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Came a College After a few weeks of organizing, the students were anxious to show off the faculty and school to the people. The occa- sion for this was Open House in October, 1954. In the receiv- ing line there were President and Mrs. Colgate Darden, Mr. and Mrs. Sam Crockett, and Senator Robinson among others who were eager supporters of the college. The response that we received on that cold, rainy day was an indication that this was a college of the people of Southwest Virginia. The project had begmm as an extension center, evolving to the Clinch Valley Division of the University of Virginia, and finally adopting a permanent name, the Clinch Valley Col- lege of the University of Virginia. To 54 students , having completed successfully a two year course, this college did offer certificates thus graduating its Pioneer Class in spring 1956. -- L! as 2 M we. f-.si -v -'-- , - -1 was Leng? .4 .3 ' f ,z -A ef ,-.cf ,wg im n TOP-Some members of first faculty. TOP CENTER-First registration day. BOTTOM-Pres. and Mrs. Darden, some members of the Advisory Commit- tee, Dr. and Mrs. Campbell. and Faculty at Open House.
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swam The first assembly with barnyard spectators. Dr. O. K. Campbell was appointed Dean, and he came in the process of the remodeling of the building, bringing his helpful partner, Mrs. Campbell who was to head the Business College. The faculty arrived, and some were recruited from the area. ln September, 1954, 135 students axembled outside the school for the orientation program. Mr. Crockett gave the principal speech in which he said, You are making history today. This new branch is the first such branch in the history of the University. Dean Campbell counseling students of the Pioneer Class. 'H 12 fa, fb. Y 93 vq,.' -.af x ww. J Q 1- , mage' 'pf' r Y , Zim ,.. !sd1'g91u,g,0t. Bzrurvr-:im N flfmffvgw fVlj1Qgv Mr. Crockett was on hand to direct re- gistration that hectic day, but students were able to keep good spirits in choos- ing their various curricula. Subjects were limited, but first year courses were offered in Education, Engineering , and Arts and Sciences. and Be
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