University of Central Oklahoma - Bronze Book Yearbook (Edmond, OK)

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Hnfmfznm, H11 , jwmnfz, TO MY FRIENDS AT CENTRAL STATE COLLEGE It is both an honor and a pleasure for me to have this opportunity to extend greetings to the students, alumni, and members of the faculty of Central State College. I wish also to extend heartiest congratulations to the members of the graduating class and to the staff of this yearbook. Second to none, the effectiveness of our sys- tem of public education is a condition, which will de- termine and measure the future progress of Oklahoma. Central State College is deserving of the highest com- mendation for the contribution it has made, and is making, to the cause of education. To students, who are planning to enter the teaching profession, I have 24 this special word: Oklahoma is advancing steadily in the recognition given its teachers. Your degrees are investments in your own futures and in the future of Oklahoma. As you enhance these degrees with teaching experience, you will find that your communities and your state are appreciative of your preparation and of your service. Sincerely, Qazf Tfmnm Governor of Oklahoma

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tate Board of liegellt Senate Joint Resolution No. 16 of the Twenty-First Legislature, designated as an Amendment to the Consti- tution of Oklahoma, which became Article 13-B, was adopted by a majority vote of the electors of the State of Oklahoma at an election held for that purpose in the general primary election held within the State of Oklahoma on the 6th day of July 1948. Senate Bill No. 99 of the Twenty-Second Oklahoma Legislature vitalized the above constitutional amend- ment. The State Board of Regents of Oklahoma Colleges has the supervision, management and control of Central State College, East Central State College, Northeastern State College, Northwestern State College, Southeastern State College and Southwestern Institute of Technol- ogy. These institutions own more than 450 acres of land at a book value of S469,240 with buildings and equipment valued at more than S7,000,000. They have a current annual income of approximately 553,500,000 of Gklahoma Coll ge with an annual enrollment of 17,300 including the reg- ular year, summer term, correspondence and extension and employ a personnel staff of 575 people. While these institutions are primarily liberal arts colleges the principal purpose for their existence is for the training of teachers for the public schools of Okla- homa, and as such, trained a total of 871 people who qualified for elementary certificates in 1948 and a total of 719 for high school certificates. With the cur- rent shortage of teachers, especially in the elementary field, the outlook is exceedingly bright for these insti- tutions to render an even greater service in the future than they have in the past. XV. T. Doyel, Executive Secretary Board of Regents of Oklahomi Colleges ,Ianuary 31, 1950. Rear-Rector H. Swearengin, James S. Petty, Oliver Hodge, John C. Fisher, Bert H. Brundage. Seated-Mrs. Maurine Fite, S. C. Boswell, A. L. Graham, XV. T. Doyel, R. L. Clifton.

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X .,' f, .- , 1 .1 1 I fe- ,-1 Sig! ff r wp 4,441 If , -.pl c y ' 1 f ' ,V ,, 7. w , il I 'Q - , A W 1-'f ,,,' , Y J.: rdf. .. X, I an 1, ,, . 1, . . , , .o',,.4 lA-lfn. ,f'J-f L .. .. . .-.,-- . -A 1..-- ,.-,- ...f L., TO THE STUDENTS AND FACULTY OF CENTRAL STATE COLLEGE: It is my wish to extend heartiest congratulations to you for the work that has been clone in the year draw- ing to a close. To the staff that has been responsible for compiling this book, I wish to extend special con- gratulations because I know you have spent many hours in completing the task. It is a job well done. I always obtain a great deal of pleasure in being as- sociated with our institutions of higher learning be- cause it is here that our future citizens are getting il major portion of their training to better equip them- selves to carry on our form of government. It is becom- ing increasingly evident that you must have a college education and be trained to take your place in life if you hope to be successful in the competitive world. It is my hope that many of the senior class of this year will become teachers in our Oklahoma schools. It is a noble calling and one in which much satisfaction is gained. I have faith that the teaching profession will soon achieve the recognition, both as to salary and pres- tige, to which the teachers are entitled. Sincerely yours, Ufiam Jfocfqe A State Superintendent 25