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FSC's former athletic director appointed to 
Florida Southern board of trustees

LAKELAND, Fla. (June 11, 2003) - Harold "Hal" M. Smeltzly, Florida Southern's former athletic director, was appointed to the college's board of trustees in May at the Florida United Methodist Annual Conference in Lakeland. Smeltzly will serve on the board for a three-year term. 

Smeltzly graduated from FSC in 1957 and earned his master's degree from Temple University in 1960. He served as head baseball coach at FSC and in 1972 became the athletic director, retiring in 2000 after 43 years with the college. He has received many honors and awards, including seven inductions into Halls of Fame. He was named National Coach of the Year in 1972, received the President's Award for the United States Baseball Association in 1986, the President's Award for International Baseball Association in 1993, and the National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics Regional Athletic Director of the Year award in 2000. FSC presented him with the Alumni Award for Service in 1971 and 2000. 

"We are delighted to welcome Hal to the FSC board," said Dr. Thomas L. Reuschling, president of Florida Southern. "His dedication to the college and the Lakeland community makes him a valuable addition." 

About Florida Southern College
Florida Southern is a four-year, private, co-educational liberal arts college affiliated with the United Methodist Church. The college offers more than 40 undergraduate majors and a master of business administration degree accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. Located in Lakeland, Fla., the college is home to the largest, single-site collection of Frank Lloyd Wright architecture in the world. 

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