Sam Houston State University - Alcalde Yearbook (Huntsville, TX)

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BOARD OF REGENTS First Row: Colonel Thomas H, Ball, Mrs. J. K. Berltta, Mr, Henry Paulus, Dr. J. G. Ulmer, Mr. J. D. Jackson, Second Row: Mr, R, A. Stuart, Mr. John E. Hill, Mr. J. E. Josey, Mr. V. A. Collins, Mr. O. E. Barrett Business Manager o Mr, H, a. Turner Secretary to the Board of Regents

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CRLDE 19 6 .:m 1 To THI-: Caass of 1936: In the name of Alma Mater I extend congratulations to the graduating class of this, our Texas centennial year. Yours is a rare distinction. Your graduating year is significant, not only in its chronological coincidence with our centennial anniversary but also and chiefly in the memories of our heroic past which the centennial evokes and the inspiring lessons of patriotism which it impresses. These memories and these lessons have been interwoven into your college life. As students of the institution that bears the immortal name of General Houston, you have lived in close proximity to the old home and the grave of our warrior-statesman and in an atmosphere fragrant with reminders of pioneer days. On the walls of the spacious foyer of a great museum in New York City is an inscription which I commend to you as you leave these hallowed student halls for new scenes and new responsibilities. Be practical as well as lofty and generous in your ideals. Keep your eyes on the stars and your feet on the ground. Courage, hard work, self-mastery .ind intelli- gent effort are all essential to a successful life. k. fe.v. ,--. a J B jQ Character in the long run is the decisive factor | i J| f in the life of individuals and of nations. Power to you, my young friends, as you follow the gleam, Alma Mater charges you to build worthily upon the foundations laid by our fathers and to do your part in speed- ing the day when Texas shall rank first not only in area and natural resources but also in the righteousness, intelligence and happiness of all her citizens. ■ ■ H ) your HI I BH I I IBI B Ik ' Harry F. Estiij,,

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LCRLDE 19 6 Di;ar Students: The year has passed, quickly for some, but far too rapidly for most of you. Can it be over! is the exclamation of faculty and students. The reason for the apparent swiftness in the passing of time is the growing happiness which wells up in the heart because of your pleasant sojourn here. Your instructors have manifested an affection for you because of your sterling worth and the possibilities which they see for your future development. They appreciate your efforts as manifested in your reactions to their direction. They see in you the bulwark of the civilization which is to be. You have formed friendships among the faculty and your fellow students which will be of value to you to the end of days. The events of your college life, even the most incidental, will not only linger in your memory, but will grow and be enhanced by the years. As ex-students, you will place a halo about your Alma Mater and to her ascribe all the worth of days. It is the sincere wish of my life that you be happy and ready to make others happy, and that a great wealth of satisfactions shall be yours. Your friend, J. C. McElhannon.