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Eastern Kentucky University Encompass Alumnus Alumni Magazines 1-1-1967 Eastern Alumnus, Summer 1967 Eastern Kentucky University, Alumni Association Follow this and additional works at: http://encompass.eku.edu/upubs_alumnus Recommended Citation Eastern Kentucky University, Alumni Association, "Eastern Alumnus, Summer 1967" (1967). Alumnus. Paper 2. http://encompass.eku.edu/upubs_alumnus/2 This Newsletter is brought to you for free and open access by the Alumni Magazines at Encompass. It has been accepted for inclusion in Alumnus by an authorized administrator of Encompass. For more information, please contact [email protected]. CIRCLE BACK TO HOME THE AUTHOR AND THE CO Original Short Stories '^y^^u.oA:^' "'Jesse i^ i'^' • V. Author-in-Residence 'an Jk MNI BULLET \ SUMIVIER 1967 VOL., VI NO.Z jt* Time For Action! CRIME SLUMS UNEMPLOYMENT POVERTY PHYSICALLY HANDICAPPED PREJUDICE DELINQUENCY CHILD NEGLECT FAMILY BREAKDOWN HEALTH HAZARDS MENTAL ILLNESS JOIN THE ATTACK!! CHOOSE A SOCIAL WORK CAREER STARTING SALARY— $5232 EXCELLENT TRAINING PROGRAM PHONE OR WRITE JAMES F. THOMPSON EDUCATIONAL LEAVE WITH PAY ATTN; PROJECT 187 FOR GRADUATE STUDY DEPT. OF ECONOMIC SECURITY NEW CAPITOL ANNEX NUMEROUS OTHER FRINGE FRANKFORT, KY. 40601 BENEFITS (502) 564-3106 ^^^^ <- >f>>^ii.\ ^<'5'? ^-o^,-*}^ •^f>" .' EASTERN KENTMCKY UNIVERSITY JESSE STUART Eastern Kentucky Univer, A monumental giant of Leantin^i^^Ught, Implanted here for our eternity, ' Expanded by a Qianjt, in ^ir^^^arid fight: Bob Martin's dream is sh^^Ma ftr a star Above this stately irearning^J^iitadei, Beyond the reach of wherej^iothers are. Forever liere /ils^pirr/f wu^rS«|ii/ Eastern, Eastern where m^^^au^f have found Their dreams and vision^ i^ne^lif&b^ With training here to send the^outv^^d bound Each to his dream ^nd 4®!^^^ '" '^® ^"''• Artistic buildings on thi^ v^^^m^^ OPe Where happy youth in thbi^MJ^Mpiff and play. Eastern, young giant of iou^^^b^r, strength and hope, To pave America's imm^t^llndy^ 11 . From the Editor's Desk NOTES I talk to Jesse Stuart is like taking a Every visit with Jesse Stuart should In case you missed the big doing: Tobreath of fresh air just after a sum- be recorded and published. This is our whether or not you are members of th' mer rain shower. It is as refreshing as conclusion after having associated with honored classes. \'ou are bound to red visiting with old friends at the corner him from time to time during the past ognize many of your friends who ar! drug store back home—you remember four or five years. For those of you who pictured or described in the story. ' the one that still smells like a drug store, have not been privileged to meet and to The editors want to add their congraj without the interfering aromas of as- know the man. The Alimmus introduces Illations to those already received by Dl sorted beauty potions and the like. It's him in this issue to the 1 .'i.OOO-member D. T. Ferrell. Jr.. Eastern's 1967 Ou like talking with a hundred characters Alumni body. You are certain to enjoy standing Alumnus. He is featured as pa you've read about in novels, but all Vance's article on the celebrated writer of the Alumni Day spread in this issui rolled into one. Jesse Stuart is a giant of and The Alumnus is proud to publish for a man in every respect, a legend in his the enjoyment of our Eastern family own time. Most of all, Jesse Stuart is a some of his works. e kind human being who loves the world We feel it is fitting to dedicate this and all its living things. issue to a giant of a man, a true Ken- vo\age to six distinguished merr tuckian and a real American. Poet, novel- Bon It is a distinct privilege to present to hers of the faculty who are hiddin ist, educator — these are only a very few the alumni two short stories, heretofore adieu to active teaching careers spar of the words necessary to describe Jesse unpublished, which characterize Jesse ning a combined total of 180 year: Stuart, Kentuck\', truly, is Jiis land. Stuart and his love of the world and its Each has served the institution admii creatures. Jesse, who was author-in-resi- ably through the multifarious stages c dence the past school year, also contrib- its history and have earned special place, utes an original poem which he wrote in the hearts of their fellow teachers an, one day while on his way back home thousands of alumni who were privilege' his following a series of class lectures. It is PRESIDENT Martin points out in to study in their classes. simply entitled: "Eastern Kentucky Uni- Report to the Alumni, appearing in Dr. Smith Park, whose retirement bt