Fairmont State University - Mound Yearbook (Fairmont, WV)

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ecUcAtioH ...... 7 To Miss Bessie K. Crys- tal, who for the past twen- ty-four years has served the students of Fairmont State College as a teacher, advisor, and friend, we dedicate this musical edi- tion of the 1953 Mound. Although Miss Crystal is retiring from active teach- ing, her endless patience and understanding will be remembered by her students as they recall their years in her classroom and life on the hill. Miss Crystal, who came to West Virginia from Missouri, is a graduate of Kirksville State Teachers Col- lege where she received a B. S. degree. She then received her A. M. from the University of Missouri. Since coming to Fairmont State in 1929 she has taught civics, West Virginia history and American history, for which she will best be remembered by her students. Wishing you a very happy future and thanking you for the many happy hours in your classroom, we the staff, and students of 1953 join with those of the past and dedicate this Mound to you as a remembrance of a job well done.

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Out (PtotMtefo . . . Conducting the affairs at Fairmont State is President John W. Pence. Al- though President Pence has been a mem- ber of the faculty since 1926 this was his first year as president. During his career at the college he has served as dean of men, dean of the college, and acting president. To President Pence, who has been a symbol and inspiration to all, we wish much happiness and success in the future years as conductor of Fairmont State College. . , . cutd (fatcent THatten Dean George R. Hunt, who has been a member of the staff since 1921, is also newly appointed dean of the college. Dean Hunt, who solves problems each day for the students of Fairmont State, is a friend and advisor to all. He has serv- ed as member of the fa- £A culty and as registrar dur- ing his career at the col- lege.