University of Tennessee Knoxville - Volunteer Yearbook (Knoxville, TN)

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THE GOVERNOR To the Students of The University of Tennessee: My interest in the affairs of the University has been active and of long standing. As a member of your Board of Trustees for the past six years I have enjoyed an unusual opportunity to become familiar with the goals and problems of your magnificent institution. As I assume the duties of governor—important among them the chairmanship of the University's Board of Trustees—I look forward eagerly to the opportunity to participate even more actively in furthering the University's continued progress and service to Tennessee. Sincerely. Buford Ellington BOARD OF TRUSTEES THE HONORABLE BUFORD ELLINGTON MR. WAYNE FISHER THE HONORA8LE W. F. MOSS THE HONORABLE JOE MORGAN MR. FRANK R. AHLGREN MR. CLYDE B. AUSTIN MR. ALVIN G. BEAMAN MR. CHARLES D. LOCKETT MR. BEN DOUGLASS JUDGE WIUIAM E. MILLER MR. HARRY W. LAUGHLIN MR. WASSELL RANDOLPH MR. LEONARD RAULSTON MR. JEROME G. TAYLOR MR. CLYDE M. YORK DR. C. E. BREHM 26 MR. TOM FLAM DR. FRANK P. BOWYERS

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PRESIDENT C. E. BREHM JAMES D. HOSKINS President Emeritus The young poople in educational institution! of highor learning at tho present time are the leaders of tho futuro in cvory phase of life—industrial, profes- sional. social, cultural, spiritual ond political. The best ond qrootost invostmont the State makes is in providing the facilities for tho education and traininq of its youth. No community, state or nation can progress beyond the intellectual knowledge and skill of its leadership. World peaco. the prosorvation of tho democratic institutions of our State and the Unitod States, and in fact our national security dopend on the way in which wo cducato tho citizens and leaders of tho future. The torch is a symbol of this kind of training which Tho Univorsity of Tonnes- ce has endeavored to give its studonts for 164 years. The University is proud of its students and t$ many thousands of a'umni who havo brought distinction to the institution. The 8oord of Trusteos. Administration and Faculties think the Editoriol Staff of tho VOLUNTEER have done an unusually fine job in portraying many Uni- versity activities In the 1959 VOLUNTEER. Tho VOLUNTEER is an historic publication • those who havo been a part and who have participated in the activities portrayed. It becomes more chor- tshod over the years in the passing of time.