University of Idaho - Gem of the Mountains Yearbook (Moscow, ID)

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Eighteen Caroline Christine Isaacson “Elijah Fiodes Wawhins '16 “Earle Renneth Hlumphries 15 Vernon Lowell Henry ‘17

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TE CROW TIENTS INA a TF SITY Se oe oe ae ae ae ae ae es ee a Oe a a The representative of Phi Beta Kappa said: “I have studied the situation pretty carefully and I feel bound to say that I cannot advise you to apply for a charter at the present time, or if you apply, it should be with the expectation of getting your institution on the list but without any anticipation of securing a charter at once. “We all recognize the advance which the University of Idaho is making under your administration but it still remains true that until quite recently its policy was not settled and determined. It is also true that until such a policy can be shown to have been successful for a con- siderable length of time, there is no great advantage in an institution applying for a charter.” The representative of Sigma Xi made the following statement: “In general, I may say the Society has hesitated to establish chapters in the far West perhaps for two reasons: “First, because of the unfortunate frequent changes in administration and consequently in policy and outlook. “Second, the heavy duties to which faculty members are responsible. This seems to show in the minds of some that opportunities for research are not generally present and that a continuous output of a productive character is likely to fail the institution.” These quotations are offered not with the intention of belittling the University of Idaho, ‘They are submitted merely as evidence of the fact that this institution thas not received favorable encouragement from learned societies without the state. Instead of encouragement and continuous support for wise administra- tion, she has been tossed hither and thither by the constant and disturbing political storms which have disturbed and threatened her existence. As soon as it becomes perfectly clear to the people of Idaho that their state educational institutions, organized by the state, and liberally supported by the federal govenment, have been hampered, weakened and enslaved by state politics so that the welfare of the citizens cannot be served honestly, satisfactorily and adequately, there will be a re-action which will absolutely and forever put beyond the control of vicious intriguers and dishonorable politicians this and all other state educational institutions. Until: this is done, all prophecy for a proper and continuous growth of the University is empty and vain. Her modest achievements in the past will be discredited, her diplomas will be discounted everywhere, her influence in the state will dwindle, will die. What will the students and alumni do with the present and future of their educational mother? Shall she be freed from the destructive forces, —some masquerading under the protection of a church, some associated with a great industry, and all of them operating with designing and un- scrupulous politicians? Shall she be freed and permitted to serve wisely every man, woman and child, in the state? Shall she aid in training the future citizens of Idaho? Students and Alumni of the University of Idaho, the problem is yours. Will you begin solving the great problem and continue solving it thru all the tomorrows? + 4+ (4+ +. + +--+ +--+ + + 4+. ++ 43 4 4 (Pitt +44 +i 4 414-4 + Sit: ati tit: Se ee 4+ ee ee ee a a ES SSS te ee ee ee ee a et Anshsnanansnansnananahanaeanaande aan bai 6 Ds, AEDS 59% JR LS EAS Pa LS tk MM A, 1a cth BA ES AE AF A + i+ Titi tit? ++ ih. thahahanshtndeinthtnenenchanananancnanananananancnenaneksnakmenaea ae. te te a eG ee Seventeen

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