Contacts Carol Ouverson
May 25, 1968
RELEASE* IMMEDIATE
OTTLUli
holds
^OUTSTANDING ATHLSTE-—Johnson Murray of Goldsboro/two trophies recognizing hirs as
the 1967-68 Methodist College Outstanding Senior Athlete and as the WPLB All
American Athlete, Murrey, co-captain of the 1967-68 basketball teatn, received
the honors at the recent Monarch Athletic Banquet, Aside from athletics, Murray
served as the student government attorney general and as treasurer of Cumberland
Residence Hall during the past academic year. He i« a. 196h graduate of Ooldsboro
High School and the son of Mr. and Mrs, D. J, Murray of 105 S. Claiborne,
May 27, 1963
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- Dr. Ol^r^ce ?'. Pic'-r,, iead'rK .'^t';0f : : st eduor.ter, co: ^d ';vr ^eJ-iion,
"Whrrr dr 'Tr "o f'ror here?" a P. he cV: liver en the m^jor arMrens at the 19An ffjfth.
Anm:«i'i. nonrience»nent exercises £-.t Hcr;,i>odi ^t ^ollep'e- i-'a/ 27.
qp ( ,.;,^ r , r , Before thr ccnrrirncpmnnt a^rlrrce includlr:^ the one hundred t'/: Ive
196Q Trn.-'-.jrtfis, Ir. ?:" cfc T RP :••-?, "The-, -nlv pl"cc to '.TO frcm here is io t' •
cult5vp.t,-'.or! of a creative re?i>o'nse to the challenge of change*"
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each -rraduate, as a preliminary to a creative response, ''So
examine 'rr-s c^pncit' r to thinic ai-jd speak i'cr hiii'self.11
Man 'iinc't be nble to r^co^nize his biases ' nf;d pre judgments; he ' riuso '/kivllop
a mental hesoit.alltv to new ideas, the educator 'S'^ •'.
n r, 7?1.cVr;n
, ^o was f : rst"?f;en of '''>etho^?f:t Co^legej also ci.'ailfn •?•-<•] tre
p to 'iiscipline thcTiselve- bo cocrjcrative problem-"oivinr;o
V)ave taken human beings too nnch Tor granted," he scid#poJntlnt. to the.
n eTsrnnlcj
In an ^™f? of technologies.! cdvancenenL, the solution ':c the
of nrhan r^ne^fl
5 H rc'^n -''-s *ore v .i:7ld:' v 'v's "nd I'c^ds rather t'-sr:' ; ~r-r > oved
en al?o pxa-^ined the- chgllrrfpe of chan«;in<r r^rif ration:-. Loolr-j r ^ at
student rpb^lljons breaking out acre ? the country, ne said, stuccntt; rVui t;hey
are on a factory ns^cmbly line which mechanically produces ri*£du"tes.
T'o r-no such rebellion, the educator .?aii that dialorye between thr ;--cnerntions
must be rrorrioted, b"i action on the "hr-^fs of t'-*+ di«lo-ue must follow.
Dr. Ficken urped -the ::rsdu4atirjg cl?;cs to support its. collrfre ?nc,, in -icing so,
to mske a creative resoonse to life:
culture.
the ex
si on c!"' science, srt,
; :;:i
"'-rist'sn
One hTiiv'r">i: ';<<•'"]*''£• st'fjcnts r^er-i u--- 1 tHr» v^0^(7TOT*
today ae the cells~e observed its fifth ^rs^'i^tiinn.
Fsyettfiyni.e —Svir-p.nts i^lr.-'e:
A11.<~e ^svfdJfns, .
HetricV J:?)es, Alma B. Ricks, snd BrRnda -. ^O's-^er, all frrartu^t-ed m?-rma
cim
l" r 3-^»
Iraduated with cum laude bonors were !^rb'^a v. Bnranowski and Linda n. Sr^afer,
Other Fayettevilie graduates include: Gloria lutry, "mmett ^ird, VilliaTi
Preeden, Jr,, rrenda B/fd, Mary Permanides, Patsy ^rrrell, J.^wo'; Fleishnar',
Sichard LsuSair,
, ;syne Jarncr;, '!ar?ar«t feliotis,. W. i --rk ^^"Vm, "*-
•'!• Holnes, and Robert L. Huphes, Jr,
Also frr^ri :'ayettcvilS.e arc:
Jsm-s LaBelle, '^ar-/ "T. Ls^-nt,. riQ"b''ra
Lavscn, ! 51o ,-Icir/de, Rob-rrt vcD-;well, ^-ncy yo^uffl*, 'Terry ' ^ul^-: n , ~ T - "
Ratliff, David rvol-ertsor;, Martha 'Horsl, ~"Pdra "tricVl-^d, "-.ten ^vk"-, "^'---^
Taylor, Jr., ^sra 'essie,
.-••^M,'J="
r..
vf-'c^.
l> rN»'rt
^iniT"?,
Jr», Havid Vo^nt, Parapla 7cll"r^, Tfrw^a '-'.r--!, ST? ^'v^^r,-? 3rr;ith,
•Ir^^ttatt-s fr'.-m .the Fayetteville .area Inr-ly'de:
Cor.sts'i-"e T .- r ne, Ro.ceho^o,
and '^thcl ir-r; •:, -s^e, loth cm Is-jde "rso'j.^t^s; J'"->'r'"h
i r > »-n«,
"V-u'cn "r-"- ;
Jean rJlnekricn, i;ade; Linda Runee, ^ted^sn; "arry'Hhar.ce, P^rktcn; "'ic^rrd
D'Alesssn-'-'ro, Fort ^ratrp;; rrid
il^.ia-n. "..
