Baltimore City College - Green Bag Yearbook (Baltimore, MD)

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'mls Professor joseph Elliott Green We edieazteo C. ,. As the classes of February and June 1955 pass into the annals of City College this year, with them passes a tnan who has been a part of the school's spirit and tradition for more than a half century - Professor joseph E. Green. Professor Green has been associated with City College since l902, when he entered as a student. After being graduated in l905 and furthering his education at johns Hopkins University, he he- came a member of City College faculty in 1912, a position which he has held for 43 years. Professor Creen, through his outstanding char- acter, has inspired over 8,000 students, many of whom have achieved prominence in later life. He has been adviser of the Bancroft Literary Association for many years. lo this great advocate of clean living, for his untiring service to the Baltimore City College, we. the Cirrmt Bag staff, dedicate our efforts.