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Michael N. Castle
These students were different than those who were pre-ordained to go the ivy league schools like Harvard and Yale because of their parents' socio-economic status and role in the community.
Michael N. Castle
These ivy league students are in the upper echelon of the college boards and had great opportunity in front of them regardless of where they go to college. Its in their very nature and it is something they expect.
Michael N. Castle
These fallen heroes represent the character of a nation who has a long history of patriotism and honor - and a nation who has fought many battles to keep our country free from threats of terror.
Michael N. Castle
Their families helped them realize that there was more out there for them. These students came to Delaware State because of its inexpensive tuition, closeness to home, and solid reputation.
Michael N. Castle
The teachers were focused on helping these students. The students benefited from hands-on teaching and a faculty who cared about them and their success in life and soon the students began to believe in themselves and the reality that they could make something of their lives.
Michael N. Castle
The strides these students made in those four years is truly unparalleled - both in their professional life and in their service life.
Michael N. Castle
The ancient leader Pericles offered a tribute to the fallen heroes of war saying, 'not only are our soldiers commemorated by columns and inscriptions, but there dwells also an unwritten memorial of them, graven not on stone but in the hearts of men.'
Michael N. Castle
Repaying the debt of these ultimate sacrifices seems nearly impossible but we must try.
Michael N. Castle
One thing each of us can do is to inspire the children of today to become the college-educated students of tomorrow. We must give them hope and encourage them to dream big - because they can. The world is their oyster, but we must let them know it.
Michael N. Castle
Now Delaware State University encompasses 400 acres, houses 17 modern buildings, a state of the art herbarium, a cutting edge space program and soon, a new high-tech incubator.