University of Illinois - Illio Yearbook (Urbana Champaign, IL)

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HE READER will observe that we g everal innovations in this edition of The lllio. Notable among them are the inde- pendent, sorority, cmd fraternity group stor- ies, which members of these particular groups have compiled themselves, and which seek to picture of student life on this campus. give the reader a colorful Another innovation will be seen on the pages of lllio Beauties. The girls pictured there have been selected by John Robert Powers as the eight most beautiful girls in this ' university. ln picturing these students, we honor the traditional charm of the college girl, and seek to prove that lllini girls are not to be surpassed for love- liness. We, the editor s, hope these innovations 'll wi meet with the reader's approval, and that he will find this edition a satisfactory digest of life at the University of lllinois for this year. To the lll' ' ex- mi who scan these pa e ' g sm faroff places, may The lllio of l945 bring many happy memories of campus days THE EDlTORS DOROTHY W'-HPF Business Manager INS MARl0NAsJsEic1iEte Business Manage' are present- in s ' ' U

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Ill lllflllllllllllll . . . With the passing of President Emeritus David Kinley on December 3, l944, the University of Illinois lost a great leader. David Kinley had a vision of a great university and made the University of lllinois fulfill that vision. He believed in educational opportunities for all, and hence, urged expansion of facilities instead of curtailed enrollment. During the 37 years he was asso- ciated with the University, it rose to front rank among American institutions of higher learning. President Kinley was a friend of the humblest stu- dent, and knew several thousand of them by name. He was an able and fearless fighter, and was esteemed by his colleagues and fellow citizens for his character and his ability. As an economist, he was an international authority on money and banking, and represented his country at several Pan-American economic conferences. During his administration, many campus buildings, such as the University Library and HuFf Gymnasium, were erected. Today's fighting Illini are better prepared to face the hazards of war because of President Kinley's wise policy of establishing an ROTC unit here, following World War l. Because he was an outstanding scholar, educator, and gentleman, and because he will live on as one of America's greatest university presidents, the lllio of 1945 is respectfully dedicated to David Kinley. THE EDITORS 4