University of Wyoming - WYO Yearbook (Laramie, WY)

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President G. D. Humphrey

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Dedicated To This must be an unusual year, for in the choice of a person to whom this annual should be dedicated there were three nominees each of whose importance could not be denied. Therefore, let it be known that this annual is dedicated to Dr. George D. Humphrey who by his dedica- cation to his office of President of Wyoming University has brought us from the infamous depths to the renowned heights of a truly great American University. Let it be known that this annual is also dedicated to Mr. Ralph E. McWhinnie who by his continuous efforts as UW Registrar was able to efficiently accommodate and register incoming students as their number ever increased. And let it be known that this annual is dedicated to John F. Kennedy, deceased President of the United States of America, who was dedicated to youth, its capabilities, and its future as the molder of American democracy.

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Duke leaves a legacy of a much-improved campus For nineteen years, the door of the President ' s office, second floor. Old Main, has borne the legend G. D. Humphrey. Wyoming ' s own Duke was, in fact, a native of Mississippi. It was in that same state that he began his teaching career, al- most five decades ago, as the sole instructor in a country school. Mississippi ' s public educational in- stitutions became familiar with the name and cap- abilities of this educator as he served in the posi- tions of teacher, coach, principal (both elementary and secondary), and superintendent. His blooming career continued to develop as he devoted his ef- forts and professional knowledge to the field of higher education in Mississippi. In 1945 UW persuaded Humphrey to leave his position as pres- ident at Mississippi State College to assume a sim- ilar role here. Innumerable activities, both professional and non-professional, have made the other side of Humphrey ' s life a panorama of service and dedi- cation. He has served on committees and boards of various educational organizations at local, state, regional, and notional levels. An unflagging in- terest in athletics is also significantly reflected in Humphrey ' s endeavor. In 1951, his outstanding contributions to Wyoming and the University earned him the title of Wyoming ' s Man of the Year. Year after year, the tremendous energy and enthusiasm which wells from UW ' s Duke has infected almost every aspect of campus life. The nineteen years he has spent in the familiar office in Old Main hove been spiced with hard work and well-earned rewards, conflicts and hard-won vic- tories—the legacy of the Duke . New co-ed dorm typifies Humphrey ' s expansion pro- gram. It will house 1000 students and will be com- pleted by 1965. Scale-model of new student housing projects rapid University expansion inspired by President Humph- rey. f « .J K mm nKm • Jf i Hr a 0f 0r Sr wr A