Title
Commencement, 1977, professors, photo 2
Description
This image shows a group of professors and commencement speakers standing outside the Varsity Gymnasium, built 1968, before commencement in May 1977 at Appalachian State University (1967-current). Standing second from the left is possibly William Howard Plemmons, former chancellor of Appalachian State from 1955 to 1969. From left to right: Unknown, President Emeritus William H. Plemmons, Felix Joiner (Vice President for Business of the University of North Carolina), Unknown, Mr. Ned Trivette (Vice Chancellor for Business Affairs), Unknown, Chancellor John E. Thomas.
Subject
Commencement
Faculty
Plemmons, W. H. (William Howard), 1904-1984
Appalachian State University
Source
General Picture Files, 2004.040, Box 5, Commencement F1, C14.2.1.5.
Publisher
University Archives, Appalachian State University
Comments
Harvey Durham
From left to right: Unknown, President Emeritus William H. Plemmons, Felix Joiner (Vice President for Business of the University of North Carolina), Unknown, Mr. Ned Trivette (Vice Chancellor for Business Affairs), Unknown, Chancellor John E. Thomas, Mr. Johnny Walker (founder of Lowe’s) and Rev. Robert Young (Pastor of Boone’s Grace Lutheran Church).