Shippensburg University - Cumberland Yearbook (Shippensburg, PA)

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The Class of 1955 wishes to pay special tribute to the memory of a great man whose spirit has long been a major part of the Shippensburg State Teachers College scene. Dr. Earl Wright spent twenty-seven active years making high policy de- cisions, planning and coordinating the college academic program, and acting as friendly advisor to countless numbers of students and alumni. Members of community organizations, such as the Cumberland Valley Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons, Harrisburg Consistory, Zembo Shrine, Shippens- burg Scottish Rite Club, and the Shippensburg Rotary Club will note with sadness the absence of a loyal and enthusiastic member from their ranks. Educational organizations claimed Dr. Wright's time: the Pennsylvania State Education Association, National Education Association, Society for the Advancement of Education, Pennsylvania Academy of Science, Pennsylvania State Teachers College Faculty Association, and Phi Delta Kappa. He held office in the Pennsylvania College Teachers of Education, Pennsylvania College and University Teachers, Pennsylvania Department of Higher Education, and Eastern States Association of Professional Schools for Teachers. Dr. Wright founded and served as counselor of the Epsilon Epsilon Chapter . I twill' A of Kappa Delta Pi, an honorary .V ...., A society in education. c it Dr. Wright's greatest ambition was that the students of the Ship- pensburg State Teachers College should take their places in society as good teachers and outstanding citizens. Concerning this ambition he wrote: Our nation will be per- petuated if each citizen possesses strength of character and purpose, moral stability, and a proper sense of iustice. Perhaps the greatest tribute we can pay to Dr. Earl Wright is recognition of the fact that he lived in accordance with ' 'd l. hls l ees The Dean We Remember

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DEDICATIOINI State Teachers College Shippensburg, Pennsylvania May, 1955 Mr. Bruce Clippinger In care of Retail Store State Teachers College Shippensburg, Pennsylvania Dear Pop: A long time ago-four years to be exact-another class of eager freshmen ioinecl the bustling crowds making beginning-of-the-semester pilgrimages to the retail store for books and supplies. That freshman class has now become the Senior Class of 1955, and we suppose you are still having trouble, iust as we are, realizing that soon we must leave you and the other well-loved faces here at the college. But in the hustle and bustle of graduation we have not forgotten you, nor any of the other wonderful people who greet us with a smile each day and patiently take care of our needs. We will always remember your hearty greet- ings and how you used to tease us and talk to us-we almost always left the bookstore with a smile. And so, Pop , although we don't know much about you: where you were born and when, who your children are, etc., we do know that you are one of the kindest men on campus and that you will keep on upholding the friendly tradition of S. S. T. C., both now and long after we have been assimilated by society. Thank you, Pop , for lust being yourself, and may you always enioy good luck, good health, and happiness. Sincerely, Senior Class of 1955