versity." The poem reveals his love and this issue, that there has been more in- gan this year, joined the faculty in 192.' admiration for Eastern and his respect ternal growth within the academic com- just a year after Eastern became a foui for the courageous leadership of the in- munity that is dramatized by high-rise year college. served as chairman c stitution. buildings, than the imparalleled growth He of the physical plant. The obvious, but the Department of Mathematics and : Aliiiiiiiiis managing editor Dave Vance acting of the Faculty in 1965-6( often forgotten, point is well made that Dean and his sidekick, David Cawood (Harlan Mrs. Park, who has faithfully served i it is what goes on inside the buildings vintage) retvirned from a day at W-Hol- the library since I9.s4. begins a termin: that is of prime concern to a university. low full of enthusiasm. "It's like nothing Without elaborating on reports previ- leave of absence in September. Her rt 1 have ever experienced . like being in ously presented to the alumni by the tirement will become effective ne> a land of make-believe," Vance said of deans of the various colleges. President Spring- the Stuart home in Greenup County. Martin confines his report to new pro- "Everything was green and beautiful. Dr. Thomas C. Herndon, who ha grams that are under way and a few of Even the chipmunks would rest outside generally been held responsible for Rich the others which are planned. We think the kitchen door and the birds would mond's unpredictable weather because o you will be pleased, and some of you land at Jesse's feet." While these two his many years as meteorologist for th startled, to learn of the rapid internal young writers, indeed, will never forget U. S. Weather Bureau, has been a de growth of the University. their experience, Jesse, too, was im- voted chemistry professor for 39 yean pressed. He later complimented Eastern He has served as departmental chairma for "such wonderful young men," saying and as chairman of the entire science d vision. that "Dean (Mrs. Stuart) and I agreed e that they were two of the finest young Miss Blanche Seevers has been a val people who have ever visited our home." Those who attended Alumni Day were ued member of the music faculty sincij That's the way the Stuarts are — kind, treated to successful reunions for 1938 and Mrs. Mamie Scott began teach! considerate, understanding. each of the four classes honored. Ac- ing in the Education Department in 195' tually, there were five honored groups after a distinguished career in Estil After telling Kentucky's poet laureate as the only two surviving members of County, where she was superintendent o of the impressions of W-Hollow left in the 60-year Class of 1907, Mrs. Jennie the country schools. Miss Lois Colic; the minds of the young writers, he re- Jeffers Ashby, Greeneville, and Mrs. served the institution for 38 years in var plied, "We've always tried to tell and Alma Rice Bascomb. Sharpsburg. were ious capacities including secretary t< show people what can be done with this present. Some of their impressions of President O'Donnell and Director of Stu: beautiful country of ours by putting their Alma Mater, and reactions of sev- dent Loans. good conservation principles to work. eral other grads representing the classes Why, anybody can fix up their place like of '17. '27. '42 and '52 are included in Thank you seems inadequate, even it this, but il lakes work, work with your the article which reports highlights of capital letters. Nevertheless, THANK hands and your muscles!" the festive event. YOU, and God's speed. THE EASTERN ALUMNUf TheEf ALU ol. 6 Summer 1967 No. 2 Official Magazine of the THE LEGEND OF W- HOLLOW 4 Eastern Kentucky University // you think it seems trite to cull a iiiun a legend in his own time, Alumni Association then you huven't been to W-Hollow. You haven't marveled at the natural beauty of its untamed meadows and midti-colored foothills. And most of all. you Iiaven't met Jesse Stuart. Stuart, the author, has gained M-oiid-wide acclaim. Stuart, the man, is fascinating and inspirational. Alumnus Managing Editor David Vance visited Donald R. Feltner W-Hollow and left with the feeling that he knew the stuff legends Editor are made of. Find out why in this issue. David M. Vance JESSE STUART SHORT STORIES 10-19 Managing Editor Eastern's Auihor-in-Residence has contributed two previously un- published short stories for the benefit of the university's alumni. Lorraine Foley Alumni News "Circle Back to Home" is a beautifully descriptive story of an elderly man who returns to his boyhood home and reminisces of Dave Cawood by-gone days.