TT ^r>eycytt,
Linden,
Other area ^ra^uates ore: James ;xu"-tr-hr-ov-j Hunnj crsnk:T''n K^'n^, Sr^n'1 L?.ke;
Mary '-'cA'eill, Hssfordj Jean Sheppard, '-^dej'Paul Smith, Stedmanj John ^tevart, Jr.,
Dunn; .:.cr;j:ld Turlinsrton, Clinton; Robec'
Council,
'lite
"'ismscn, Tpr-'*i!T Lt.ke* pn
Add 6ne-f > the i~t College graduates
ana Donna Davis and
Also graduated were: Jean Berkley, man-na cum laudej/Amelia Karper, cum Isude*
Others include:
Edward Berber, Randall rsrnes, William. Billings, P-mels Boyle,
Robert f-rodie, Jr.,
David Brown,^Dennis Bruc^/ Donald Pullsrd, Charlotte ''arrndne,
Louis Coker, ^erry Daniels, Carooll Hsvis, and Lester J. Cosier, Jr»
JK^^-e^fr
XJi/i^x,^-
Aduitional graduates are "t Anne .look, StcDhen '.I'-ptcins, Sylvia iopkins, ^o^er
Humm, Gary Jones, Rosemary Lands, Robert Landsbargsr, Rodney Le^stes, William
Lillarc, III, John' Lipscc.nr, ^^,f jer^ldiaia -''icDowsll, Charl.Vs iicL-:r:b, ;'il
.'fcPherson, itebacca Xunn, and Johnson !lurray.
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Others include: Jrar^cis ^uantz,. Diane acidenbau^h, Paul Reinert, Thonss
Repass, KG thy Richardson, Jeralci \a3~.t
ildred Diane Sanf or d, Laura 3mith,
• ' ' T i e C'jiirij', Isrcle £^«ton, Gonstanee. fhorrr-s, • Sandra fho-ins, Linda
Way7ie Trojsdsl-s, Fatricis Underwood, Daniel '-/illis^s, Jr.,
k
r;rr.«st,
-Iscn,
" r oodco'-';,
or ley, Jr», David Cooper, Leslie French, Robert Harper, dnflnJohn Judy.
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Qt;«r h»>n;<r-.-d t w e l v e gt-udrnts rer-*v-d t^e Mc'ielor -erree st ^thtoday p r the rcllcre observed its
: '£»\" ttevillp
fifth ~r ad nation.
:nt>jdents Includes
"lies "^vSdimss, Aileen "» Jecks
- i>.
-5, Alia r «- Hicks, snd Rrenda 1. Sosaer, all .^r.id'jite'1 •nc-r
ated with cum Isude honors v;pre ; srb' f-s '•'. 3aranoi*skl and Linda ' % . '-.".chafer,
CH-.hrr. *''ayf-t.tevil le er-duabes inclu ; >ss
Gloria ''utry, "mmett %srd, -'illta-
den^ -'r., i-rehda ^yrd, ,iar/ ."• \- msgnldea',. ijatsy Terrell, JLawts i?fl«i
•ticnnrd ^uaan, 11, -iS-yne -'arr". n, '-"ar ;aro.t
: .-liotis,
'.
! ark
'i^n-ir-.p,.
mfts, and rc'^ert L. iu^hej, Jr.
''•/ottreviljt'- 5 arp:. J.-i'o--^ Lc-; 'lie, "srv '"•• '^rff-n^., !
--- r q \s -i, '-. Jo • 'ciT/c
riablifl , David • o.-rrtson, "ortha 4oysl, ''sndra -"trlckland, "WRH "jrkp1?, ""svidTaylor,, or.,
«ra '>;es3ie,
stricis >'8ter-'ip J M, James K» Ver>*cs, ^.h*>rt 'illi'^s,
Jr., T >f:vir[ fount, ram el a Collars, ?T«nda >nr?l, gmd "urene Smith.*'1'
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'"•r.v.dustes fr r, the
•. tevi lie area Include: Constance T /"ne, 1'opeborc, •
and
v.-,e--l
eii--.?!, .-p.de, both ctm la^de irradij^tes; Judith Prs^, ^cwton !"rox'e;
Jcsn Bls< -'"-.c^, -.'sde; Linda r unee, ?tp:>'-?nj
~ *; * ' nn^n^ro, i'rrt :'rac-r-; end '•illlr---
T':srr7
"hrrrce, P ^ r k t r r ; : '1chPrd
. 'T'.-re/cutt., Lindrn.
