With Dr. Stafford’s retirement, NC State will not simply be losing its Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs. They will be losing a person who truly knows more stories about this university than there are bricks. They will be losing a person with more NC State pride and loyalty than any other person I know. They will be losing a friend to any and all who have met him in his many years here. They will be losing a person whose presence is seen at almost every campus event. And if you’ve ever heard him speak, you know we’ll be losing a person who always happens to be in front of the best looking crowd he’s ever seen.

In short, Dr. Stafford has left a mark on this University that few can rival. Whoever becomes our next Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs has some big shoes to fill. However, I have no doubts that even though he may not have an official title upon his retirement, his place in the heart of NC State will never cease to exist. Dr. Stafford will always be a part of the Wolfpack community as he always sets an example for us of what it means to truly be Red and White for life.

Kylee Phillips

graduate student, accounting