Appalachian State University - Rhododendron Yearbook (Boone, NC)

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THE RHODODENDRON ABOUT THIS BOOK The name of this publication is The Rhododendron. A rhododendron is related to the heaths and refers to any of the various shrubs or trees that are grown for their clusters of large bright flowers. This yearbook has been in existence since 1921, and since that date has seen many things. World wars, depression, space exploration, advances in health care and medicine, social and racial turmoil, music, and many other facets of everyday life have been witnessed and recorded in annuals. Besides being a recorder of events outside the University, the yearbook has also witnessed change within the institution itself. Appalachian Training School was the first school to be esta blished at this location. Then came Appalachian Normal School which was followed by Ap- palachian State Teachers College, and finally the Appalachian State University that we know today. The Rhododendron ' s main purpose is to create a learning experience for its staff and to provide a reservoir of memories of the year for the student. It is in- tended to be a graphic chronicle of events of the academic college year. Hopefully in the future it will be able to satisfy nostalgic yearnings as well as sup- ply a name or a face when memory fails. The Rhododendron is a reference book, nostalgia book, and a public relations tool for ASU. But it is also a book of history — a book of ASU ' s history and a book of your history as a student at Ap- palachian.

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Introduction Ever Growing Academics General College College of Business College of Arts and Sciences Continuing Education College of Learning and Human Development College of Fine and Applied Arts Graduate School Features The highlights of your college experience Organizations Fraternities Sororities Little Sisters Clubs Sports Men ' s Sports Women ' s Sports Classes You and Other t Aountaineers Seniors Undergraduates Graduate Students n l Index A H What you always wanted ■ H to know about the ■ H Rhododendron and where f M to find i t Contents 3