'"ther area ^ r a ^ u ' t c s are: Jarr^s '^raphre.7, "unr?; '-renklin K i n ^ , 'prln? L/^ke;
'•ry ''c>pi"il, Before; Jean oheppard,
'u;nj
: o-^ld
.-.'Jej . r> nul "rnlth-, n^ed^r.rj J
"':rli. n^tori, Clintonj Firbrcca ••-'.'. l^s^scr, ?pr -! r3'fy-L«k"e; ?nd
^'
Counr~ 1, -n te
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"'fore
"t, . T r.,
. Add 6ne-''c',ho 1-t Collepe graduates
r:nd Tlonna Oevis and
Also ^radu-ted were: Jean ^pricley, "is ma cum Isudej/Amelia > T ?»rper, ci;n
Others include:
ert
:
"?dvard Frrtv.r, ?andall ;>-rnfs, .'illian Pillinrs, P me. la f
oilc, Jr., David Provn, renni?? -r^ec, Horald ''jllf?rd, Charlotte '^srm ne
is, and Lester J. Cosier, Jr.
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J,;i t,ion«l graduates srer^ Anne :?ook-, :'tt-pnen 'i"pkins, 3ylvia 'lopklns,
Louis Coker, "erry Daniels, Carroll
'Tu -ii'!, Inr/ Jones, Rosemary Lands, Robert Landsberper, Rodney U-?-;ates, William
L,tllArd, ' !I, John Lipscomb, Jr.,
QeraldSie McDowell, 'C^arlrs Mcl>^b, '-ilrr.-n
''cPnerst-n, ^c-bacca .''unr/, and Johnson '''urray.
Cth?TS include:
Francis -,?uantz, Disne ;?Pidenbau?'h, Pa-ul Reinert, Thomas
•••.•?, iffltby "Ic'i.-.rdson, lerald Sus;-;, hldrcd Diane Sanford, Laurr--- ";>n1 th,
S»rcle~3trtrt^nT^~Sotistance Tho-'-i, ~iiv..ivr& P'^-'-^s, Linda '
[son,
^r:••:,'••"!', 'otrlcic Underwood, nanirl '-llliams, Jr., Ernest "voodcor-!--,
• S'
*'9c< "orlv ;-, ,".., '
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Coopery^Leslii Drench, Hobert farper^*AidnJohn Judy.
Contact:
Carol Ouverson
May 28, 1968
RKLBA:E:
IKKEDIATE
FAYETTEVTLL»; - Donna Marie Davis of Raleirb received the Lucius Stacy U'eaver Award
at the 1968 Fifth Annual Commencement exercises at Methodist College May 27.
The award tasmedfeaWdeheoutstanding member of the graduating class who is
adjudged by the faculty to have best exemplified in personality and performance
the qualities of academic excellence, spiritual development^ and leadership "and
service.
Established in 196)4 by the family of Dr. L. Stacy leaver, the Wifd
pwsrd honors the first president of Kctbodist College.
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Miss Davis, a Gura Laudo graduate, earned the Bachelor of Arts decree in
religion. An outstanding student on campus, she served in the student government
a sociation two years, was treasurer £Q£ her class two yedrs, was viice president
of Garber Residence Hall, and chairman of the Academic affairs committee.
Off
campus Miss Davis served as youth director at the Hay Street Methodist Church
in Fayetteville..
A popular coed, she won the title Miss Csrillon (yearbook Beauty) and was
second runnerup to the 1967-6P Homecoming Queen.
finalist 'n the 1965 ?'iss Fayetteville pageant.
Talented as well, she was a
Contacti
Carol Ouverscn
fay 2$lf 1968
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p.<vr-
TVJL'-F - '&! FJolton of Creswell'will enroll for 'the 1966-6') academe yrsr
at Methodist College where he will participete in the varstiy boskctbcll and
basebe11 programs for the Honarchs, according to ".ene Clayton, director f
athletics and bs^ketball coa--h.
At- Creswell .-'leh School '!al was an All~;-"a<*t s-'-lec'lon in basketball,
avera.'inp 2h points per fc^e, EM ; AH-p^rt in baneball, v ' t h a battfn-- nverare
of«" r ',•
als.yied under.the dlrecti.cn of ^arh David Cede.
' '-;! vill h« a s;rf?A,f, toost to t,he sthl»t1c pro^rR'n T-- V-thodist -ollefc,"
Clayton commented.
, v'ethod 1st Ccllf e*e has just co-nplrV-d its ein^th academic ye-'-'r durln* which
time it'enrolled over l,n--0 students from 1? states end 6ij countir-'s in N'orth
:-rc!ina. The institution is a m-mbrr of tlie ^ixi-- Titprrcll^-io'.e / t h l e U c
v"6nference vith terras rn basketball, tovllr:;-, cross country, "elf, soc-tr,
-:s, -.n • vrest.11 ni,-»
The school will renter basebnll in the s-r^n? o°
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ATHLETIC NEWS RELEASE:
TO: Roanoke Beacon
Plymouth, North Carolina
ATTN: Mr. Keith Sykes
Sports Editor
Mr. Gene Clayton, Director of Athletics and Basketball Coach at
Methodist College, Fayetteville, North Carolina, has announced that
Hal Holton, Creswell, North Carolina, has agreed to enroll at
Methodist College and participate in the Varsity Basketball and
Baseball programs. Hal participated at Creswell High School under
the direction of Coach David Cade and was an All-East selection in
basketball, averaging 24 points per game. In baseball, Hal was
All-East with a batting average of .354.
