Stephen F Austin State University - Stone Fort Yearbook (Nacogdoches, TX)

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In Appreciation We, the Stone Fort staff of 1967, take pride in dedicating the 1967 Stone Fort to Dr. Edwin W. Gaston, our professor, advisor, counselor and friend. Never too busy to give a helping hand or word of encouragement, Dr. Gaston helps to make Stephen F. Austin State College a better, more pleasant place to pursue an education. To new students at SFA majoring in English, journalism or philosophy, Dr. Gaston assists by helping them to choose courses, to fill out degree plans or to solve scholastic problems. To the upperclassmen and graduating seniors, Dr. Gaston advises and offers help whenever and wherever possible. Even with all of these duties, however, one can always feel free to call on him with more personal problems or even just for a friendly conversation. Again, it is with the greatest pleasure, that we dedicate the 1967 Stone Fort to a man who is himself dedicated, Dr. Edwin W. Gaston Jr. Dr. Gaston is a native of Nacogdoches. He was graduated from Nacogdoches High School with highest honors and then attended Stephen F. Austin. During his first year at SFA he was elected president of the freshman class. In the following years he was editor of the Pine Log and a member of Alpha Chi, national scholarship society, of which he is now the national president. At the outbreak of World War II Dr. Gaston served as a non-commissioned officer in the Pacific Theatre of War and was awarded three battle stars including the Phillippine Liber- ation Medal. Upon receiving an honorable discharge from the Marines, Dr. Gaston returned to SFA and was graduated with a triple major in English, journalism and economics and a minor in history. Dr. Gaston received his M.A. from SFA and his Ph.D. from Texas Technological University. He is presently the head of the Department of English, Journalism and Philosophy at SFA.