Oklahoma Panhandle State University - Plainsman Yearbook (Goodwell, OK)

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a OF DEDICATION Through the wise and judicious administra- tion of President McKee and the Administrative Council, Panhandle A. and M. College has made tremendous advancement. Under his leadership and vision Panhandle has been greatly expanded and the curriculum and staff have been so strengthened that the college has been accepted into full membership of the North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools. ADMINISTRATIVE COUNCIL Miss Reiswig takes a letter from President McKee in the routine of a busy day. The Administrative Council, the principal administra- case of problems of a contemporary routine. tive committee, is essentially a committee on committees; Measures which seem to require legislative action by for although it has cognizance of administrative problems, the general faculty may be prepared for such action by it usually delegates a temporary committee of qualified this committee or a committee appointed by it. The staff members to implement its decisions, especially in the Council has seven members. Left to right: Milton Bradley, Douglas Dobbs, Helen Muller, President McKee, M. C. Hamilton, Milton England, Freeman McKee. 21

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— PRESIDENT MARVIN PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE The period of Panhandle Agricultural and Mechanical College’s first fifty years has been one of growth and development. The campus has changed from the regular high- plains pasture land to a beautiful landscaped oasis with buildings to house the various de- partments of the college. The academic pro- gram of the school has progressed from a course of study for grades one to twelve to a fully accredited four-year college offering bachelor of arts, bachelor of science, and bachelor of music education degrees. Every citizen of the high plains is proud of the col- lege’s achievement and growth during the past fifty years. As we enter the second fifty years of de- velopment, we realize we cannot rest on past laurels. There is an old adage that goes, “On the plains of hesitation bleach the bones of countless thousands who, at the dawn of victory, sat down to rest, and resting died.” We know.that the fast pace of today’s space age does not permit resting. We also know that we cannot be complacent about new ideas and new methods. It is our plan to continue with the improvement of teach- ing personnel, library and laboratory facili- ties, and with capital improvements to take care of two thousand students by 1969. —Marvin McKee Reflections Of The President

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STUDENT GOVERNMENT The most important student groups on the campus are the Student Senate and Supreme Court. By virtue of the pres- ence of these organizations the voice of the student body is heard. Valuable training in citizenship, democracy, and leadership are gained and the student body as a whole is benefited. The student senate form of government entered into its first year of operation with the 1958-59 school year. With its advent has come a keen sensitivity to the overall college pro- gram and a wide acceptance of responsibility on the part of the student leaders. The Senate effectively administered the homecoming activities and submitted an extensive campus traffic plan. Members have participated vigorously in the Oklahoma Intercollegiate Senate Association with Bill Sapp serving as Parliamentarian. Projects on the planning board are: revision of the point system for Who’s Who; implementation of a Hall of Fame; and study of a system of chimes or bells for the campus. SUPREME COURT (top, left to right). Justices Dottie Sawyer, John Lovelace, Dorothy Mercer, Lyman Brown, Harold Fields, and Chief Justice Wayne Day. Jimmie Bouse (not pictured). STUDENT ASSOCIATION OFFICERS. Standing: President Jerry Brace, Vice President Bob Klassen. SEATED: Secretary Nancy Calvert, Treasurer Lola Butcher. STUDENT SENATE. FIRST ROW, left to right: 6. vayne, L. Butcher, B. Jameison, D. Mitchell, K. Johnston, N. Calvert. SECOND ROW: Miss Muller, B. Baldwin, R. Klassen, J. Bruce, J. Brace. THIRD ROW: R. Baldonado, J. Quinn, M. Alexander, D. Mitchell, B. Klassen. FOURTH ROW: J. Clark, R. Cramer, L. Daniel, E. Taylor, L. Hood, R. Hiner, R. Pearson, F. Doenges. 22