Pittsburg State University - Kanza Yearbook (Pittsburg, KS)

Page 11 text:

Governor George Docking and Dr. Leonard Axe head the procession to the ceremony at which Dr. Axe was inaugurated as President of Kansas State Teachers College at Pittsburg. A man of stature with basic human qualities is President Axe. Under his guidance the college is rapidly progressing and taking its place among col- leges in the Middle West. R. S. Russ, one of the founders of our school and its first chief executive in its early days as Kansas State Manual School, visits with President Axe.

Page 10 text:

SJntnoducinq ouh. new Pneaident Jbn. Leonard H. Axe

Page 12 text:

Administration . . . . Or. Denmar Cope Dr. Cope joined the College staff this year as assistant to the President and Dean of Students. As advisor to the Student Council he is responsible for the coordination of student life and has done an excellent job. Before assuming this position, he was assistant Professor Dr. Ernest Mahan As a colleague of his said, This man knows his job, and we are inclined to say the same. Dr. Mahan, as Dean of Instruction, is responsible for the cur- ricula offered to students by Pitt. He has capably served us for 28 years. and Director of the Business Placement 8ureau at Kansas University. Dr. Mary Moore Another new face among this year's administration is Dr. Moore, Dean of Women, whose friendly smile always adds light to the atmosphere wherever she appears. Counseling and personal advis- ing are her main duties. Before com- pleting her doctorate work last year at Indiana University, she held position as Counselor of Women at Harpur College, Endicott, New York. Dr. Ralph W. Wright A student interview during his daily work is nothing extraordinary for Dr. Wright, Dean of men. His friendliness has won for him the friendship of all with whom he has worked the past 9 years. 8