Pittsburg State University - Kanza Yearbook (Pittsburg, KS)

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K.S.T.C., and all his office force consider it a privilege to work for him.-MARGARET HERYFORD. flaaaame . . Miss Belle Provorse, a member of the admin- istrative department since 1916, guards the col- lege finances and sees that moneys and records move into place as accurately and justly as does the mechanism of a machine. To her office helpers the job of Financial Secretary is an endless one with a multitude of responsibilities, but to her it is fascinating and tireless. Her loyalty to the Col- lege and her long record of competency and de- votion to its financial mechanism have made her an integral part of K.S.T.C. Appreciation of her true worth is evidenced by the many Old Gradsl' who frequent her office when on the campus and enjoy talking with her about Hold times. There is no hestitancy on Miss Provorsels part in assuming a position for the right and retaining it until the problem in question is settled in a most satisfactory manner. The office force feels it a privilege to work under the supervision of one so competent, knowing they are being guided in every phase of their work by one who is efficient, patient and understanding.-KAY ZELLMER Shad.. When in doubt, Call Mr. Short. This might well be the slogan for all students and faculty members of Kansas State Teachers College. Mr. C. F. Short is the superintendent of buildings and grounds. His duties include general supervision over heating and upkeep of buildings. In the summer the landscaping of the campus and keeping the campus beautiful are part of his duties. Friendly and helpful, Mr. Short is well-known to both students and faculty members alike. He frequently helps student dance committees set up facilities for all school parties. He also gives as- sistance on plays and other stage presentations. Monday morning means conference time at Prexy's office. From left to right are Dean of Administration Paul Murphy, Superintendent of Buildings and Grounds Frank Short, Dean of Instruction Ernest Mahan, Registrar II. U. Massey, Financial Secretary Belle Provorse, and President Rees H. Hughes. I . Page 13

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72a 5 Paezwf . . . Dignified and friendly'-those two words are the adjectives used by most persons to describe Rees H. Hughes, president of K.S.T.C. Prexy, as he is often called by students, seems to promote the feeling of friendship among all the students and faculty on the campus. He never fails to have a friendly greeting for everyone. Yet one is not surprised to note the business- like manner in which President Hughes conducts all his affairs. It is a manner which has won for him the respect and admiration of all who know him. ' President Hughes' outstanding abilities have long been recognized throughout this area, and last summer he gained international recognition as an educator of high standing when he attended the seminar on world education held in Paris under the auspices of UNESCO. Everyone agrees that there could be no better man for the task of guiding the activities of such an expanding institution as KSTC than Rees H. Hughes--Louisa WEISER Well, hello there! What can I do for you, today? College students who have come into Dean Murphy's Office at any time will recognize this friendly welcome which always greets them. Dean Murphy is the director of all student activities on the campus who helps various organizations find suitable times and places for their meetings. Before assuming his present position, Dean Murphy was the head of the Psychology Depart- ment. He is a member of Psi Chi, national hon- orary psychology fraternity, and takes an active part in all organizations dealing with psychology. Aside from his school duties and other responsi- bilities as chairman of various educational and welfare organizations, Dean Murphy has a great interest in detective stories. If any student has any problems or troubles, just drop into Dean Murphy's office, and he will offer a helping hand.-DELORES KENNETT. M 7LZ... Pull up your chair before the fire and make yourself comfortable, is a typical friendly greeting often heard at the inner office door of 208 Russ Hall, where no faculty or student problem is too small to be heard calmly and dealt with justly. Dean Ernest Mahan resides there daily from about eight-thirty until after five o'clock helping students plan a program to a desired goal, en- couraging and communicating inspiration, and working with faculty to make sure that the cur- riculum offerings of the College are foremost in the education world. Dean Mahan came to the College in 1930 as a member of the social science staff, became head of that department in 1939, and in 1945 assumed the duties of Dean of Instruction also. A scholastic mind that keeps abreast of the times, a love of beauty in nature and literature, a kindly sense of humor, honesty and fairness with all people and an appreciation of excellence in them which rarely passes without verbal recogni- tion, create a waiting line in his office most of the time.-FRANCES HASHBARGER. Know J. U. Massey? Sure! Everybody around K.S.T.C. knows Mr. Massey. If someone doesn't know where to find the Registrar's office, just say, Mr. Massey's office, and they know where to go. He is Director of Admissions and checks the cre- dentials of all who come to K.S.T.C., tells the students the requirements for any desired creden- tial, and then checks again to see that they are fulfilled. Those records and records in the Registrar's office would indicate an endless task, but Mr. Massey finds time to hobbyize in flowers-roses in particular, color photography, and stamp collect- ing. Throughout the spring and summer you'll find his flower specimens in the office. Mr. Massey came to the College in 1929 as a member of the Commerce and Business Admin- istration Department, and in 1942 assumed his present position. He is a loyal color-bearer for Page 12

