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

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Important contributions to the progress of the college have been mode by loyal alumni. Graduates of the college in teaching positions widely over the state have directed the attention of prospective students to the facilities at River Falls. The support of the local community in making River Falls a good place to go to school has played an important part in the growth and progress of the college throughout its history. World War II took a heavy toll of both students and faculty. Over 1000 students and graduates entered the armed forces. Eight members of the faculty took leaves of absence to engage in the war effort. The college, however, maintained its standards and the usual activities with some curtailments. With the close of the war many veterans returned to college, and the enrollment rose to the high of 831 In the fall of 1948. To promote the future expansion of the college there was organized in 1947 the River Falls State Teachers College Foundation, with Edward Rock of Hudson as president of the board of directors. Contributions were made to the fund at once, and an intensive drive was carried on during the last of 1948 and the early part of 1949. $250,000 is the goal, and the fund is well on the way to that goal. The Foundation, says President Kleinpell, will assure the future progress of the college, for it will provide that extra spark so necessary to our future building requirements. The foregoing account was compiled from a history of the River Foils State Teochers College written by J. H. Ames, former president.

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ADMINISTRATION 9B| FACULTY HH CLASSES HH 13