Washington and Lee University - Calyx Yearbook (Lexington, VA)

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Dedication In the career of Lee M. McLaughlin, U) whom we proudly dedicate this 1961 CALYX, we find exemplified one of the most note- worthy of the attributes of the Americaj) Way — growth and success. Four years ago, in 1957, Lee McLaughlin, like the graduates of 1961, first became affili- ated with Washington and Lee University. In that year, he assumed the position of head football coach of a team that had won but a single game in the previous three seasons. But Lee McLaughlin faced his task unflinch- ingly and undauntedly, knowing of the labori- ous job ahead of him. His first season in 1957 ended in no victories and eight defeats. And the next year there was only one victory with one tie and seven losses — still an unauspicious record. But in 1959, the fruits of Lee McLaughlin ' s labors were finally beginning to blossom forth, for the Generals posted a 3-4-1 season that year. Then, in 1960, Lee McLaughlin accomplished what had before seemed virtually impossible -an undefeated season. In fact, this past sea- son was the first time in 46 years that the Generals have been able to boast of such a record. That Lee McLaughlin led the Generals to their first victorious season in many years is, of course, quite significant in itself. Yet a deeper and more enduring significance lies in the analogy that can be drawn from this achievement. Lee McLaughlin ' s career at W L, which began four years ago, can be likened to that of the graduating senior, who also entered that college four years ago and who, too, has acquired through comparable victories and defeats a certain sense of growth and success. It is thus but fitting that we humbly dedicate this 1961 CALYX to W L ' s head football coach— Lee M. Mc- Laughlin.

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