Bishop College - Tiger Yearbook (Dallas, TX)

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The 88th anniversary of the founding of Bishop College . .. in 7880 The first students were enrolled in 7887 the first student was graduated in 7884. His name was David Ab- ner, Jr. . . . ln 7929, Joseph J. Rhoads, himself a graduate of the class of 7970, became the first Negro to serve as its president . . . In 7967, the college moved from Marshall to Dallas to 700 acres of land and five new build- ings. lts enrollment in Marshall in 7960-67 was 357 This year the enrollment is 7787. Dr. Curry presented his report to the Board at the first dinner of the workshop. 7 tv . .. . i -, ' S. I, 7 7 i 2 7 7 is in 2 ' ' i .. v if 7 ' .A The secret is in the quality and amount of work done by the Trustee Board. Membersueither have money or know people who do and can get If l:fOfTl them. . 3 3 3 l 3 i i 'T f F 7 3 3 5 if fi 7 7 E 7 i if 7 . 1- Q 7 7 2 . I J ff - -Q - . I 7 l i X ' M Members of the entire Bishop College family attended the first din- ner ofithe workshop. Members of the student body, faculty, ad- We plan to rejuvenate our faculty: Far too many are now too far above the age of 40. We plan to get younger, newer teachers who can relate with students and bridge the 'generation gap.' We want teachers who can under- stand these 'way out' things and who can help with the lab y . I' px A ministration, and staff were present. implementation of change. We have found that, when we let radicals make decisions and recommendations, noth- ing helps sober them like giving them the responsibility for implementing these changes.

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- i v V . i A i 9 i ML Silas .ij K What's a better way to talk than to talk after a good meal. Having an informal chat with Judge Sarah Hughes is Vera Williams. We Hope For Another Retreat in '70 Members of the Board and repre- sentatives from the college had excellent opportunities to mingle and talk. The result was a defi- nitely harmonious relationship. The workshop had its light mo- ments. l85

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L Jerrg Warner . . Jerry Warner came to Bishop from San Antonio with a bright idea: He wanted to be a musician and a music teacher. He is! He directed the Symphonic Cho- rale during the Christmas pro- gram and sang with the group three years. A Man With A Plan He did his student teaching at the Franklin D. Roosevelt High School and directed a new band in concert as his culminating proiect. ln the general assembly, students and teachers alike agreed that Jerry Warner was a man with a plan-he wanted to direct a band. And he did! l87