University of Wisconsin River Falls - Meletean Yearbook (River Falls, WI)

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CHARLES G. STRATTON AS tlic class of 1930 reaches the end of its third year and pauses to review the accomplishments of the three years spent at River Falls, there is one person who stands out above all others, the one who has willingly lent his help and guidance to our class activities, our advisor. Professor Charles G. Stratton. Charles G. Stratton has been geology and geography instructor at River Falls State Teachers College since 1915. Mr. Stratton is a graduate of Central Michigan Normal, has taken graduate work at the University of Chicago, and holds an A.B. degree from Michigan Normal College. He is a member of the American Geographical Society, and his deep interest in the conservation of our natural resources places him as one of the most prominent and active members of the local Isaac Walton League. During the World War, Mr. Stratton served as a member of the American Commission to Negotiate Peace and spent six months in Paris at the close of the war, working as one of the two assistants to Mark Jefferson, head of the Cartography Department of the Division of Territorial Information in Europe. His services during that period have given him notable recognition which he well deserves. Mr. Stratton was advisor of the class of 1921 for five years, during the period when students could start with an eighth grade diploma, take the so-called live year course and graduate from the school. In connection with the same class lie was faculty advisor of the 1921 Melctean. It is with the deepest appreciation and respect that the third year class has come to regard Professor Stratton. His sterling character and pleasing personality as a teacher, advisor, man, and friend have won the admiration of us all. Tieml'jOne

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PRESIDENT J. H. AMES THE publication of this volume of the Melctean constitutes a record of another year of progress and growth in the life of the institution. A college like any other living organism must continue to grow and develop, otherwise it inevitably becomes a victim of death and decay. Such is the law of life. The growth of an institution represents itself not so much in the numerical strength of its student body and instructional staff, but in less tangible and more im| ortant elements. As we survey the record of.this year and of recent years, what evaluation may we place on our achievements? The improvement of the facilities of the institution in physical plant and equipment has made possible an increased efficiency in the work of the school. The teaching staff has constantly strengthened, not so much through changes in personnel, but in the growth and improved training of the members in service. The year has been marked by an earnestness of purpose in the labors to which students and teachers have jointly assigned themselves. A higher type of leadership in student organizations has characterized the activities of the year. This leadership has regarded service to the institution rather than personal advantage as its goal. The school spirit has been sound and wholesome. It has been free from narrowness and pettiness and has been characterized by a spirit of loyalty to the institution and a spirit of cooperation in all its enterprises. tu • Twenty

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John M. May M. A. Cornell University Director Agriculture Department E. J. PUUCHA B. S. University of Wisconsin Agriculture, Registrar • Arthur N. Johnson B. S. University of Wisconsin Agriculture THE COLLEGE THE River Falls State Teachers College is one of the pioneer educational institutions of Wisconsin, having been established in 1871. Since that time the school has grown and developed until today it stands as one of the best colleges for the training of teachers in the state and nation. It is a state supported institution under the genera! administration of the President of the school and the Board of Regents of Normal Schools. The college offers varied and complete courses for the training of teachers. The four year curricula lead to the degree of bachelor of education, which is granted upon their completion. Students taking these courses are prepared to teach in high schools. A three year curriculum is offered for those who wish to teach in junior high schools, a two year curriculum for those who wish to become teachers in the elementary and grammar grades, and a one year curriculum for the training of teachers in rural schools. Roy E. Sprioos B. S. Kansas State Agricultural College Agricultural Mechanics William Sroerstrom B. S. M. Stout Institute Mammal Training Clyde B. Campbell B. S. Iowa State College Teacher Training in Agriculture Ticentt -Tieo