Hal will be a great boost
to the athletic program at Methodist College.
Contact:
Carol Ouverson
May 28, 1968
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FAYETtBVILLE - Hal Holton, a 6'2», 16£ lb., All-East basketball and baseball
player, will enroll at Methodist College where he will participate in the
Monarch varsity basketball and baseball programs, according to lene Clayton,
director of athlltics and basketball coach.
rial, who played at Creswell High School under the direction of Coach
David Cade, averaged 2ii points per sjanie in basketball and has'a baseball batting
average of ,3E>!i«
"Hal will be a preat boost to the athletic program at Methodist Colleee,"
Clayton commented.
Methodist College, which has just completed its eighth academic yesr, is
a member of the Dixie Intercollegiate Athletic Conference and will entegr its
first baseball team in conference play in the spring of 1969.
ATHLETIC NEWS RELEASE:
TO: Raleigh News and Observer
Raleigh, North Carolina
ATTN: Sports Editor
Mr. Gene Clayton, Director of Athletics and Basketball Coach at
Methodist College, Fayetteville, North Carolina, has announced that
Hal Holton, Creswell, North Carolina, has agreed to enroll at
Methodist College and participate in the Varsity Basketball and
Baseball programs,, Hal, a 6'2", 165 lb. guard, participated at
Creswell High School under the direction of Coach David Cade and
was an All-East selection in basketball, averaging 24 points per
game. In baseball, Hal was All-East with a batting average of
.354-. Hall will be a great boost to the athletic program at
Methodist College.
Contact:
Carol Ouversoh
Kay 28, 1968
RELEASEi
IMMEDIATE
- Eddie Rains of Princeton will enroll for the 196F-69 academic
year at Methodist College where he will participate in the fearsity basketball
program for the Monarchs, according to Gene Clayton, basketball coach. '
Eddie played for the Princeton Hie;h School baskebfeall team three years and
was given Honorable Mention on the All-East selections. Rains, who is 6fl",
and weighs 175 Ibs., played under the direction of cosch Jim Corbin.
Methodist College has just completed its eighth academic year during
which it enrolled over 1,000 students from 17 states and 61t counties in North
Carolina. The institution is a. member of the Dixie Intercollegiate Athletic
Conference.
ATHLETIC NEWS RELEASE:
TO: The Saithfield Herald
Smithfield, North Carolina
ATTN: Mr. Roy Brown III
Sports Editor
Mr. Gene Clayton, Basketball Coach at Methodist College, Fayetteville,
North Carolina, has announced that Eddie Rains, Princeton, North
Carolina, has agreed to enroll at Methodist College in September, 1968,
and participate in the Varsity Basketball program. Eddie played on
the Princeton High School basketball team for three years and was
selected Honorable Mention on the All-East selections. Eddie is 6'1"
and weighs 175 Ibs. He played Tinder the direction of high school
coach Jim Corbin.
Contact: Carol Quverson
'"..'./ .? / 1968
E - Joe Clayton of ?'sv; London will enroll for the l%0-69 academic
year at Methodist College where he will participate- in the varsity basketball
progaam for the Konarchs, according to <5ene Clayton, bssketball ccsch,
Joe, who was .All-Conf-rence his. senior year at North Stsnly Hi#) School
(l966-6?)j avera'Tinf 12 points - n i l"] rebounds per ?sme, is ^-'h" an^ welrha
1---^ lhs«
Fe played basketball st Ivorth "tanly under the- direction of Coach
Joe "elly.
Methodist College has juat completed its eighth academic yesr during which
it enrolled ov--r 1,000 students from 17 states ~ n > 6li counties in Kcrth Carolina.
The institution is a member of the Dixie rntfrcollepiate Athletic Conference.
ATHLETIC MEWS RELEASE:
TO:
Stanljy News and Press
Albemarle, North Carolina
ATTN: Mr. Sam R. Andrew
Sports Editor
Mr. Gene Clayton, Basketball Coach at Methodist College, Fayetteville,
North Carolina, has announced that Joe Clayton, New London, North
Carolina, has agreed to enroll at Methodist College and participate
in the Varsity Basketball program. Joe, who was All-Conference his
senior yearjat North Stanly High School (1966-67), averaging 12 points
and 10 rebounds per game, is 6'4" and weighs 185 Ibs. He played
basketball at North Stanly under the direction of Coach Joe Kelly.
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Contact! Carol Ouversoh
May 28, 1968
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REL^AS": IMMEDIATE
FATETTSFILLE - Fine Raleigh residents, were recipients of the Bachelor of Arts
degree at the 1968 Fifth Annual Methodist College Commencement May 27.
They are: W, Edward Berber, 70? K. Kirobroufrh, a religion majorj Jean E.
Barkley (macrna cum laude), 2108 Sierra Drive, a history major; C. David Brown,
38lii Bland Rd., a business administration majorj Dennis L. Bruce, 2001 Olenwood
Ave,,. an English majorj and Donna Marie Davis (cum laude), Ii50$ Leesville- Rd,,
a religion major.
