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LONGWOOD COLLEGE ALUMNAE NEWS President Henry I, Willett, Jr. FALL ISSUE 1967 ScMett9t of LONGWOOD COLLEGE Alumnae Association VOLUME LIII NUMBER 3 FALL 19G7 Editor Elizabeth Shipplett Jones Editorial Board Mildred Dickinson Davis F. Edgar Thomas, Jr. Assistants Jane Jones Andrews Betty Lou Weaver MEMBER AMERICAN ALUMNI COUNCIL LONGWOOD COLLEGE ALUMNAE ASSOCIATION Executive Board Mr. Fred O. Wygal, Acting President, Longwood College, Farmville, Va. Dr. Francis G. Lankford, Jr., University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Va. Dr. Dabney S. Lancaster, President Emeritus, Longwood College. President Jean Ridenour Appich, 34 Willway Ave., Richmond, Va. First Vice-President Elsie Thompson Burger, Box 521, Farmville, Va. Second Vice-President Lee Robertson, P. O. Box 2217, Danville, Va. Ex -President Helen Smith Crumpler,3063 Poplar Lane, S. W., Roanoke, Va. Directors Katherine E. Gilbert, 2507 Memorial Ave., Lynchburg, Va. Betty Jones Klepser, 1405 S. 20th St., Arlington, Va. Helen Jeffries Miles, 106 Skyview Dr., Blacksburg, Va. Elsie Turner Franklin, 1906 Lafayette Ave., Greensboro, N. C. Chairman of Snack Bar Committee Audrey Powell Pittard, Rt. 2, Halifax, Va. Chairman of Alumnae House Committee Rosemary Elam Pritchard, 604 E. Cawson St., Hopewell, Va. Executive Secretary and Treasurer Elizabeth Shipplett Jones, Rt. 2, Farmville, Va. Class Representatives Evelyn Gray Harris, 4703 Threechopt Rd., Hampton, Va. Jean Kafer, 3722 N. Pershing Dr., Arlington, Va. Ann Hutchinson, 103 N. George Mason Dr., Arlington, Va. Barbara Burrell Wheeler, 2220 Chalfont Dr., Apt. 27, Richmond, Va. Helen Weeks, 2624 Yale Court, West Chesapeake, Va. Olivia Gibson, 2624 Yale Court, West Chesapeake, Va. Sue Ella Cole, 907 Jefferson Davis Blvd., Apt. 229, Fredericksburg, Va. Jeannette Fallen, Rt. 1, Nathalie, Va. Virginia Poindexter, 4632 Hanover Ave., Richmond, Va. Published quarterly by Longwood College, Farmville, Va. Second Class mailing privileges at Farmville, Va. Printed by Stone Printing and Manufacturing Company of Roanoke, Va. An Editorial *>*> "NOW IS THE TIME • • • Now is the time for all alumnae to come at Longwood depends upon immediate legis- to the aid of their college! The paraphrase lative action. of the old cry to patriots to support their We can be grateful to Governor Godwin country is appropriate to the current Long- for his leadership in behalf of higher educa- wood situation. The College has recently tion, but the fight over appropriations and come through an administrative crisis with taxes will be a hard fought battle. A specific dignity and efficiency, thanks to the action way in which a Longwood alumna may help of the Board of Visitors and the cooperation is to write or see the delegate from her district, of Dean Richard B. Brooks, Mr. Fred O. or any other member of the legislature, and Wygal, and the faculty. ask him to support the College's budget Every alumna can be proud of the way in requests. Now is the time to remind all which the administrative staff, faculty, and representatives that the effectiveness of any Board closed ranks in common cause during public school system depends largely upon the period of administrative change in which the supply of well-trained teachers. If many President James H. Newman was granted a alumnae do contact the State lawmakers, leave of absence. To have made the change so the next biennium for Longwood will be a smoothly was a major accomplishment—an much brighter one. enduring example of the Longwood spirit. Another important way for alumnae to aid Alma Mater is through greater giving We now look forward to the arrival of the to our Association and the President's Discre- new president. Dr. Henry I. Willett, Jr. Long- tionary Fund. It is erroneous to suppose that wood is more than fortunate to secure the state-assisted institutions do not need private leadership of this outstanding educator in the financial assistance. The University of Vir- period of its greatest growth—a growth re- ginia, V. P. I., and William and Mary are quired of all state-assisted colleges, whether heavily endowed, thanks largely to the alert- they prefer it or not. It is obvious that Dr. ness and interest of their alumni. Many Willett' s task will not be an easy one, but pressing needs of a state institution cannot the active support of Longwood alumnae be met by appropriations, including such will lighten his load and inspire his efforts. items as fringe benefits to faculty, visits to the A major challenge to the new administra- campus by distinguished scholars