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Show WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 1999 Campus News professional music career, he still enjoys singing and playing for his own amusement. A career he did pursue, however, was in the field of business. While m high school and college, Watson honed his business skills to near perfection. He was a bronze medalist in a national typewnting contest, typing an excess of 110 words per minute. He attained a shorthand speed of 200 words per minute. He learned excellent wnting skills which have served him throughout his career. Watson was with his brother, Leon, of Dixie Drug from 1955 though WATSON, from front Shortly thereafter, Watson went into the army. He caught the measles dunng basic training and spent time in the hospital. As a result of his sickness, he spent 17 weeks in basic training instead of 13. But the army was a good expen-enche said. 1 worked as a secretary to the commanding general. General Greene had a gruff voice and a soft heart and he was good to work for. At least I didnt have to go out and dig fox holes! After more than 28 months of military service, Watson was released from the army and returned home. He earned a bachelors degree from Brigham Young University, where he excelled in business courses. He also won first place in the annual BYU contest which was judged by Kay Kyser, nationally acclaimed musician and band leader. Ive always loved music," he said. I play the piano by ear and have written many songs, both words and music. I thought I was going to be a song water untd the 40s became the 50s and then my style was no longer the style. Even though Watson didnt pursue s e, 1970. In 1970, he was contacted by President Ferron Lossee about a job opportunity at Dixie College as his admin- istrative assistant. He applied for the job and the rest is history. tenure at Dunng Watsons Dixie College he has devotedly served five song-writin- g Caricature student of Dan Watson, drawn by former Dixie College Jared Beclcstrand. Salt City Candles 20 off Reg. Price 30-ye- presidents. Each president has had a different way of administering, he smded. Theyve all been so different, and yet theyve been exactly what Dixie College needed at the time they were here. In addition to working with virtually off Reg. Price Reg. Price All Dixie College Thanksgiving Cards Buy One Get Free 334 Stamp four-yea- 20 off 0 knowledge with him. He is literally a part of Dixie College," said President Robert Huddleston. Hes lived his life m this community. He knows all of the pertinent histoncal facts, hes viewed all of the procedural changes that have occurred over the years, he loves the college Some of these intangible qualities will be impossible to replace." Watson dismisses this kind of praise without a thought Ive done what Ive done because I love Dixie," he said. Dixie College has a great destiny and will do great things to further the educational dreams of people in this community. I hope we can realize the r programs so our students can stay at home and attain their academic goals. All Church Books Disney Cift Items 30-S- all the local business leaders and numerous state leaders over the years, Watson has enjoyed his responsibility as commencement chairman. It has been personally fulfilling to see successful graduations because of the great commencement committees that have worked to make them well organized." As Watson retires from the college, he will take an enormous storehouse of Football & Soccer Dixie College 8c T-Sh- irts 30 Bookstore 7:45 a.m. - 6 p.m. Mon.-Thur- s. 7:45 a.m - 5 p.m. Fri. Closed Sat Reg. Price Sun & Good for 111099 Sweatshirts -- 112499. n .n . V rr i''," 1Srx. "1. 'fi M off |