The coastland times. [volume] (Mnateo [i.e. Manteo], N.C.) 1947-1959, 1952-10-03
WENT TO COLLEGE

lunch within the venerable walls
of Chowan College. 1t was not I'M
til after becoming grandfather
/ have been vouchsafed the privi-
lege of dining within college walls.
DIR. F. o. Nixon, the president,
who is putting so much energy and
enthusiasm in the job of giving a
start in life to some 200 students
from the Roanoke Chowan area
who have no other college within
70 miles of Chowan, had called a
number of men allied with the
printing trade to confer with him
about the graphic arts school he is
setting up at the college. was
one of them. was impressed with
the value of his undertaking
which will prepare many young
people for gainful occupation in
an industry which suffers from a
serious shortage of trained help.
Few trades today offer capable
young people a better opening for
employment close at home, and it
appears within a radius of 100
miles of this great institution are
ready openings for more people
versed in the graphic arts than it
will be able to turn out.
DR.. Mixon's new endeavor,
which has the soul and genius OF
Roy Parker in its inception, is a
worthy undertaking. 1t deserves
the support of all publishers
around US. 1t is worthy of contri-
buttons as well, of material and
funds to enable this school to func-
ton in it's most worthy manner.
Such contributions would be not
only gift, but rather a worthy
investment in the future of the in
dustry, and the young lives it will
affect.
l thoroughly enjoyed the day
My enjoyment and my mediations
were far more valuable to me than
any help l might have given the
project. Within these walls and on
the broad and leafy campus hal
lowed by a hundred years of edu-
cational endeavor, is an all per-
vading atmosphere of inspiration
There is incentive to look both
backward and forward. Backward
to the finest traditions of the in
stitution which deserves reward
for what it has done for many
generations in hundred years OF
endeavor for the young people OF
the region. Forwards toward its
growing promise for future gener-
atoms of young people who may
be trained in Christian living and
equipment for service to them
selves and their fellowmen.
The campus of Chowan College
is a most beautiful spot. 1t has
gentle rolling terrain, and it is
well wooded with oaks and pine
And other trees to add to the
makeup of restful dignity, Of
peace and quiet that prevails. The
majestic old four-story MAR
building, built long before the Civ
il War, is seen from long ap
proach leading in from the ole
town of Murfreesboro.
From these walls have gon'
forth many people during the cen
fury, some far abroad to shed lus
ter upon their region and thei'
state. Others have remained a
home to serve their country witt
renown, as teachers, leaders, wives
and mothers. This great institu
ton is worthy of exaltation as
symbol of the work and faith O.
the Baptists in northeastern Caro-
lima. 1t should stand as a con
stantly-living, efficient and usefu
monument to Baptist achievement
of the section. Momentarily, i
gave me a feeling of pride in m!
Baptist ancestry, and the fac
that my parents were members o
the faith. My pride is dampene'
by the realization of how little
have done in honor of and supper
of the faith that sustained thos
who have gone before me.
1t is always easy to hope TO
some good from a visit to sue
delightful scenes. l would recon
mend a visit to anyone who feel
discouraged now and then wit
the burdens of life,-to Chowal
College. am sure that the beaut,
of the scene, the knowledge of tn
good work that is being done, tn
devotion of the faithful who's
contributions make possible tn
achievement of this institution
will lift hearts, and yield renewe
inspiration to all.
Chowan College stands out as
challenge to all of US who hav
done little or nothing for it. !
will require but a small contribu
ton now and then, from many pee
pie to enable it to yield richer ben
efits to our part of the state an
it's people. 1t humbles and inspire