Western Ohio College - Reflection Yearbook (Celina, OH)

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T able of Contents Dedication -------------------- 4 Administration ------------------ 12 Library ---------------------- 18 Professors -------------------- 22 Activiti es -------- ' ------------ 38 Organiz ations ------------------ 52 S tud ents --------------------- 62 Yearbook Staff ----------------- '76

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F oreword In accordance with the changing times we, Wstem Ohio Branch Campus, have transferred our loyalties from Ohio Northern University, Ada. to Wright State Univer- sity, Dayton, and have set thesite for a new campus east of Celina. Viewing these and other minor changes, the yearbook staff dedicates this 1969-70 yearbook to all involved in our campus and its improvement. Witha reflection of the past year We include in these pages a definite sense of expectation for our future.

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On June 29, 1969 the West- ern Ohio Education Foundation turned over the Celina-based college program that it had di- rected for six years under the auspices of Ohio Northern Uni- versity to Wright State Universi- ty. The change-over opened the way for many opportunities for the college and the community; Among those attending the ded- ication ceremony were Dr. Brage Golding, President of Wright State, Governor James Rhodes, Roger Stauffer, Celina Resident Director, and Dr, John Millett; Chancellor of the Board of Re- gents. During the ceremony, Governor Rhodes announced to a crowd of over 400 spectators that he was securing a grant of 2 million dollars for the construci tion of a new local branchfacil- ity. Administrators, faculty, and students -rejoiced that the fu- ture of the new Western Ohio Branch Campus of Wright State University seemed brightindeed. 4 E g aggro ah: M liiitx ighitwgitl W W l h 1 Le l hagl Naturally with the change came a certain amount of con- fusion. There were new forms to be scrutinized, new course num- bers, and many other problems to be met. Registration seemed at times like a nightmare of look- ing up new requirements, decid- ing on which courses had been taken under the former affiliated institution, and investigating the many new courses available. HOWevet, everyone agreed that the advantages of the change far outWeighed any temporary in- conveniences. Mrs. Carol Hagen, Instructor of English noted: The change- over to Wright State University is going to be advantageous. The Celina Branch already had in- creased enrollment. I think students and faculty both will be happy now that We are a real branch campus. In my opinion, the local area is fortunate to have the Western Ohio Branch Campus here. It offers many who otherwisewould find it impossible to continue their education, a chance 'to obtain college degrees. Mr. Michael Jenkins, In- structor of Mathematics also fav- ored the change. Not only will enrollment increase, but the community itself will benefit especially through college per- sonnel who will come here to live and take an active interest in the area. In ct e as ed enrollment has made it possible to offer a more diversified curriculum. Students seemed pleased to be able to take many new courses. Mr. Stauffer stressed that an objective of the branch campus has been to provide a curriculum to meet the needs of the community.