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

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ers at = wiaieions - ates stele (GEM OF THE MOUNTAINS | Cex 216 OMe ES OLR E Oi STR Hs SECT EE Tee ee ee er 10] las, Tee PRESIDENT LINDLEY When President M. A. Brannon resigned his position as chief execu- tive of the University in the spring of 1917, the vacancy which he left seemed too big to fill. Disorganization was rapidly extending through the university force; the school seemed to be approaching disintegration. The first intimation that there were better things ahead came with the appointment of Dr. Enoch A. Bryan to succeed E. O. Sisson as Com- missioner of Education, and this intimation became a certainty when word was received that Dr. E. H. Lindley had been offered and had accepted the presidency of the University. No one needs to be told the story of the succeeding months. Upon his arrival President Lindley was confronted with an infinite disorgani- zation; within a month the entire plant was running with the smoothness and precision of a great Corliss. Team-work had come, and all minor differences were lost sight of in loyalty to the common ideal of a bigger, better University. This unity of purpose did not extend only to the faculty, and student body, and those intimately connected with the University—it extended throughout the State. The people, through President Lindley's efforts, have come to realize that Idaho is not “‘a University’’ abstract and in- tangible, but “their University,” concrete and usable. They have come to look upon it as an asset. This, then, is the work that has been done by President Lindley during his first year. It has been a big task to accomplish, and there are bigger ones ahead. But he has the confidence of faculty, students, and citizens, and, with such support, we feel that he will bring into reality that ideal of every student, past and present: “A bigger and better Idaho.” Page § ANAT eee ese UUTHNUTUAHU ULL LLU es iY

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Dr. ERNEST H. LINDLEY PRESIDENT OF THE UNIVERSITY OF IDAHO

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ILLICIT HMM | i ' HI WAH Hh GREETING In this, the sixteenth volume of “The Gem of the Mountains,” the staff has endeavored to set forth the history of the current college year. We have tried to portray accurately the major facts and events in the student life—have tried to include a record of everything which the graduate would cherish in years to come. Needless to say, we have fallen short of our ideal, and also needless to say, the book will be criticised. We realize now the futility of attempting to catch and set forth in print the true significance of our college life. Nothing but years of experience in the world will bring that deep sense of loyalty and devotion to our Alma Mater, which is the true “‘college spirit.” So we say “Bon Voyage! to the ‘19 Gem, hoping only that in the future its printed record of college life will bring back happy memories of undergraduate years. THE STAFF. Page 6 ANTI WV