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Michael N. Castle

Michael Newbold Castle (born July 2, 1939) is an American attorney and politician who was Governor of Delaware (1985–92) and the U.S. Representative for Delaware's at-large congressional district (1993–2011). He is a member of the Republican Party.

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But all of this success came at the end of a long climb.

Came, Climb, Congratulations, Hiking, Long, Success

Delaware State began as a school bent on service - teaching education, social services and nursing.

Nursing, School, Social, Teaching

And the university's reputation will only continue to grow as stories like Elaine's are spread. Delaware State University's motto 'a past to honor, a future to insure,' couldn't be any more fitting for this transitional period you are going through.

Continue, Honor, Past, Reputation, Stories

By climbing a steeper road, the value and appreciation Delaware State students took and continue to take from their education and their experiences is just as great, if not greater, than students attending ivy league schools.

Appreciation, Climbing, School, Took, Value

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.

College, Ideas, Decision, Family, Foreign

During the days of segregation, there was not a place of higher learning for African Americans. They were simply not welcome in many of the traditional schools. And from this backward policy grew the network of historical black colleges and universities.

School, College, African American, Network, Welcome, Universities

Repaying the debt of these ultimate sacrifices seems nearly impossible but we must try.

Debt, Nearly, Sacrifice, Trying, Ultimate

Ensuring a bright future for all our children is the responsibility of the community, the schools, families and like it or not- politicians as well.

Children, School, Responsibility, Ensuring, Community, Like

We have long honored those who gave their lives during the unfortunate reality of war.

War, Reality, Long, Unfortunate, Gave

These ivy league students are in the upper echelon of the college boards and had great opportunity in front of them regardless of where they go to college. Its in their very nature and it is something they expect.

Opportunity, College, Ivy, Students, Boards

The teachers were focused on helping these students. The students benefited from hands-on teaching and a faculty who cared about them and their success in life and soon the students began to believe in themselves and the reality that they could make something of their lives.

Teacher, Believe, Teaching, Helping, Make

Typically, historical black colleges and universities like Delaware State, attracted students who were raised in an environment where going to college wasn't the next natural step after high school.

College, Historical, School, State, Typically, Universities

This is a value-added college education if I have heard one described. And what is the most remarkable about Delaware State University graduates - is they just keeping giving back.

College, Giving, Graduates, Keeping

Maya Angelou, the famous African American poet, historian, and civil rights activist who is hailed be many as one of the great voices of contemporary literature, believes a struggle only makes a person stronger.

Believe, Struggle, Rights, Stronger, Hailed, Voices

When Delaware State University was founded in 1890, it was not by choice, but by social reality.

Choices, Founded, Reality, Social, University

Through the years you, the Delaware State family and your predecessors, have faced many challenges. You worked through them with fierce determination and good will, and you have made great progress.

Challenges, Determination, Faced, Predecessors, Years

Delaware State has established itself as an institution of excellence in its own right and attracts a diversity of students from various races, socio-economic status and locations.

Race, Diversity, Excellence, Right, State

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.

Battles, Country, Fought, Hero, History, Memorial Day