Western Michigan University - Brown and Gold Yearbook (Kalamazoo, MI)

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Dwight B. Waldo, LL.D. With the return of President Waldo from a well earned vacation which was a con- structive one, the institution continued its progress under its esteemed and loved leader. Throughout his absence Dr. William McCracken ably carried on the work and wishes of the president, and created a stronger feeling of friendship between himself and his colleagues and the student body. Mr. Waldo returned to find a continuation of that spirit of advancement with which he has imbued the school through his unceasing labors. Successful in the beginning, his unwaning interest and determined activity have been the primary factors instrumental in the building and promotion of W ' estern. Those who know him realize that the sincerity witli wliich he treats his work is a prominent characteristic. Putting tlie welfare of the institution as the primary object of his endeavors, that portion of his life so willingly .given has resulted in creditable achievement. Equally intermingled is the manifestation and appreciation of subtle humor that has won for himself the admiration and fidelity of those whose labors have brought them into intimate relationship with him. Mr. Waldo ' s open and unprejudiced mind gained the confidence of associates and student body ; his ever ready assistance to a worthy cause assures productive co-operation. Western is assured of future advancement so long as Mr. Waldo ' s ei¥orts are exerted toward that end. Possessing the high esteem of the entire student body, he has succeeded in building an ever growing institution that has and will look forward to his presence as a pleasure.

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Western State Normal Periodically the progress of Western is surveyed, and this year ' s view is more pleasing than the preceding ones. The annual steps of the institution carry it farther along the end- less road til success, until now, the expectant hopes of tliose enthusiastic workers who have made this possible are Hearing realization. This satisfaction will not give way to content, but rather it may serve as an incentive to greater achievements than have been rendered in the past. During its comparatively brief period of existence it has rapidly made such progress as to be placed among the very few foremost Normal Colleges in the United States. Being nationally recognized in many phases of its activities. Western takes great pride in the past record of its accomplishments : and with the earnest endeavor so representative of it, the continuation will be even more pronounced. Prns])ect Hill was well named. The scepter held two decades a,n(] by barren trees and mangled grass has been relinquished to a new ruler. Crowning the Hill there now stands an institution whose aims and ideals are practiced where they may greatest benefit, upon the rising generation. Supplanting the existing forms of nature, the new tends to view the fu- ture with confidence. Western did not progress to its present station by accident. Leading the school since its foundation, Dwight B. Waldo. LL. D., has succeeded in assembling faculty whose sin- cerity and kindly interest in the students are two marks of distinction. The unrelenting ac- tivity of the president may be traced in all motions of advancement made by the school. To a man who has willingly given and diligentljr sought the best, those now privileged to at- tend the institution cjwe thanks for the opportunity, li judgment may be passed, the ever enlarging enrollment may to some extent be due to the results achieved of those whose responsibility it is to teach. Through and over all there is the spirit of Western. Situated in a recognized educational community, the institution takes its place in the progression of the city which offers many advantages to the resident and non-resident stu- dents. Realizing the importance of cooperation, Kalamazoo and Western State have become closely associated, with credit to both. Western possesses the facilities whereby every phase of modern education may be taught. About six years ago the school began its career as a college, by instituting a four year course in addition to the Life Certificate work. Now granting an A. B. degree for satisfactory completion of the prescribed studies, attending students enjoy the privileges and benefits of