Invitation

Several days ago the postal carrier brought an invitation from my alma mater USAO (University of Scence and Arts of Oklahoma) to attend a reunion of alumnae who are now Texa residents. To be held in Austin, it is scheduled for May 23rd. In some ways, I would like to attend but probably won't.When I attended (1948-1952) the school was OCW - Oklahoma College for Women. Small but academically demanding. None of us would ever be tempted to cut a class or to go without being as prepared as possible on the current assignment. Each student knew she would be called upon to participate orally, not once but several times. We had a duty to one another to be present and attentive. Excellent training for the employment we would be seeking.The school began the transition to co-ed when several years later a river bridge on the highway to Norman washed out and some non-resident students could not get to classes at OU. Alternate classes were set up for them at OCW.The campus has grown considerably and many new degree programs added - some have been dropped - and the institution's stature is enhanced by excellence and affordablity. May the value of this place continue indefinitely.