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As I study, fellowship, and enjoy the extracurricular activities here at Pembroke State College, I cm deeply impressed by the surroundings — a beautiful symbol of educational progress which constitutes the heart and pride of our fine community and surely portrays the faith of our pioneer fathers down through our great leaders of today. From the day in 1887 when an act was passed providing for the establishment of a normal school in Robeson county, with faith and prayer our pioneers began work. Many people thought the act to be a trap instead of a means of advancement; however, with money scarce, with opposition on every hand, and with few really interested in education, a sub- scription for five hundred dollars was raised. One ocre of land near Pates, N. C. was purchased and on this land a two-story wood building was erected. Professor William L. Moore, a man of great faith, not only gave the fabulous sum of two hundred dollars in cash toward the erection of this building, but he also stopped his work in order to render his services in the interest of the school . In answer to faith and hard work, the door to the infant Pembroke State College was opened in the fall of 1887 with fifteen students enrolled and Professor Moore acting as principal and teacher. In 1909 Pembroke State College rated a new home in Pembroke and in 1921, the legislature appropriated 75,000 dollars toward the erectioa of what is now Old Main. With summer school now available, students graduated almost every year and in turn spread the gospel of education. Thus through faith, Pembroke State College grew and grew volumes in the library increased, buildings were added, and the curriculum broadened under the able leadership of Hiden, Jones, O. R. Sampson, D. F. Lowry, and Dr. R. D.- We lions — to ncme only a few, until we have reached an important milestone in her history. Here we pause to take off our hats to one whose faith is limit- less. He is none other than our own — Dr. Walter J. Gale, who has spent long hours and trodden paths smooth in every direction where assistance can be secured. During his short odminstration many changes have tcJ en place: a new cafeteria, a new dormitory, and paved parking space. He has also presented a long time building program and there has been a tremendous increase in the student body. Yes, it is with grotiti ' de that we look to each of these who hod the faith and acted to provide us with this wonderful opportunity to prepare ourselves to be, and I quote, Fully capable and qualified to td e our place in society unquote. Many said if can ' t be done but they did It!
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Beauty reigns surpreme during half-time at the Homecoming game
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