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• 6 THE BATTALION Thursday, September 15,1960 College Station, Texas Page 5 x» Famed Leaders In Aggieland Past * The 1960-61 students at A&M will be on “hallowed” ground at Aggieland. For it has been over this small plot of earth at College Station that some of the nation’s outstanding leaders have walked. It has been over these few acres that many former students first received that valuable training in leadership, discipline and knowl edge. The student of today is little different from the student of 1910, 1920 or 1930. For the most part, all have come from various sections of Texas and from all types of economic backgrounds. However, it is safe to say that many were farm boys without much money, boys who “worked their way through” at A&M. To name all of the successful graduates of Aggieland would re quire a volume; to tell the story of each Aggie would require a li brary. Their accomplishments in the world of business, industry, the military and other fields are truly outstanding. In the military field, for ex ample, many “former freshmen” have been eminently successful. Gen. O. P. Weyland, Class of ’23, until recently was commanding General of the Tactical Air Com mand. Lt. Gen. Bernard A. Schri- ever, ’31, is commander of the U. S. Air Missiles Program. Maj. Gen. Alvin A. Luedeke, ’32, is gen eral manager of the Atomic En ergy Commission. This is to name only three who at one time were Aggies — just entering freshmen. These were men who worried and tussled over classroom work, men much like the freshmen of ’60. A&M has had many outstanding graduates in the field of educa tion. Gen. A. D. Bruce, ’16, is chancellor of the University of Houston. Dr. William E. Morgan, ’30, is president of Colorado State University. These were students )vho took ROTC training here; Ivho studied at the library; who Ate their meals at the mess hall. Physical Education Courses Required Of “fish,” Sophs With the addition of G. Rollie White Coliseum, and its adjoining buildings in 1955, the physical edu cation facilities at A&M and the resulting physical education pro gram have become among the best in the state. Students in all curricula are required to take at least four semesters of physical education. A student registers for one of a great many activities offered per semester. The purpose of instruc tion in these activities is to teach the student, through practical ap plication, the fundamental knowl edge and skills of at least two activities in which he will be able to pai’ticipate in adult life. A few of the activities are box ing, wrestling, handball, bowling, gymnastics, fencing and life sav ing. There are many others. The public utilities industry con tains many A&M graduates who hold high positions. For instance, E. H. Leavey, ’15, is chairman of the board of International Tele phone and Telegraph. Lester T. Potter, ’28, is president of Lone Star Gas Co. J. B. Thomas, ’12, is president of Texas Electric Service Co. W. W. Lynch, ’22, is president of Texas Power and Light Co. J. L. Bates, ’20, is president of Cen tral Power and Light Co. Price Campbell, ’15, is president of West Texas Utility Co. These few ex amples indicate that this a field where Aggies have “made good.” At one time they were young men just out of high school who came to Aggieland to begin their higher education — men who had the de termination to apply themselves and to succeed. The oil industry is another field where Aggies have made their way to the top. J. W. Foley, ’32, is president of Texaco, Inc. J. H. Dunn, ’25, is president of Sham rock Oil and Gas Co. W. C. Mc Gee, Jr., ’31, is president of Ten nessee Gas Pipeline Co. J. L. Sewell, ’27, is presiSent of Delhi- Taylor Oil Co. Delbert Brockett, ’34, is president of British-Amer- ican Oil Co. W. T. Askew, ’31, is president of Sun Oil Co. of Can ada. W. T. Doherty, ’22, is presi dent of the Mound Co. These men look back to their days at Aggie land with pride and remember that they, too, were once freshmen who had a lot to do and a lot to look forward to. Former students like H. A. Saw yer, ’16, president of Lone Star Cement Co.; Tyree L. Bell, ’13, president of Austin Road Co.; J. W. Aston, ’33, president of Re public National Bank; George Mitchell, ’40, president of Christi- Mitchell-Mitchell; M. T. Halbouty, ’30, petroleum engineer and geolo gist and Leonard S. Hobbs, ’16, vice president of United Aircraft Co., have proved themselves suc cessful. They like the others, walked the drill field, studied late at night and participated in the affairs of the student body very much like the freshmen of 1960-61 will do. This year’s freshmen will walk over ground where these and countless others have walked dur ing the past 