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

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Conteitts History. . . . . Activities 19 Administration. . . 43 Faculty .... Classes . • . . Atliletics 115 Organizations. . . 165 Dormitories .... 243 Greei s 259 Advertising .... 293 Index ........ 294

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Ralph Waldo Emerson ' s observation that An institution is the lengthened shadow of one man does not apply to Western Michigan College. In an unusual degree this institution, celebrating its Semi-Centennial, is the product of the efforts of two men. In its half century of existence there have been but two presidents: Dwight B. Waldo and Paul V. Sangren. In assaying each personality, it is logical to attach the term Path- finder to the first president. His restless inquisitive spirit always was seeking new ways. It is in his memory that the dome of the old Administration building is lighlted every night, for this building was where his campus activities were centered, and where his ashes lie in the cornerstone. We can best describe the current president by designating him as a Pioneer. Picking up the torch from the hands of his predecessor, he not only brought to, successful completion major projects already begun, but he pioneered in many others. His leadership has been posi- tive — never faltering. In continuing recognition of these numerous significant achievements and accomplishments of the second president, and especially in honor of his efforts in build- ing Western ' s new campus, the tower of the Chapel is illuminated every night.