Mississippi State University - Reveille Yearbook (Starkville, MS)

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PRESIDENT To the Class of 1953: It is with a sense of deep pride that I offer my congratulations to the gradu- ating class of 1953. You have been good citizens since you entered this institution and that you will be good citizens wherever you may cast your lot after leaving here is our firm conviction. It is significant that you will graduate in the year that Mississippi State College celebrates the 75th Anniversary of its founding. Your graduation exercises will comprise one of the major events in the calendar which has been prepared for our Anniversary observance. It should be an inspiration to you, and I am confident it is, to know that the diploma which you will receive on Commencement Dav has back of it the values which have been created by the graduates who pre- ceded you during the past seventy-five years. It is with a high degree of satisfaction that we contemplate the past and review the great accom- plishments which have been wrought by the gradu- ates of your Alma Mater and mine. The reputation of Mississippi State College was created by the men and women who studied here and who went forth to represent it in their chosen professions and vo- cations. How well they have wrought is attested to by the size and importance of Mississippi State Col- lege now as compared to the Mississippi State Col- lege of yesterday. As much as we pride ourselves in our achieve- ment, we turn with greater zest to the challenge of the future. You are entering into your life ' s work at a time when the whole world thrills to the possibilities that have been opened up for man- kind. It is our firm belief that you are qualified mentally, socially, and spiritually to meet the chal- lenging days which will dawn for you. Your spirit, your courage, and your faith will enable you to compete successfully with the fears, the suspicions, and the doubts which may be raised before you. We commend you for what you have done, know- ing that your real achievements are yet to be written into deeds. Be assured that as you leave the halls of your Alma Mater you will enter into the proud tradition of its graduates of former years and that in so doing you become a part of the institution yourselves. Others who follow after you will be inspired by your example and will be enriched by your contributions. Sincerely yours, Fred T. Mitchell President 15

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GOVERNOR THE HONORAbLE HUGH WHliE R. B. SMITH, JR. HARRY G. CARPENTER CHARLES D. FAIR R. W. REED JOHN W. BACKSTROM, Chai rman DR. H. M. IVEY R. N. HENLY MARTIN V. B. MILLER J. 0. EMMERICH MRS. JANIE RICE TAYLOR REESE D. McLENDON R. D. MORROW PAUL H. BOWDRE, SR. 14

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MR. BEN HILBUN Administrative Assistant DR. T. K. MARTIN Registrar DL COLLEGE MR. L. F. MALLORY Comptroller MR. BEN HILBUN Mr. Hilbun graduated from Mississippi State College and received his Master of Science De- gree at State. Mr. Ben, as known to all, is administrative as- sistant to Dr. Fred T. Mitchell, President, and chairman of the Lyceum Committee. DR. T. K. MARTIN Dr. Martin graduated from Georgetown Col- lege, received his Master of Science Degree from Louisiana State University, and his Ph.D. at Pea- body College. His work consists of seeking new students for State College and assisting the students already enrolled. MR. L. F. MALLORY Mr. Mallory graduated from Mississippi State College and received his graduate work at Louisi- ana State University. By serving as Comptroller, the financial wel- fare of the college is in his very capable hands and he has a very competent staff to assist him in these duties.