.Vith the 1965 graduation of 112 students, Kettiodist College completed its
eighth academic year. During 1965-68 the college enrolled 1069 students nearly
reaching its 12-00 student maximum capacity.
Contact:
Carol Quverscn
May 29, 1968
IMMEDIATE.
FAlfETTSVILLE - Howard J. Lupton of Rocky Mount is the recipient of a Methodist
College Merit Scholarship.
The Merit Scholarships, of varying aao nts up to $600 renewable annually,
are Awarded on the basis of hir-ti school records, Christian character, finencisl
need, and competitive examinations.
Lupton is a 1968 graduate of Rocky Mount Senior High School and the son of
Rrv, and Mrs, James 0. Lupton.
Methodist College has just completed its eighth academic year during; which
it enrolled over 1,000 students from 6k counties in North Carolina end 1? other
states. The college offers 13 majors in seven areas of study.
Contacts
Csrol Ouverson
May 29, 1968
RELEASE: ' IMMEDIATE
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FAIETTEtfJLLE, N. C. - Two arion residents received the Bachelor of Arts
degree at the recent Methodist College 1968 Fifth Annual Commencement exercises
They are:
Randall H. Barnes, klO Jones Ave., history; end Carroll Davds,
1201 Cherokee Ave., history and political science. Both Barnes and Bsvis are
196h graduates of Marion High School.
Methodist College completed its eighth acpdemic year'with the greduation
of 112 students. During the academic year the college enrolled over 1,000
students from, 6ii counties In North Carolina and 17 ether states.
Contact: Carol Ouverson
May 29, 1968
RKLEASEi
FATWT1VILLE - Three Durham residents received the Basbelor of Arts decree
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at the recent Methodist College 196P Fifth Annual Commencement exercises.
They are:
William Billings, 12^02 Stephenson St., English; Pam Poyle,
1308 Anderson, history} and Gordon Herbert, h6 Beverly Dr., political science.
Methodist College completed its eighth academic year with the ^raddation
of 112 students. During the academic year the college enrolled over 1,000
students from 6h counties in North Carolina snd 17 othpr states.
Contact:
Carol Quverscn
Kay 29, 1968
RELEASE: IMHEDTA?E
FATETTBVILLE - Robert Brodie, Jr., of Orifton received.the Bachelor of Arts
degree at the recent Methodist College 1968 Fifth Annual Commencement exercises,
Brodie, who received his degree in business administration, is a 196Li graduate of Tsrboro High School and the.son of Rev. and Mrs. R. Stesart Brodie
of Box Ijl6, Grifton.
Methodist College completed its eighth acsdemic year with the graduation
of 112 students.
During the academic year the college enrolled over 1,000
students from 6h counties in North Carolina and 17 other states*
Contact: Carol Ouverson
May 29, 1968
RELEA5E!
of Sanford Cer)tral 9igh gcbool' ^
r. snd Mrs. Belton Bullard.
its ei;:hth
1,2
fro, 61 counties ,„
9orth
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IMMSDIATE
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Centsctj Carol Ouverson
May 29, 1968
lELEASE:
IMMEDIATE
FATETTKVimf - Charlotte Carmine of Richmond received the the Bachelor of Arts
degree at the recent Methodist College 1968 Fifth Annual Commencement exercises,
Kiss Carmine, who received her degree in English, is a 196lt graduate of
Douglas Freeman High School and the.daughter of Mr, and Mrs, S. A. Carmine, Jr.
of 602 Gardiner'Bd.
Methodist College completed its eighth academic year with the graduation
of 112 students. During the academic year the college enrolled over 1,000
students from 6k counties in North Csrolina and 17 other states.
Contact: Carol Ouverscn
May 29, 1968
RELEA.'Ei
P? :")IA
, TT. C. - L. James Hosier of Bay Shore received the Bachelor of
Arts degree at the regent Metbodist College 1968 Fifth Annual Commencement
exercises.
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A history major, Gosier was selected foi* two scholastic awards for the
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a'cademic year. The awards are the Marie C. Fox Philosophy Award, presented to
the student in philosophy who has exhibited in his studies outstanding analjrtic
ability, philosophical perspective and creative potential, and the The Grace
Tobler Award, presented boaannoutstanding student in the political science field
adjudged by the political science faculty to have the greatest academic potential.
At the beginning of the academic year, 'losier was named to the list of
Who's Who Aracng Students in American Universities and Colleges for 1967-68.
In student organizations he was a member of the yearbook staff, a student government
senator, and president of the history and political science clul-.
Jim is a 196).i graduate of Bay Shore Hi p;h School and the .sen of Mr. end
Krs. Lester J. Gosler of 10J> Centre Ave»
with the 1968 graduation of 112 students, Methodist Collere closed its
ei"hth academic ye-'-r during which it enrolled over 1,000 students from IB states.
Contact: CaroJ Ouverson
Kay 29, 1968
RELEASE:
' "E
FAy/'TTEVILLE, N. C. - Gary D, Jones of Staunton received the Bachelor of Arts
degre^ at the recent Methodist College 1968 Fifth Annual Commencement Exercises,
Jones, who received his degree in history, is a 196It graduate of Stauton
Military and the son of ;vir. and Mrs. Alex M. Jones, Jr»
Methodist Co lere completed its eighth academic year with the (graduation
of 112 r t dents. During the academic year the college enrolled over 1,^00
students from 61i counties in North Caoolins and 17 other states.
