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

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To attain the skills needed in competitive society, one must take the necessary time to train. The Absarokee tribe was based on such a principle ol competition. The warrior found that he had to compete in four difficult war deeds, each involving a risk of his life, in order to attain the distinction of being a chief. The purpose of these deeds was not meant to add decoration because war wasn't waged for conquest and gain of property or territory. Rather, to the Absarokee it was a game of wits, chivalry, bravery, and honor between tribes. It was only through these trained men that a tribe was able to survive the advances of the surrounding societies. The men had to be able, and likewise, prove themselves able. The rimrocks overlooking Billings carry their own significance for us. They are definite reminders of an era of pioneers who proved themselves able to stand. If they had failed, the future of Billings would have vanished with them. The attractive ledges near the city have s«ood throughout the centuries. They have been proven strong and as a result, we have profiled by both their commercial value and beaut . Tales of proven years have truly been the watchwords of the Eastern graduates. With study and deeds of four years behind them. «he seniors can look back and realize their true purpose. CLASSMEN 22

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THE KIMHOCK SAU TES • • • B DR. LINCOLN J. AIKINS After 20 years at Eastern Montana College, 37 years in Montana and 4(5 years in Education. Dr. Lincoln J. Aikins, dean of faculty, stepped down Dr Aikins, who has been the number two administrator on campus since 1957, acceded to the State Board of Regents policy that University of Montana System administrators must be under 65 years of age. A native of Windham. Maine, Dr. Aikins received both his Bachelors and Masters Degrees from Bates College in Lewistown. Me. After serving in the U.S. Army in World War I, Dr. Aikins joined the faculty at Berea College, Ky. He returned to Maine in 1920 and served as principal of several high schools until 1927. In 1928, he came to Billings where he was a teacher, registrar, and dean of junior college at Billings Polytechnic Institute (now Rocky Mountain College). Dr. Aikins joined the Eastern faculty in 1945 as registrar and dean of basic curricula. He assumed the position as dean of faculty of Eastern in 1957. He was the first man to receive the doctor of education degree from Montana State College (1958). The Rimrock salutes Dr. Aikins for his great dedication to education and for his many notable contributions to Eastern.

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