SUNY Plattsburgh - Cardinal Yearbook (Plattsburgh, NY)

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However, we salute the personality and the man, not the back- ground. His work with students is based on mutual respect and under- standing. Each year he meets with new and old Eastern States delegates to prepare for the Conference. Dr. Redcay and students work together at this time to plan material for the conference which will provide an opportunity to codify and consider some of the things that students feel about teaching and the teaching profession. Dr. Redcay ' s love of jazz and dixieland is well known to all on campus. Even this love of music has been shared with all students and faculty. How many of us have been introduced to college life and the friendly atmosphere of Plattsburgh through one of the Sunday after- noon jam sessions? Through his enthusiasm and youthful outlook, Dr. Redcay has been able to communicate with students. He has provided inspiration and practical example for all future teachers. The new honors program is the fulfillment of a dedicated life of teaching and educating the heart as well as the mind. We might summarize his philosophy in words taken from a speech which he gave before this year ' s freshman class: You and I . . . must re-examine what we really believe, our values, and rededicate ourselves more and more to what is right and good in the minds and hearts of men.

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DR. EDWARD E. REDCAY 4 . . . and to one man, especially, who representing idealism in teaching, is a living symbol of all that is to be admired in teaching. On April 13 of this year it was an- nounced that Dr. Redcay had been ap- pointed to a special professorship to develop a new honors program for tal- ented students. Dr. Redcay is returning to his first love, teaching. In developing the new program, he will be fulfilling his belief that every student at Pittsburgh possesses an unusual talent to be devel- oped. The new honors program is the best example of his work within a pro- fession that has no bounds. Hey, Group . . . Dr. Redcay ' s back in teaching. Best thing to hit Pitts- burgh since diplomas! There is no doubt that under his guidance the honors program at this college will be one of the finest in the nation. These comments are from two extremes of the college population, a freshman nurse teacher and the President of the College. They illustrate well that in all areas of college life Dean Redcay has been thought of first as a teacher. His vitality and personality have impressed his philosophy and high ideals in education both in classes and in casual discussion. He has been an inspiration to all students on campus in helping them to develop scholarly interests and qualities of leadership. Since he joined the faculty in 1936 he has been an instructor in mathematics, psychology and orientation, Dean of Men, head of the General Education Department, Acting President of the College, and Dean of the College. He has achieved prominence beyond our campus. He was listed in the 1960-61 Who ' s Who in America, Who ' s Who

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I N K ' A M OF CONTENTS 6 FACULTY 10 DIVISIONS 20 FROSH AND SOPHS. 34 GREEKS 50 CAMPUS LIFE 66 THEN AND NOW 77 V