Contacts
Cprol Guverson
May 29, 1968
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FAYETTE?ILLE - Rosemary Lrnds. of Charlotte received the Bachelor of Arts
degree at the recent tfethodist College 1968 Fifth,Annual Commencement exercises.
Kiss Ltnds, who received the degree in relirion, is a 196h graduate of
East Mecklenburg High School snd the daughter of Mr,, and Mrs. L. G. lands
O; JOI Oak Grove Drive,
Methodist College completed its eighth acsdefflic year with the graduation
ofi 112 students. During the scsdemic year the collece enrolled over 1,000
students from 6h counties in North Carolina and 17 other states.
Contact: Carol Quverson
Kay 29, 1968
RELFASSt
IMMEDIATE
FAYETTEVILLS - William A. Lillard III,of Front Royal received the Bachelor of
'Arts de-ree at the recent Methodist Cell- ?e 1968 Fifth Annual Comnencesent
exercises.
Lillard, who received his decree in business administration, is a 196Ij
graduate of Rrnidolph-Maccn Acsdetnyaand the sen of Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Lillsrd
of 11 North Marshall St.
Methodist College completed its eighth acsdemicyyesr with the graduation
of 112 students. During the acadernicyyear the college enrolled over
,
students from 6h counties in North Carolina and 1? other states.
1,000
Contact: Carol Ouverson
May 29, 1968
!ELTA:>Et
EDTATE
FAFETTEVILLB - Terry KcPhfrson of Eockingham received the Bachelor of Arts
degree at the recent Methodist College 1968 Fifth Annual Oomraencement exercises,
BcPherson, who received the degree in business administration, is a
196li graduate of Rockingham High .School and the son of Fir. and Mrs. Woodrow
W, McPherson of Box 167.
Methodist College completed its eighth academic year v;ith the graduation
of 112 students. During the academic year the college enrolled ov.-r
students from 6h counties in North Carolina and 17 other states.
1,000
Contact: Carol Ouverson
May 29, 1968
FAYETTEVILLE - D» Johnson Murray II of Goldsboro received the Bachelor of Arts
degree at the recent Methodist ^olle~e 1968 Fifth Annual Commencement exercises.
Kurray, who received his degree in economics snd business administration,
is a 1961; graduate of Goldsboro liph School and the son of Mr, and Krs.'D, J.
Hurray of 1105 South Claib-rnei
Mettiodist College completed its eighth academicyyear with the graduation
of 112 students.
During the academic year the college enrolled over
students from 6k counties in North Carolina and 17 other states.
1,000
CS^M^^-M*
Contact: Carol Ouverson
May 29, 1968
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FAYETTEVILLS, S. C. - F. Pat Quanta of Rockhfiill received the Bachelor of Arts
degree at the recent Methodist College 1968 Fifth Annual Commencement exercises.
Quanta, who received the decrree in biology, is a 1963 Winthrop Training
Schoolfaid the sen of Dr. and Mrs. N, G. Quanta.
Methodist College completed its eighth acsdewicy year with the graduation
of 112 students. During the academic year the cdLlege enrolled over
students from 6h counties in Korth Carolina and 17 other states.
1,000
Contact: Carol Ouverson
May 30, 1968
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FAYETTEVILLE - 0. Leslie French of Kinston received the Bachelor of Science
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degree at the recent Methodist College 1968 Fifth Annual Commencement exercises
here.
French, a 196)4 graduate of Grainger High School, received the degree in
mathematics. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Larry-F. Hamilton of 2202 Stallings
Dr.
Methodist College completed its eighth academic year with the graduation
of 112 students. During the academic year the college enrolled over
students from 6h counties in North Carolina and 1? other states.
1,000
Contact: Carol Ouversrn
May 30, 1968
ELEASRt
F-ATPiTTEVILLE , N. C. - John T. Judy of Orangebure: received the Bachelor of Science
decree at the recent Methodist College 1968 Fifth Annual Commencement exercises
here.
Judy, a 1965 graduate of Spartanburg Jr« College, received the decree
in mathematics. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. 0. M. Judy of Box 7b9,
Orangeburg.
Methodist College completed its eighth academic year with the graduation
of 112 students. During the acndemic year the college enrolled over 1,000
students from 6U counties in North Carolina and 1? ether states.
Contact: Carol Ouverson
May 29, 1968
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IMMEDIATE
FAYETrEVILLE,*N.C. - Louis H. Colbwr of Mt. Pleasant received the Bachelor of
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Arts degree at' the recent Methodist College 1968 Fifth Annual Commencement exercises.
Coker, who received the degree in economics and business administration,
is a 196U graduate of Gen. William Moultrie High School in Mt. Pleasant and
the son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. Coker.
Methodist Qollege completed its eighth academic year with the p;reduation
of 112 students. During the academic ye^r the College enrolled over 1,000
students from 6lt counties in Korth Carolina and 1? other states.