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7ke flfem Simfenl W A student union building has long been a decided necessity for any college. A place to relax, to talk over problems with faculty members, to have fun, or just a chance to get away from the enternal loafing in the College Inn is what students and faculty members have been planning for Pitt State College for years. With students paying a total of 513.00 a year and faculty members willingly giving up 10W of a year's salary, and occasional donations floating in from alumni, the necessary funds for the erection of the long awaited union building are just over the horizon. Building could begin immediately but with the high costs of construction at the present it looks as if students and faculty will have to wait some time for their recreation building. Planning Committee The Student Union Planning Committee, a student-faculty group for the express purpose that their title indicates, has been having regular month- ly meetings to prepare a working plan for the college union. They have conducted correspond- ence with many other colleges and universities which have union buildings, in an effort to find how things are run and what facilities they contain. In this way when appropriations are made and the building is completed, there will be no trouble about what was left out or who's going to run the place and why can't I play ping pong after the building is closed for the evening. Costs Now since our student union building ffor simplicity in this article from now on I will refer to the Student building as the SUB. Think you can follow me on thatj cannot be erected for a few measly thousand, we are going to have to wait until we can collect a paltry fifty or sixty grand so we can then borrow the magnificent sum of around S400,000, which won't be quite enough to build the SUB but will give a good start. And then later on when we mortgage the College to pay for the principal of the debt we can start collecting to put a roof on our SUB. Because it will be some time before the per- manent SUB can be completed or even started for that matter, the SUB committee is making plans for some temporary substitute. A fresh air fiend on the committee suggested a roof garden on top of Russ hall but his idea was stifled. Another member being irate at the English instructors for 'D' cards had the plan of turning over the English department's quarters into a student lounge. This committee-man was haunted for several weeks by the ghosts of Shakespeare, Milton and was also soundly thrashed by Doctor Strawn and has with- drawn his suggestion. Another Idea Still another idea was to take over Music Hall as a recreation center, the suggester in this case holding the theory that many have that music students are worthless and not deserving of such a fine building. After being beat thoroughly over the head with a tuba, his plan was vetoed. After much bickering in which the faculty suffered several casualties, a working plan was set up, I'm not kidding now. fClay DeFord swears this is truej In this plan which should be taking place as we go to press four trousers are sadly wrinkledj the cafeteria annex, and room 110, Russ Hall, will be fitted with furniture, game tables and other necessities of a SUB. I'll see all you lounge lizards there for a fast and athletic game of checkers. This plan is slated to go into effect very soon. Unselfish Simion Perhaps while reading this article you might be interested in knowing what will be in the SUB fdon't forget SUB stands for Student Union Build- ingj. If you are, just wait till the building is con- structed and see for yourself. It won't do you much good, of course, because you'll be too old to enjoy it, but still your grand children will be able to describe it to you if your eyes are growing misty with age. I might just as well let you in on the know. There's no use in my being selfish about this. Is there? Page 14