University of South Carolina Columbia - Garnet and Black Yearbook (Columbia, SC)

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Carolina,s first family enjoys a Spring breakfast. Around the table are children Mildred, Scott, Johnnie and Donny. Dr. Russell Resigns After 6 -Year Presidency N DECEMBER 7, 1951, with the election of Donald Stuart Russell to the presidency of the University of South Carolina, there began a period in the schooYs history unmatched for the progress which it represented. Mr. Russell, as he prefers to be called, brought to the office not only qualities of greatness as an administrator but as a man. His sincere interest in the welfare of the students, his love for Carolina, and his zealous devotion to the improvement of the uni- versity made everyone proud to be a part of it. When it was announced that his desire to be of further service to his state had made manda- tory his resignation, effective November 30, 1957, the entire student body was regretful. But the influence which he exerted on the university is of such magnitude that even his absence cannot curtail its effects. The Carolina which he en- visioned is being constructed at tremendously accelerated rate. Sigma Chi spoke for all with farewell serenade, flowers.

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From his vantage point behind the presidenfs desk, Dr. Russell was very instrumental in shaping a better Carolina. 20

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Student Union Building, named for President and Mrs. Russell, is a long-needed campus addition and center of activity. B. A. building houses one of Carolinak largest schools. Honeycomb structure of new men,s dorm rises rapidly. 27