Editors' Thank You And so another Gem of the Mountains goes to press with an attempt to capture some of the memories of the past school year. But this book would not have been possible without the aid, advice, and support of such people as: GALE MIX ... our walking encyclopedia with a hearty laugh and a pat on the back for everyone ... R UDY and H U TCH . . . who put up with a multitude of excuses an d pleas from students an d Gem staff a like ... ROY BELL, JIM BALCH, and GLENN SPROUSE at the Photo Center ... whose capable work and great patience are much appreciated. RAFE GIBBS and DON WALKER at the Publications Department ... for their sincere interest in the Gem and their expert work on the colored pictures you enjoy th roughout the annua l ... JIM G IPSON and CAXTON PRINTERS ... whose advice, patience. understanding and excellent work are greatly valued ... DWIGHT CHAPIN and JIM FLANI GAN ... who visited the third floor of the SUB often and then came through in our " hour of need" to prove what real friendship is ... A FINE STAFF ... which included such capable and hard workers as: Mary Lou Taylor, Dana And rews, L inda Lamb, Margaret Tatko, Ann Yoshida and Tom Eisenbarth whose work was above and beyond the call of duty ... BRUCE WENDLE and SHERRY WILKINS . . . whose leadership with the studen t photographers and dependability will never be forgotten . . . Faculty, organizations, committees and living groups . . . whose cooperation was greatly needed and appreciated ... And last, but by no means least, to GAY TUSON and CATHY BREWER ... who stayed after school to help wind things up and who will head the Gem next year ... we than k and wish the very best of luck. With gratitude to all of you who made our work a little easier and appreciation for your patience, understanding and encouragement .. . we wish you all the best of luck in the future and thank you for the opportuni ty to serve our Idaho. Boa H A SEN NEELA McCowAN 1960 Co-Editors Gem of the Mountains
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