Alabama State University Montgomery - Hornet Yearbook (Montgomery, AL)

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M rs. Thelma A. Riot-To Dr. Van Dykv For the F acuity 6: Staff: '11:.thumstei' I'Iurdy. Prvsidvut H- aitkim, OUR HONOHEES. My follow Col- imguvs ofthe fully Accredited Alabama State College, iiTo Sir l-Iamilton-Thr l-lifghvst reach of human scionco is the recognition of human ignm'unu . For thow ofm' who have hccn taught by or haw worked with, known and under- stood our honorcc-Dr. l-lenry Lewis Van Dyke, we are constrained to hvlivw that there was, in Wali' to some, l'hr: Half to othms, and just Dr. Van Dykv to purhzips most: this I-Izuniltoniau point of view. May I hasten to say, howvver, thut ho was not content to just recognize human iguoranca but through his proii-ssioual roles Dr. Van Dyko sought consistontiy to do something about Praising it, His olTorts which varied with the years, both accepted and rejectml placed him in an enviable position oi'onv among the academic king makers. For he has tak- en the human raw matt-l'iuls from iPodLmk, U.S.A.' and with limited physical SL'iI'HtifiC facilitivso surrounded and buffeted by human resources of enviable srn-rztiiic stature, and sent them Forth into Science City U.S.A.' 21nd .otlurr cm- nr-I'S of the world, as young men and young women to do acudmnic hattiv and hwconw an impressiw sourct- of human supply in the academic. scientific, in- d: Ihh'iilL and proibssional nuu-kvt places. H H therefore a source ol- great joy for me to attest at this tum- that H. Lt'WiS Van Dyke might not have boon right, but he was never wrong, inasimuchns hc Wm- constantly on the right road in his quest for truth and in his steering others in iiaat direction as only the Scimitist knows it. IT IS NEVER WRONG TO BE UN THE RIGHT ROAD IN ANY DIRECTION. Ami 50, Dr. Van Dyke, in recognition of your contributions to Alabama State College in your many faceted roles :15 Teacher, Professor of Science and Pro- ii-ssor'of Chemistry, Chuimmu of the Science Department, Dean of the Col- it gk' of Arts and Sciences, to name a few areas, your colieagues-with whom you have worked very diligently, are happy to present to you this gift as :1 tuugibie expression of our esteem for you and appreciation of your sewices. With this gift go-a multi-biilion molecules of thanks and a set of Best Wishes 0f 21 goglepiox cardinality, whost- extension field is best represented by a series whose region of convergence has u constant radius magnitude of uiaph null. Moro simply to say-Thuuks and personal and professional best wishes to you aml those whom you hold dear now and in the endless days ahead. 13 Mr. Norman W'aiton. To Mr. James Pierce For Faculty 6: Staff: Mftt'r a scholariy detailed biography of the honoree and what others had to saw about himJ. For almost thirty years now, I have known 'Jim' Pierce and I can truthfully say that now, as at the beginning of our friendship, he has alwat '2; boon unassumi ing. chuorful uud intelligently concernod :1 out the personal welfare of all thom- with whom hr: had contact. Many hm.- alt Alabama State and vismvhrrc. I am sure. will miss his wist- counsel M r. Roiand Roystm: To Mr. Oscar A. Findle For Faculty 3: Staff: gAftur giVing other details of Eersomd and filmily bio 'mv phy 0i tho honorot-i He began war at Alabama Stulv Col 03:0 in 1951 in the areal ofinventory and receiving . . . Asidl- from his reiigfious activities, he has participated in local Civic and Fmternu urganizuiions.

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RETIRING COLLEAGUES HONORED Dr. Hardy: The memheis of the faculty and stat? have gathered on this occasion in an effort to pay :1 sincere tribute tn the retiring persons. This gesture is only a tangible expression of real and sincere gratitude coming from tellowrussocie ates us these worthy persons pass Frnm this scene 01' iuhm' to other areas 01' ml active life and serv- Ice . . . These. persons who are retiring from our ranks this year have. kept the faith and dedication to the cause of education and the disseminating of infm'mation to those who Were entrusted to their care . . . It is a truism: 11' you wish to enjoy sitting in the shade of the olive tree, You must learn to endure the dust ofthe Arena. Mr. James E. Pierce receives a gifts From the Faculty Club, Dr. l-Iardy, President. Dr. C. A. Bronson read the Following resolution: WHEREAS, Mr. jumcs E. Pierce, Mr. Osuu' A. Pindle, Mrs. Bessie C. Van Dyke and Dr. H. Lewis Van Dyke, each having rendered loyal and faithful services to hun- dreds of students in the college during their respective long tenures, and WHEREAS, they have exhibited dedication, superior ability, deep interest and uniform fervor for academic progress as they fulfilled their respective tpftiL-es with eredit,and WHEREAS. the. SGA and the students-at-iarge express sincere appreciation For the tine and faithful services ren- dered by you, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Messers. james A. Pierce. Oscar A. Pindle, Mrs. Bessie C. Van Dyke and Dr. H. L. Van Dyke each is deserving of the tributes paid to them, and further, RESOLVED, that a copy 0f this resolution be printed in the Hornet Tribune to he published after this Testimoni- al Dinner now being tendered to the above named retir- ing persons and Further, Miss-Annetta Baugh, to Dr. V3.1.Dykt for the Department at RESOLVED, that a copy of this resolution he entered Phystcal 591311035 and Mathemtttlcs: there are three types Oi upon the minutes of the official faculty book of historical teachers-the forgotten, the forgiven, and the remembered. Dr. containments with the. expressed purpose of being made Van Dyke WI always be the remembered. ' ' ' available to the archives of the college and thus to the . i . So. its' a sweet fareWeH old friend from your Mathematics department of Archives and History OHIIH State Of Ala- and Science friends . . . bama to be held and observed forever.

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'67 HORNET YEARBOOK mBJ Claude Curtis: and platfbrm guvstkklessem C. Darby. J. Eu Pierce; Mn. Bvssir Van Dyke, Dr H. L. Van Dyku Mrs. Lt-vi Watkins and Lht' honoree Dr. Watkim; nut xhnwn: Mos- sers Leutis Prtcnnnn. A, W. Durmvr. H. A. Spears and Dr. C A. Bronson. , t NL-dru. Hendrix, Editor introducing the spmkvr CECELIA SHOWERS '65, Editor of first A11 Cnllegv Yearbook. Miss Angola Lee CU-Editor, makes the Dedicatmy Stutr-mvnt . . . Through all the mil. strain and stress that curtailed our continuous prog- ress, DH. WATKINS, you overcame due barriers and carried us In it mn- nwni that We shall nWL-r fnrgot . . .