Pembroke State University - Indianhead Yearbook (Pembroke, NC)

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Dr. Ralph D. Wellons President Pembroke State College

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IS . P - ord r y y The Senior Class of 1954 presents this, the ninth volume of the Indianhead, to the students, faculty, alumni, and friends of Pembroke State College. We leave this book as a pictorial diary of the friendships, the play, and the work which have made up this college year, in the hope that the mennories of these golden days will never be lost to those who have lived them. The stately pines, dotting our campus, have made such an impression on us that we feelit quite fitting that The Pines should be chosen as our 1954 theme. Could we but understand the language of these plumed pines, the past history of our college would be revealed to us. But since their tongue has not yet been translated, we must content ourselves with the year -by-year account in these books. It is with a consciousness of our part in this vast chain of history that we present the pages of this book. In addition to its historical importance and its being a definite part of our campus, the pine is significant in that it has many characteristics worthy of being emulated in our lives, such as: The upward look and the outward reach, well- rounded and well-balanced growth throughout life, constancy and consistency, beauty in sim- plicity, well-groundedness that will give strength and stability through storm and sunshine, ever readiness for service, heart in the right place, the contributing to the lives of others, the drink- ing deep of life ' s values, ceaseless activity, the living intimately with nature, the needling out of opportunities for service, steadfastness, and the capacity for continued service or usefulness after death. UA %% It is our hope that you, dear reader, in turn- ing the pages of this book, may not only grasp the past history and experience nostalgic mem- ories , but also may catch from the towering pines the vision needed to attain greater heights. •ri ' .f

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wm Qreetings From The President Have you noticed that the pine differs from other trees in that it has a main central root that drives straight down into the ground? It seems to have a pur- pose which holds it true to its course. Neither the food near the surface, nor the warmth and moisture of the air above, detracts it from its drive to the depths. And what is to be found there in the depths of the earth? Security? Yes, not so much for the root as for the great tree which it supports. We greet The Pines and we wish it well as it sends its tap roots down deep into the soil, not so much that it may itself survive, but that the college which it sup- ports may be strong. Because, down deep is to be found the truth on which edu- cation and life depend.