and lec- tion will come in January with the meeting turers, assistance to student publications, of the General Assembly. At that time the and other "extras" that make for academic legislature will consider Longwood' s requests excellence. for appropriations for the next biennium. The time has come when much more The College's financial needs are greater than active support by our alumnae is essential ever before. Not only are ambitious expansion to the development of an even finer Alma plans being projected for the two-year period Mater. The new president and Board of Visitors recognize our deep loyalty to Long- of 1968-70, but there is also some catching up are confident that we wish to help to do because of inadequate financial sup- wood and make the College the best institution of its port of the College in the past. For these kind. The challenge to us is clear. reasons it is imperative that this General Assembly realize that the quality of education And the time is now! Dr. Henry I. Willett, Jr. Eighth President Of Longwood An outstanding public school administrator many outstanding educators in its search for has been appointed president of Longwood. an administrator whose leadership would When Dr. Henry I. Willett, Jr. becomes presi- assure Longwood's continued success as a dent on December 1, Longwood will have the state institution of higher learning. In this leadership of an educator who strongly sup- appointment the Board has achieved its ob- ports the College's role as a teacher -training jective of providing the College with out- institution and acknowledges the liberal arts standing leadership," Mr. Powell stated. as the cornerstone of higher education. Before receiving the Ph.D. degree from the At 36, making him one of Longwood's University of Virginia, Dr. Willett was awarded youngest presidents—Dr. Joseph L. Jarman the Master of Arts degree at the University was 34 when appointed—the College's eighth and the Bachelor of Arts degree at Washington president is a Ph.D. degree product of the and Lee University. A graduate of Richmond's University of Virginia who brings to the presi- Thomas Jefferson High School, Dr. Willett dency a broad educational background that served two years in the U. S. Army and has includes 12 years of public school leadership. traveled in Europe and Africa. Prior to his recent appointment. Dr. Willett Member of Phi Delta Kappa, DWr. illett, in was serving as assistant superintendent of the 1964, became the first Virginian to win the Chesapeake Public Schools, a position in Finis Engleman Scholarship for graduate which his chief administrative responsibili- study awarded by the American Association ties were teacher recruitment and curriculum of School Administrators. Recently Dr. construction. He was also responsible for Willett has been teaching graduate-level ex- major aspects of the system's ambitious ex- tension courses in education for the Uni- pansion and development program, an ex- versity in the Chesapeake area. perience that will prove helpful as he directs A leader in civic and recreational activities, the future growth of Longwood. he was honored in 1961 with the Distinguished When announcing Dr. Willett's appoint- Service Award by the Portsmouth Junior ment on October 12, Mr. E. Angus Powell, Chamber of Commerce as "the outstanding Rector of the Board of Visitors, described the young man of the year." He has served on the new president as an outstanding educator who board of directors of the Portsmouth YMCA is recognized in educational circles for his and is a member of the Rotary, Ruritan, and demonstrated professional leadership and Executives clubs. A Baptist, he is a frequent qualities of personal growth. speaker to church, school, and civic groups. "Before appointing Dr. Willett to the presi- Both the new president and his charming dency, the Board met with and considered wife grew up in education -minded homes. Dr. Dr. and Mrs. WiUett with their sons: John Todd (left), Rodney (center) and Scott. Willett is the son of the superintendent of "It has long been apparent that Longwood the Richmond City Schools, while Mrs. is doing an excellent job in preparing teachers Willett, the former Miss Mary Madison who combine the best elements of a liberal Turner, of Richmond, is the daughter of Mr. arts education with the professional training T. Preston Turner, assistant executive secre- needed in the teaching field. I am looking tary of the Virginia Education Association. forward to working with the faculty, staff, A graduate of Richmond Professional Insti- students, and alumnae of Longwood," he tute, Mrs.