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

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Dr. Hilton C. Buley President, Southern Connecticut State College To the Members ofthe Class of 1968: Nothing in the life of a College President gives him greater satisfaction and pleasure than that of witnessing the success and growth of his students and graduates. It is, therefore, with a warm feeling of friendship for you and also pride in your many substantial accomplish- ments that I extend to you the congratulations of your College. Celebrating the 75th Anniversary of the founding of our College brings to us a fuller realization and a deeper appreciation of the exceptional opportunities available to those seeking higher education and also ofthe even greater developments in the years ahead. Opening its doors in 1893 to 98 young women as the New Haven Normal School with a two-year elementary school teacher preparation program -- today, l968, it serves annually more than 10, O00 students enrolled in twenty-six different programs at the undergraduate and graduate levels . Great as the advancement of the College has been in such things as the manifold expansion of curricular offerings, the assembling of a highly qualified faculty, the doubling of the college enrollment in the last five years,the construction of a 40 million dollar physical plant at a new campus location, the really significant success story is the outstand- ing record earned by the students and graduates at SCSC. The scholastic reputation that you have built makes Southern's graduates welcomed by the best universities in the nation. The success of our intercollegiate athletic teams 'is legion. The triumphs of the Debate Team, Crescent Players, and other organizations are regionally and nationally recognized For your willing acceptance of responsibility for your own developirient and your contributions to the progress of your Alma Mater I express my deep appreciation. With confidence in your competence and desire to measure up to the exacting demands of a constructively participating member of your professional group and your community, l predict for each of you an enjoyable and highly rewarding future. Very best wishes , imc,-M 0. Hilton C. Buley President Feb . l9tf8