Utah State University - Buzzer Yearbook (Logan, UT)

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vice president merrill Milton R. Merrill is one of those very rare persons who possesses numerous qualities and abilities which mark him as an intellectual, a leader, a solomon, and a confidante. He appeals to groups and individuals. He serves as consultant to administrators and counselor to friends. His unique versatility imposes frequent demands upon his time and talents, but he prefers anonymity. He's strictly a behind the scenes man. To tab Dr. Merrill as retiring or withdrawing would be a misnomer. His quiet, thoughtful manner impressively reveals his strong characteristics of judicious withholding, until the time for evidencing deep analytical consideration appears to be warranted. He hos, inherently and through cultivation, a habit of dignified reserve that distinguishes him as a listener. Then, at rimes, paradoxically and almost surprisingly, he will become especially vocal, almost evangelical about a point or points that reflect o deep feeling of conviction. Milt, as he is affectionately known among innumerable friends, admirers, and associates, has been recognized as the Mr. Chips of Utah State. Closest to his heart is the role of the teacher. The old-timers among the faculty and the students of almost half a century remember him most warmly os an avid reader, lecturer, and literally a walking compendium. No wasted time his. He is often remembered walking on campus or down the hill with his eyes glued upon an open book or periodical. He amazed many (and amused them, too) that he could walk so much, read so comprehensively, and, for the most part, avoid traffic hazards. In the clossroom, with his rich funds of knowledge and current happenings, together with o ready wit and rippling good humor, he has always been at his best. Bulging student enrollment in non-required, tough-graded courses, a Robins Award winner for Professor of the Year, and Faculty Honor Lecturer serve as glowing tributes to his ability and effectiveness as a teacher. Although the greater part of his professional life has been centered on the Hill the campus has served only as his headquarters. He has been recognized in his major field of Political Science locally, throughout the state, and nationally. As author, speaker, civic and educational worker he hos served as interpreter and analyst of the current political and professional scene. In his service as department head, college dean, assistant to the President, and Director of’the Summer School, Extension Correspondence Study, and the Army-Air Force Training Program he built a rich background for his present position os Vice President, in charge of a number of things including academic affairs. A$ Dr. Merrill walks each day to and from his home near the campus with an arm full of papers and folders, with a cheery greeting to all he passes, we can only call to mind the depth of meaning so applicable he, while his companions slept, foiled ever onward through the night. Without a peer, he reads voluminously, he answers inquiries, sends thoughtful and considerate personal notes. Incomparably, too, there is no comment on the amount of work, nor hours required to complete it. And without regard to self, he always finds time to visit with the many who just want to talk' as they wander into the ever-open door of his office. What greater reputation and high regard can any man have? Industrious, intellectual, considerate, and thoughtful, efficient, wise and personable: that's M. R. Merrill of Utah State. 8

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alma sonno robert potter henry hurren board of trustees The Utah State University Board of Trustees is the supreme authority of U.S.U. and its branch colleges. It consists of fourteen members, twelve citizens of the state appointed by the Governor and two ex-officio members, the Secretary of State and the President of the U.S.U. Alumni Association. The Board of Trustees establishes the policies of Utah State University and its branches; the President puts these policies into effect. Always the President may be called upon for recommendations, but the Board has the final decision. The Board s principle committees are the Buildings and Grounds, Alumni and Development, Academic and Student Affairs, Athletics, and Code Committees. Chairman Alma Sonne, the head of the five-man Executive committee, has been a Board member since 1955. He is a 1904 graduate of Brigham Young College, and he is presently the President of the First National Bank in Logan. Robert J. Potter, on the Board since 1953, is vice chairman of the Board and also chairman of the Code Committee. He is a Garland farmer and livestock producer and has been a Box Elder County Commissioner. Mr. Henry R. Hurren, a member of the Board since 1955, is chairman of the Finance committee. He received his B.S. and M.S. degrees from the University of Utah and now is Vice President and Manager of the Cache Valley branch of the Walker Bank and Trust Company. Trustee David Evans, a 1915 graduate of the University of Utah, was appointed to the Board in 1957. Now he is President of David W. Evans and Associates, one of the West's most prominent advertising firms. Mr. Ralph S. Black-ham is chairman of the Alumni and Development committee. From Moroni, he is prominent in the Utah turkey industry and monages the Moroni Feed Compony. He graduated from U.S.U. in 1940 with a degree in Poultry Husbandry. Mr. Blackham has been a Board member since 1957. Chairman of the Academic and Student Affairs committee is Mr. Norman D. Salisbury. Mr. Salisbury is Vice President of the First Security Bank of Utah. He graudoted from Brigham Young College in 1910 and from the American Institute of Banking in 1928. Mr. Phillip A. Bullen, member of the Board since 1959, heads the Athletic committee. In 1936 he acquired his Bachelor of Science degree from U.S.U., and in 1938 he received his Master of Business Administration degree from Harvard. While attending U.S.U. he was affiliated with Sigma Chi Fraternity. Since 1960, Trustee Bullen has been a partner in Carpetowne, a retail car- david evans ralph blackham norman Salisbury phillip bullen 10