Winston Salem State University - Ram Yearbook (Winston Salem, NC)

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THE PRESI DENT'S MESSAGE Greetings to the Friends, Alumni, and Students of the Winston-Salem Teachers Collegeg and sincere congratulations to this year's Senior Class for this 1953 issue of the Ram . It is a worthy successor to the talented productions that have preceded it. The Winston-Salem Teachers College continues its responsibility of preparing its students for citizenship and service in this time of tension, fears, and anxieties- this period of transition. In this uncertain age, our task has grown considerably more difficult-training teachers in even wider academic and co-curricular activities than may be indicated within the covers of this book. Our task includes deep concern with the full exercise of democracy and with a renewed dedication to the basic principles of our founders. The initiative, talent, and skill exhibited in the preparation and organization of this book is only one example of the maturity and attainment of our youth today. May they continue to be blessed with opportunity for service and the courage to meet their responsibilities. Sincerely, F. I.. ATKINS, President 6 4. 'Q I 1 1 , 4,4 L.

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3: the , V W? i 'F . I J' I jf.. DEDICATION XY'ifh great respect and admiration for his patience, resourcefulness, and guidance do we,-the Class of '53' dedicate this book to our worthy advisor, Mr. Alphonso R. Vick. May his attempts to find happiness always be successful, and his life a full, pxosperous and happy one. 5

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-.,,,,..i .,-,, ...,-,...5 . ig? 9 IQ ADMINISTRATION - LIBRARY BUILDING . HISTORICAL SKETCH I The Winston-Salem Teachers College was founded as the Slater Industrial Academy on September 28, 1892. In 1995 the school was recognized by the State of North Carolina, and in 1897 it was chartered by the State as the Slater Industrial and State Normal School. In 1925 the General Assembly of North Carolina recognized the school's leadership in this fieldg granted the school a new charter, extending its curricular to four years above high II school: changed its name to Winston-Salem Teachers College. The College became the first Negro institution in the United States to grant degrees to teach in the elementary grades. In recent years the State legislature has granted funds to the institution for the construction and renovation of buildings-namely, Bickett Hall, Atkins Hall, the Health Center, and the I new gymnasium. I In 1892 approximately twenty-five students were enrolled at the school, and there was one teacher. Today, there are over seven hundred students enrolled at the College, and sixty- three members comprise the faculty and staff. Yes! Time really marches on! PRESIDENT'S HOME ELLER HALL ISCIENCE BUILDINGI 7 I