I N APPRECIATION ••• This, the last copy written for the 1936 Gem, is written as the "Yearbook of the Vandals" rapidly assumes its final form in the shop of Syms·York Company in Boise. It is with joy and regret that we see our job nearing completion. It has been a long year's work, the building of this book, yet during this period much has been pleasure mixed with the work. To our many helpers the editor and the manager owe a great deal-without their help, advice, and cooperation, much that had been conceived would never have been achieved. These have made it possible for us to finish what we hope will be rated an outstanding yearbook-both from a University and a national standpoint. To Fred Robinson, assistant editor; Jack McKinney, Administration; Earl Bullock, Sports; Esther Flenner, Vandal Misses; Margaret Echternach, Activities; and Marion Johnson, Organizations, the editor extends his sincere thanks for the manner in which each handled his individual Books, which, when assembled, are the Gem of the Mountains. Three freshmen deserve special note for the interest and high quality of the work which they displayed. They are Ellyn Bradshaw, James Yoder, and Lloyd Evans. The last two spent long hours in the office with the editor, and the first would have if possible. Ralph W. York and the personnel of the Syms-York Company, of Boise, receive the editor's and manager's sincere thanks. Without Ralph's aid, assistance, and never-tiring efforts such an undertaking as the 1936 Gem would have fallen short of its goal. The friendship of this firm has become one of our most cherished assets. Walt M. Irvine and the Western Engraving and Colortype Co., Seattle, have struggled with us from the beginning and have stuck
to the finish. Many of the ideas, innovations and features are Walt's, and their execution the result of Western's efficient staff. We hold in high esteem the friendships made at Western. Photographs-night or day--eall Charlie Dimond and he's there to see The Gem on hand at every event. Cooperation plus from Charlie-many thanks from the editor. Seventeen hundred photos handled efficiently and in record time by Hutchinson's Studio and Sterner's Studio. The editor's appreciation can not be expressed in words. To Ruth Evans and her Tri-Delt staff who supervised the mounting of these picturesa bouquet. For settling, free from politics, our Quest for Beauty, thanks to George Petty, for his trouble and interest. The business manager and his staff appreciate the support of Gem Advertisers and the Boise Chamber of Commerce for their inter· est in the University of Idaho. To Richard Paris, Walter Dinnison, and Carl Burt, the business manager extends his thanks for the work done in the sales campaign which resulted in a record sales totaL George Sommers, advertising manager, gave The Gem for '36 a financial boost by securing more advertising than the past few issues have carried. Earl Bopp executed the difficult job of organizations collections well. Marjorie Glenn handled all business staff secretarial work efficiently and promptly. To all members of both staffs, technical helpers, and the student l:xx:iy at large for its support, the Gem of the Mountains says: "Many thanks."
MAURfCE E. MALIN, Editor. FRANK C. BEVfNGTON, Business Manager. •
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