Florida Memorial College - Arch Yearbook (Miami, FL)

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Dedications Paul V. Moore Dorothy Moore THE MOORES AND MR. MacNAMARA When the management of affairs are entrusted to the right people at the right time for the right results, things work like magic. Such is the present state of things at FMC, where Mr. Paul V. Moore, suddenly changed from regular life and work activities in Pennsylvania, to a call for help in solving a worsening financial problem here in Miami. Since Mr. Moore has, within a very few months of work here, tried to stabilize and assure us of a virile and viable institution, he needs not only a page of dedication, but showers of accolade from all of us. Behind every successful man, is a woman, so goes the adage. Mrs. Dorothy Moore believed in this saying. She has always been around her husband anywhere the latter goes, trying to help mankind. From New York to Pa. and now at FMC in Miami, where not only is she behind her husband, but also working full time - ENTIRELY FREE. Mr. Richard MacNamara, a Business Magnate with long managerial experience and in fact owner of MacNamara, Inc., one of the creditors of the College, agreed to accept the challenging post of Business Manager at a time when that office needed someone with his experi- ence. Not only has he worked impressively in this capacity, but he also worked out a lot of agreeable terms with fellow creditors of the Col lege. Dedicating this page to all these people is not enough. Thank you Mr. Moore, Mrs. Moore, and Mr. MacNamara. Richard MacNamara 3 Dedications

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Olu S. Lawal Editor-in-Chief lortba emnrtal (ttolUge 15BDD NORTH WEST FORTY-SECOND AVENUE (LtJEUNE RD.) MIAMI. FLORIOA 330S4 FROM THE EDITORS DESK The 1 976 77 academic year may go into history as one of the best years our institution has witnessed in terms of positive changes. This was so because each section of the College family addressed itself more than before to varying priorities: Firstly, a majority of the faculty and staff who, before and at the beginning of the academic year, had the choice of leaving a dying and hope-depleted FMC, rather than doing this, stayed to help make things better, increased their rate of accessibility and proximity to the students, and revitalized their dedication to duties as the academic year progressed. Secondly, there emerged a group of student leaders with in- comparable determination to improve on the passive actions of past student governments, to advance the cause of students in all subjects, and to form the best liason between students and college personnel. Thirdly, and most importantly was the emergence of an adminis- tration, also of an incomparable style, finesse and belief that the contributions of all members of the college matter, if we should succeed. This administration also made sure that things were done the right way by the right people, and that there was an ever present willing audience in it at all times. The community at large, highly impressed by our various actions, decided too to repossess their college, both financially and morally. Finally, as you journey through this pictoral evidence of our accomplishments and unity, it is surprisingly untarnished by our heterogeneous composition and differences. I only need to sum up by reminding my fellow students to believe in Cicero ' s words that: There is no more sure tie between friends than when they are united in their objects and wishes , so we can effectively enjoy the above rare educational and atmospheric advantages now at our disposal. VERBUM SAPIENTI SATIS Olu S. Lawal Editor-in-Chief Richard B. Leach Assist. Editor-in-Chief 2 Editorial

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Dedications (Cont ' d) Dr. John L. Wilson, at work. Mrs. Pearl B. H. Puryear DR. JOHN L. WILSON AND MRS. PEARL B. H. PURYEAR Dr. John L. Wilson, at a luncheon organized by his colleagues, to honor his retirement Dr. John Lee Wilson has served us here as Registrar and Director of Teacher Training, Dean of the College, Vice-President for Academic Affairs, Administrative Assistant to President R. W. Puryear, and Curator of the F.M.C. Foundation, Chapel Organist, and Professor of Chemistry. With his retirement, on December 23rd, 1 976, Florida Memorial College is losing one of its most loyal, dedicated and devoted scholars. Having served the college for twelve years in all these capacities, the lives of many Black Youths have been changed for the better because John Wilson came this way. In appreciation for all these, the Yearbook Editorial deemed it fit to supplement various activities done already to honor his retirement, with this page dedicated to him and Mrs. Pearl B. H. Puryear who also served Florida Memorial College during perhaps the most important period of its existence to date. She has the distinction of harmony and stood by the side of her illustrious husband, Dr. Royal W. Puryear, as first lady of the campus for a quarter of a century. During her long tenure here, she helped the college to gain state and regional accreditation. Considered one of the best teacher trainers in the country, Mrs. Puryear has touched the lives of more than twenty-five hundred teachers. She was one of the original architects of the teacher-training program in Florida. At this writing, Mrs. Puryear is serving as curator of the Florida Memorial College collection, out of which will come the true history of the College. This publication should be off the press in time for the Centennial in 1979. 4 Dedications