Shelton State Quotes

SHELTON  STATE  QUOTES

1.

“What has been achieved here is just wonderful, and that’s because Shelton has great leadership from the President and faculty,” commented [Chancellor] Gainous.

What was the event or occasion?

a.  Opening of new Shelton State campus on Skyland Blvd. in 1979.

b.  Opening of new Shelton State Martin campus on Old Greensboro Road in 1997.

c.  Opening of new Technical Division campus on 15th Street in 1980.

d.  Opening of new C.A. Fredd Campus Administration Building after remodeling in 2006.

2.

This was, indeed, “the greatest day in the history of Shelton State.”

What was the event or occasion?

a.  Comment by President Thomas Umphrey upon the dedication of the new Martin Campus Library.

b.  Comment by Vice President Ted Spring upon the dedication of the Umphrey Center at the Martin Campus.

c.  Comment by President Leo Sumner upon the completion of renovation of the Main College Building on the Skyland Campus.

d.  Comment by Michael Carr upon completion and dedication of the new Theatre on the Martin Campus.

3.

“We deal with some serious things, like that over half of a child’s IQ is determined by the age of 4 . . .”.

What was the event or occasion?

a.  Quote by Carolyn Edwards in an interview for an article published in June 1986.

b.  Quote by Arthur Howington in an interview published in the college newspaper in June 2000.

c.  Quote by Allen Mallory in an interview for an article published in May 1998.

d.  Quote by Milady Murphy in an interview for an article published in Sep. 2002.

4.

“His whole concern was the education of young people, and that continues in effect even after his death.”

What was the event or occasion?

a.  Tribute to Dr. Cordell Wynn upon his death in 2017: speaker was President Rick Rogers.

b.  Tribute to President C.A. Fredd upon his death in 1998: speaker was Louise Lewis, Assistant President of the C.A. Fredd Campus.

c.  Tribute to President C.A. Fredd upon his death in 1998: speaker was I. W. Mitchell, President of C.A. Fredd State Technical College.

d.  Tribute to President C.A. Fredd upon his death in 1998: speaker was Norman Cephus, President of C.A. Fredd State Technical College.

5.

“A place for everybody, and everybody in each other’s place.”

This was:

a.  The motto of Humphrey Lee, Dean of Students (1997)

b.  The motto of Thomas Umphrey, Dean of Special Programs (1984)

c.  The motto of Arthur Howington, Dean of Instruction (1982)

d.  The motto of Annette Cook, Director of the SOAR Institute (2008)

6.

“I hope you don’t mind me being over here, but I must be heard ….  I don’t deserve this, but I’ll sure take it!”

What was the event or occasion?

a.  Comment by Deborah Bonner upon receiving the Chancellor’s Award for Outstanding Administrator in 2010.

b.  Comment of Allen Mallory upon receiving the Chancellor’s Award for Outstanding Adademic Faculty in 2008.

c.  Comment by Polly Holiday upon her induction into the Alabama Stage and Screen Hall of Fame in 2000.

d.  Comment by Fannie Flagg upon her induction into the Alabama Stage and Screen Hall of Fame in 1999. 

7.

“I have a very strong vision of seeing Shelton become one of the top 25 community colleges in the United States.”

What was the event or occasion?

a.  Interview of new President, Dr. Thomas Umphrey, in Aug. 1988.

b.  Interview of new President, Dr. Andrea Mayfield, in July 2014.

c.  Interview of new President, Dr. Rick Rogers, in Oct. 2001.

d.  Interview of new President, Dr. Mark Heinrich, in Jan. 2008.

8.

“Keep looking up!”

This was a favorite saying of:

a.  Favorite saying and title of newspaper column of the Dean of Students during the 1990s.

b.  Favorite saying and title of newspaper column of Astronomy professor during the 1980s and 1990s.

c.  Encouraging motto of the Counseling Department during the 1980s.

d.  Encouraging motto of the Wellness Department during the 1980s.

9.

“We’re all here for the students.  Period.  End of story.”

What was the event or occasion?

a.  First address by new President Mark Heinrich in Jan. 2008.

b.  First address by new President Rick Rogers in Sep. 2000.

c.  First address by new President Andrea Mayfield in July 2014.

d.  First address by Interim President Cynthia Anthony in Oct. 2015.

10.

“Arthur was a pioneer in 1997 as Shelton State was the only community college in Alabama with a women’s soccer program.”

What was the event or occasion?

a. Dedication of the new soccer field at the Martin Campus in Sep 2 2005: speaker was Chancellor Dr. Roy Johnson.

b. Dedication of the new soccer field at the Martin Campus in Sep 2 2005: speaker was President Mark Heinrich.

c. Dedication of the new soccer field at the Martin Campus in Sep 2 2005: speaker was Tuscaloosa Mayor Al DuPont.

d.  Dedication of the new soccer field at the Martin Campus in Sep 2 2005: speaker was President Rick Rogers.

Answers:

1. b

2. a

3. c

4. b

5. a

6. d

7. c

8. b

9. a

10. d

1.

Source:  Shelton State Courier.  “Shelton dedicates new campus with week-long atrium party,” Nov 19 1997 p 3.

2.

     Source:  Shelton State Courier.  “Brooks-Cork Library Dedication called Shelton’s “greatest day.”  Jun 2 1998 p 1.

3.

     Source:  Tuscaloosa News May 31 1998 / Shelton State Courier. “The News Covers Allen Mallory’s unique “comedy” classes. Jun 2 1998 p 7.

4.

    Source:  Shelton State Courier.  “The passing of C.A. Fredd marks the end of an era.”  Dec 12 1997 p 3.

5.

    Source:  Shelton State Courier.  “Dean Humphrey Lee looks forward to interesting year for Shelton State students.” Dec 12 1997 p 4

6.

    Source:  Shelton State Courier.  “Stars drop in on Shelton.” Apr 29 1999 p 3

7.

    Source:  Shelton State Courier.  “President Rogers driven by a big goal.” Oct 5 2000 p 1

8.

    Source:  Shelton State Courier.  “Keep Looking Up.” Feb 7 2002 p 2

9.

    Source:  Shelton State Courier.  “Mark Heinrich takes Shelton reins.” Jan 29 2008 pp 1, 2

10.

    Source:  Shelton State Courier.  “Soccer Field takes Howington’s name.”  Sep 20 2005 p 4