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TO THE CLASS OF 1959 As a newcomer at URI this year, I feel particularly indebted to the Class of 1959 for welcoming me so warmly to the campus and intro- ducing me to the undergraduate life of the University. I have enjoyed getting to know many of you and through you learning the nature and temper of our student body as a whole. I regret not having become acquainted with each of you, because I shall always have a special affection for the Class of 1959 — the first URI class to which I shall present diplomas. A freshman like myself is in a good position to evaluate what you who have been here longer now take for granted. I congratulate you on your choice of a college and on your successful completion of what I know were four rewarding years. The pages of this Grist reflect the many facets of your learning and living here — from the very informal hours in the Union and the residence halls to the time spent in classes, examinations, and library study. I trust that these years here have laid the foundation for much success and satisfaction in life. One thought I would like to leave with you. Whatever you have gained of practical information, of training in thinking and in the ability to get the facts and analyze them, is of value only if you use these achievements for a worthy purpose and in a spirit of service. The world these days sadly needs not only educated people, but dedi- cated people who have set their goals far beyond personal gain and advancement. It’s a challenging world ahead of you with peace and brotherhood not only a possibility to work toward, but a condition of survival. My hearty good wishes to you. We will follow your careers with interest and pride and hope to welcome you back often to your alma mater. Francis H. Horn, President
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Page 10 text:
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BOARD OF TRUSTEES Row 1: Mrs. Jose M. Ramos; Dr. James P. Adams, Chairman, Board of Trustees of State C olleges; Miss Catherine M. Casserly, Secretary. Row 2: Mr. Frederick C. Tanner, Vice Chairman; Mr. Robert S. Sherman, Dr. Michael F. Walsh; Mr. Walter F. Farrell. GOVERNOR ' S MESSAGE Perhaps no other decade in our his- tory has posed such awesome challenges to our university graduates than the one now drawing to a close. The 1950 ' s have been marked by a war in Korea, the hydrogen bomb, the per- sistent political intrigues of West versus East and, more recently, man ' s attempt to conquer outer space. Each of these cataclysmic events has prompted mankind to ponder the question, Where are we going? You - the sons and daughters of Rhode Island, of our sister states and of foreign countries as well - will now be asked to aid in the search for the answer. Our University of Rhode Island, con- stantly improving its academic depart- ments and physical plant, has done an inspired job of preparing you for your diverse careers. The good people of the state have invested willingly in your success. Now, it is up to you, the future leaders of America. In behalf of the people of Rhode Island, I extend sincere congratulations to you, the Class of 1959, and pray that Almighty God will invoke His Divine blessings upon you. Christopher Del Sesto Governor EXECUTIVE COUNCIL Dean J. F. Quinn, Dean G. A. Ballentine, Dean O. P. Brucher, Prof. M. Cummings, Dean M. H. Campbell, Dean II. W. Brown- ing, Pres. F. H. Horn, J. W. Eastwood, Dean S. T. Crawford, Prof. M. O. Sayles, Dean E. B. Morris, Dr. C. Kaiser, Dr. F. Pelton. 6
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