Oklahoma State University - Redskin Yearbook (Stillwater, OK)

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SCHOOL OF AGRICULTURE GRICULTl'RE is the oldest settled occupation I of man. lt has gone through many changes in its process of evolution. First, man lived largely on the plants and ani- mals which nature provided. Later, men herded flocks of cattle and sheep and Women cultivated gardens. Later, men built homes, confined their livestock with fences, and cultivated fixed areas in crops. Then the surplus of spring and summer was preserved and stored against the needs of winter. Then cities began to grow and industries to build and there was a division of labor. Now the farmer must provide not only for himself and his family but for many others not engaged in agriculture. In order to secure the world against want caused by insect pests, disease, drouth, or flood it has been necessary to develop a science of agriculture. In fact, agriculture is now the great meeting-ground of the sciences. Chemistry and physics lie at its base. Biology, with its concept of organism, is essential to its understanding. Mathematics is the common instrument of all. Essential to the application of the basic sciences are the subjects of physiology, genetics, nutrition, pathology, entomology, parasitology and soil science. To the use of these sciences we must add transportation and marketing, as well as pre- serving, storing, and processing to provide food, clothing and shelter to the human race. Doing this is the function of agriculture. DEAN CARL P. IJJIAXCKXVELI, Back ft7'ZU4l'3IlEBIiRDORF, GA1.Lt'P, BEAM., Mcliiziola, BALLINGER, BICXYHORTER, ALBRIGHT, PIAXVKINS, XYIIITIEHEAD VNEBs'fER Middle row-Lioox, PLLNQUITE, CRoss, Ricnick, FICRNANDIES, CoNN1aR, RIURRIS, HIXSON, ORR Front row-RoI.Fs, MCINTOSH, THox1PsoN, liliACKWliI.L, HELI.1iR, SANIEORN, SANnI2Rs, CARBIQRRY Page 27

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WOMEN'S STUDENT GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION THE VVomen's Student Government Association is an organization for all the women students of the Okla- homa Agricultural and Mechanical College. They have been affiliated with the Intercollegiate Association of 1 VVomen Students since 1929. The Officers for 1933-1934 are: Mildred Easter, president, Velma Louise Bishop, vice-president, Sue VanNoy, secretary, Kathleen J. Pratt, treasurer. XY. S. G. A. is organized into three boards. The Executive Board is composed of the four officers elected at large by the students, the president of the Judicial Board, and the president or a representative from the VVomen's Pan-Hellenic, the VVomen's Athletic Associa- MILDRED EASTER tion, the Y. VV. C. A., and Achofoa. The Judicial Board is composed of two seniors, two juniors, and one sopho- more. Representatives from each sorority, dormitory, and each organized house in town make up the Legislative Board. This year VV. S. G. A. sponsored two entertainments. The Co-Ed Prom, a costume dance given the first semester, was quite informal. Prizes for the best stunt and the cleverest costume were awarded. The second semester a semi- formal event, a Matinee Tea, was given. VV. S. G. A. plays an important part in the entertainment of prominent women visitors to this campus. This spring they had as their guest Miss VVinifred VVygal, executive secretary of the National Student Council of Y. VV. C. A. from New York City. Mrs. Mildred Morgan, student advisor and director of personnel at the University of Iowa, was speaker at a convocation sponsored by VV. S. G. A. YVATKINS LIPRERT BISHOP NIORGAIN PRATT PATTERSON FISHER BURWELL VANNOY Tnoxms PRICE Page Zh

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r. fi SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING 9 9 l E ARE living in a technical age. Everywhere we see appliances in daily use which fifty years ago were deemed mere folly. VVe are sur- rounded by conveniences which our grandparents never dreamed possible. VVe are able to span conti- nents in unbelievable short time and have eliminated distance as a hindering factor in social and business life. XVe do not realize fully the wonders that today exist because we have grown to consider them as our just dues and as part of our daily existence. The Engineer has been largely responsible for our being able to enjoy life in a manner never before attained. Progress has brought about great changes, un- believable changes in the last one hundred years. Many volumes could be written and merely scratch the surface, but the Engineer has taken a leading part in all of it. VVhenever or wherever a progressive movement takes place, whether in the held of transportation, building, manufacturing, elec- tricity, machinery or what not, the Engineer is usually the guiding genius. Upon his skill and judgment depends the success of the enterprise. Since 1929 building programs have been curtailed and the engineering pro- fession has suffered in consequence. However, during the last eight months engineers have been called on again in large numbers so that the employment situation is much better than it was last year. It is our hope and belief that the pendulum has started swinging back and that the engineering profession will again enjoy the prosperity it enjoyed prior to 1929. Civilization must go forward, to go backward would mean its downfall. As long as we have civilization and progress the Engineer has a useful place in our life. DEAN PHILIP S. DONNELL Back 7'0'Z,UfSTAPLlEY, SHIQIERAR, KIRKHAM, SMHH, HALE, BENSON, REED, CUNNINGHAM, DUNN Second row-Lormcus, SAXTUN, Wooly, Youivo, N1cKKoL1.s, FLANDIQRS, THUESEN, L1coNARD, OBOUKHOFF, BAKER, NIEANS Fran! row-NAETLQR, lXlALliEV, KR1sT1ANsiaN, CHILDERS, BEICSON, JACK, XYHITESIDE Page ZS