Troy University - Palladium Yearbook (Troy, AL)

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Change to Univer High spirits and high expectations express the feel- ings of Troy State students when they learned that our college had become a university. The long awaited news was announced at a school wide assembly just before classes closed for Christmas vacation. Now a university, Troy State must undergo more than a name change. Students and faculty have accepted this challenge for the new year. The spirit exempli- fied at this assembly is only a part of things to come. Like the TSU painted dn the sides of cars with shoe polish, this university is on the move and at more than a walking pace. Letterheads, seals, and nameplates must be changed, but, more than this, the college must mature to meet the standards of a uni- versity. Students were jubilant when the name change was announced. fhe owner of this car is a proud university student. 26

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Exhibits Added Color to Weekend Celebration The Homecoming Dance provides one of the highlights of the weekend. Hamil Hall ' s display was selected as the best among the girls ' residence halls. 25

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ity Status Gave Cause for Celebration Changing the stationery is only one of the many changes which must be carried out. President Ralph Adams made the announcement in the form McDowell Lee, chairman of the Board of Trustees, re- of a Christmas present to the student body. ceived a standing ovation when he announced two extra days of vacation. 27