Miami University - Recensio Yearbook (Oxford, OH)

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President Upham saw the development of Miami University from a small, unique mid- western school to a larger, well-integrated university which has become known as a Vital center of knowledge. Much of that development was due in no small part to his capable, intelligent leadership. President Upham was a great organizer and builder. He installed the Schools of Business and of Fine Arts and contributed to other impor- tant improvements of buildings and useful equipment. He promoted a unity of spirit by maintaining the original quality of a small, cultural, educational institution. Under the leadership of Dr. Upham, the relationship between the Board of Trustees and the administration of Miami University was ideal. Dr. Upham served as founder, chairman, counselor and guide of the Inter- University Council. On this campus during the war years, he backed Miami students and alumni in the war effort and led in the training of those who were members of the services detailed to the Miami campus. His active and com- plete cooperation facilitated a harmonious relationship between the University and the Navy. ...... President Upham was untiring in his efforts to promote wholesome student life and acti- vities on the campus. He was a stout advo- cate of scholarship and of outstanding achievements in other fields. He urged youth to become aware of the unparalleled advances in scientific knowledge. He said: iiMiami University is thoroughly com- mitted to the modern conceptions in education and is undertaking her full share of responsibility for experiment and practice in advancing these still further? . , .2: - Reminiscent of classes. Irvin and Hughes ..,.. m.t...m...-r .w... 21

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Phi Beta Kappa House, Libr ry

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With the return of many veterans to Miamiis cam- pus this fall the senior class found its rather depleted ranks replenished once again. Homecoming was the first chance the senior class had to show what it had to offer this year and with the rest of the students on campus, chose Pat Greenslade Siders and Clyde Snodgrass, the King and Queen of the day. They were crowned by two very outstanding members of the senior class-Trudy James, presi- dent of Mortar Board and holder of the Ramsen Cup, and Bill Fey, president of Omicron Delta Kappa. Under the leadership of senior Tom Fassett, The Tomahawk, new campus magazine, made its first appearance. A big event in the spring of their last year at Miami was the Senior Ball, a formal open dance held at Withrow Court with a celebrity band to serenade the dancers. As a special project this year, plans for submitting a design for a Miami ring to the Administration for approval are being carried out under the leadership of Roy Potter, business manager of the Student. As it is the custom for the senior class to present in the form of a donation to some organization or a gift to the school, the money they have remaining in their funds as the close of the year, the Class of i46 chose to bequeath t0 the rapidly growing Student Union F und. Under the guidance of their president, Erwin Rus- sell, Vice president, Gloria Brittain, and secretary- treasurer, Marion Scott, the senior class had a very successful year culminated with the impressive graduation ceremony.