the begin- ning of a huge University expansion program. 17