PirlEuiE YISTg June 21, 1984
Central Stale University, Edmond, Oklahoma
Vol. 82, No. 57
First lady presented unique grandfather clock from CSU By Matthew Driskill Editor With a surprised smile on her face as she tore the paper off the gift, First Lady Donna Nigh accepted a handmade grandfather clock made by the Central State University industrial arts department. Nigh, who attended CSU, was presented the special clock in a ceremony held Tuesday in the University Center Heritage Room. The clock was crafted by students enrolled in a clock making class taught by Dr. Robert Alsup. After unveiling the gift, Nigh said, "It almost makes me want to come back to school. "I just can't thank you all enough," Nigh said. "When I was coming over here I thought I was going to get a plaque or something... I never dreamed it would be this," she said pointing to the clock. Nigh told the audience on hand the clock "will have a special place in the (governor's) mansion and in our new home, wherever that will be." CSU President Bill Lillard, master of ceremonies for the unveiling, said "We are presenting the clock to Mrs. Nigh in recognition for her support and loyality of Central State University. "She is the first CSU student to live in the governor's mansion," he added. Although Nigh attended CSU, she did not graduate from the university.
Those attending the ceremony included Dr. Emmet Osgood, industrial arts chairman, Linda Blankenship, Board of Regents of Oklahoma Colleges and Carl Reherman, mayor of Edmond and assistant to the president. "Many hours of work and love were put into this clock," Osgood said. "We are indeed pleased that Mrs. Nigh is accepting the clock on behalf of herself and the governor." Lillard stressed the point that the clock was being presented strictly to the first lady and that no state funds were used in the making of the clock itself. The clock has a hand rubbed lacquered case made of cherry with a Shaker finish. The cable drive Urgos movement and solid brass moon dial made in West Germany were donated for the project by the J. Curtis Williams Heritage Clock Co., Lexington, N.C. Students who helped in the manufacture of the clock were: Maurice Anders, Oklahoma City. Skip Delsigne, Spencer. Tim Derritt, Enid. Brent Earp, Luther. Bryant Gossett, Bethany. John Herzig, Oklahoma City. Roger Koontz, Oklahoma City. Dirk Meintsma, Edmond. Jerry Moore, Oklahoma City. Brent Shain, Oklahoma City.
Father Time?— No, it's just CSU President Dr. Bill Lillard presenting a grandfather clock made by the industrial arts department to Oklahoma's first lady, Donna Nigh.
Finney's death leaves gap
First dean of Liberal Arts 'hard man to replace'
Dr. Frank Finney
By Tina Nye Dr. Frank F. Finney, Jr, the first and only Dean of Central State University's School of Liberal Arts, died of a heart attack on May 15. Dr. Finney had served as Dean of Liberal Arts since C.S.U. was granted university status in 1971. C.S.U. President Dr. Bill Lillard characterized Finney as " a professional associate and a personal friend; a man with an interest in the athletic program; and an extremely empathetic, kind individual who I admired." Also, according to Dr. Lillard, Dr. Finney had an unusual ability to deal with
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people. He always gave people the opportunity to express themselves, gathered facts before reaching conclusions, and had the ability to make each individual feel important. Even with all of his talent and experience, no one perceived him as a threat. Dr. Finney was born Nov. 26, 1917, in Bartlesville, Ok. and graduated from Bartlesville Highschool in 1935. His collegiate studies earned him degrees from the University of Oklahoma (OU) in 1939 (Phi Beta Kappa), the
University of Texas in 1941 (M.A.) and O.U. in 1961 (P.H.D.). Dr. Finney's academic career was interrupted by World War II service in the Coast Guard from 1941 to 1946. Prior to joining the C.S.U. faculty as an assistant Prof. of English, Dr. Finney had served as a faculty member at the University of Richmond and O.U. In assessing the input of Dr. Finney's death on the School of Liberal Arts, Dr. Lillard noted that," Frank Finney
had grown with the University and that you don't replace a Frank Finney." Joe Park, public relations director of CSU, said, "Dean Finney was one of the most interested individuals, not only in the Liberal Arts school, but all schools. He stressed how important each discipline was in interacting with the other." "Finney promoted Liberal Arts from a practical standpoint, he tried to relate this point of view to the students and this impressed me about him," Park said.
Rice named regional judge in scholastic writing awards The National Council of Teachers of English announces the appointment of Dr. Loree Rice, Central State University professor of English, as a regional judge for the 1984 NCTE Achievement Awards in Writing. Through this nationally recognized cornpetition, now in its twenty-fifth year, approximately 800 high
school seniors are cited for excellence in writing and are recommended to colleges and universities for admission and for financial aid if needed. Results will be annnounced in October. The regional judging committees are composed of both high school and college teachers who work under the direction of state coordinators.
The National Council of Teachers of English is made up of more than 100,000 individual teachers and institutional members at all levels of instruction, from elementary school through graduate college. Its goal is more effective teaching of English language and literature in the nation's schools and colleges.