Oklahoma State University - Redskin Yearbook (Stillwater, OK)

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THE PHESIUE T To ri-112 GENt3RA'rioN THAT Wim, R1-Lxraiu-1 TIII-2 VVORLD: You are taking over the salva- tion and perpetuation of the American Way. Tragic as the consequences of War are, regret- table though the confusion that it spreads in the lives of individuals may be, there is still good to be derived from evil. This is the test- ing-time for America. It is a period in which will be weighed the outcomes of our policies of freedom, tolerance, opportunity, and indi- vidualism. 9-ws! Dr. llenry G. Bennett, in his past fifteen years as president of fJlil1ll10IYl2l A. and Nl. College, has eapalvly guided the policies of the institution. N' , VVhat comes to America out of the war depends mostly upon what you young people will it to be. The pres- ent generation has done an outstanding job in a complex and baffling situation, a better one might have been done: it is my earnest faith that you Will build upon the foundations of our past a mightier and a fairer superstructure than ours. The nature of the change to come is presaged by what we see about us: women handling riveting machines, drafting instruments, making an- nouncements over broadcasting sys- tems, and in general sharing more in the work of the nation, the increased stress upon science, mathematics, and technology in the preparation of men for War service, and the developing practice of labor and participation in management, as Well as the increased regulation of business by government. You will need strong character, trained minds, firm faith, and vigorous stamina to deal with the issues that lie ahead. But daily you are proving your ability to meet these issues with courage, foresight, and vision. VVC of the generation that is passing salute you, and re-assert our confidence in your victory in war and in peace.

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LHXWNE TUEHHHQ In the classrooms, with notebook ond pencil in hand students search for the greot truths of knowledge

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ROBERT S. KERR, Governor of Oklahoma Essentially a family man, Kerr is an unusually devoted husband to one of the most gracious first ladies the state has ever boasted, and takes more than the usual pride in three strong sons and a lovely little daughter. Accepting the heavy responsibilities of guiding the administrative policies of the state in time of War, he has shown no hesitancy in guarding the welfare of the people. Standing as an example of what Okla- homa's rugged pioneers have produced, and What our nation can develop is this tall, distinguished, smiling American, who takes his democracy seriouslyf Robert S. Kerr. THE GUVEH UR Even before statehood in the vast terri tory long known only as the land of thi Red hlen and a few struggling pioneers Robert S. Kerr was interested in Okla homaeafor he was born in a log cabir amid the most picturesque era in the lift of the Sooner state, and has literallj climbed to the governorship-the Hrs native son ever elected to executive lead ership in Oklahoma. Regardless of his generally acceptec ability of oratory, he is as unassuming a the proverbial school boy and his person ally acquired wealth has not taken awaj his common touch. Before gaining prominence in the oi business, Kerr taught school for mani years. A humanitarian in every interpre tation of the word, he has never lost hi kindness and consideration for others. Fully capable of directing Oklahoma' steady development, Kerr is Well ac quainted with state problems and possi bilities. This former state commander o the American Legion is a man's man ti have in the saddle when Oklahoma i contributing everything possible to th War effort.