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Story May 6, 1955

The West End News

Frederiksted, Saint Croix County, Virgin Islands

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Calvin Gardine receives B.S. in Psychology from Polytechnic Institute at commencement exercises. His parents in St. Croix are proud; siblings Cedric and Norma also study there and will graduate in August.

Merged-components note: Continuation of the Calvin Gardine degree story from page 1 to page 4; relabeling the page 4 portion from 'society' to 'story' as it is a narrative feature article.

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Calvin Gardine Receives Degree In Psychology At Polytechnic Inst. Today

Mr. & Mrs. Percy Gardine, outstanding citizens of St. Croix, are justly proud of the fact that their son Calvin received his B.S. Degree in Psychology from Polytechnic Institute at the Commencement Exercises held this morning starting at 9:30 o'clock.

The youngster who completed his studies last December returned to Polytechnic Wednesday for the colorful ceremonies marking the exercises. He was accompanied by his mother. Having majored in Psychology and minored in Sociology, Calvin intends to continue his studies on the mainland next Fall to work for his Master's Degree.

Mr. & Mrs. Gardine also have two other children studying at Polytechnic, Cedric and Norma.

Cedric is studying Economics, Politics and Government while Norma is majoring in Nursing leading up to a Supervisor Nursing Degree. They will graduate in August of this year.

With three children in the field of higher education this means considerable sacrifice to their parents who however are gratified they're making good, and will be in position to make a contribution to the advancement of the home land.

is also studying at Polytechnic, will be in the graduating class this August.
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Calvin Gardine
The News offers warmest congratulations to the parents of these youngsters and earnestly hopes they will continue steadfastly along the inspiring and enlightening road on which they are travelling until all their efforts are crowned with success.

What sub-type of article is it?

Biography Personal Triumph

What themes does it cover?

Family Triumph

What keywords are associated?

Degree Graduation Polytechnic Institute Gardine Family Psychology Major Nursing Degree Family Education

What entities or persons were involved?

Calvin Gardine Percy Gardine Cedric Gardine Norma Gardine

Where did it happen?

St. Croix; Polytechnic Institute

Story Details

Key Persons

Calvin Gardine Percy Gardine Cedric Gardine Norma Gardine

Location

St. Croix; Polytechnic Institute

Event Date

Today; Last December; Wednesday; August Of This Year

Story Details

Calvin Gardine receives B.S. in Psychology from Polytechnic Institute at commencement; plans Master's on mainland. Parents proud; siblings Cedric (Economics, Politics, Government) and Norma (Nursing) to graduate August.

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