Lincoln University - Lion Yearbook (Lincoln University, PA)

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PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE October 20, 1977 TO THE CLASS OF 1978: In a world overpopulated with navel gazers, I find that bidding good-bye to the Class of 1978 takes on an especial urgency. The repellent data of inaction and inattention remind us daily of the great need for you to look beyond yourself at your responsibilities to your society. What you see is not a pretty sight—the unemployment figure for Blacks in Phila- delphia, for example, stands at a staggering 18.1 5, the highest of any major city in America; the Allan Bakke case has Just been argued before the Supreme Court of the United States. This case has already injured the cause of our young people in seeking graduate and professional training beyond college and it could be almost ruinous to your hopes and the hopes of our children yet to be born, unless the Court finds an inspired ruling that will enable us to continue to move towards parity in the learned professions. We have a world with variegated forms of fear. But it remains too a world of immense hope and promise. We hope you carry from Lincoln an intellectual and ritual framework that will enable you to participate in these oft tragic affairs without losing your belief that intelligence, hard work, and concern for human kind can lead to a better use of the world's resources and can bring the advantages of civilization to all the peoples on this earth. Perhaps this optimism should be tempered with the realization that you will observe too the play of the contingent and unforeseen in history. Thus resilience is necessary. May you be spared a frantic and disunited life. May you find your legacy from Lincoln consoling, helpful, and richly preparatory for your respon- sibilities and purpose-designed obligations. Lincoln will forever hold you precious and will forever be here to aid you—a true Alma Mater. Hy final hope is that Lincoln has enabled you to answer that perennial question: What is worth doing? in a world that offers so many choices and distractions. Very cordially yours, Herman R. Branson President ' 3

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TO THE CLASS OF 1978 Every high school and college yearbook staff has made the statement that their yearbook “is the finest yearbook ever produced ... 99 the mighty and great Class of 1978 is no exception. Not only is our book one of the finest, But also one of the most unique, from it’s unique cover to it’s unique Informal section. We the staff have tried to capture not only the togetherness and energy of the Class of 78 s final year but also of it’s first, second and third year. There is no question that during our four years at Lincoln we have had some good times and some bad, but as you look through your yearbook think of all the great times we’ve had, of all the friends we’ve made, the lessons we’ve learned and the experiences we’ve gone thru. And as you read the final page ask yourself “Could it have happen any other place other then Lincoln?”. I would also like to take this time to thank the members of the Yearbook staff with special thanks to Thomas Varella of the Public Relation office. Although everyone on the staff worked hard, I realize I worked some harder then others; so with apologies and thanks;I wish to give special recognition and thanks to Christine Curry, Rodney Nicholas, Lawrence Charity, Denise Raymond and my two co-editors Lois Jamison, who kept track of loose ends and Ms. Maria Champagne who I worked to the point of murder, mine. James McCreary Editor 2

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DEDICATION TO Dr. H. Alfred Farrell is a man who ha9 rendered his service in a manner unparalled to any other faculty member on this campus. Dr. Farrell is always assisting people unself- ishly and with a 9mile: service beyond the call of duty has become a way of life. Dr. Farrell’s idealism parallels the ideals of the liberal arts: compassion, awareness, and a profound sensitivity for his fellowman. It is with great pride that we dedicate this 1978 edition of the Lion Yearbook to Dr. H. Alfred Farrell, a man who ha9 dedicated over twenty-five years of his life to students and community of Lincoln University. Dr. Farrell wa9 born on February 15, 1914 in Chester Pennsylvania. He attended Watts School in Chester until he reached the fifth grade where he transfered to the Reading School in 1930 and in the same year began matriculating to Lincoln University. Dr. Farrell graduated in 1934 as the salutatorian of hi9 class and received his degree Magna Cum Laude. He went on to receive his masters and Ph.D from Ohio State University. Dr. Farrell became the first member of hi9 class to receive the Ph.D. degree. Dr. Farrell joined Lincoln in 1952 and he served a9 an instructor of English and a9 Assistant to the President. He then became the director of Public Relations. He began hi9 service in 1955 and served until 1962. In 1956 he became Chairman of the English Department, a position he held for seventeen years. Dr. Farrell the Director of Alumni Relations in 1962, a position he still holds today. Some of the duties of thi9 position involve aiding the Yearbook Staff, Co-Advi9or to the senior class, and the conversion of seniors to alumni but Dr. Farrell has served over and beyond hi9 listed duties. Dr. Farrell has exemplified the high standards, goals and achievements that this institution ha9 come to stand for. He has exemplified one of the most quotted mottoes: “Life does not exist in a vacuum” for he served with the vereality of a polymath. Dr. Farrell has not only served as a teacher of students, but a9 a teacher of teachers.