College of the Albemarle - Beacon Yearbook (Elizabeth City, NC)

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Dr Gerald Bray Dean of Admmrstratrve SETVICBS Norman L Nr rfleet Dean of Inbtructron rf'

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Prom The Presidents Desk . 1985 is a special year for College of The Albemarle. Un December lo we will celebrate the twenty-fifth anniversary of the college. The college was chartered on that date in 1000 and admitted its first class in September of 1001, Much has happened during these twenty-five years. From an initial enrollment of 113 students, we have grown to the point we now enroll almost 8,000 students per year in our curriculum and continuing education programs. Degrees and diplomas have been awarded to 3,200 students and an equal number have completed their adult high school diplomas or CED certificates. l have been fortunate enough to have been a part of the COA family since 1004. Being a native of this area, I know firsthand the impact this college has had on the Albemarle region. As a local businessman once told me, COA stands out like a beacon in the darkness. We have always taken pride in the quality of what we do at the college. l am confident the next twenty-five years will see continued growth and development for COA. Dr. Parker Chesson Board Df Trustees 'fit' as I 'fx ' :IN 'V Lpj. I uf iv 'FP ii -. :. -,ga . ,.- .-sal' . .. 4 ' -- 3,9-1-s 4' 19.5 , P13-GQ! FA - 1 i. 1- r fa -x 1 l

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-Y ' i' Q C. john Simmons, lr. Dean of Student Development f Pamela Whitley Dean of College Advancement