Tennessee Technological University - Eagle Yearbook (Cookeville, TN)

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f.ovr1Rxok Goknox IRROWNING .X CREXI' FRIEND TO EDUCATION in Tennes- see, Governor Gordon Browning has done much to promote the progress ol' education in schools through- out the state. As Covernor, l1e has sponsored and se- cured enactment of school legislation which increased appropriations lor the state foundation program by approximately fourteen million dollarsg increased aid to state colleges and the University by more than two million dollars: increased teachers' salaries by ten millon dollarsg and included in the foundation pro- gram more than six million dollars for school plant construction and equipment. XVith continued aid and interest from the Executive Ollicer ol' the State, much more progress can he made in the luture in the numerous state colleges, univer- sities. elementary and secondary schools. KI. A. BARKSDALE Conmlissioner of Education COMMISSIONER OF EDUCATION A. Barksdale is well prepared by training and experience to hll the important position which he occupies. Having served as teacher, principal, and superintendent in the public school system ol' Tennessee, he is well acquainted with the needs throughout the state. Commissioner Barksw dale served as principal of the high schools at Ash- land City, Paris, and Bristol, and as Superintendent, ol' the City Schools at Union, Tennessee. Before assuming the ollice of Commissioner of Education, he served as Director ol Personnel under Governor Browning. Connnissioner Barksdale is a loyal and sincere servant ol' the people in Temiessee. Under his capable and l'aithl'ul leadership, the entire school system in Ten- nessee is destined for improveinent. Page 21

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