Arkansas State University - Indian Yearbook (Jonesboro, AR)

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Dr. Reng Triumphant Dr. Reng and other A-State administrators who had worked hard and long for uni- versity status were elated. . . and relieved. They had a right to be proud of the work they had done, and they had a right to celebrate. So did the stu- dents. Despite the snow, people all over campus dis- played their joy when word reached A-State. For some, though, the celebrating had to be delayed. A special edition of The Herald was planned, and less than 12 hours after the governor had signed the bill, the edition was printed. Special Issue Of Herald Tells Story A mad rush was made as pictures and stories were thrown together, then turned over to the printers. The next morning, students had the results.

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J Ik ' SGA President Ray Hall Jr presented Dr. Reng with a plaque in recognition of his efforts. ' ASU Day ' Starts With Assembly Before he began a brief speech, the university president was greeted with a standing ovation by the students. 2