Old Dominion University - Troubador Yearbook (Norfolk, VA)

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A New President Al Rollins came to ODU from the hills of Vermont in the summer of 1976 bringing with him a strong Yankee determination to do well. He has acted boldly and efficiently and has distinguished himself and the university. He is no stranger now, and many count themselves as friends of the president.

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 . . . and new prestige for ODU The Big Blue, now at home in Division I. continued to be a force to be reckoned with. During Homecoming 78 an enthusiastic crowd watched ODU topple archrival William Mary by one point while a regional television audience watched the Monarchs on NBC-TV. The Lady Monarchs played well also, and captured NWIT honors. But basketball was by no means the only sport and Monarch Blue was a familiar color to athletes all around the United States. 5