Crocker gave up a promising Major League Baseball career with the Brooklyn Dodgers to return to his boyhood home in 1949 as a PC coach and a Clinton Mills executive, and he went on to become a leader in the textile industry and civic affairs. Claude Crocker is presented with his honorary Doctor of Public Service degree by PC President John Griffith. A third individual also was honored during Opening Convocation as Dr. Jack R. Presseau , who served as professor of Christian Education from 1965 to 1998, was named the recipient of the second annual Martha Anne Green Award for Service to Church and College . At least he wouldn't win a million dollars here. The expectation here is that we all have a role to play in maintaining the integrity of our community.
Today is the ceremonial start of our new academic year.
They are all watching. I hope this is a great show.