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I came to Auburn in 1971 and graduated in 1975 with a degree in English in what was then the College of Arts and Sciences. I was not sure where my path would lead me, but my Father had one request…that I would get a teacher’s certification…” so I could always get a job if I needed one…” I agreed, with one caveat — that I could stay in the College of Arts and Sciences. So my Arts and Sciences diploma included a teacher’s certification on top of a regular BA… lots and lots of hours and student teaching as well.
I loved every minute of it! The busier the better. Band, Sorority, Student Senate, Mortar Board…. all I could take advantage of that Auburn could offer!
[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” width=”1/2″ tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text]I did not put much thought about if I were going to do something different with my life.
I am not sure I had a clear path of what I planned to do after college and fortunately at that time, the concept of “General Curriculum” was a bonus for students who had not, as of yet, declared a major.
I simply knew that I had high expectations of myself and that my parents shared those high expectations of me. I did not realize that there was anything unusual about that.
[/vc_column_text][image_with_animation image_url=”18307″ alignment=”center” animation=”Fade In” box_shadow=”none” max_width=”100%”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” width=”1/1″ tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text]I have been fortunate in my career…my first job with Procter & Gamble (Secured via the AU College Placement Office) eventually led me to Johnson & Johnson where I retired after almost 25 years at a President level.
My AU English Degree served me well! And I still believe it all began at Auburn.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]