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

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To the Students of Southeastern State College: The atmosphere of an institution is the subtle spirit and pervading influence that surrounds it. College atmosphere lives in memory and in history. College spirit, traditions and atmosphere are caught by every generation of students like the faint aroma of incense lingering in sacred halls. Music and song, poetry and painting, stories oft repeated and dim unspoken memories carry these subtle qualities down through the years. Atmosphere belongs to the college itself. It has been created by the genera- tion of students who have lived, learned and loved within its walls. Here the faith of parents in their sons and daughters mingles with the high ambitions and sturdy efforts of youth. Here is hope sometimes tinged with doubt — for many have won but some have lost — the way of learning is not always light. Here are friends and friend- ships — sweethearts and lasting loves. Activities too — athletics, forensics and dramatics; bright lights and banquet guests; music and a college dance; lessons to do — hard chores at worst — creative acts at best; customs to be learned and ob- served; traditions to be respected; the atmosphere of your college—the atmosphere in which you live. Acquire it; contribute to it; improve it; maintain it. T. T. MONTGOMERY, President Page 10

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DR. A. E. SHEARER One of the most admired, beloved, and respected figures on the Southeastern campus is Dr. A. E. Shearer, dean of the college. Although persistently busy with his duties as college administrator, Dean Shearer always has time for a friendly chat with Southeastern students. His ideal of good scholastic rating coupled with participation in activities and social life has helped much to raise the standards of the-studenti Dean Shearer’s patience and understanding have inspired many students to aspire foi higher goals in life. This is Dr. Shearer’s thirteenth year at Southeastern. He took his B.A. de- gree at Lincoln Memorial University, M.A. at Mercer University, and Ph.D. at Peabody College. Secretary to Dr. Shearer is Mrs. Dexter Smith. Page 9

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