Oklahoma State University - Redskin Yearbook (Stillwater, OK)

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IX IHCl'l2NIJIifX'CIi II NIJ, Shrine of free government, Independence Hall is the birthplace of American Free- dom. VValk proudly here, Americans, amid the symbols of your birthright! Here hangs enshrined the Liberty Hell . . . Americais most precious relic, Libertyls most honored herald, History's most stirring inspiration to all who love Valor and Justice and Freedom. Here in the historic hall were adopted the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution of the United States. Here Richard Henry Lee, in the Virginia Resolutions, first declared that Mthese United Colonies are, and of a right ought to be, tree and independent Statesf, To all humanity this shrine stands as Earth's noblest monument to the spirit and achievements of Government by the People.

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The President .1 T Prominent question mark in state political circles this past year, Dr. Henry G. Bennett has become, during his fourteen years as president of Ok- lahoma A. and NI. College, one of the outstanding educators in the state and nation. Author of the twenty-five year cam- pus development plan, Dr. Bennett has been the driving force in correlating the institution's construction program with the rapid growth of the student body. The administration of Dr. Bennett is noteworthy for the stability which it has brought to the college. Outgrowth of this favorable condition has been the Decennium club which further em- phasizes the effectiveness of stabilization in the college administration. Friend of the student that he is, Dr. Bennett holds the deep respect, admira- tion, and loyalty of all undergraduates. Democratic and congenial, he has won a place in the hearts of undergraduates as one who recognizes their problems and responsibilities. Vllell known friend of the state's many farmers, President Bennett has expanded the agricultural program in- itiated by Dr. Bradford Knapp, who e 'c placed particular emphasis on the work DR. HENRY GARLAND BENNETT of the Agricultural Experiment Station and the Extension Division, until today there are graduates of the college serving in each of the statels seventy-seven counties. Oklahoma A. and M. College was founded June 25, 1891, as the people's college. Established in a new and untried territory its policies were dedicated to the liberal and practical education of the in- dustrial classes in the pursuits and professions of life. As the fourteenth president of Oklahoma A. and M. College Dr. Bennett has utilized the policies which emerged with the growth of the institution in pro- moting the welfare of the people of Oklahoma through the progressive education of their children. Perhaps no one word more nearly expresses the spirit which Dr. Bennett has fostered upon the cam- pus than the word democraticl'. The institution has become prominent throughout the nation as a friendly campus which offers to all students congeniality and hospitality. No doubt the College and the principles of democratic education for which it stands are just in the beginning of an era of acceptance and service. The progress of Oklahoma A. and Nl. College has been largely due in recent years to the educational leadership, vision, indefatigable energy, human sympathies, cordial personality, and integrity of Dr. Henry G. Bennett who holds the affection, confidence, and respect of the people of Oklahoma. Speaking recently Dr. Bennett said, f'There is not a county in Oklahoma that is not reached by both aspects of the Collegels service. The years to come will see an even greater and more effective service based upon the changing needs of menf' Page 25