Contact: Csrol Ouvcrscn
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May 30, 1968
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FAr»,TT£VILLS, N. C. - Paul C. Reinert of Pottstown received the Bachelor of Arts
degree at the recent Methodist College 1968 Fifth Annual Commencement exercises,
Reinert, who received his degree in English, is a 1962 graduate of Daniel
Pxsone Senior High School in Athol and the son of Mr. and Frs. Chsrles L. Reinert
of 230 Oak St., Pottstown.
On campus Reinert served as president of-the Student Education Association,
business manager of the yBsrbook, and chairman of the student union committee
during his senior year.
\t College completed its eighth academicy year with the sqraduation
of 112 students. During the/academic yesr the college enrolled over
students from 6U counties in North Csrolina and 17 other sta tes.
1,000
Contact:
Carol Ouverson
Kay 30, 1968
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IFMEDIA FE
FAYETTEVILL5, N. C. - Thomas H. Repass of Salem received the Bachelor of Arts
degree at the recent Methodist College 1968 Fifth Annual Commencement
ex; rcises.
Repass, who received the degree in economics and business administration,
is a 196U graduate of Andrew Lewis High- School and the son of Dr. and Mrs.
Fred Q. Repass.
Methodist College completed its eighth academic year v:ith the graduation
of 112 students.
During the academic year the college enrolled over 1,000
students from 6h counties in North Carolina rnd 17 other ststes.
Contact:
Carol Quverson
May. 30, 1968.
RELEASSt . XV'EDIATE
FA5TETTEVILLE - Gerald L. Russ of Shallotte received the Bachelor of Arts
degree at the reeer.t Methodist ^olle^e 1968 Fifth Annual Commencement exercises.
Russ, who received his degree in economics and business administration, is
a 196U graduate of Shallotte Hiph School and the son of Mr. and Mrs. V. L.
Xuss, Jr.
Methodist^College completed its eighth academic year with the graduation
of 112 students. Curing the academic year the college enrolled over 1,000
students from 6Lt counties in tforth Carolina and 17 other states.
Contact: Csrol Ouv; rson
Kay 30, 1968
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IKKEDIATE .
FAYETTEVILLE * Mildred D. Sandford of Greensboro received the Bachelor of Arts
degree at the recent Methodist College 1968 Fifth Annual Commencement exercises.
Kiss Sandford, who received the degree in elementary education, is a 196ij
graduate of Grimsley Senior Hip;h School and the daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
Reid W. Sandford.
Methodist College completed its eighth academic year with the graduation
of 112 students. During the academic year the college enrolled over 1,000
students from 6U counties in North Carolina and 1? -other states.
Contact: Carol Ouverson
Kay 30, 1968
RELEASED
TMEEDUTE
FAYBTTEVILLE, N. C. - Connie E. Thomas of Buffalo received the Bachelor of Arts
degree^ at the recent Methodist College 1968 Fifth Annual Commencement exercises.
Miss Thomas, who received the degree in English, is a 196U graduate of
Union High School and the daughter of Mr. and Mrs, Henry 0. Thomas of Rt» 1,
Puffalo.
Methodist College completed its eighth academic year with the graduation
of. 112 students. During the 'academic year the college enrolled over
students from 6Ii counties in North Carolina a,nd 17 other states.
1,000
Contacts
Carol Ouverson
May' 30, 1968
RELEASE;
TKHEDIA
FATETTEVILLE - R, Wayne Trousdale of Elizabeth C'ty received the Bachelor of
Arts degree at the recent Methodist College 1/68 Fifth Annual Cotnrtencement
exercises,
Trousdale, who received his degree in histcry, is a 1°6U graduate of
Elizabeth CHy High School and the son of Kr. and Mrs. R. F. Trousdale of
llh S. Ash St.
Kethodist College completed its eighth academic year with the [graduation
of 112 students.
During the academic year the college enrolled over 1,000
students from 6k counties in North Csrolina and 17 other states.
Contact: Carol Ouverson
May 30,- 1968
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FAYETTEVILLE - Diane Underwood pf Golds?- oro received the Bachelor of Arts
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degree at the recent Methodist College 1968 Fifth Annual Commencement exercises.
Miss Underwood, a 196U graduate of Qoldsboro Senior Hio;h School, received
the decree in elementary education. An active student on campus, she served
on the newspaper and yearbook staffs,' in the student edueation1 association,
and in the student government association,
Diane is the daughter of Mr, and Mrs. Ralph Underwood of 108 West Ash St.
Methodist College completed its eighth academic yearwfflbb the graduation'
of 112 students. The college offers 13 majors in seven areas of study.
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Contact:
Carol Ouverson
30, 1968
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FAYKTTEVILLE - Daniel H. Williams, Jr. of Vass received the Bachelor of Arts
degree at the recent Methodist College 1968 Fifth Annual Commencement
exercises here.
Williams, who received the degree in history, is a 196U graduate of VassLakeview Hirh School and the son of Mr. and Mrs. D. Harold williams. He and
Mrs. ;-;illiams, the former Debbie Johnson, will reside in Vass where Williams
has taken a position with United Telephone. They have a daughter, Kimberly Anne.
Methodist College completed its eighth academic year yiu,h the craduation
of 112 students. During the academic ye^r the college enrolled over 1/X50
, students from 6!j counties in Morth Carolina and 17 other states.
