Hinds Community College - Eagle Yearbook (Raymond, MS)

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ROBERT U. MAVO M

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On July 1, 1965, a new president took the helm of Hinds Junior College, suc- ceeding G. M. McLendon who had sat in the prexy ' s chair for 27 years. The man -was not new to HJC because he had held the position of vice president of the college for the previous five years, preparing for the Herculean task of operating Mississippi ' s largest junior college. The new president was not new, either, to education. In fact, his record measured that of any educator in the state. Before coming to Hinds he was superintendent of the Clarksdale public schools from 1955-60. His long education career began when he served as coach and teacher of the Pelahatchie public schools from 1937-39, and followed as Superintendent of the same school through 1942. He followed as Principal of Liberty Grove school in Jackson, 1946-48, and was elected the Hinds County Superintendent of Education and served from 1948-55. A graduate of Raleigh High School, he received his B.A. degree from Millsaps College, a M.A. degree from Peabody College, and was awarded an LL.D. degree from Millsaps College in 1961. Dr. Mayo occupied the office with the confidence of those who knew him as a competent administrator. During the past year, he has added to his years of suc- cess as a leader in the field of education. Hinds has continued its growth, and ac- celerated, so that by the end of the year three new buildings were completed and another made its way above the horizon. He accepted the responsibility that accompanies a change in administration and quickly gained the respect of faculty and students alike. In his first year, he was tireless in making adjustments to face the rapidly changing needs of modern educa- tion. Man, woman, and student found out he had a big foot to fit the shoes of president. He has represented the college well, both in the state and outside. He served as president of the Junior College Division on the Southern Association of Colleges and Universities. He spoke to students, organizations, and individuals, selling Hinds Junior College. But his service was not limited to the college, for he is known as a leader in the community and church. So, it is with admiration and appreciation that we, the 1966 Eagle staff, dedicate the yearbook to Dr. Robert M. Mayo, for his six years of service and leadership to Hinds Junior College, and especially for his first year of courageous administration. 17