Goucher College - Donnybrook Fair Yearbook (Baltimore, MD)

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Opening Convocation '87 14,191+ 36x , Dedication Congratulations President Dorsey As the Constitution celebrates its 200th year anniversary, Goucher College celebrates an outstanding woman - Rhoda M. Dorsey. She was born in Dorchester, Massachu- setts; graduated from Newton High School in 1945 and won the Newton Community Scholarship to Smith College. She received her BA. from Smith College, her M.A. from Newnham College, and her Ph.D. from the University of Minnesota. Rhoda M. Dorsey has been an inspiration to Goucher since her first year as Assistant Professor in 1957. Progressing forward, she became Associate Professor in 1962, Assistant Dean in 1962-65, Professor in 1965, Dean and Vice-President in 1968-74, and Acting President in 1975-74. Her strong will and determination brought Rhoda M. Dorsey to President from 1974 to present. The entire Goucher Community is proud and honored to have such a wonderful leader to follow. The yearbook staff congratu- lates such an achiever. .

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eginning - out of the woods it stood. From the quiet Towson suburb, it arose; Determined to re-establish a school amid a light-hearted atmosphere and academic excellence is Goucher. The present cam- pus is situated on a 421 wooded acre tract originally built in 1941. Within this environment, Croucher has held fast to its commitment to quality liberal arts ed- ucation, designed to help students achieve their fullest potential. The achievements of Goucher alumni in their professions, their communities, and their lives attest to the value of a Goucher educa- tion.