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

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Dedication Because he was willing to stand not in the crowd and shout blame, but in his owi-I declared role of drive and will rather than one of grace and style, Dr. Raleigh P. Player, Professor of English at Alabama State. We the Hornet Staff of 1975, respectfully dedicate our Annual to the late memory of Dr. Raleigh P. Player. During his tenure at Alabama State, Dr. Player served the institution in many capacities: As assistant Vice-President for Academic Affairs, Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, Division Chairman, Chairman of the Division of Liter- ature and Languages. He also served the University as debate coach, adviser to the Hornet Tribune, in the public relations office, and most recently as the Regional Coordinator for the Bicentennial Youth Debates. He served on numerous committees and in countless other capacities. Cowards die many times before their deaths; The valiant never taste of death but once. Shakespeare Julius Caesar, Act II, Sc. H.

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Energy, Intellect, Patience, Love and Sincerity of 'se- are among the necessary virtues of one who . service. ert Clinton Hatch, Professor of Education, Ala- .3 State University, the I975 Hornet Yearbook Staff 1ifti'fnemory of the tate Dr. Hatch, whose Love and lty we have treasured and admired. This Edition is . icated to You. Shakespeare divided the span of life into Seven '- ures. The seventh adventure is the one we all er, bravehearted, with our Armor unstained, we nd a glorious record engraved upon our shield. I rt C. Hatch, We ALL are going to miss you. His idealism, his willing sacrifice to Education so that Education might prevail. In memory of our beloved Pro- fessor of Music, Dr. John Duncan, We the Music and Art Lovers of Alabama State University with all the Love in our Hearts, our Minds, and our souEs, do respectfully dedicate this Edition of the Hornet 1975 to you because we love you, and we miss you so. The Late Dr. Duncan came to us in 1939, as Band Direc' tor. He was best known throughout the country as 0 Composer, Musicoiagist. Among his Iife-tirne member- ships are Omega Psi Phi, Kappa Kappa Psi, Aherican Musicological Society, Southeast Composer League, and countless other organizations. Most recently he serviced an the Commission of Bicentennial Committee of the National Federation of Music Clubs. We say Goodbye to you Dr. Duncan the only way we can. We Love You Always, and each day we think of being with you in Heaven.