Montana State University - Sentinel Yearbook (Missoula, MT)

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ONE YEAR OF COLLEGE Helen AfettWM% AWfj ffJ t.U ' i ' H ' ' h- l}:ht: N,r r.t.in Utafs third. Treasurer UunV t)i t n. Vi ' -r.Pwfcnt TH WOMAN ' S SELF GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION The Woman ' s Self Government As- sociation is composed of all women students of the University, A board of officers in co-operation with the Dean of Women passes and rules upon all activities for women. The first W. S. G. A. activity of the year was the Co-ed Prom, held No- vember 3, in the new gymnasium. The May Pete, a pageant in which the women of the school take part, is put on once a year. Marian Fitzpat- rick had charge of the production this year. On February 29, the women enter- tained the men of the University in a Leap Year dance, the Co-ed Formal, an annual affair, at which the wom- en are hostesses and undertake all expenses. Valentine Robinson of Missoula was VST. S. G. A, delegate to a confer- ence of University women at Tucson, Arizona, in April. The organization sponsors a schol- arship loan fund which is open U up per class women. The maximum loan is $100 and is payable one year after leaving school. Tanans, a sophomore girls 1 honor- ary organization, was formed the early part of this year. Its members an- chosen from those who have shown the greatest interest in school and women s activities.

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■ E SEN T I N K L 19 ASSOCIATED STUDENTS OF MONTANA Audrey Allen. Vicr-Pretidtnt Marina Fitipatrkk. Stnrtary The A. S. U. M. is the self-governing or- ganization of the student body of the Uni- versity in which control of all athletics, in- tramural contests and other student activi- ties is vested. The executive work is carried on by four officers, president, vice president, Secre- tary and business manager. These meet bi-monthly with the Tent nil Board, which is composed of representatives from each of the four classes, the editor of the Kai- min, the Veil King and a faculty represent- ative. A written constitution is maintained and amendments and officers hips are made by student body ballot. A fund accruing from fees paid by stu- dents is used to finance student aclivi- ties. A st tit lent card, issued by tile audi- tor admits members to all university func- tions. With the resignation of William Cogs- well, i ri-sident uf the organization for 102:1-24. to take n position in Honolulu, a special election was held March IS, to fill the Unexpired term of office. Charles Nickolaus was elected by an overwhelming vote and lank i if fire immediately, NVknlaus is one of those unusual per- sons who find that hard work in a quiet manner is always rewarded. As a fresh- man Nick was hardly known, yet today he is one of the most popular men on the campus. He is conscientious and long be- fore he attained office he demonstrated that he was ready to back the student cause in anything. When Bill Cogswell resigned as presi- dent the student body lost one of its best friends. Bill was a brilliant journalist with a string of campus activities that spoke of years of hard work and a winning persrm- ality. As the reviver of Annahelle be made himself famous and rendered the school a valued service in her publicity for the Glee Club. Rain or shine. Bill was al- ways to be found well up in the front of what ever was g-oing on. Kvervbodv liked Bill. Audrey Allen as vice-president is a seri- ous, steady-going worker whose executive ability bits been proved many times. She is popular and has always been prominent in school affairs. Marian Filzpatriek, secretary, was di- rector of the Hay Pete this year. She is well liked and a hard worker. William Aho H manager, has the hardest job of all. His position as Shy lock of school finances would bring any ordinary dub the wrath of the multitude, but smi - riiv. Hill keeps (he friendship of the student bndy and has 1o his credit one of the hesl I! :l!::o ' i d A. S. I ' . .M. vears.

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T II E SENTINEL 1 9 2 1 DO YOU KNOW That there are ten times as many students as faculty members in the State University of Montana ' . ' Thai there air 130 mem hers of the family ami adminis- trative si at ' f? Perhaps not. Each year as Montana arrows the know everybody on the campus spirit is lieconiuu: more diffi- cult. The numerous school and depart- ment majors become isolated within the precincts of their respective class room The Freshman has little, if any, concep- tion of the extent of the work of his uni- versity arid, unless he lakes an adivc pari in student affairs, finds it hard to keep in touch with at] the institution offers. There are seventeen departments of the College of Arts -md Sciences, and six schools of the University. BIOLOGY Professor Morten .1. EJrnd is head nf this department. With hip, well-lighted class rooms in the new Natural Science building, the department is one of the besl equipped of the University. Every Fresh- man who takes the Xoology course frag a fellow feeling for the bug department. MOT ANY Professor ,!. K. Kirk wood is the depart- ment head. Valuable work in classifying and recording plant life of Montana has been carried on by this de pa rt m ent. CHEMISTRY Dr. Rich a I ' d IL Jesse heads the Chemis- try instruction ] staff. The work in this department offers the student many ad- vantages and assurance of thorough study. ECONOMICS The head of this department. Dr. J. If. Underwood, is nationally known. Hi» de- partment is a valuable part of the tfnl- versity curriculum. EDUCATION Professor Freeman Daughters heads the department nf pro. - perl ive t par hers and nmlittmns certificate holders. A -j m.h pro- portion of the grade school teachers of 1h» ' tate, as well as the higher school in- structors, are alumni of the department, ENGLISH Professor Harold J. Merriam heads one ..I ' the mos1 important divisions nf ihe University. His staif is composed of pro- fessors and instructors that have excep- tional ability. The English department is one of the broadest in scope, as nearly every studenl in the school comes under its direction at some time during his four years. [Mistering creative thinking and appreciation of better literature, the department is surely one of higher education. The dramatics section comes under this department ' s direction, FINE ARTS Mrs. Belle Rateman as instructor in Fine Arts is offering courses in art work thai are practical and valuable to the student. Mudi ' the art work each year in the Sentinel ciTiiis from persons who work in the third-floor studio. HISTORY AND POLITICAL SCIENCE Professor Paul C. Phillips with his asso- ciate, Professor Earl J, Milter, has built up a department of History and Political Science that is recognized by many of the greater universities of the nation as among the best. Professor Phillips has made a study of Montana history and politics and his lectures are considered in- valuable to the journalists and students who plan to make this state their Imme. HOME ECONOMICS The honte economics department offers courses for home-makers and professional workers. It is well-equipped and a popu- lar department for minor work. Miss Helen tJleasou is acting chairman of ihe insl rin tional staff. LIBRARY ECONOMY The courses of this department are little known to the average student, yet form a valuable addition to the university curric- ulum. Miss Gertrude Buekhous heads the staff and is librarian for the University. A thorough course in all branches of library Work is offered. MATHEMATICS At the head of this department is Dr, N. J. Lewies, whose text books on mathe- matical subjects have gained him consider- able recognition. In addition to the regular subjects offered in college courses, special al tool ion is given to individual work ami 1o the referenee advantage. , of the library. MILITARY SCIENCE Under the bead of R. O, T, C, this de- partment has been given space in the ae- Mvity section.