83 years. These freshmen, will one day be among the leaders of our country. As they make this ascent they will be extended a helping hand by the former students who are already on top for the closeness which has become the “spirit of Aggieland” never dies in a person. If you have a hard foot to fit for shoes visit COURT’S North Gate LEON B. WEISS WELCOMES The A&M Students Headquarters for: it Khaki Shirts it Khaki Pants it Short Sleeve Shirt Only $4.95 (No Charge For Alterations On Pants Length and Shirt Sleeves When Purchased Here.) The Leon B. Weiss Co. “The Friendly Store” Two Doors From Campus Theatre Screw Press Crush Method Being Adopted The screw press method of cot tonseed crushing is being adapted at A&M through research for pilot-scale operation to give data on residues of agricultural chem icals in end products of processed crops. Researchers of the Cottonseed Products Research Laboratory of the Texas Engineering Experiment Station are making the adaptation under the supervision of A. Cecil Wamble. Solvent and hydraulic methods of extraction were previously ad apted to accommodate the tests requested by the edible oil indus try and chemical companies to de termine whether or not and to what extent residues from agri cultural chemicals applied in the crop growing season as soil treat ments, insecticides, and defoliants are present in end products re sulting after commercial process ing of the crops. Adaption of the screw press method will enable the Texas En gineering Experiment Station to do scale tests by three different means of oil seed processing. Although small scale tests are usually desired because of small quantities of materials being sup plied, the station also has large size equipment for crushing by all three methods or combinations of them and can handle processing up up to a scale one ton per hour. Mg**? ’use the mtam RELIGIOUS COORDINA TOR SA YS Student Spiritual Growth YMCA Goal A full development of a student’s religious life and to sponsor a number of religious activities for students are the aims of the Young Men’s Christian Assn, at A&M, says J. Gordon Gay, coordinator of religious life and general secretary of the YMCA. Chief aims of the YMCA regard ing the student religious life are to lead young men to faith in God through Jesus Christ, to lead them into membership and service in a Christion church, to promote their growth in Christian faith and char acter and influencing the students to devote themselves in united ef fort with all Christians, to make the will of God effective in human society, says Gay. He also stated, the YMCA is not a church, but a lay movement to direct students to their own churches. For the incoming freshmen, there are a number of activities spon sored by the YMCA for their bene fit. Discussion groups, which are held at intervals during the year, take up topics and problems vital to the freshman student. YMCA Cabinet The Freshman YMCA Cabinet will give new students a chance to participate" in program planning, fellowship and an opportunity to develop leadership qualities. Freshman Gamp is another ac tivity, that the YMCA offers for freshmen. The purposes, states Gay, of the camp are to give in coming freshman a chance to gain information about life at A&lM and to help the student develop in his role as a Christian leader on the campus. YMCA intercollegiate conferen ces, where students become ac- WELCOME AGGIES STUART’S HARDWARE Your Center For * Gifts * Household Appliances * Electric Fans Come by and Get Your BROOMS and MOPS from us. STUART’S HARDWARE 109 N. Main College Station quainted with outstanding student, leaders from other colleges are held in the fall and spring, accord ing to Gay. Any student can attend and will be helped by seeing how these leaders solve problems simi lar to the students own problems. Religious Emphasis Week, co sponsored by the YMCA, is where outstanding religious leaders are secured to emphasize religion. In addition, forums and discussion groups are held with outstanding ministers and layman conducting these groups, states Gay. The YMCA Building also offers many services to students. Com fortable lounges, an information desk with campus information, telephone service and rooms for conferences and club parties are among some of these services, Gay said. “We are concerned with the in coming freshman students welfare and are eager for them to come by the YMCA and get acquainted with us, said Gay. REMEMBER YOU AGGIES IF WE BOUGHT YOUR BOOKS IN JUNE WE’D LIKE FOR YOU TO BUY OUR BOOKS NOW. THIS WILL ALLOW US TO CONTINUE TO GUARAN TEE YOU A MARKET FOR BOOKS PURCHASED FROM US. LOU’S RIGHT WITH YOU BE RIGHT TOO! LOUPOT'S Hy there its taster by tar! 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