Contact: Carol Ouverson
30, 1968
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F^Y.CTTEVILLE, N, C, - Ernest rf. Woodcock of Richmond received the Bachelor
of Arts degree at the recent Methodist College '1968 Fifth Annual Commencement
exercises here.
Woodcock, a 196h graduate of Manchester *ii~h School, received the degree
in political science*
He is the sen of Kr. and Mrs. George H, Woodcock of
7636 ILlkharMt Rd.
Methodist College completed its ei~htb scade^ic year with the graduation
of 112 students. The college offers 13 -najors in seven sreas of study.
Contacts
Carol Ouverson
May 30, 1968
RELEASE!
FAP5TTEVTLLE, N. C. - Hal Edwards, Jacksonville Hlrrh School's Best Ail-Around
Athlete,will enroll for 1968-69 at Methodist College here and participate in
the varsity basketball and baseball programs, according to frenc Clayton,
Tirec or of athletics and basketball coach.
Hal .is 6'0", -weighs 16$ Iftbs anr$ played under the direction of basketball
coach Jerry Faulkner and baseball coech Jim HI h«
Methodist College, which just completed its eighth academic
a member of the Dixie Intercollegiate Athletic Conference,
ye'r, is
The school will
enter its first baseball teara in conference play in the snririg of 1969,
ATHLETIC NEWS RELEASE:
TO: THE MARION STAR
Marion, South Carolina
ATTN: Mr. Lem Winesett
Sports Editor
Mr. Gene Clayton, Director of Athletics and Basketball Coach at
Hal Edwards, Jacksonville High School, will enroll at Methodist
College and participate in the Varsity Basketball and Baseball
programs. Hal is 6'0", weighs 165 Ibs, and was voted the BestAll-Around athlete his senior year. He played under "foe direction
of Basketball Coach Jerry Faulkner and Baseball Coach Jim High.
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Contacts
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Carol Oyvrrson
Kay 30, 1968
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AfETTEVILLE - Tony Morrla, a 6«3 n , 170 Ib. athlete, frormatfeldon Hiph School,
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will enroll for 1968-6? at Methodist College here snd partirlnste in the
varsitf basketball and baseball proframe^ according to lene Clayton, director
of athletics and basketball coach.
At V«ldon Hisrb School, inder the direction of A. W. Elmore, Tony avpra^ed
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15 points per fame with a shooting percentage of ?3* in basketball. In baseball
hfe pitched for a I$-2 record with a total of 6£ strikeouts.
Methodist Collcee, which just completed its eighth academic :rear, Is a
member of the Dlxtp Intercollegiate Athletic Conference. The school vill »nter
its first baseball team in conference play in the sprin? of \9
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Contact: Carol Ouverson
Kay 30, 1968
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FATETT1VILU - Tony Mofria, a 6«3", 170 Ib. athlete, frommWeldon Hiph School,
will enroll for 1968-69 at Methodist College here and participate in the
varsity basketball and baseball programs^ according to Gene Clayton, director
of athletics and, basketball coach,
At Weldon High School, Ander the direction of A. W. Elroore, Tony averaged
15> points per game with a shooting percentage of $3$ in basketball. In baseball
he pitched for a l>-2 record with a total of 65 strikeouts,
Methodist College, which just completed its eighth academic ye?r, is a
member of the Dixie Intercollegiate Atliletic Conference. The school will enter
its first baseball team in conference play in the spring of 196°,
ATHLETIC NEWS RELEASE:
TO: THE DAILY HERALD
Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina
ATTSF: Mr. George Childress
Sports Editor
Mr. Gene Clayton, Director of Athletics and Basketball Coach at
Methodist College, Fayetteville, North Carolina, has announced that
Tony Morris, who played at Weldon High School under the direction of
A. W. Elmore, has agreed to enroll at Methodist College and
participate in the varsity basketball and baseball programs. Tony,
6'3", 170 Ibs, averaged 15 points per game with a shooting percentage
of 53$«in basketball. He pitched for the baseball team for a £-2
record and a total of 65 strikeouts.
Contact: Carol Ouverson
May 31, 1968
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OUTLINE:
gSIDEW^ RECEPTION—Mrs. Ifsrl Beras (left) who's husband is Assistant to the
President for Development at Methodist College, serves punch at the President's
at the collie
Reception for seniors and their families held during the 1968 commencement
Left to right are: Mrs. Berns, Mr. and Mrs. Frank- KcEryde of 1702 KcCouran Rd.,
tht-ir daughter Winnie, and son Milo, preside 't of the 196? graduating class.
Contact: Carol Ouverson
May 31, 196P
CUTLB-F:
^r. L. Steey Weaver (left), president of Methodist "ollere, receives a United
States Steel check for *1,000 from Robert P. Kc^re^or, U.S.S. assistant manager
of sales from Charlotte.
The 51,000, plven for unrestricted use by the college,
is part of the Aid-to-Education pro^r-m of United States Steel Foundation-,-' Tnd*
If.wss presented by Melre^or on behalf of R. C.. 'Hyson, chairman of the 'J.S.S.
Foundation financial policy comnittee.