By Exchange Club
Mrs. Mixon
Presented
Deeds Award
Mrs. Daisy Lou Mixon was honored with the Exchange Club Book of
Golden Deeds Award recently at the club's annual banquet. The honoree is
chairman of the Department of Religion and Philosophy at Chowan College.
In presenting the plaque, Joe Dickerson recounted the many areas of her
life where she serves others. In 1970, she presented the keynote address to
the Baptist State Convention in Greensboro, one of the few women so
honored. In 1954 and 1971, the college yeartxjok was dedicated to her, and in
1975, she received a full-page tribute.
Excellence in Teaching Award
Mrs. Mixon has earned the Excellence in Teaching Award, and has twice
served as chairman of the Institutional Self-Study which is required by the
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.
A member of the Murfreesboro Baptist Church, she teaches a Women s
Bible Class and has served on the church pulpit committee.
The award recipient has many times been called upon to present book
reviews, speak on topics in the field of religion and teach countless numbers
of Bible and mission studies in Virginia and North Carolina.
Often recognized for her scholarship and leadership, she has served both
as secretary and president of the North Carolina Teachers of Religion, been a
trustee of the WML) Training School of Southern Baptist Theological
Seminary and is active in the American Academy of Religion, Society of
Biblical Literature, Southern Baptist Professor of Religion and N. C. Baptist
Professors of Religion.
Widow of Former President
Mrs. Mixon came to Chowan Colleges with her husband. Dr. F. O. Mixon,
when he became president of the institution in 1951, a position he held until
his death in 1956.
She is the mother of two children. Forest Orion Mixon, Jr., a research
scientist at the Research Triangle Institute at Chapel Hill; and Dr. Lynn Mixon
Hale, a physician in Winston-Salem. She has six grandchildren.
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RECEIVES AWARD—Mrs. F. O. Mixon receives the Book of Golden Deeds award from
Joe Dickerson of the Murfreesboro Exchange Club. The award is presented each year by
the club to honor a citizen for their contributions and service to the community.
The religion professor was educated at Winthrop College where sh
received the Bachelor of Arts degree, and at Southem Baptist Theologica
Seminary, which granted her Bachelors and Masters degrees in Religio
Education. She has studied additional at New Yori University and Unio
Theological Seminary, also in New York.
Loves Young People
At the conclusion of his presentation, Dickerson said, “Behind all she doe
is her love for young people. She is sought by Chowan's students for her wis
counsel and appreciated for her own mind, patience, encouragement, sense
of humor, zeal and because she is modest, unassuming, energetic
efficient.
“In the classroom she is always a teacher — demanding, inspirin
stimulating. Her profound understanding of the Bible, her person
commitment to its teachings, and her own love of learning permeate th
classroom. In her own life she demonstrates the principles of the Christia
faith she teaches so well.
"Mrs. Mixon has dedicated her life to her Lord, church, community, fam
and Chowan College. Her services has been totally unselfish and witho
thought of any benefit or reward for herself. "
The awardee was presented with a plaque and a framed copy of th
resolution honoring her. In addition, her photograph and a scroll will be placed
in Murfreestx)ro's Roberts-Vaughan House beside other holders of tl
Golden Deeds title.
Weekend Hours
As an energy-saving measure, Chowan
College is closing most of its ad
ministrative offices on Saturday mor
nings.
President, Dr. Bruce E. Whitaker,
announced that beginning April 1, ad
ministrative offices will be open from 8
a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Presently, the offices open at 8:30 a.m. and
are open on Saturday mornings.
The Executive Committee of the Board
of Trustees authorized the change, which
was recommended by college energy task
force.
The exception to the new schedule will
be the switchboard, admissions office, and
athletic department which will remain
open on Saturday mornings, the president
said.
In addition, all offices will be open on
special occasions such as Parents’ Day,
Homecoming, Spring Festival, and the
opening of a given semester.
Dr. Whitaker said the new schedule will
lead to the conserving of energy, both
heating and air-conditioning.
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1977 BASEBALL SQUAD—Members of the Braves baseball
team are, from left, front row: Dale Frye, Don Hollifield, Ted
Brinn, Ray Britt, Charles Landen, Dave Embres, George Roach
and Peter Hargrove. Second row: Chris Carson, Tommy Heins,
Brian Thomberg, Butiba Baldwin, Dave Palumbo, Dave Dixon,
John Chilton, Jay Barbee, Randy Adams, and Jerry Ange. Back
row: Coach Jerry Hawkins, Dennis Finn, Mark Sigmon, Michael
Bryant, Norman Bemard, Rick Hancock, LennyJohnson, John
McConnell, Steve Wright and Bud Sano.
1977 For May, June 1977
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