More than 300 persons, including educators, students, friends and townspeople, gathered at the Montpelier Tavern Motor Inn.

Dr. Pitkin started Goddard College in 1938 in Plainfield. From small beginnings he has led the college in a program of experimental education, making it one of the best known small colleges in the country. He was responsible for educational innovations adopted by many other institutions.

Dr. Pitkin's career at Goddard College began in the 1930s when he headed the junior college department at Goddard Seminary in Barre. He became president of the Seminary and new Junior College. Under his leadership, a study of the Goddard program was made, leading to the opening of the college in Plainfield.

He was born in Marshfield in 1901 and was graduated from Goddard Seminary and the University of Vermont. He received his master's and doctor's degree from Columbia University. He has served on many educational committees and written articles for several national publications.

Dr. Pitkin is married to the former Helen McKelvey, a University of Vermont classmate. They have three children, all married, and seven grandchildren.

During his presidency, Goddard has grown from one campus, a handful of students and a plant valued at $40,000 to two campuses and an adult educational center. More than 800 students are now enrolled. The plant is valued at $4 million with an operating budget in 1967-68 of $2.5 million.

DR. ROYCE PITKIN, retiring president of Goddard College, and Mrs. Pitkin are shown at reception and dinner in their honor Saturday at Montpelier Tavern Motor Inn.

Master of ceremonies for the testimonial dinner was former Gov. Hoff. John Hooper of Brattleboro, former commissioner of education, gave the address.

Four college presidents attended. They were Sister Elizabeth Candon of Trinity, Lyman Rowell of the University of Vermont, Arthur Dibden of Johnson College and William Irvine of Vermont College.

At the 100th commencement exercises Friday Pitkin was presented with a bachelor of arts degree on behalf of the trustees and faculty.

Degrees were awarded to 106 students, 22 of whom were Vermonters. Eighteen graduates were in the adult student program.