North Carolina Central University - Eagle Yearbook (Durham, NC)

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DEDICATION Dr Alfonso Elder THIS year ' s Maroon and Gray is dedicated to the president of the college, Dr. Alfonso Elder, who assumed office January 20, 1948, succeeding the late President James E. Shepard, founder of the institution. During the few months Dr. Elder has been at the helm, he has endeared himself to all of us through the actual practice of what he believes about democratic administration and genuine respect for the unique worth of every individual.

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IN MEMORIAM Dr. James Edward Shepard Nov. 3, 1875 — Oct. 6, 1947 Founder and first president of North Carolina College at Durham. AS long as there is a North Carolina College and as long as there is educa- tion in the United States, the name of Dr. James Edward Shepard will be spoken in reverent tones, and his memory will be cher- ished, not merely for sentimental reasons but out of utter respect after unbiased appraisals of the many contributions he made through- out his lifetime. The students and staff of North Carolina College were joined by the entire nation in their love and respect for this great man who earned for himself eternal life in the hearts and minds of those whose lives he touched and influenced. Among the most fitting tributes to be paid to Dr. Shepard from B. N. Duke Audi- torium was by a speaker who said, Dr. Shepard was admittedly one of the nation ' s busiest men, but he always kept a part of himself from his formal work and bestowed that part freely upon humanity.

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DR. ELDER AND TRUSTEES THE above is a scene from the first meeting of the North Carolina College Board of Trustees held since the appointment of Presi- dent Alfonso Elder. Shown here in the president ' s office are President Elder, Dr. C. C. Spaulding (partially hidden), Dr. Clyde A. Erw ' in, Spencer Murphy, J. T. Pritchett, Dr. R. L. Flowers, Dr. Edgar Knight, W. Frank Taylor, R. M. Gantt and F. E. Wallace.