East Tennessee State University - Buccaneer Yearbook (Johnson City, TN)

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Qevlicatiom 'l'he 1959 Se ' - . nior Class respectfully dedicates '1lHE BUCQIANEIQR to Miss Christine Burleson. NVC always will renieniber her genuine interest in this institution and its students, her Charin- ing personality, and her interesting classes. Miss Christine was educated at leading schools in the United States and Europe. She has been a professor of English at East Tennes- see State College since 1946. Her father, Dean . Emeritus David Sinclair Burleson, helped estab lish this college in 1911. They live at 'iSunny- side near Johnson City. Our four years in college have been enriched by knowing Miss Burleson. She is worthy of reniembrance, a person we are glad to have known. To a truly great teacher and friend, it is our pleasure to dedicate this yearbook. Ae-fa.

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EERE L,,,tl.1j il i ,iff ':tni:,'i '1.-Wai'-sal' 5BEEe?'L',,,,1g'Ei1 swznrtagnziffefisfaaafatneff-:semi afassaavfvsfssx-r2f'e.wF Tia Tres-9 Commissioner A. Barksdale is well qualihed to Hll the important posi- tion as head of our state school system. He has served as teacher, principal, and superintendent in the public schools ol' Tennessee. The needs ol' the educational system across the state are familiar to him. Commissioner Barksdale served as Director ol Personnel under Governor Browning before he assumed the position of Commissioner of Education. He is a loyal and respected servant of the citizens of Tennessee. His educational ability and sincere desire to be of service assure the future development of the schools of our state. J. A. Bark dale l l . . ,i1ij -, , Jil, ,,,!!!iL.-Y .It.-.fra Y ,,n.i,1,:,::wmwsNwm t22 -L. -:v4'w-mm1f35.e3,f