Southern Connecticut State University - Laurel Yearbook (New Haven, CT)

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SECTIONS Administration Seniors Education Undergrads The Old and New Activities Organizations Sports COVER DESIGN Diana Mars ALMA MATER Tune: Finlandia Our Alma Mater, we would sing thy praise, A wreath of laurel on thy brow we place. Thy name is with us as we go our ways, May we be worthy of thy noble grace. O Alma Mater, this our hymn shall be That we may honor thee with all our loyalty. Thy ivied walls we cherish and revere, Herein great truths and knowledge we may learn That our fond hopes and aspirations dear ln service true may commendations earn. O Alma Mater, this our hymn shall be That we may ever teach with true sincerity. The golden seasons roll, the years advance, Mem'ries of thee in all our hearts will cling These ioyous days return in glad remembrance. Then once again our love and praise we'll sing. O Alma Mater, this our hymn to thee Fame, honor, truth, and our complete fidelity. Ruth Longstaft 4

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My'iob is my hobby, states President Samuel M. Brownell, his eyes twinkling as he speaks. Dr. Brownell's rapid ascent in the field of education clearly illustrates his firm belief in these words. Tracing his impressive record from its beginning in Peru, Nebraska, one finds his history includes an A.B. degree from the University of Nebraska and the attainment of Phi Beta Kappa. He had prepared himself to follow in his father's academic foot- steps as a science teacher and, upon graduation, became prin- cipal of the Demonstration High School at Peru State Teachers College. Dr. Brownell acquired his M.A. and Ph.D. degrees at the Yale Graduate School, and subsequently held responsible positions in education in Michigan and New York, culminating in a full professorship at Yale University, a position he still holds. He first served New Haven State Teachers College as acting president in 1947, accepting a permanent presidential appoint- ment the following year. Even vacation periods are devoted to academic pursuits, as Dr. Brownell has presented summer lectures at many prominent universities. Further testifying to his job-hobby correlation, he has written some 30 articles on education and has participated in many school surveys. Other free moments are devoted to music, reading, and his family. Married in 'I927 to Esther Delzell of Peru, Nebraska, Dr. Brownell's family includes four children- ranging from a Yale iunior to a kindergarten freshman. New Haven students may well find Samuel Brownell's own success inspiring them to meet the challenge he presents when he cites his pet peeve as failure to achieve when the ability is there. 6 PRESIDENT AND