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!IWffi!BW*?^H^yW^^^^ ••-It.:,,..!),,: '..••, •>•*-•-.• .....»..-..„..,,,.,•'•;••-MVW*H»l»,1*t)^ ^«¥m^mmm PROPERTY OF CONNORS STATE COLLEGE •-• >• • ' ...:"/• CONNORS STATE COLLEGE im id !t- iSeO Is |o Si go so o- 1 The Con-Rah! 1947 Published by Connors State Agricultural College Warner, Oklahoma STAFF JACK WILLIAMS...- Editor BOB YOUNG Associate Editor KENNETH YOW Sports Editor EARL WALLACE, JOHN SIMEROTH Business Managers GEORGE CHEEK, JR Advertising Manager LAVERNE SISEMORE.. Organization Editor GEORGIA SMITH Picture Editor MISS CLAIRE HARRISON, MR. JAMES A. FEE Sponsors MRS. BOB MATHIS, MR. ALPHA STANPHILL Committee Members MAKE-UP ASSISTANTS IMA JEAN THOMASON MARY ROSS ULDINE ARNOLD IMOGENE CHRISTENBERRY ULDEAN SPRADLEY DOROTHY LAWRENCE NORMA JEAN WINTERS PRESENTING... THE CON-RAH! i%T HAS BEEN our privilege to assemble, in this publication, the combined reflections of the high ideals, the wit, and the humor of the personnel of Connors State Agricultural College. Coming, as it does, after six years during which most of our men and many of our women were engaged in war duties, this is an expression of thanksgiving that once again we may meet in the ways of peace for the pursuit of wisdom and usefulness to our fellowmen. To the administration, to the faculty, and to the student body, we give credit for whatever measure of success this publication may have. As the name implies, we give you a cheer for Connors as we dedicate THE CON-RAH! to the future success and happiness of her men and women. THE STAFF. Lithographed by SEMCO COLOR PRESS 129 N. W. Third Oklahoma City, Okla. THE COLLEGE CONNORS STATE SCHOOL of AGRICUL the war program called Mr. Johnson into active TURE was authorized by an act of the first service overseas, and, during his leave of ab legislature, May 10, 1908. Through the influ sence, Mr. True B. Emerson served as acting ence of Senator Campbell Russell, Warner was President. chosen as its location and one-hundred-sixty From the original one-hundred-sixty acres, acres of land upon which the school is now the college land has been increased to two- located was given to the school by the citizens hundred-twenty-five acres, and the buildings of Warner. The school was named for Mr. have been increased from one to twelve major J. P. Connors who was at that time President buildings. The campus, which covers about of the State Board of Agriculture. thirty-four acres, is beautifully landscaped. The first session of Connors opened in The residence section has built westward from February of 1909 in downtown Warner. In Warner toward the college, and, in 1947, Mr. 1911, the Administration Building was com Elmer Nix built the College Shoppe across the pleted and the school moved to its present site, street from the campus. This shop serves the one mile west of Warner. college as a bookstore also. Mr. J. A. Liner was the first president. An amendment to the Oklahoma Constitu Mr. Walter Van Allen was the succeeding tion, made on July 1 I, 1944, set up a govern president in 1910, and he was followed by ing board for the Agricultural and Mechanical Mr. J. S. Murray, in 1911. The presidents Colleges. This Board consists of nine members, during the 1912-13 session of the school were eight of whom are appointed by the Governor Mr. J. V. Faulkner and Mr. W. S. Jackson. subject to the approval of the State Senate, President Rennick replaced President Jackson and the ninth member is the President of the in 1913, but remained only a short time. He State Board of Agriculture. was succeeded by Mr. Malone who resigned The present membership of the Board in 1917. At that time, Mr. George A. Coffey consists of: P. E. Harrill, Oklahoma City, of Haskell State School of Agriculture was chairman; R. T. Stuart, Caddo, vice-chairman; transferred to Connors. In 1918, Mr. H. C. W. Elmer Harber, Shawnee, secretary; Edward King became president of Connors and held the T. Davis, Erick; Fred G. Drummond, Hominy; position for fifteen years. Succeeding him was 0. L. Lackey, Hichita; Earl Russell, Duncan; our present President, Mr. Jacob Johnson, John Pat Carpenter, Red Rock; and Joe C. whose service has been continuous. In 1943, Scott, Oklahoma City. Board Of Regents W. HARBER Shawnee O. L LACKEY Okmulgee JOHN CARPENTER Red Rock EDWARD DAVIS Erick R. T. STUART Oklahoma City JOE C. SCOTT Oklahoma City FRED DRUMMOND Hominy EARL RUSSELL Duncan Not pictured: P. E. HARRILL Oklahoma City President's Message THIS ANNUAL chronicles the first full year of post-war activities of the college. It has been a great year for those of us who love the college and know of its contribu tion in service to the young people of our state. The war years saw the campus drained of its young