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They were often the first students in their family to go to college and the very idea of higher education was still foreign to them. They had to make a conscious and often difficult decision to come to college.

Michael N. Castle

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Michael N. Castle
Age: 85
Born: 1939
Born: July 2
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Working together we can strengthen Delaware State University and the students who attend it.
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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.
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