Clinch Valley College - Outpost Yearbook (Wise, VA)

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After the presentation of certificates, both faculty members and students gather around the punch bowl for a little refreshment Commencement I9 8 The College held its fourth Annual Convocation June 9, 1958 at the Church of God in Wise. A reception at the College followed the program. Mr. Stuart T. Saunders, President of the Norfolk and Western Railway delivered the address and certificates were awarded 48 students in the college program and 3 Secretarial students who had successfully completed two years of work. Two faculty awards were presented: Zelma Sue Mullins received the award for the highest scholastic average and first year student William Maxwell re- ceived the Anna lrene Miller Award. Dean Smiddy presents to Zelma Sue Mullins her two-year certificate in the field of Arts and Sciences and the faculty award for scholarship. ,cf Miss Filliriger, Chairman of the Finance Committee, presents William Maxwell with the second Dr. lrene Miller Award, as Prof. Robinson, Chairman of the Admissions Committee, looks 'weft 1 , 1 X.

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Spring Formal W ...-,Wi M ' r nf , l , grill 'm iii it-ri 2 it H - K H ',' if ,r f iz A .r 1' xg ,A ig? ABOVE, Paul Kilgore ot least saved this dance for his wife. On June 6, the final dance of the year was held at The Inn in Wise. Stan Alexander's orchestra provided the music for the Black and White Ball. The theme, decorations and program tollowed the newly selected These tive charming ladies calmly await the crowning ceremony. They are, from LEFT TO RIGHT, Nita Burton, Lou Castle, Ruth Mullins, Mary Lou Johnston, and Judy Bond. The lovely, vivacious Mary Lou was later to reign as Queen for the night. That's Mary Lou dancing with Dean Smiddy in the picture at the right. Spectators eagerly anticipate the crowning ot the Queen Shirley Heaberlin Donna lson and Dennis Catton, all with cameras are prepared to capture the Queen's photogenic likeness. That's Bill Bowman with his mouth open school colors, Black and White A queen had been elected by ballot the previous week and excitement was high as Dean Smiddy crowned Mary Lou Johnston Outpost Editor, as queen ot the ball fw-ef N 3.31, , .

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tensely. Grientation Begin Fifth Year One hundred and twenty-nine first year students arrived Sept. i6, i95Q, for Student Gov- ernment Day. Gathering in the background, they were greeted first by Director Smiddy and Dean Jones. Jack Cooper, Student Council President, greeted the new students and in- troduced the Council and the officers of other student organizations. Each club presented the opportunities for participation in these organizations, The following days were filled with registration, conferences with advisers, and placement tests. On Sept. I9, one hundred old students ioined the new to hear speakers, meet the new faculty, and picnic together on the lawn. Attorney L. M. Mullins spoke on the importance of the honor system at the University of Virginia and at Clinch Valley. Mr. Smiddy speaks and other speakers walt -. UVa Alumnus Mullins, speaks on the honor system. t, ' 'E mil? t shi., I. l l l A: Sophomore Tom Owens and Freshmen Sherlene Kendrick and Walter Hess. 30 Placement tests were prevalent during the week.