Mississippi State University - Reveille Yearbook (Starkville, MS)

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dean hand Dean of the School of Science since 1903, Dr. W. F. Hand has succeeded in giving his department something of the atmo- sphere that one Hkes to think clung about the old universities. His abi.ity as a chemist and teacher cannot be over- rated. His brilliance of analysis he car- ries from the laboratory into the field of human relations, where, as a judge of human nature, he has few equals. His delightful sense of humor blends with a crystal-clear vision to make him a truly great personality. dean brceks The School of Education was very for- tunate in obtaining the services of such a capable and conscientious man as Dean B. P. Brooks. Although new at his job, he has shown great ability to lead. An active man, he has worked steadily and efficiently for the advancement of his school. Dean Brooks is a great favorite with the students, who always welcome the chance to hear him speak. dean drennen Dean of the Graduate School since its creation in 193 5, Dr. Herbert Drennon has succeeded in establishing a compre- hensive and well balanced curriculum. His sympathetic understanding of stu- dent problems, his innate friendliness, and his eagerness to help students make him liked by all he comes in contact with. He also acts as Professor of English, where his sound literary analysis and his deep, resonant, slightly accented voice make his lectures delightful.

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dean eeliner Dean E. B. Colmer is head of a depart- ment of education that is vital to Mis- sissippi — Agriculture. Since he took over the reins of the School of Agriculture three years ago, that department has seen material advancement. Capable, conscien- tious, and untiring, he has never ceased to work for the betterment of his school and Mississippi State. He is largely re- sponsible for the high position that State holds in the nation in his field. dean pattersen Under the leadership of Dean L. L. Pat- terson, the Engineering School at Mis- sissippi State has steadily progressed until it is now recognized as an outstanding school of its type throughout the nation. Dean Pat, as he is affectionately known to the students, is the head of the larg- est school on the campus, and he is doing his job well. In addition to his duties as dean, he also serves as head of the Electrical Department. dean weems Since graduating from Mississippi State in 1931, Dean R. C. Weems has come a long way. He received a M.B.A. degree at Northwestern University in 1934, and since then has done graduate study at Louisiana State and Columbia University. In his first year as Dean of the Business School he has shown himself well quali- fied to fill the post. Dean Weems has done much to make his school one of the finest of its kind in the country.

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AGRICULTURAL SCHOOL The School of Agriculture comprises the departments of Agricultural Administration, Agricultural Economics, Agricultural Engineering, Agronomy, Animal Husbandry, Dairy Husbandry, Horticulture, Poultry Husbandry, Veterinary Science, and Forestry. Instruction in agriculture is divided between field work, classroom, and laboratory, thus preparing men for the prac- tical affairs of life. This school is designed specially for Extension work, for service in the United States Department o: Agriculture and for scientific investigation in various fields where an intimate knowledge of scientific agriculture is neces- sary. Guy Rudisill Sipe Profefsoy of Poultry B.S., North C arolina State, 1921; M.S., Purdue University, 193f Graduate Study, Mississippi State and Cornell. James Napoleon Lipscomb Professor of Agricultural Economics B.S., Mississippi State, 1910; M.S., Wisconsin, 1915; Graduate Study, Harvard. Andrew Dillard Suttle Professor of Crops B.S., Mississippi State, 1915; M.S., Cornell, 1921; Ph.D., Cornel 1924. William Claiborne Howell Professor of Agriciiltiirnl Engineering i.S., Mississippi State, 1915; B.S., Illinois, 1932; M.S., Iowa State, 1938. Henry Herbert Leveck Associate Professor of Animal Eliisbandry B.S., Mississippi State, 1925; M.S., Mississippi State, 1926; Graduate Study, Wisconsin. R. B. Stewart Professor Veterinary Science D.V.M., Alabama Polytechnic. Carlton Herbert Ragland Professor of Horticiiltnre B.S., Mississippi State, 1926; Ph.D., California, 1934. Edward Guernsey Roberts Acting Professor of Forestry B.S., North Carolina State, 1935; M.F., Louisiana State, 1936. Joseph S. Moore Professor of Dairying B.S., Mississippi State, 1894; M.S., Mississippi State, 1897; Graduate Study, Wisconsin, Ohio State. Top row, left to right: Sipe, Lipscomb, Suttle, Howell. Bottom row: Leveck, Stewart, Ragland, Roberts, Moore.