University of Central Oklahoma - Bronze Book Yearbook (Edmond, OK)

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ABOVE—The Godfrey’s have a ball at a school dance affair. ABOVE—Escorting Bronze Book queens was formal duty—but also a pleasure. with President Godfrey who has proved he does, in fact, thrive on challenge and change. He reacted just as enthusiastically to a new idea for academic plans in 1975 as he did in 1960. He has just as much patience and understanding for a frustrated student or an irate faculty member. His office door is still open from eight to five each day, with time to see those who need his counsel or help. He still stands tall and proud, seems to have limitless strength to maintain the rapid pace required of the leader of a dynamic institution. Just as he was at the beginning of his tenure at Central State. Garland Godfrey is an humble individual who has never forgotten his beginnings on a farm in Arkansas, who knows what it means to work your way through school, to dream dreams of the future, then work hard to make those dreams come true. He still believes that education does change lives, that knowledge can make a difference, can lead to a better world. And above all, he was and is a man of wisdom . . . one knows how to take the education and the knowledge and use it wisely for the good of his fellow-man. All the changes he has witnessed, the changes he has brought about in the school systems where he served, the civic life, the communities and state, those qualities of humbleness, kindness and wisdom will forever remain a heritage for Central. 29

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ABOVE—Jeanette McElvany, Secretary to the Presi- ABOVE—No doubt about it. You need a seme of humor to be president of a university, dent, hosts a surprise birthday party for her boss. ... and Times of Pleasure! their dreams in southwest Colorado—a six-acre plot in the rugged mountain area with a chalet where they can look forward to time for resting, hunting, fishing, writing, and entertaining visitors. How did he survive the searing sixties, the trying times on university campuses all over the world. . . the rebellion and unrest, the marches and protests? Pictures reveal a little difference . . . the coal black hair now frosted, the added lines that came from smiles more than frowns. Seven grandchildren have swelled their family circle .... But the years have dealt kindly 28

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ABOVE—This was the Central State campus around 1960 when the Godfrey Administration began. Note the oval where the Ad Building now stands. ABOVE—The Central State faculty would triple in size during the Godfrey years. BELOW—Financial mutters are discussed with top money advisors. BELOW One of the thousands of graduates during those fifteen years is congratulated by the president. BELOW—Emma Plunkett accepts an award following he: retirement after many years of service to Central. 30