Mississippi State University - Reveille Yearbook (Starkville, MS)

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DL PRESIDENT Eleven years have now elapsed since our president, Dr. George Duke Humphrey, came to this school. Dur- ing his time here, many students have passed over the threshold of Mississippi State and out into life to mix and mingle with their fellow men. All of these students have left with a deep feeling for the care and understanding which Dr. Humphrey has given them. In the future there will be thousands of other stu- dents entering Mississippi State, and to them we wish a successful college life under his leadership. Even with the defeat of Germany imminent, Americans realize that there is still a long hard fight ahead until the day of Japan ' s unconditional surrender. But it is not too early to be looking ahead to the days of peace. In fact, we must look ahead now to that postwar world, with all the wonders the scientists have promised us for it, and with its economic problems and personal hardships. We here at Mississippi State are lucky to have an opportunity now to train ourselves to do some job well, to fit into the scheme of things after the war is over. Our only insurance for the future lies in our taking seriously this training period, and in doing each day ' s work conscientiously. We must be prepared to as- sume a definite place in the democracy our armed forces have fought so hard to preserve, and to help those who have been less fortunate than ourselves. Our Tomorrows depend upon what we do with our Todays. PRESIDENT HUMPHREY

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GOVERNOR o MISSISSIPPI Serving our state as governor, we now have the Honorable Thomas L. Bailey. Since entering the office, he has shown an interest in state schools, and for this we are grateful. Governor Bailey is a man whom we respect and admire. He is one whom we feel is a competent leader and friend. To Governor Bailey, on behalf of the State Students, the REVEILLE ex- tends sincere thanks for all he has done and is doing for Mississippi as well as for the college. GOVERNOR THOMAS BAILEY BOARD OF TRUSTEES The Board of Trustees of Higher Learning of Mississippi is the final authority in all affairs of Mississippi State College. Each member of the group is willing to lend his assistance in any way he can to promote the welfare and manifold activities of the College. The Reveille is proud to dedicate this page to them and to the splendid work they have done. J. O. Emmerich R. N. Henley H. M. Ivy Martin V. B. Miller Mrs. Hazel Peery Lee MEMBERS J. G. Prichard R. W. Reed R. B. Smith, Jr. Ransom Aldrich John W. Backstrom Means Johnston Reece D. McLendon John W. Savage Mrs. Janie Rice Taylor Paul H. Bowdre, Jr. W. Calvin Wells

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DR. W. F. HAND MR. HILBUN Z L A D M I N I Si DR. WILLIAM FLOWERS HAND BEN HILBUN A brilliant scientist of international reputation, a successful teacher of scintillating intellect, a modest man of sympathetic understanding — these are all combined in the personality of Dr. William Flowers Hand. He holds the important posi- tions of Vice-President of Mississippi State College and Dean of the School of Science. His amazing feats in the chemistry lab inspire all those who work under and with him. Dr. Hand is loved and re- spected by all. Irrevocably entwined in the destiny of Mississippi State College, he has carved his own niche in the heart of each student who knows him. Of all the administrative officials, there is not one that oc- cupies a warmer place in the student heart than Mr. Ben. All new freshmen see him first as he hands them their registration blanks at the stage in Lee Hall. As custodian of Mississippi State ' s records, he has shown an infinite capacity for work and a thorough knowledge of the students. Mr. Ben has become the leading source of advice to the students with their many problems. Mississippi State has no stronger supporter, nor more faith- ful alumnus.