Utah State University - Buzzer Yearbook (Logan, UT)

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Leonard W. McDonald, 39, executive secretary-treasurer of the association resigned in May, after three and one-half years, to accept the post of editor of the Utah Farmer. Under his direction, the association has shown remarkably strong development . . . one hundred and thirty-nine life memberships have been issued, forty-six during the past year . . . the whereabouts of 1,984 former students, now serving in the armed forces, are on record in the alumni office. Interest in alumni work has been shown by the numerous complimentary letters reaching the office from all parts of the world . . . many personal letters from alumni reach the office each month. A. Russell Croft, ‘20, president of the USAC Alumni Association, brought to that office the belief that the alumni organization should be a powerful instrument to be used under alumni direction in behalf of our alma mater. President Croft is a resident of Ogden, where he is conservationist with the Forest Range Experiment Station. Alumni Association

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Board of Trustees The Board of Trustees of Utah State were deeply engrossed in adapting the college to needs of the war effort, stabilizing its role in a war world . . . Although not often seen on the campus, they were the foresighted directors of action . . . C. G. Adney, though busy with board chairman duties, found time to be one of you at many traditional student faculty events . . . Hyrum Blackhurst is vice-chairman of the board . . . Three members not present when the pictures were taken are Ray E. Dillman. Charles Redd and E. H. Street. E. E. Monson E. G. Peterson Leon Fonnesbeck W. W. Merrill James S. Prostwich L. C. Montgomery R. E. Borntson Morrill N. Warnick Henry Peterson Thorpe B. Isaacson 20

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Perhaps you didn't have personal dealings with some of the administrators, but you knew who they were and their responsibility . . . you discovered they were real people who welcomed student friendships. Thoughts of the budget Executive Secretary R. E. Bernston balanced made your financial status insignificant . . . rumbling voice and laugh; always ready to listen to a good story; and father of four daughters is Mr. Bernston. Known by freshmen and seniors as a student’s best friend. Dr. John Carlisle is assistant to the president . . . hurries home to feed chickens and water a victory garden; rarely takes time from activities to relax in a comfy chair. Eric Johnson, named purchasing agent during the year, pushed back counters in the bookstore to set up partitions for an office . . . keeps track of ever-changing bookstore employees. Administrative Famous for perpetually reading a magazine while walking to and from his office. Milton R. Merrill makes plans for summer sessions . . . took responsibility in the AAF program . .. became proud father of a second dark-haired son. College editor, Wilford D. Porter, compiles the catalogue, knows more about the extension service than the extension service . . . probes aspiring journalists to great heights. You knew C. L. Pocock. director of public relations . . . remember the time you asked Les for a job, wanted to find a cozy two-room apartment, or needed help on some personal problems: he understood. 22