Benjamin Thomas Ward

Greensboro, NC, native Benjamin “Tommy” Ward served the Campus Government as early as his freshman year. In addition to Campus Government, Ward served on the _Agromeck_ staff, the Social Functions Advisory Committee, Intramural Advisory Board, Interfraternity Council, was a member of the Thirty and Three, and was circulation manager of the Technician at the time of his campaign. In addition, he was involved with all-campus football, basketball, softball, volleyball, boxing, track and field, and won the Outstanding Fraternity Intramural Athletic Trophy. During his bid for the vice presidency, Ward campaigned on a platform that included “unlimited cuts for Juniors and Seniors with a ‘C’ average” and continuing the “present policy of trying to get special student rates for Coliseum events.”

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Years at State

Student Government Vice President, 1952-1953

Accomplishments

Ward created and headed the “Operation Spirit” committee. “Operation Spirit” was designed to increase enthusiasm and spirit at campus sporting events. The initiative was well-received by the NC State student body.

During Ward’s tenure, the Campus Government purchased 248 books for the library. The $700 used to purchase the books came from a portion of the $40,000 given to Campus Government as part of the settlement from the Student Supply Stores in the spring of 1952.

Citations

Technician (25 April 1952)