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be dean of the college, and you (pointed to Furgerson) can be registrar.' " Thus L. D. Furgerson stepped into the role of Having served ECJC for 15 years, Furgerson accepted the job as registrar of MSU in September 1961. He replaced Dr. James L. McLendon who resigned to accept a position with Delta State. registrar. with Dr. Ben Hilbun, Dr. T. K. Martin and Dr. McLendon," Furgerson said. He noted this occasion because these men "represented over a quarter of a century Talking about his first years a t MSU, Furgerson said the job as registrar was very similar to his previous experiences and associations but on a larger scale. "Because of my working knowledge of the.registrar's office, it was another step. I was very pleased to have the opportunity to come here," he said. Explaining the operation of the registrar's office Furgerson said, "The of registrars. "

fraternity on campus, and an honi ember of Omicron Delta Kapa campus leadership fraternity. Becal his position a s registrar, he is also ifctive in the American Association of Collefgiat Registrars and Admissions Officers; an1 the southern and state affiliations of

KITGORMAN Staff Writer

1 About 102,157 fall student registrants ' ago, L. D. Furgerson accepted the job a s .egistrar of Mississippi State University. is education, experience and ability llowed him to take the position, one of most demanding offices. Furgerson completed his under- aduate work a t Murray State in tucky, his home state, and received a ters in math and school administra- from Georgia Peabody College. He a s also done additional graduate work several colleges throughout the oming to Mississippi in 1946 following years of active duty in the U. S. ine Corps, Furgerson accepted a hing job, and was eventually ointed registrar of Ea s t Central r College in Decatur. gerson said his appointment to the of registrar a t ECJC was ewhat of a surprise." 1 He explained that returning veterans . caused a large increase in enrollment, and many new staff members were needed. Office space was limited, so 1 Furgerson had to share an office with another teacher. "One day the president of the college

association.

Furgerson. These efforts were when his yard received the "Y

Month" award last year.

And if his work a t the office or in'& yard isn't enough, Furgerson has -t$v grandchildren that, in his words, a r e & Besides two grandchildren, P. son's supporters include his wife, Fifteen years allows enough tim witness change in a university Furgerson will be the first to,admit' "finest in the world." and two daughters.

changes in MSU.

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g li$ of memberships and honors the $ame of L. D. Furgerson. He

of the state."