St Olaf College - Viking Yearbook (Northfield, MN)

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EE ME ElEMEMEEEl MM PRESIDENT BOE symbolized all the high ideals and fair principles which St. Olaf represents. He was like the good captain who guided his ship safely through the rocks and reefs in a narrow channel, constantly on guard for unseen dangers and plotting a safe course for the future. We will miss the sight of his fa- miliar figure strolling about the campus, but we will never for- get the principles for which he stood. Dr. Boe took up the presidential duties at St. Olaf in the fall of 1918. During the time that he was head of the college, the student body was increased from 650 to 1150. A new group of modern buildings was erected on the campus and stand as a tribute to his memory. Dr. Boe also held many offices in the N.L.C.A. He was active in the organization of the National Lutheran Council. He was also one of the American represen- tatives to the Lutheran World Convention. Since 1938, he was also vice-president of the Norwegian-American Historical Association. During his career as an outstanding educator, he was awarded many honors. He received the honorary D.D. degree from Roanoke college. From Wittenberg college he received the LL.D. and Litt.D. degrees. He was decorated in 1924 by the King of Norway with the Knighthood of the Order of St. Olaf, and he was advanced to Commander in that same order in 1940. Until the time of his death Dr. Boe served as the president of the State Council of Minnesota colleges. In chaotic and troubled times like these, men like our pres- ident represented the Hnest in intellect, courage, foresight, and tolerance which the world has to offer. It is with a deep sense of loss in our hearts that we, the Viking men and women of St. Olaf cherish the memory of Dr. Boe.

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PRESIDENT L. XV. BOE SAY NOT HE left the city on the hill Whe1'e once he dwelt, and which he helped to build, As master lL'0l'kl776I?Z in the chosen guild Of God. He planned and toiled with utmost slqill, IfVr0ztght patiently and steadily until He salw, before the mighty pulse was stilled, The groztfing city as his dreams fzilflled, The mirror of his mind and heart and will. In memory his sturdy footstep falls As once it fell on shaded walk, and broke The sleeping silezzee,' and his datuztless thought Resozmds in Lflllltllll words through eehoing halls. The very walls' izztone the tongue he spoke. Say not he left the eity that he zifroitglzt. -G Eoncla WEIDA SPOH N. N MSME MEMEMEEE EMM 1 Q, -ww vm-.W,m,.. A ii if ig f 11,19 ' if , J ' 5 5 ? i