Athens State College - Columns Yearbook (Athens, AL)

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Frank Newton Philpot A.B., M.A, Ed.D. The President of the College Frank N. Philpot, a native of Birmingham, Alabama, became President of Athens College in 1966. Dr. Philpot is an alumnus of Athens College, receiving his A.B. degree in 1938 and electing Auburn University for his M.A. After graduating from Auburn, Dr. Philpot became recognized as a leader in the field of education and joined the staff at Alabama College as asso- ciate professor of secondary education. Broadening his field of study and widening his horizon of experiences. Dr. Philpot earned his doctorate from Columbia University where he chose USING RESOURCES OF THE COMMUNITY TO BUILD A SCHOOL PROGRAM for his dissertation and went to Illinois State University as Head of the Department of Education and Psychology. In 1966 Dr. Philpot was brought to Athens to serve as President of Athens College. The President holds membership in Phi Delta Kappa, Kappa Delta Pi, Kappa Phi Kappa international honor societies. Besides being an active member of American Association of School Administrators, National Association of Supervisors of Curriculum Development, Illi- nois Education Association, and Rotary Club, Dr. Philpot is a contributor to the National Associa- tion of Secondary School Principals bulletin and to Phi Delta Kappan. Dr. Philpot was elected to the honor position as president of Conant ' s committee for the Study of Education of the Exceptionally Gifted. Since Dr. Philpot has been at Athens College, both the academic and the building programs have been greatly expanded. 20

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ACADEMICS

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During Athens College Alumni meet. President Philpot congratulates the alumni president upon alumni participation and support of Athens College projects. One of the pleasant responsibilities of the President is to crown the new queen and following the ceremonies to lead out the new l -crowned queen and to dance the first dance with her. 21