Plymouth State University - Conning Tower Yearbook (Plymouth, NH)

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When University System of New Hampshire Chancellor Bruce R. Poulton accepted the position as chancellor of North Carolina State University, Dr. Kasper C. Marking, Plymouth State College’s president, became one of the candidates for his position. In early February, the field was narrowed to two candidates, and President Marking remained one of those considered. Then, on Wednesday, February 23, 1983, Marking was officially appointed as the new chancellor of the University System of New Hampshire. Dr. Kasper C. Marking has served as P.S.C.’s president since 1977. Prior to that year, he served as the President of Briar Cliff College in Sioux City, Iowa and as Dean of the College at Minot State College in Minot, North Carolina. His public service accomplishments include serving as the Chairman of the Postsecondary Education Commission and the Chairman of the Planning Committee of the New Hampshire Postsccondary Education Commission. He is active in Rotary International, the Chamber of Commerce, and served on the Board of Directors of Sccva Speare Hospital in Plymouth. Dr. Marking received his Bachelor of Arts from the University of Portland in Portland, Oregon in 1952, and earned his Ph.D. from Washington State University in New York in 1954. When Dr. Marking received his appointment as University System Chancellor, trustee Lillian Bailey said, “When Marking came to P.S.C., people told me that Kas Marking was going to bring Plymouth out of the pit’ and he has done just that. He has excellent listening skills, humor, and a lot of wit. He has the whole campus behind him.” And the whole campus will miss him. The Senior Class of 1983 is proud to dedicate this issue of The Conning Tower yearbook to Chancellor Kasper C. Marking.

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often wish that when I started here at Plymouth State College, some kind soul would have given me a list entitled: “THINGS THAT EVERY UNORGANIZED AND CONFUSED INDIVIDUAL SHOULD DO BEFORE GRADUATION.” I am positive that with the help of such a list, I would not be in the mess that I am in. Right now, for instance, I have an appointment for a credit check sometime in January of 1986. My placement file, and all the papers that explain how to make one, have been misplaced, and, as for my “Intent to Graduate Form,” well, lets just say that I hope they’ll let me graduate without it. To make matters even worse, I tried to sign up for all easy courses this year, since it was my last one here. I figured that I’d need a little extra time to make up for all the parties I missed in the past three years. Anyway, I found out that what some people think is easy isn’t necessarily what is easy for me. How was I supposed to know that you had to be able to swim to pass “Underwater Basket Weaving 1”? And, while we are on the subject of courses, I can’t forget to mention all those required courses that I need for my major and haven’t taken yet. Of course, they really depend on what my major is this week. Speaking of majors, have you ever thought about applying for a job without having any idea about what your “field-to-be” is? At least I have a good excuse for why all those job applications are still in my bottom drawer. Oh, and listen to this, do you believe that they won’t let me graduate until I clear my account at the library? They’re trying to tell me that I owe $64.11. Imagine that. And, it isn’t even my fault. How do they expect me to remember that book I left on Mary Lyon’s front steps in the rain or the one I left at the cafe that got stolen. As if I asked for that stuff to happen. How an I supposed to rememer about two books when I have so many other things on my mind? How many of you know what a “Loan Exit Interview’’ is? Me either. And, I still need one of those too. The Senior Cruise, Senior Picnic, Senior Pub, Senior Tubing Day . . . How can I go to all of them and still study for finals? Oh, and how am I supposed to go on the Senor Cruise without a new dress? All these expenses and I don’t even have a summer job yet. I have to pick up my cap and gown, my announcements, and think about what I want my parents to give me for graduation. I have to get all my friend’s addresses and telephone numbers. You know, I’ll probably never see any of them again after graduation. God, I’m depressed, Maybe I should hang around for another year. 26