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As N.C. Wesleyan College approaches its 65th year in October, there are a lot of great accomplishments to reflect on. The college was officially chartered by
substance of those dreams. As our campus
for the students and faculty of our college to
the State of North Carolina on Oct. 25, 1956.
develops into a living reality, we, the students,
exert themselves to their fullest to fulfill your
The first yearbook, North Carolina Wesleyan,
o ffer our gratitude for the confidence in
dream and vision.”
was published in 1962 with a very moving
us which you have shown. Your belief in
dedication to the city of Rocky Mount.
democracy and tolerance extended to
sentiments still hold true. N.C. Wesleyan
Almost
sixty-five
years
later,
those
“The students of North Carolina Wesleyan
everyone has become a goal for us to uphold
College will celebrate its 65th year with its
College dedicate this, the first annual to you
while we organize and function in our di
annual Founders’ Day. The 65th Founding
— the citizens of Rocky Mount. In the words
fferent capacities. The tradition of persevering
Anniversary Celebration will take place at 5:30
of Bishop Paul N. Garber, you have dreamed
in the face of seemingly unsurmountable
p.m. on Oct. 25 in Minges Auditorium of The
the dreams and seen the visions. Now, we
obstacles and always retaining faith in the
Dunn Center. Dr. A. Hope Williams, president
trust, you are beginning to see the material
future and honest effort has been a stimulus
of North Carolina Independent Colleges and
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