University of Mississippi - Ole Miss Yearbook (Oxford, MS)

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Honorable Ross R. Barnett Governor of Mississippi The Honorable Ross R. Barnett is another illustrious of Ole Miss to grace the Governor ' s chair. He has long been an ardent supporter of his Alma Mater and is a true son of the Old South. Governor Barnett ' s devotion to State ' s Rights is known not only in the South, but throughout the nation. One of the highlights of the first year of his administration was increased emphasis on industrialization with more job op- portunities to the youth of our beloved state. Also of note is the Governor ' s dedication toward bettering educational oppor- tunities for young Mississippians. For these many reasons, he is a loyal son of Ole Miss.

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This section of the OLE Miss rec- ognizes the outstanding completion of another year through the efforts of our officials on the state and local level. These individuals are responsible for coordinating the activities of the eight schools—col- lectively the core of Ole Miss. Each unit continues to better the facili- ties for its students, and, as a re- sult, makes the whole stronger.

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The Chancellor of the University Doctor John D. Williams Chancellor John D. Williams has provided a type of lead- ership which has caused Ole Miss to become a true Since he assumed his position here in 1946, the University has broadened its intellectual perspective, has expanded its physical facilities, and has originated a unique program of continuing education. The quality of the faculty has improved, tenure has been established, and an atmosphere of learning has been attained. The enrollment has increased steadily and Ole Miss has be- come the focal point for a majority of high school students in this region. The continuing educational program has re- sulted in the Continuation Center with its related facilities. Almost every profession, business, and trade utilize these annually with the result that the University has become an instrument of service to the business and professional world. Dr. Williams ' gracious manner, his devotion to Ole Miss, to Mississippi, and to the nation, his charming and winsome personality, and his willingness to speak in every nook and cranny of the state have endeared him to all who know him. He is an indefatigable ' worker, an able administrator, an scholar, and, above all, a Christian gentleman.