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Written by George Petrie in 1943, the Auburn Creed has long been an important inspiration to the Auburn University family. Ten members of the Auburn family have been selected to read a line from the Auburn Creed out of 124 nominations.
All of the nominations were heartfelt and the committee appreciates everyone who sent in nominations. The decision was extremely tough, but the Sesquicentennial Committee feels these ten individuals truly live the Creed in their everyday lives and are representatives of all of us who believe in and live the Auburn Spirit.
I believe that this is a practical world and that I can count only on what I earn.
Therefore, I believe in work, hard work.
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Mr. Don Reid was selected to read line 1 of the Creed and was nominated by his daughter, Ms. Lindsay Reid who wrote that Mr. Reid grew up poor on a farm with very little education and pulled himself up by the bootstraps, made his way through college with honors and went on to start a very successful business. Through his incredible work ethic, he was able to overcome all odds and has risen above what anyone ever expected a country boy to be able to accomplish. |
I believe in education, which gives me the knowledge to work wisely and trains my mind and my hands to work skillfully.
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Dr. Jane Moore has been a catalyst in Auburn Athletics and especially in women’s sports. She not only served the Auburn family as a longtime member of the Committee on Intercollegiate Athletics, she has also been an active and positive force in all areas of community and university life. Our women’s softball field is named in her honor. |
I believe in honesty and truthfulness, without which I cannot win the respect and confidence of my fellow men.
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Mr. Gerald Stephens is a true Auburn man. His daughter, Carol, nominated him saying, “Not only is he honest and truthful, but he is kind, gentle, loving and strong in spirit,” and his 53 year marriage and devotion and care of his wife during her grave illness exemplifies the Auburn spirit.” |
I believe in a sound mind, in a sound body and a spirit that is not afraid, and in clean sports that develop these qualities.
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Ms. April Jo Love is the current editor of the Auburn Plainsman and works many long hours guiding her staff in order to provide an informative newspaper that students can be proud of. She shows a spirit that is not afraid which is crucial to the newspaper business and is also the motto of the Auburn Plainsman. |
I believe in obedience to law because it protects the rights of all.
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Mr. James Kiel has spent his entire professional career demonstrating his belief that obedience to law protects the rights of all. A 30-year-veteran of the FBI, James currently works as an investigator for the Alabama Attorney’s General’s Office. He is a dedicated Auburn alum who lives the Creed every day and lives for Auburn football game day tailgating. |
I believe in the human touch, which cultivates sympathy with my fellow men and mutual helpfulness and brings happiness for all.
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Ms. Kendal Smith has a great love for Auburn and her fellow man. She is currently an Auburn student majoring in Architecture, but also finds time to be involved in multiple facets of Auburn life such as being a peer mentor, a member of Alpha Omicron Pi Social Sorority, Tigerette and project coordinator and outreach director for the Boykin Center, just to name a few. She encourages others to take part in volunteer opportunities and to reach out to help our fellow man. |
I believe in my country, because it is a land of freedom and because it is my own home, and that I can best serve that country by doing justly, loving mercy, and walking humbly with my God.
Two people will share in the reading of this line: COL William Bean and Mr. Josh Jarrell.
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William Bean is a retired Air Force Colonel and former Vietnam P.O.W. Fellow airmen knew of his love for Auburn and his constant yelling of “War Eagle!” While flying over enemy territory, COL Bean’s plane was shot down. Other pilots could be heard over the radio saying, “Hold on War Eagle, we are coming to get you.” Colonel Bean was a POW for about 11 months. He and a fellow prisoner, an Alabama fan, passed the time discussing who had the best team. When a new prisoner joined them, one of the most important questions asked was “Who won the Alabama-Auburn game?” |
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Mr. Josh Jarrell is a USA Today Academic All-American who graduated Summa Cum Laude just last year. His education was put on hold when he took time off to serve his country in Iraq. In addition to his military duties, Mr. Jarrell spent his tour tutoring fellow soldiers in math, and his tutoring curriculum has become the standard at all unofficial education centers in Iraq. He was twice named Soldier of the Year for his company. Since graduating, Mr. Jarrell has continued to live up to the Creed. |
And because Auburn men and women believe in these things, I believe in Auburn and love it.
Two people will also share the reading of this line: Dr. James Foy and Mr. David Housel.
Dr. James Foy is truly a living legend and Auburn icon, who devoted his career to Auburn as the Dean of Students. He continues to be a positive influence on AU students and alumni through his active involvement. Mr. David Housel is well known to Auburn as long-time Athletics Director and Sports Information Director. He is also a historian of Auburn Athletics and an Auburn graduate. Mr. Housel lives in the true spirit of Auburn who deeply cares about the university and its family. His love for the university is reflected daily. |
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