California State University Long Beach - Prospector Yearbook (Long Beach, CA)

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D' DAY AT STATE ClVCUiUl D TOUR—Pointing out pcrmoncnt structures ond extensive landscaping on the Upper Campus, President Peterson escorts Supt. Roy Simpson (left) and Lt. Gov. Harold Powers on a tour of the campus prior to Dedication Ceremonies. On Saturday afternoon, May 7, 1955, the buildings of the CAMPUS ON THE HILL were dedicated in the Lit- tle Theatre. Gathered to carry out and witness the cere- monies were college faculty, city officials, interested citizens, and many state and local educators. Between these people a common bond existed: some were direct- ly associated with State since its inception, and many others were indirectly responsible for its fantastic growth. Presiding at the occasion, Advisory Board Member Law- rence A. Collins, Sr., made some prefatory remarks about Long Beach State College and introduced the many dis- tinguished platform guests. Lieutenant Governor Harold J. Powers spoke of the tremendous growth throughout California. He cited the significance of LBSC in this expansive trend and then proceeded to make a formal presentation of the buildings. State Superintendent of Public Instruction Roy E. Simp- son accepted the documents from Governor Powers, stating that “our college will become one of the largest and strongest in California's system.” He, in turn, pre- sented the documents to President P. Victor Peterson, who traced the history and development of LBSC since its origin as LAOCSC (Los Angeles-Orange County State College) in 1949. He expressed an awareness that “we must live up to the functionally modern structures through academic acumen.” Through the civic-minded Independent, Press-Telegram and the coordination of Mr. Don M. Muchmore, the pub- lic found an entire section of Friday's paper devoted to the phenomenal growth of LBSC and its importance to the community. Everyone was invited to view the new structures at a general open house Sunday afternoon. In an editorial on the dedication ceremonies, the Press- Telegram had this to say: “Long Beach State College is the most modern of the lot. It has an excellent faculty, high standards of scholarship, and up-to-date facilities. It will continue to grow because it is strategically locat- ed and because it can provide a good product.” We of the PROSPECTOR staff think this optimism is justified and look forward to a brilliant future for this youngest of all the California state colleges. CAMPUS CHANGES HANDS—Lt. Gov. Harold J. Powers presents the first increment of new buildings to Supt. Roy Simpson, who lotcr handed them over to President P. Victor Peterson. 5