McMurry University - Totem Yearbook (Abilene, TX)

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BOYD M. McKEOWN, M. A. JAMES E. FREEMAN Dean Secretary-T re ascrer Head of Education Head of finsiness Administration To hold an administrativo position means the working out of a mass of details that effect the entire system of an institution. Not always is it a popular or pleasant task for such positions require an immense amount of tact and patience. It is only when one is familiar with such work that its cnormon ness is apparent. The fact that Dean B. M. McKeown has had the guiding hand in thi institution since it started out as a small junior college till it has reached a place equal in rank with institutions much older, i cs peaks his ability and capacity. The faithfulne-s with which he carries out his many tasks as educator, disciplinarian, and mediator is a good indicator of his interest in the welfare of the institution. As a co-worker with the Dean, a key man in the institution, and a students friend, Mr. James E. Freeman has won for himself the respect and admiration of everyone connected with the college. Ilis efficient ) makes f«»r him friends and commands their confidence. The growth in enrollment in his department of Busi- ness Administration is indicative of his trustworthiness in business matters. Nineteen

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THE TOTEM PRESIDENT J. W. HI NT President’s Annual Message nother year of achievement ai Me Murry College i- drawing to .1 close. It i- a mailer « f gratification lo tile President that tlii- ha - lieett i»nr of tlir very best yran in I lie hi-torv ol the (.ollege, not only lia- the work in tile da»- room- and all college uclivitir gone successfully, but from the tnnd|M int of the Department of drnini (ration I Ite -chool lia» I wen aide to make the best financial showing of any year in it- history In spile of drought ami cry of hard time the enrollment for the -econd semester -urpa-»ed that of the first, which indicate- a steady and healthy growth of the in-tilulion in the face of ull ditlicutlie». Snolher larg« chi - i- gradu ating in June and will leave the institution carrying the usual degree-. We regard the das- as lypiral of the best in our college life. We feel sure that the institution will always have cause (o he proud of them ami their work in after years. Our records show that wherever their prcdece-sor have gone, without exception made good in the work to which they have committed themselves and we feel -ure that these people will | e no exception to the rule. large number of new -indent- have come into the college during the year and to them a» well a- the other student» the President extends these greetings and good wishes praying that their young live- may he trained for a noble and la-ting service. While maintaining its standard- ol scholarship and insisting upon scholarship, a high standard of work in it- class rooms and lalioratorie-. the emphasis of the college is di tinctly upon a high plain of moral and religion living in -ervice. We believe that all knowledge ought to he acquired in tin name of the uulhor of all knowledge. Keeping the spirit of him who gave hi life that men might live. Sincerely your-. Kixhtecn J. W. Ill NT.

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