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Western Carolina scrapbook, 1954-1955

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  • 66th Commencement Conducted At WCC CULLOWHEE, May 30-Western Carolina College honored two native Carolinians and awarded degrees to 111 candidates at its 66th annual commencement program here today. N. C. Senator Sam Jt. Ervin Jr., of Morganton, and Bronce L. Ray, vice president of the Esso! Standard Oil Co., received honorary L.L. D. degrees from President Paul A. Reid, Formal commencement ceremonies began with the baccalaureate services yesterday with Dr. Koepp-Baker delivering the ser- The president's tea for seniors, COMMENCEMENT PROGRAM WESTERN CAROLINA COLLEGE Cullowhee, North Carolina May 28, 29, and 30, 1955 Sixty-Sixth Commencement y guests, alumni and faculty members highlighted the entertainment programs yesterday on the campus. Sen. Ervin, the principal graduation speaker, was introduced by Phillip Woollcott of Asheville chairman of the board of trustees of the college. The academic procession today marched from Joyner Building to the Hoey Auditorium. The faculty marshal was Joseph U. Crum, professor of mathematics. Undergraduate marshals were Tommy Williams of Hendersonville and Miss Barbara Nichols of Pilot Mountain. Formal program was opened today by the Rev. Milford Thum, pastor of the Cullowhee Methodist Church, who gave the invocation. Candidates for the undergraduate degrees of Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Science in Education, and Bachelor of Arts were presented by Dean W. E. Bird. Candidates for the graduate du- gree of Master of Arts in Education were presented by Dr. Newton Turner, head of the graduate department. Services were closed with the traditional academic processions. The senior and alumni dinner was held Saturday on the college picnic grounds. The final band concert was given yesterday afternoon on Woodland Stage. Ray, who was awarded the honorary doctorate, is a native of Macon County and a graduate the former Iotla High School. He joined the oil company's Virginia division and in 1943 was named division manager. He has been general manager of marketing since 1953. Sen. Ervin. a graduate of I he University of North Carolina and Harvard Law School, already holds an honorary doctorate from the University. At the time he became senator, he was serving as a judge of the North Carolina Suoerior Court. Sen. Irvin suggested four rules of life to the graduates in an address during the exercises. Saying that the rules would aid i the development of character, and classifying them as "primary rules", he said that one should keep the mind active with stimulating interests. That "the greatest satisfaction comes from having a job to do, and doing it well." That a "sense of humor" gives s the chance to see events of life i the true perspective. That the most important rule is to "love much and sincerely." He did not limit the four rules of
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