to this institution has been strengthened by my activities as a State
official, first as Comptroller of the Treasury and now as Governor, and
an ex officio member of the Board of Public Works in both positions. In
these official capacities, I have seen Maryland State grow from the few
scattered buildings that comprised the old campus of Princess Anne
Academy to this magnificent new plant.

I am proud to say that during this time I have lent my powers of
persuasion and encouragement to the program of building, fully aware
of the great service Maryland State College has rendered to the State
in the past in the education of its youth and fully cognizant of its
potentialities in the future development of the cultural, economic and
human resources of Maryland. The progress that has been made here
at this College since the end of World War II is truly remarkable. This
progress should not be measured in terms alone of brick and steel and
stone, although, of course we are all pleased to have the buildings and the
equipment needed for the successful operation of this institution. But
physical plant alone never made a good school, college or university.

Along with the enlargement and improvement of buildings and equip-
ment here at Maryland State College we have seen the orderly growth
of faculty and student body. The administration has been revised and
streamlined and the curriculum expanded. Student life has been im-
proved by the enlargement of cultural and recreational programs. I
acknowledge readily enough that victory in athletic contests is no crite-
rion of the value of an educational institution, but we would be less than
human if we did not take some pride in the brilliant athletic accom-
plishments of this College. Its achievements have been nothing less than
amazing. I enjoy football games myself, and when I go to see my
favorite professional team play, it is heart-warming to watch two of
Maryland State's great football stars still playing the brilliant game they
did here on this campus a few years ago.

Yes, Maryland State College has played a significant role in the
development of this great State and in the enhancement of the lives
of its citizens. Students for more than seventy years now have marched
through its portals to move into positions of leadership in all walks of
life. As an integral part of our great State university, which is rapidly
gaining renown and prestige not only in all parts of this country but
throughout the world, I predict an even more significant role for this
College in cultivating the talents and developing the intellectual capac-
ities of our youth. We must pursue that high purpose with energy and
determination, ever mindful of the warnings we see that if we fail in that

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