East Tennessee State University - Buccaneer Yearbook (Johnson City, TN)

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merit Day. The College is honored by the presence of Honorable Frank Ahlgren for the guest speaker. In retrospect, the freshman recalls his hours of anxiety, his hours of fun, and his hours of indecision; however, no one who has been a part of East Tennessee State College during the year 1959 will be deprived of happy memories, challenging experiences, and a feeling of loyal devotion to his college home.

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Honors Day ends the freshman ' s year which has been filled with oppor¬ tunities to succeed. The day belongs to each student who has received a col¬ lege honor. The gay music of the new Glenn Miller Orchestra ends this day set aside in honor of those who have achieved collegiate recognition. The year draws to a close, and dis¬ tinguished visitors come to our campus. Members of the State Board of Educa¬ tion sing our praises during their visit on our campus for our phenomenal growth. The traditional daisy chain pre¬ cedes the long academic procession which announces that it is Commence- 14

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Dedication Coach Star Wood, Head Coach of football, East Tennessee State College, has added another victory to his many recorded ones of the past years. It is with pride, respect, and affection that the stu¬ dent body of East Tennessee State College dedicates the 1959 Buccaneer to Coach Star Wood. The life of a football coach is not always an easy one. However, the tenor of his regime is often judged by the personal reaction of the coach to his many pressure situations. It is the ability of Coach Wood to always accept the situation of less excellency with as much objectivity as he accepts the situation of excellency that has endeared him to our student body of East Tennessee State College. Coach Wood has had an outstanding career in his chosen profession. He came to East Tennessee State College in 1952 with extensive experience in both coaching and education. These experiences have included Chairman of the English Department, Milligan College; Assistant Football Coach, Appa¬ lachian State College; End Coach, North Carolina State; and Head Coach, Tennesee Tech. In addition to his A.B. degree from Milligan College., he re¬ ceived his M.A. degree in English from the Uni¬ versity of Tennessee. Coach Wood has represented his profession with dignity, ability, and understanding. Only when one possesses the innate gift of the milk of human kindness can he achieve an enviable position among his fellowmen. Coach Wood has achieved this position of high excellency among his asso¬ ciates, It is with a feeling of gratitude, respect, and sincere admiration that the student body of East Tennessee State College has dedicated the Buccaneer of 1959 to our coach, Star Wood. 16