Convocation, 1958, spring, photo 1

This image shows spring convocation at Appalachian State Teachers College (1929-1967) on April 16, 1958. The College Choir and commencement speakers can be seen seated in the background on the stage, and the Band sit at the base of the stage, while President William Howard Plemmons (1955-1969) speaks behind a podium. Student and faculty attendees can be seen sitting in folding chairs placed on the basketball court in Broome-Kirk Gymnasium, built 1955. The general audience can be seen on bleachers in the background and in the foreground. Spring convocation included attendance by the State Board of Education, and a speech by J. Harris Purks, the executive secretary of the Board. Custom had the freshmen seated on the bleachers on the right, juniors on the left, sophomores on the left, seniors and graduates on the main floor, faculty behind seniors. Attendance was required and roll was taken by the student council. Convocations began in 1954 and were held the beginning of each term.

Convocation

Plemmons, W. H. (William Howard), 1904-1984

Appalachian State University

Pritchett Collection, 2003.080, Box 5, Spring Convocation Board of Higher ed. April 16, 1958, C14.1.4.5.

University Archives, Appalachian State University

1958-04-16

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1950s

Appalachian State Teachers College (N.C.)

Plemmons, William Howard, 1904-1984

Broome-Kirk Health and Physical Education Building (1955)

Series 2 -- Events

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