University of Wyoming - WYO Yearbook (Laramie, WY)

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THE 1923 WY( The Board of Trustees Mary N. Brooks F. A. HOLLIDAY E. W. Croft D. P. B. Marshall W. C. Deming J. A. Elliott Anna Haggard Fred W. Geddes Dean T. Prosser tff nT I ] II H I H i n ' H ' ; ' ir ' riim lll ll ' nirnnimi - m i[I Jm i IU niiii mn nn i M TTirTTiiTTr i i nn iiiiiiTi 1 1 1 rm 1 1 1 y (fig

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[I I J— I F 1923 ( rTTTnTT[[ f Tii M i[[i[TTTTrrTii M iiiii i iiiii M [i[ii r iii[iiiir ii ii i iiiiiiiiii n i n ii nu iirrrir n Trrri i [[iiiriiiiirm; THE STATE ' F, above all else, there is some one thing for which the young man and young woman of today are looking and for which they have a right to look, I believe it is opportunity. ' ' I mean to use the word in its broadest and truest sense. I speak of opportunity not of the silver platter kind which breeds indolence, wastefulness and unhealthy citizenship, but rather, of that type of opportunity which beckons the honest, and the sturdy, and the indus- trious to come and be served of its fruits. Such is the call and invitation which Wyoming extends today and to such an extent do I consider the term opportunity and the name Wyoming to be synonymous. Especially is this true, as I stated at the beginning of this short article, to the young man and young woman. Wyoming, — Wyoming with its vast wealth and the alluring and unlimited resources which provident nature has so kindly placed within her domain, seems to say to those who are about to embark upon their life ' s work: Come, if you are worthy, and share in the incomparable opportunities which I hold in abundance. But, as firmly as I believe in Wyoming and as firmly as I believe in the possibilities of those who choose her protection, her generosity, and her companionship, just as firmly do I believe that their reward will be only commensurate with their fairness, their integrity, and the worthiness of their ambitions. So, to those whose purposes are sincere and whose principles are unquestioned I am glad of the privilege to say that if you already call Wyoming your home, it is my hope that you will continue to do so; and that if you now live elsewhere but are looking for opportunity of the right sort, I believe you will find it here. And, to the students of the University of Wyoming, do I especially want to say that I am convinced that you are of the right calibre, physically, mentally, and morally to join in the upbuilding of your own great state and by your efforts to be plenteously rewarded. Grow up with Wyoming. For, again let me say, Wyoming means opportunity. 19

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The Retiring Members of the Board of Trustees A. B. Hamilton, Lyman H. Brooks, Roderick N. Matson The Board of Trustees and the State W a i i HEN the pioneers and early builders of what is now Wyoming par- ticipated in the creation of the political division then known as the territory of Wyoming they wisely provided for an institution of higher learning. This act was later accepted and amplified when statehood was attained and adequate measures and methods provided for its 5 l — I v} growth and support. The Board of Trustees, who are in a sense the stewards of this institution, are appointed by the governor of the State. This plan, in my judgment, is better than that of election for the reason that the governor may consider geographical loca- tions, as well as the special qualifications of those to be honored with this high responsibility. There are nine appointive members of the board and three ex officio members — the governor, the state superintendent of public instruction and the president of the University. The board of trustees embraces representatives of at least two political parties, and is at present graced by three of Wyoming ' s most talented women. The present board is as fol- lows: W. C. Deming, president, Cheyenne; Dean T. Prosser, vice president, Tie Siding; Fred W. Geddes, treasurer. Centennial; J. A. Elliott, Wheatland; Mary N. Brooks, Casper; E. W. Croft, Cowley; Anna Haggard, Cheyenne; D. P. B. Marshall, Sheridan; 21