Eckerd College - Logos Yearbook (St Petersburg, FL)

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still cocky people here. Dr. Kadel told a couple of amusing stories. One being about the time he and another college official went to ask President Dwight D. Eisenhower to be our first honorary alumnus. They were scheduled to spend only ten min- utes with the president. Everything was worked out to the sec- ond. Yet, after he was asked to accept the degree, Ike proceeded to ask them, two men who had just started a college and really were not experienced, about private education in America. They spent thirty minutes in the Oval Office. Dr. Kadel told the community about the first official event at Florida Presbyterian College, a prayer was said in an empty store front in Orlando. The prayer asked for guidance in begin- ning a college. In closing. Dr. Kadel, speaking of today ' s Eckerd College, stated one parting remark, Well, I ' ll be damned! President Armacost introduced the second President, Billy Wireman Dr. Wireman said that the concern for money at Eckerd was not new. He also told why he was attracted to the school. He was only 27 years old when he first appj ached Dr. Kadel. He spoke of Eckerd as a dream that our fo n( j$ d envisioned. Dr. Wireman then proceeded to rememblr|i 6 i John Kennedy ' s election, and Camelot, also, the impact of ;tj( invasion of Israel on the college. He went on to discuss the v i that we should never loose sight of our goals, and to keep the dream alive. These were the dreams of Eckerd during his ad- ministration. Also, mentioned was the prospect of College Har- bor which is being built out behind the gymnasium. This project is being built for ASPEC members. It brings together the imagi- nations and reams of youth and elders. Chaplan David Cozad delivered the Benediction and a reception followed in Fox Hall. There was punch and Hors d ' ouvres catered by Saga. ?y Above left; above: President Armacost greets the audience as faculty members look on at the 25th Anniversary Convocation. Left: Dr. William Kadel and Dr. Billy Wireman, the first two presidents of Eckerd College speak as honored guests at the convocation. r

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Convocation The Eckerd College 25th annual Convocation took place on Wednesday September 12th, 1984. This was a special occasion in a series honoring our first 25 years in existence. The Convoca- tion ceremony was held in Griffin Chapel. The opening prayer was delivered by Dean Chapin prior to which two tardy faculty members slipped into their places while adjusting their caps and robes. Dr. Peter Armacost then proceeded to greet the college and community. The overall turn out of students was quite impressive. President Armacost wanted to thank all who had been involved in the past 25 years of our charter. Then he introduced distinguished guests, faculty, and past students. There were two alumni of the first graduating class in atten- dance, Howard Carter and Carolyn (Hall) Horton. Mrs. Hor ton said she had seen many changes since she studied here. She also said that the core curriculum she was in 25 years ago was similar to the program used at Eck Tech today. President Arma- cost also read a message from our distinguished board member Jack Eckerd which sited Eckerd College as a fine institution and expressed thanks to all who had been involved in it ' s history. Uncle Peter then introduced the first and second presidents of Eckerd College, Dr. William Kadel and Dr. Billy Wireman. Seldom does a college president have the opportunity to intro- duce all of his predecessors. Dr. Kadel, a spry looking grey haired gentleman, said he was glad to be here. Also, he was happy to see Eckerd was still seeking to present a challenge to anyone willing to listen. He said he was glad to see there were i £ ' ' . Above: Andy Haines and Pat Roberts discuss the coming year while waiting for the faculty members to line up for the Convocation procession. Above right: Scott Estes gives the official greeting for all residents of Oberg House. Right: The grand opening of the weight room for women only was met with sweat beaded lips arid buldging muscles as girls started using the equipment. •W

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lore lenient restrictions on pets am t)eer followed shortly after. Nonetheless PC soon became an enjoyable, more Independent place to live. During the 1970 ' s, FPC faced some berious financial problems. Until this lime, the college was run by two promi- nent Presbyterian Churches of St. Pete. The government expanded the amount af money used for higher education; ■money that was much needed by FPC to help pay-off its short term bank loans. According to the First Amendment in the Constitution, church and state could not mix. Therefore. FPC was unable to collect any governmental funds for aid. ■rin appreciation to Jack Eckerd, a per- ■onal friend of Wireman ' s, for the vast imount of money he donated FPC was able to get back on its feet. To show its gratitude FPC changed it ' s name to Eck- erd College. The most eventful and probably most predominate revolt by students took )lace in Brown Hall in 1972. A black Eckerd student and about 25 of his fel- ow black classmates occupied the pub (then the bowling alley) in Brown Hall. The students were protesting racism. Outside the gameroom stood over 200 students offering their support for their friends and classmates. After about 24 hours the administration agreed to meet with the students to negotiate their de- mands. Over the next two weeks the negotiations produced a five year plan that high-lighted a better Afro-Ameri- can studies program, a recruitment ef- fort to tempt black students to Eckerd, and an increased understanding of black and white problems. Throughout the remaining years of Eckerd College ' s life until now, the school went through changes ranging from yearbook publications, change in dorm life to a more lenient atmosphere, female and minority rights became do- minent, to the opening of the Pub, to K;kerd College as it is today, home. In conclusion, with many thanks to eryone, students and faculty alike, Eckerd College has become a place of freedom in an established learning envi- ronment comparable to home-spiced with understanding and love. Eckerd has become the fine institution it is today. I would like to thank Dale McConkey, Prof. Carlsten, and the librarians for the use of the archives in helping me gather information. CSJSfiW f- ' S SP ' '