St Pauls College - Tiger Yearbook (Lawrenceville, VA)

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DEDICATION It is better to have known and lost than not to have known at all. Therefore, Remember me as I was and not as I am because, if you think of me as you do death, then what was once is no more and never can be. But if I am with you in thoughts, then I am still alive. You’re not gone . . . you’re just resting. By, Paulette Scott

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In 1928, the founder, the Venerable James Solomon Russell, arch-deacon in the Diocese of Southern Virginia, retired with the title of Principal-Emeritus. His son, the Reverend Dr. J. Alvin Rus¬ sell, was elected his successor and continued the work in the faith of the Founder. On December 30, 1941, the charter was amended and the name of the institution was changed to Saint Paul’s Poly¬ technic Institute. Authority to grant degrees based on a four year program gave to the institution opportunity for increased useful¬ ness. (A four-year degree program was started in September 1942.) At this time also, the chief administrator, Dr. J. Alvin Rus¬ sell, was named the first President of the institution and served until his retirement in 1950. In the spring of 1950, Dr. Earl H. McClenney was elected president and became the third chief administrator. During the administration of Dr. McClenney, many notable improvements have been made. As a result, the College has been admitted to membership in the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, the United Negro College Fund, and the Association of Episcopal Colleges. Upon the retirement of Dr. McClenney on September 1, 1970, Mr. Edward I. Long was appointed Acting President. The most notable achievement of his administration was the reaffirm¬ ation of accrediation by the Southern Association of Colleges and schools. In January, 1971, the Board of Trustees name Dr. James a. Russell, Jr. (Grandson of the Founder) as President of the College effective July 1, 1971. At the annual meeting of the Board of Trustees held on Feb¬ ruary 27, 1957, a decision to change the name of the institution from Saint Paul’s Polytechnic Institute to Saint Paul’s College was reached. The Trustees also approved the reorganization of the curricula to include courses leading to the Bachelor of Arts and the Bachelor of Science Degrees. The College places strong emphasis upon building Christian character. By formal resolution of the Board of Trustees, the Col¬ lege is open to students and teachers of all denominations and races. Many religious faiths are represented among its students and faculty.

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fa « fa fa Q cn DEDICATION So swiftly through death’s door you went So silently your soul passed by, That we who weep and mourn your passing Heard no moan nor faitest sigh. It’s sometimes hard to understand why these things have to be, Our sad hearts seek the answer, but it’s not for us to see. We can only trust in God and know that in some way. It’s all a part of his great plan; We’ll understand someday! The Family