Wolk excited about CSC future
Crystal Johnson
Issue date: 9/12/07 Section: News
The threat of rain didn't hinder students, staff, faculty and alumni from gathering into the Fine Arts Center last Thursday to join President David Wolk in welcoming a new school year. Although attendees were grateful to miss the rain, it was still on the lips of many conversations.
"Did we remember to close the windows?" One female student asked another.
"Looks like we'll miss the storm. Thank god!" said a male upperclassman to a nearby alumnus.
Buzzing with many happy reunions, the Casella Theater filled with familiar faces as the Castleton State College Wind Ensemble provided a relaxing soundtrack. After nearly 15 minutes of greetings and quick catching up, the excited faces were seated as President Wolk approached the podium. Welcomed eagerly by applause, Wolk introduced new staff members, the employee and student of the semester, then took a moment to pay homage to a well known alumnus and Professor at Castleton.
Introduced by alumni board member Jennifer Jones, Professor Emeritus Leonard Johnson was given the 2007 Outstanding Alumni Award. Greeted by a standing ovation, Johnson accepted the award and shared his experiences at Castleton from before and after he began teaching in 1960.
"I almost didn't come because when they offered, the salary was $200 less than I was getting…so they finally decided some way to raise it so I would have the same salary…So here I am," Johnson said.
Johnson continued to tell of the few events he has missed on campus, although for good reasons, and how he does not plan to miss many others for years to come.
"Castleton has been a real part of my life; I don't know what I would have done. I've had chances [for other jobs] but always came back to Castleton. I certainly appreciate very much this recognition which I've received today."
After posing for a quick photo with Johnson, Wolk began laying out the plan for a new and improved year. Bathed in warm laughter and cheers, he informed listeners of how renovations, additions and improvements were underway and almost finished.
"Did we remember to close the windows?" One female student asked another.
"Looks like we'll miss the storm. Thank god!" said a male upperclassman to a nearby alumnus.
Buzzing with many happy reunions, the Casella Theater filled with familiar faces as the Castleton State College Wind Ensemble provided a relaxing soundtrack. After nearly 15 minutes of greetings and quick catching up, the excited faces were seated as President Wolk approached the podium. Welcomed eagerly by applause, Wolk introduced new staff members, the employee and student of the semester, then took a moment to pay homage to a well known alumnus and Professor at Castleton.
Introduced by alumni board member Jennifer Jones, Professor Emeritus Leonard Johnson was given the 2007 Outstanding Alumni Award. Greeted by a standing ovation, Johnson accepted the award and shared his experiences at Castleton from before and after he began teaching in 1960.
"I almost didn't come because when they offered, the salary was $200 less than I was getting…so they finally decided some way to raise it so I would have the same salary…So here I am," Johnson said.
Johnson continued to tell of the few events he has missed on campus, although for good reasons, and how he does not plan to miss many others for years to come.
"Castleton has been a real part of my life; I don't know what I would have done. I've had chances [for other jobs] but always came back to Castleton. I certainly appreciate very much this recognition which I've received today."
After posing for a quick photo with Johnson, Wolk began laying out the plan for a new and improved year. Bathed in warm laughter and cheers, he informed listeners of how renovations, additions and improvements were underway and almost finished.
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