men, who were called to the service of their country in the various branches of our Armed Forces. Our young women, too, were giving their services in the factories and offices in support of the all-out war effort. Now that the victory has been won, it is indeed gratifying to see these young men and women, along with those direct from high school, pouring back to the campus and to hear the merry ring of happy voices through the halls and on the campus. This has been an eventful year, bringing with it many problems. The Administration has been faced with the problem of increasing the faculty when there was a definite shortage of trained teachers, and of providing living facilities for the increasing number of students, who are so eagerly seeking the chance to continue their education. Finding books and working materials brought a full share of headaches. The cooperation of the Student Body in meeting and solving these many problems has indeed been gratifying. Without this cooperation, our task would have been much more difficult. Many old friendships have been renewed during this year and many new ones have had their beginning. Much progress has been made and you are one year nearer the goal which you have set for yourself. We can all be deeply grateful that, here at Connors, in America, we can again enjoy fully all the activities that go with school life. As you turn the pages of this book in the years to come, I hope it will bring back pleasant memories to all of you, and a knowledge of worth-while accomplishments during the year spent here. The Dean's Greeting The publication of this yearbook is another one of the many indications that Connors is getting back on a pre-war footing. Other sure signs of progress are a steadily increasing enrollment, the formation of more campus organiza tions, the growth of the school plant, and a great revival of interest in all forms of sports. In the not-too-distant future Connors will be a much bigger and better school than it has ever been before. The present fine spirit of cooperation among the students, the school officials, and the people of the area served by Connors makes this prophecy certain to become a reality. Heartiest greetings to each of you, and best wishes for your continued success and happiness in life. (EDITORIAL NOTE:—President Jacob Johnson came to Connors in July of 1933. At that time, Connors was a Junior College and High School combined. Four years later, through his efforts, the college became full-fledged and the high school was eliminated. He was granted leave of absence and served as Military Officer with the United States Army in England, France, Belgium, Holland, and Germany from July, 1943, to January, 1946, at which time he returned to Connors. (Under his capable direction, the enrollment of the college has grown steadily and the college facilities have been greatly enlarged. New buildings added on the campus include the Auditorium and Physical Education Building, Russell Hall residence for women, the Engineering Building, the college barn, and a number of apartment dwellings for married students; Lake Johnson was constructed for a water supply for the college; and a filtering plant was built. (President Johnson received his Bachelor of Arts Degree in Education and Sociology from Central State Teachers College. He did his graduate work at Oklahoma University where he received a Master's Degree in Education with a major in School Administration. The students of Connors are justly proud of President Johnson and deeply appreciative of his efforts on behalf of the school and of his interest in their personal welfare.) (EDITORIAL NOTE:—Mr. A. Buell Childress came to Connors in July, 1945, as Dean of the College. He was granted an A.B. Degree from North eastern State College in 1937, and a Masters of Science Degree from the Oklahoma Agricultural and Mechanical College in 1941. His record is that of a successful school administrator, and, in his capacity as Dean of the College and Dean of Men, he is well liked and efficient. His sincerity of purpose and fair judgment has earned him the respect and admiration of the student body; his friendliness, their friendships.) Pictured at the left, is Mr. True B. Emerson who served as Acting President of Connors from 1943 to 1946, while President Jacob Johnson was serving in the United States Army; and who was Dean of the College from 1933 to 1945. G . 0 ¥* V E •fZi*i,;-\ , • • • * R N 0 R ROY J. TURNER Robert S. Kerr (Governor preceding Mr. Turner) yg* '*"**%, FACULTY and EMPLOYEES B. C. HUCKLEBERRY Industrial Arts ANNA B. GATLIN Registrar and Chief Clerk WILLIAM LANDERS Vocational Agriculture for Veterans CHARLES WALLIS Biological Science JAMES A.

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