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

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Pkksihknt Atkinson

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A WORD FROM THE CHANCELLOR The universal friendly attitude toward youth was voiced by Tennyson in Sir Galahad when he said: “My strength is as the strength of ten, Because my heart is pure.” Always the world needs the strength and purity of youth, youth disciplined in body and mind; youth hopeful, and above all, youth intelligently sound and sincere. My message to young comrades of Montana State College is condensed in an appeal for intellectual integrity and intellectual sincerity, The supreme test in home, in business, in profession and in all human relations, private and public, is integrity and sincerity of thought, sincerity of performance. Lacking in these qualities there can be no secure credit in business, no dependable journalism, no stable commerce, no morality, no beauty of art and no religion. Normal youth is that period of life when energy plus is generated and released. Because of excessive energy, youth is the time of action— the time of doing and daring. It is always characterized by high hopes, ambitious dreams and consuming desires. Therefore I counsel you, “Get for yourselves, first and always, intellectual integrity and intellectual sincerity and keep them as constant comrades of your daily life.” Moreover, be not content with that achievement for yourselves. Let me remind you of “Merlin and the Gleam”— “Not of the sunlight, Not of the moonlight, Not of the starlight! 0 young Mariner, Down to the haven, Call your companions, Launch your vessel, And crowd your canvas, And, ere it vanishes Over the margin, After it, follow it, Follow the Gleam.”

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PRESIDENT’S GREETING Inspiring scenery may be classed as one of Montana’s important resources, and the decision to stress the state’s scenic beauties in the MONTANAN of 1927 is timely and commendable. Many graduates and ex-students who have gone out from Montana State College will recall the magnificent panorama that unfolded before their eyes as they climbed to the top of “Old Baldy,” Electric Peak or the Spanish Peaks, and of the many other features of Montana’s natural grandeur that formed a fine setting for their years in college life. To those who have not lived in Montana, the pictures and descriptions in this year book will convey something of the charm and inspiration which are afforded to our people. The weaving of this theme of scenic beauty into the various material that composes the MONTANAN will serve both to maintain its very high standard for originality and excellence and to give added delight to its readers. It is a pleasure to extend greetings to all alumni, ex-students and students both in the college and in the high schools of the state. This fine record of the year’s attainments at M. S. C. should be a treasure which will bring to them increasing satisfaction as the years pass.