Agricultural and Technical State University - Ayantee Yearbook (Greensboro, NC)

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BOARD OF TRUSTEES The members of the Ac?T College Board of Trustees included from left to nght: David V. Morehead. Greensboro; Dr. Otis Tillman, High Point; Dr. Andrew A. Best, Greenville; E. E. Waddell. vice chairman. Charlotte; George Sockwell, Elon College; Robert H. Frazier, chairman. Greens ' boro; Dr. Lewis C. Dowdy, president; Frontis W. Johnston, Davidson; J. S. Stewart, Durham; J. Mack Hatch, Charlotte; W. L. Reid, Kannapolis, and W. B. Wicker, Greensboro. 19

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DR. LEWIS C. DOWDY ■ ' ' , ! THE PRESIDENT — HIS INAUGURATION Just completing his first year at the helm. Dr. Lewis C. Dowdy, president of the college, had endeared himself to the students, the faculty, the alumni and hundreds of other friends and sup- porters of the institution. Grounded in well established principles of administration through both study and experience, and with a full understanding of AiifY and its mission, Dr. Dowdy moved into his new assign- ment as a veteran. Dr. Dowdy formally assumed the office on April 3, in special inaugural ceremonies, described in a photo story as a part of this section. The 47-year old president of ASfT is a native of Eastover, S. C. He is a graduate of Allen University, holds the M.A. degree from Indiana State Teachers College and is a candidate for the doctorate degree at Indiana University. Prior to coming to A T in 1951, Dowdy had servec! in the public school system of South Carolina as a high school principal for seven years and as supervising principal for four years. At A6?T, he was first, professor of education and director of student teaching and in rapid promotions became dean of the School of Education and General Studies and later, dean of instruction. He served for 20 months, during 1961 and 1962, as acting president. .TL- ef lr

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INAUGURATION Dr. Lewis Carnegie Dowdy was inaugurated as sixth president of the college in briHiant ceremonies conducted at the Charles Moore Gymnasium on Saturday morning, April 3. As Robert H. Frazier, chairman of the A6? ' T Trustee Board, draped the medallion about the shoulders of our new president, a new era for the college began. The inaugural activities included: a beautiful inaugural ball, at which all ot us were invited; a joint concert by the Choir and the Male Singers, at least two receptions, and the inaugural luncheon. It was a happy and thrilling weekend for us all. I accept with great humility the responsibilities and the challenges . . , , said Dr. r)o vdy Dr. Dowdy accepts the br(in:;c medallion, a symbol uf authority from Lieutenant Governor Robert W Scott ol Kouii ( ' arohna brinjjs greetings Robert H. Frazier. from the State. Lt. CJov. .Scott .idmircs the medallion as Dr. Dowdy, Mr. Fraiicr, and principal speaker. Dr. Raymond C. Gibson, p rofessor and chairman of the Department of Higher Education, Indiana University, look on. Mrs. Dowdy and daughter, Elizabeth, look on as Dr. Dowdy approaches platform. TUr-l .?v:.,.: ....-, ,.,y..,., ,,, |j || i»»=»S!iiii«teM v.B3iiifc;