University of Maryland Eastern Shore Campus - Hawk Yearbook (Princess Anne, MD)

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ed leadership with distinction in making a newer and better College in Princess Anne. As in past years, the College is intimately a part of the history of Somerset and the Shore. Its roots are deep. Its work has been a lasting contribution to the people of the County and the State. Its future is more promising than ever before. Its doors are always open to visitors and friends. Maryland State College has truly become The People ' s College. 1948-1967 In 1948, the Eastern Branch of the University of Maryland, popularly known as Princess Anne College became officially Maryland State College, A Division Of The University Of Maryland. The first head of the institution to bear the title of presi- dent had been employed in September 1947. When the new administration of the college was begun, the president of the college was instructed by both the executive officer of the Board of Regents and the chairman at that time that he must build a good college; the land-grant function must be carried out; and as well as possible the graduates of the school must be of such caliber that their educational status would be un- questioned. The printed catalog of 1947-48 stated the purpose of the College as follows: The principal purpose of the college is to offer training in theory and practice by which the student can make advancement in his field of study and develop his pow- ers to understand the world in which he lives, to choose wisely his life work, and to function agreeably and ef- fectively in the society which he must help to maintain. The realization of this purpose is sought through: 1. Carefully planned four-year curricula in Agri- cultural Education. Home Economics and Home Economics Education, Mechanic Arts and Indus- trial Education, and two years of Arts and Sciences. 2. Wholesome extra-curricular activities for train- ing in good sportsmanship, health development, and the proper use of leisure. These activities include opportunities for development of the Christian philosophy. It is interesting to note the declaration which immediatly follows the statement of purpose, as recorded in this same catalog: For the first time, the Maryland Legislature has indi- cated its intention to provide adequate funds for the development of the Princess Anne College as an inte- gral part of the University of Maryland. The Legislature has almost quadrupled the annual appropriation of the College for maintenance, raising it from $33,183.00 to $113,633.00. This means a better paid and a larger fac- ulty, more efficient teaching for students, and the be- OLK€V Olney, Built In 1798

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Frank J. Trigg 1850-1934 Fourth Principal, 1902-1910 Joseph R. Waters 1856-1946 Minister, Founder life at the College. The development added a new outlook at the school. By almost any yardstick, the changes made since the War have led to the establishment of a first rate four year college program. The changes have been far reaching, touching every aspect of college life. For example, the construction of many build- ings has changed the shape and size of the campus. Old timers who come back to the college and see the many new buildings have been amazed and well pleased with the progress. Build- ings constructed during the past five years include two dormi- tories for men, a classroom building, a dining hall, a faculty apartment building, faculty cottages, a dairy and poultry plant, and a splendid agriculture building. An athletic field has been built; pavements have been laid; and several old structures have been razed or moved. The face of the campus has been lifted by landscaping, drainage, and changing the course of the old road to Salisbury which passes by the campus. There have been many other changes since the War: A competent and well qualified staff was obtained to carry out the offerings in several specialized fields. The staff was greatly enlarged under the new program. The entire organi- zation of the College was streamlined, being divided into four major divisions of Agriculture, Arts and Sciences, Home Eco- nomics, and Mechanical Industries. A new curriculum was carefully devised for each Division and published in new catalogues. The student enrollment was increased considerably, to three times the size for any give year since the school first opened. Appropriations for maintenance nearly quadrupled those for pre-War years and an Air Force Reserve Officers Training Corps was added. Student life was revitalized by the introduction of sound academic and recreational programs. The College Library increased fifteen times its number of volumes, and athletic programs became nationally recognized. An impressive list of nationally known speakers has continually added much to the cultural life of the college and community. The College received its present name as a symbol of its new program. Present Administration The instrument for carrying out these far reaching changes has been the Board of Regents of the University of Maryland who employed the first president. Dr. John T. Williams. Dr. Williams is a native of Oklahoma and a former dean of Ken- tucky State College. Able as an administrator, he has provid-

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ginning of research. It is the intention of the State, apparently, to provide at Princess Anne work of a comparable quality and standard to that at College Park. The development at Princess Anne will involve four-year work in the arts and sciences, in the field of mechanic arts, in home eco- nomics, and in agriculture. It is expected that agricul- tural research will be carried on at Princess Anne as well as at College Park. The future of that part of the University of Maryland located at Princess Anne seems now to be assured. The Challenge In September 1947, the president of the University and the chairman of the Board of Regents in a conference held in the office of the president of Princess Anne College (now Mary- land State College) carefully pointed out the job ahead as indicated by the statements appearing in the catalog of that year and made pertinent comments concerning them. Among the many comments offered were statements concerning the necessity for the students and employees of the college to give attention and regard to the mores and folkways of the people of the local geographic area. A discussion concerning the immediate present need for strengthening the offerings of John Henry Nutter 1857-1949 Offered First Position As Principal Pezavia O ' Connell 1861-1930 Third Principal, 1899-1902 12 Thomas H. Kiah 1873-1936 Fifth Principal