Montana State University Billings - Rimrock Yearbook (Billings, MT)

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MONTANA ST AIK HOARD OF RHOHNTS LEFT TO RIGHT: John L). French. Mrs. Marjorie W King. John E. O'Neill. M. E Richard. Miss Harriet Miller, State Superintendent; Governor Tim Babcock. Attorney General Forrest Anderson. A. A. Arras, Jr„ Gordon Mullendore, Dr. Gordon Doering, Boynton G. Paige. 8

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Just northeast of Billings, carved on one side of a large sandstone cliff, is a reminder of the great northwest expedition by Lewis and Clark. Named in honor of the son of the famous Bird Woman. Saca-jawea. it is known today as Pompey's Pillar; and it will continue to represent the advance made in exploration and the knowledge of our country. Likewise, the faculty at Eastern represent all the advances that man has made in experiment and observation. With guidance as the primary tenant, each instructor provides useful training and counseling with the stress on initiative and incentive. Because of their dedication we have only to gain; and we. in turn, may then someday tell the tales of another century . T)

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SURVIVAL During the past several decades the nature of our society has been changing rapidly. Emphasis placed on education and its various aspects has changed accordingly. Again education has become a highly competitive experience, and the ability of the student to survive in this situation is increasingly difficult. From the moment an individual becomes a student at an institution of higher learning, he is subjected to pressures from every phase of his existence. He must not only excel academically in order to remain in college and attain the goal to which he aspires, but simultaneously he must make the adjustment to a new environment and to new associates. It is important to each of us that we meet this challenge. Early in college life a student must successfully learn to place the various aspects of his educational experience in proper perspective. None of the pressures may be properly withstood so long as they continually dominate the student’s thoughts and daily activities. It is vitally important that adequate time be given to periods of reflection—getting away from the routine and learning to look objectively at one’s own personal aspirations and capabilities. Your success will encourage others, and in turn you will be helped by the accomplishment of others. “Survival of the fittest’’ is a law of nature which has not been repealed. Your success now and in your future activities will be dependent on your ability to adjust to pressures and competition. Your graduation from Eastern will reflect in significant measure this accomplishment. 9 H. L. Steele, President