North Dakota State College of Science - Agawasie Yearbook (Wahpeton, ND)

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Thirty-seven Years of Service Karl F. Riley came to Science in 1916 after graduating with an engineering degree from Michigan State College. He worked as a civil engineer and taught math and science in Montana before coming here. Professor Riley became head of the Engineering Department after C. D. Clipfell and remained in that position, with the exception of one year, until 1921. During that year he directed the operation of a gravel company. Always interested in construction, the quality of buildings constructed gives evidence to his interest. The successful operation of the North Dakota plan still makes our system a model for agricultural states everywhere. The newer buildings which are mentioned elsewhere in this publication, were built during Mr. Riley’s administration and the new Girl’s Dormitory will be completed before the end of his service. During his years as president, the Junior College and Business Schools prospered and expanded. The Trades School is known nationally as one of the best of its kind. With his resignation in 1954, President Riley will have served 33 years as president and a total of 37 years at Science, serving longer in this capacity than any other college president in the state of North Dakota. During his presidency there have been constant improvements both in educational and construction factors of the school of the school and increased enrollment.

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A Message from Our President E. F. Riley More improvements have been made on the campus of the State School of Science during this year than in any year in the history of the school. The contract for a new Womens Dormitory to house 65 girls was let and the construction of the building started. A desirable place for girls to live has been looked forward to for many years. At last we can see a dream fulfilled. The new Heating Plant was completed and put into use February 1. This building has ample capacity for any future buildings on the campus. It is probably the most modern and efficient heating plant in the state of North Dakota: it is a beautiful structure. The old Heating Plant, long an eye sore in the center of the campus, will be completely demolished. This will change the appearance of the campus more than anything that has been done in recent years. The old Gymnasium has been put into temporary use as a health center and auditorium and for other school activities. When this remodeling is completed it will be both beautiful and useful. The “oval will change its shape during the coming summer; so that the old land mark will no longer look the same. The new Field House has been in use for many important functions in addition to athletics activities. All in all this has been a very successful year The student body has increased and prospects for the future arc good. 12

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11'. .) . Nordgaard Hoad of Business School Registrar As I search for words for this message to you who have been students during the year 1952-53, I wonder what your opinion of college will be twenty years hence. As of May 1953, your thoughts have to do with that first job, or that stretch in the sendee, or work on the home farm. Some of you may regret that the school year is coming to a close, but for the most part you look forward to the change. Twenty years hence, your thinking will be entirely different. You will look back on those wonderful college days as the best days of your life. You will wonder why you ever wished them to come to an end. Twenty years hence you will also realize that some of the advice that parents and instructors gave should have been taken more seriously. In fact many of you will be giving such advice to your own children. Anyway it has been nice having you here and best wishes for the future. W. M. NORDGAARD During this semi-centennial year, my own thoughts run back through the greater part of the last fifty years. Foremost in my memory are many friends who were once students in this junior college. They have attained eminence within their vocations, and they are now located, not only in all parts of our own State, but also in nearly every state in our Union and in many foreign countries: in Arabia, for example. Austria. Spain. England, Canada. Hawaii, and Japan. Naming even those. I distinctly remember would take several pages of this book. They are in scores of positions including, for example, accountancy, business administration, chemistry, dentistry, engineering, forestry, journalism, law, medicine, and teaching. Even though many of them are also graduates of senior colleges, the Science School retains the greater part of their affection. That is a fact of which we all can be proud. With such thoughts in mind, all of us—students. teachers, and alumni—should rally to the campus for next fall’s Homecoming. In another fifty years, we may be a bit old for that sort of thing. F. H. McMAHON F. II. McMahon Head of Junior College 11 I