Montana State University Bozeman - Montanan Yearbook (Bozeman, MT)

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THE CHANCELLOR’S MESSAGE I'he extra curricular activities in the “up-to-date American college and university have increased until they are numbered by the scores and by the hundreds. Each activity has adopted some slogan, motto, pennant, flag, color or song to symbolize its objective and its ideals. Only two unifying agencies hold the common loyalty of all the multiple college groups. These are the college colors and the college song. The determination of the editors of the 1925 Montanan to glorify the College colors Blue and Gold should be cordially approved by the thoughtful supporters of M. S. C. achievements in scholarship, debating, dramatics, oratory, athletics and in dozens of other college activities. The significance of our college colors cannot be over-emphasized, if we understand fully and adequately the things which the colors represent. They accent the highest ideals and objectives of our college days; they contribute mightily to the esprit de corps of the entire institution. They tend to make all students jealous for the growth and well being of Alma Mater. College colors rightly understood represent college spirit and glorify college achievements. In concluding this message to our select young associates at Montana State College, you arc asked to determine the significance of the “Blue and Gold. The “Blue represents sincerity “as old and as true as the sky, and “Gold represents “truth that makes us free. These great ideas, sincerity in friendship, sincerity in thinking and sincerity in meeting economic, social and political obligations and responsibilities associated with the eternal loyalty to truth, insure the rare and lasting values in your multiple college relationships. Let the wearer of the “Blue and Gold think clearly and understanding ' of the significance of his college colors. They are the symbols of eternal values in all human relations within and without college halls. May the wearer of these appealing colors resolve to live sincerely, to act wisely, and to exemplify, always, truth and honor. In the doing of these things there is great reward.

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A WORD FROM THE PRESIDENT GREETINGS It is gratifying to notice that the 1925 Montanan, has been dedicated to the “bine and gold. The decision to dedicate this annual to the college colors, indicates a growing appreciation of the work and spirit of the college. The blue and gold, symbolizes the institution in its entirety. These colors call to the minds of the alumni, students, faculty and friends of Montana State College, all that the institution stands for. It reminds us of its beginnings, its attainments after thirty years of service, and its plans and ambitions for the future. 'These colors also remind us of the challenge of useful service which the public expects from institutions like Montana State College. The most valuable asset which any college may build up. is the loyalty and cooperation of its alumni, ex-students and friends. This loyalty is for the institution as a whole. The passing of the years causes us to think more of the entire college, and not so much of the special department where we may have had our training. It is gratifying to note that the present student body has a growing appreciation of the institution, and desires to exhibit this in the dedication of their annual to the institution’s colors—“The Blue and Gold. 2 9