New Mexico State University - Swastika Yearbook (Las Cruces, NM)

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DF.AN GARDNER and his Ags couldn ' t keep the farmers fri)m being drafted, so they revised war agriculture production procedures to a prac- tical and efficient basis. They are waging war on the home front and after all this will be the deciding factor in the long run. DEAN BALDWIN, heading the department of liberal arts and sciences, was very concerned with current social and political problems as well as with constructing ideals for a post-war world. Men with visionary faculties like Dean Balwin ' s will build a safe world, free from strife after this mix-up. DEAN JETT was connected more closely with the war effort than any of the other deans. Sailors, mechanics, airplane workers, and stud- ent engineers trained in his department. Dean Jett personally supervised these projects and did a magnificent piece of work. H. M GARDNER J ■ II R. ' ' f mmaasSM ' i 1 jBl m IMfl , « ' % 1 ijL Jr iH p. M. BALDWIN D. b. }tTV

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T H E D E I I S . . . . Five Deans were faced with many a complex task during the current school year, and each entered in the war spirit with a zeal that was not the hking of Herr Hitler. Few student toes had to be trampled on and the Deans are considered swell fellows by all campus personnel. Dean Bawden took over W. B. ODonnell s office and the many activities as Greek Council and S u- denl Commission sponsor. He was a friend in need with fugitives from the draft boards who had many problems that concern a wartime student. H T. BAWDEN Dean Bovard, helping recruit WAACS and WAVES, held down a job which requires the combined services of two or three peo- ple during normal times. Hearing her call to the colors she married Bar.y Jones, U. S. Army, soon after the second semester began. BERDINE JACKMAN JONES

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S T I D E I T (1 n R n H Popular Marvin Hoover, able leader in many campus organizations heads the list oi those who have plenty to do. When quizzed about his frequent tasks Pappy says, ' es, I manage to keep pretty busy. MARVIN HOOVER Taking the initiative in the student activities this year under the leadership of President Marvin Hoov- er the Student Commission has outshone all previous organizations of its kind. Student elections, the spring carnival, the homecoming game, and the pep rally have all been taken in the stride by this group. HOOVER BAWDEN DARROW RUSSELL COOPER HALL PATTERSON WHITEMAN GALLAGHER Page Sixlttn