St Augustines College - Falcon Yearbook (Raleigh, NC)

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, . . V , f-,l 'Q 1.4, fl 4 n .e ls 'A ,wgwq gi im mann ' ' wld 1 . T . '4 ' 1? If Jr, 1- L ,. THEME Spirit of the Falcon 76 Saint Aug'uatine's College has encountered all types ef spirit since ik existence in 1867. Spirits which depict: the nature end love ofthe 'Aug' Thus doing this Bicentennial Era ofAmerica. Saint, ARIS!-lliillfl gale mean 9, greet deal to the Administration. Studenls, Alumni and Fflifldlq Yen, we have a vital pert in the history of America, During the put one hundred and nine years. Saint Augustin!! Qpllele hal made it possible for Black students to be educated in order to contribute in the growth of America. Amonpt than walls has past great laden ofyelterdly and even more lbr tnmorrow. So es you view the 76 Annual ofseint Augustlneft' College, remember that we too have that Spirit of Love that encounters fb: e new tomorrmv. I xf . :S 1 V .',.1 A ,-A ,.f'r-i v' f 5-' N- -.fn--z . A 1.

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DEDICATION We the members of the senior class of 1976 proudly dedicate The Spirit of the Falcon '76 to Dr. Lawrence Thompson for his services to the many students with Whom he has Worked. During this year and many other years, he has helped to initate many of the facilities which have made our stay at Saint Augustineis College academically profitable. In the classroom, and in his administrative posts, Dr. Thompson has proven himself to he an educator, a guide, and a friend to all including the class of '76. So to you, Dr. Lawrence Thompson, We dedicate the Falcon 76.

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ix :f55K1':'3 Ui 2 X '.1 S1-fr 91' vw-is. fs'-EH-7. ' '- vi we in -1: ' y.i.3t.Lgqf Z, i :elf as N L Q ,-cif. . - History of Saintkggugustinels College- A V V M Saint Aug'ustihe's College wasrfounded in 1867 through thecombined efforts' of the Freef rneri7sCo1nnfiission of the-Protestant Episcopal :Church and 'a groupof clergyjand laymen of' ithe..EsLpiscopal Diocese of' North Carolina under the leadership5of'Bisho'p Thomas Atkinson. Duringiits history, St. Augustine's College has had- eight principals or presidents. C nd ,The first principal,.the Rev. J...B1'inton Smith whowas serving as secretary ofthe Freemen's ,Qornniission when the institutionvvas being founded, stated that only four pupils were enrolled on the first day of operation. Bygthe end ofthe session of 1871-72, the enrollment had increased to 110. including boarding. students. A ' Upon the death of'Dr. 'Smith in 1872, the Rev. J, El. C. Smedes took over the office of principal andmaintainedthis position :until--1884 Whenihe Was succeeded by the Rev. Robert B. Sutton. .Dr.-Hunteribeoame the iprincipalin 1891 and remained in that position until 1916. During the Hunter administration, the curriculumwas expanded, St. Agnes Hospital was founded, .3nd..?he.Ch?'P9l and BeU.501?.L1l71'a?'YWe1'e.90nS'9T.uCl?ed'. . . . f L -ii.:--V. 'J . ....... , P. b.A'. .l.. grqrl 1 ..,,..N' ,-,. t5-- 1 -.-N, , .V ,lv- .1'l AV.: ' fi Drgi1Jairiesf.A.Boyer,--Sonitifittheifirst 'deanland hirnselfla lfornfer dean oF'theiCollege', rlrs b ecairie president iii 1955. During his administration the enrollmentpQQSQAQQQSLQQQ1s5iQt1l2lsd,..faGi4l.ty, Werefsubstantially increasedjand the Al plans to return to the classroomlvvere A. Fraser, Bishop of the.Diocese of North .caro1iiigi'Q.,giiiiii 0fthe,.Boafd t?5iff,Ei'tiisiQeesQfConcomitantly, Dr. Prezell R. Robinson, Executive .ofSociologyQ Acting President. On February 27, 1967,.Dr. President of . g Y J: ..,! i-rl ,,'A .niu .V.. ini 1 .. A vg1j3Qoda5f'Saint Augustine's College has broaderiigits cirriculum ,base-ftol-penterijlaround .teaching .think critically and St. Aug. has. enrollment and various been. would include: 'Boyer Classroom, and reflecting lights, Latham Hall and constructiomis'fiiigiderwajifgfor the for the' department of art and music. Each tothe through innovative ideas and irnput, but no lon his own. up ' V Yes, Saint Augustinels College has we thei- Aug family, would like to 'seegit progress even more. Saint' -i Gtillegiilj-hasKprogressedsinf the past and will continue to Progress il? the fuillre. -1,' 1 fix- 'i'5ffd5-', .'i' ' V A - V .