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

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Dr. .lamcs Cleo Dean of Sam Houston State Teachers College and Professor of Education, Dr. James G. Gee is beloved by each and every student under the jurisdiction of his office. He is most competent in this capacity and under his guidance the college pro- gressively moves toward its goal. Although he has been Dean only two years, Dr. Gee has in that short space of time more than demonstrated his ability as a leader, an administrator and a teacher. He received his Bachelor of Science degree from Clemson A. 81 M. College and his Doctor of Philosophy de- gree from Peabody College. Afliss .Jessie lxlewell Counselor, advisor and friend to Sam Houstonls young women students is Miss Jessie Newell, Dean of Women and Pro- fessor of History. A charming and gra- cious lady, Newell's work in this re- gard is recognized as outstanding. Coming to Sam Houston in 1921 as Director of the Demonstration School, Miss Newell became Dean of Women in 1929, and she has since matched earnest- ness with competence in filling this posi- tion. She received her Bachelor of Science degree from Peabody College for Women and her Master of Arts degree from the Teachers College of Columbia University. l,. King Students at Sam Houston are indebted to L. E. King, Dean of Men and Pro- fessor of Chemistry, for much of their comprehensive program of social activi- ties. He has continuously manifested a deep and sincere interest in the student and in the student's problems, and this interest has made of him a fine Dean and an excellent teacher. Mr. King received his Bachelor of Arts degree from Texas University and his Master of Arts degree from Peabody Col- lege for Teachers. He has served in his present capacity for eight years.

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9' To the Graduating Class of 1939: In response to the gracious request of the Alcalde staff, I am extending to each of you this message of congratulation and reminder. I congratulate you upon the successful completion of courses of study pre- scribed, of which your diplomas are tangible evidence. I congratulate you even more heartily upon the intangible values which I trust your college years have wrought, -growth in self-knowledge, self-reverence, self-control, increased appreciation of truth, beauty, righteousness and service. I rejoice with you in memories of diffi- culties mastered, victories won: of never-to-be-forgotten student pranks and student friendships. Looking forward, let me remind you that no other class has gone forth from this institution during the fifty-nine years of its history that will face greater responsibility and greater opportunities than those that await the class of 1939. The airplane and the radio have broken down barriers of distance. Berlin, Rome and Tokio are nearer to us today than San Francisco, Chicago, and Boston were fifty years ago. Conditions exist upon the eastern continents that threaten the collapse of modern civilizationhconditions that college men and women the world over must understand and be prepared to meet. In our own land the citizens of the United States are confronted with national problems the like of which have never before arisen-problems of social security and of constitutional interpretation that challenge the best thought of all patriotic American citizens. And lastly, we have state and local problems here in Texas which may not be enumerated here, but upon whose wise solution the welfare and happiness of future generations depend. It is for you, graduates of Sam Houston, and for other college graduates throughout our country, with trained minds and consecrated spirits, to decide whether a government of the people, by the people and for the people shall perish from the earth. Quit you like men! Be strong! Your friend, HARRY F. ESTILL 19

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Q. Barrett O. E. B a r r e tt is Sam Houston's efficient auditor and business manager. His duties in this capacity are legion but he performs them capably and still finds time for extended activities in Boy Scout work. Congenial and cooperative, a true friend to the student, Mr. Barrett is more than ready to extend a helping hand on any occasion. He is one of the faculty advisors on the yearbook committee. Mr. Barrett received his Bachelor of Science degree from Sam Houston. He has served in his present capacity for the past five years. Ala rshall Rix Marshall Rix, Registrar, is the first col- lege administrative officer with whom the incoming Sam Houston student becomes acquainted. It is in this office that the fledgling scholar begins his college career, here that he experiences his first taste of college life. The courteous, friendly, effi- cient manner in which Mr. Rix goes about his job lends impetus to the Freshman's beginning and leaves him with an attitude of pleasant receptiveness. Mr. Rix received his Bachelor of Science degree at Sam Houstong his Master of Science degree at Columbia University. S0111 CTLISG The one man in the Business Office at Sam Houston who is perhaps better known to all students than anyone else in this department is diminutive Sam Cruse, cashier. Mr. Cruse is the man who handles the purse strings for the college, and to him the students pay their tuition upon entrance. Although he is small in size, this well-liked little man is enormous in his abilityi to handle record books, and he covers quite a lot of territory in activi- ties apart from his duties. He received his Bachelor of Science degree from Sam Houston.