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dedication In 1963 Admiral Harold James Wright retired from his positions as Dean of Men and Dean of Admissions at Old Dominion College, relinquishing an association which he had maintained for thirteen years. During that time he served the college in various capacities, all of which contributed to the enhancement of this college and were characterized by his own personal integrity. In view of his many accomplishments and services, it seems only fitting that this tribute be given to him. Admiral Wright, born in New York City, received his B.A. in Liberal Arts from City College of New York in 1916. He received additional education at the University of Pennyslvania, the United States Naval War College, and the United States Naval Academy. From 1917 to 1919, Admiral Wright served in the United States Navy and was quite active in World War II. He was at Pearl Harbor when it was bombed. During World War II he served on the staff planning the Normandy invasion, participated in the North African invasion, where his ship was torpedoed, and also participated in the invasion of the Philippines. He was awarded the Bronze Star Medal and the Navy Unit Citation for his service and retired with the rank of Rear Admiral in 1919. Besides his excellent service. Admiral Wright is the author of several papers which were published in the United States Naval Institute Proceedings. After retiring from the Navy, he joined the Department of History at Old Dominion College (then the Norfolk Division of William and Mary) in 1950, and became a popular lecturer of history, political science, and comparative religion. While his college classes were always filled, he also gained popularity as a lecturer of a series for the Hermitage Foundation. In 1952 the City College of New York awarded him the Townsend Harris Medal, and in 1954 he was appointed Dean of Men and Dean of Admissions at Norfolk Division of William and Mary. While Dean he was actively engaged in helping to establish the standards of this college and in developing this college into a four year institution. It is noteworthy that while he was Dean of Admissions the student body tripled in size. Although he was active in administrative capacities, Admiral Wright became an avid supporter of campus life and athletic activities. Since his retirement, he has continued to develop his interest in physical fitness. His wife, two children, and six grandchildren find it difficult to restrain him from participating in his favorite sport -fly fishing. His past accomplishments and support has had a direct effect on this college’s growth. The expected growth academically and physically could not be possible without the past on which we build. Part of that past is Admiral Harold James Wright, great FRIEND of Old Dominion College. It is therefore with great appreciation of his faith in us in the past, the Students of Old Dominion College, dedicate this, the 1964 Troubadour, to him. 19
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