Southeastern Oklahoma State University - Savage Yearbook (Durant, OK)

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deans The anile and outstretched hand in the portrait of Dr. A E Shearer, dean of the college, exemplify the genuine interest and understanding approach to the problems of a rrowded post- war Southeastern that make him the counsellor students need. V keen deni re to study and serve in the development of education as n Field moti- vated him to pursue his educa tion at Lincoln Memorial Uni- versity. at Mercer I niversity, and Finally to receive a doctor- ate at Peabody College for Teachers. Thr same desire to serve motivated him to join the Naval Reserve in 1943 when he went into the V-12 program. Now that desire Finds him again at Southeastern. directing men and women by wise counselling, warmly administered with the underfunding that inspires confidence in themselves as well as in the assistance he renders. The rouiwllinji of Miss Sail) La«lusfd, arlin dean of women. »■ dispensed from a heart that is in Southeastern—that has been here since “Miss Sally” herself was a student on this campus. After study at Peabody College she relumed a« an associate professor of education in 1922. and she has transferred her cheerful class- room approach to educational problems to many future teacher». In 19T4. when illness forced Mr». Hettie Melntire to take a leave of absence, Miss Sally moved into the little office of the dean— where “her girls” see always welcome. A complete frankness of manner characterizes the work of John L Props, dean of men 1111» attitude immediately informs young men that whatever their problems. Dean Props will offer compart advice, and hi assistance will he straightforward- Study ( at the University of Oklahoma prepared him for a position a ' professor of chemistry when he came In Southeastern in 1927. Continuing as head of that department nnw gives him contact with the greatest number of camuus men. making him capable and understanding nf their ideas, pronlems attitndes.

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president The growth of any follffe in tU lucrrM of turning out (uccrnful ciii ifu. and in il» influence on iU per- son nr I. its community, and ita country depends greatly on iU administration. President T, T. Montgomery ha» car rird the load of Peering SoutheuMcrn State College through the perplexities which war thrown on civic life. Now he ie directing iU return to normal Condi tin us. Only rouHtunt pursuit of better fa- cilities for Southeastern, through the devoted efforts of President Montgom- ery. has kepi the institution up to old standards. Only continuous devotion to these interests will see the college through the increased demands upon its Facilities. President Montgomery came to the campus in 1939, from Chickasha. The job he has done in a few short year it an admirable one. He has been on hand for some of the most important step in the climb to maturity in the life of this college. Through a keen insight in and a continued devotion to the principle for which Southeastern stands, his future efforts will be to keep pace with and urge on the steps to maturity — a climb which never ends. The President’s Message This volume, the Savage for the year 1947, is published as a chronology of uur accomplishments; as a record of the school year; as a memoir of happy hours spent in the class room, on the athletic field, on the stage and in unusual experiences and rare social occasions that can occur only in college. As the passing years tend to dim the memories of these cherished events, you will turn hack to the pages of this yearbook and refresh your minds with the incidents that brought happiness in other days. I am sure that this book will be valued very highly. To the Savage staff 1 extend my congratulations and to all students my very best wishes. It is earnest hope that future years may bring to each of you the full realization of your aspirations and that your life may be enriched hy happy memories as a result of the years spent at Southeastern. Sincerely yours, X. T, Montgomery, President, Page 19

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Every attempted production and its success in the end depends tu a great extent upon the ability of its directors. The personality of the director the temperamental explosions of discontent with the efforts of the east, the calm persuasive arguments with temperamental persons, the occasional smiles of genuine satisfaction—they all reflect the director's interest in producing a drama that will carry its intended mes- sage. Southeastern State College and its massive east are fortunate to have the abilities of a group of direr tors—unexcelled in their efforts and their interests, and unsurpassed in their devotion to produce men and women from the raw products of eager anticipants that enter these halls for the first time. Like many Mage professionals who have gone into the directorial parts of the business, these men and women have come through the ranks of student, graduate, and now teacher. Their daily direction thus rests upon a capability rendered the more complete, an advisory talent the more wise fur having experi- enced the same problems, technically and generally, a those youthful aspirants to starring roles in life. Eight members of this directory staff have achieved marked recognition in advancing to the degree of doctor in their specific fields. Others have exem- plified the same devotion—an energy not meas- ured by degrees and diplomas alone. from these men and these women, then, come the patient instruction, the advice, the criticism, that encourage and inspire men and women in the roles of students to work, to rehearse, to succeed, M «-4 Page 21