Brevard College - Pertelote Yearbook (Brevard, NC)

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Dr. Martinson ' s general outlook optimistic In viewing his job relationship, Dr. Martinson says, My religious faith governs me. The resources of God with the resources of man make a better component. In his second year as President of Brevard College, Dr. Jacob C. Martinson is optimistic both about the educational opportunities at Bre- vard and the quality of its students. According to Dr. Martin- son, Brevard is a giant among small colleges. He states that preparation here is superior to the first two years anywhere else. Emphasizing the importance of the first two years, Dr. Martinson relates them to kindergarten and the first grade. The comparison illustrates the fact that these impressions, experiences and achievements lay the foundation for later accomplishments. According to Dr. Martinson, students today are well qualified and, as a result, are able to make the most of their experiences at Brevard. top right: President Martinson can smile even after the exp erience of Sliding Rock, right: Taking their dog, Mac, for a walk around the cornfield is an evening ritual for the Martinson family; lower right: As chief administrator of the College, it is necessary for Dr. Martinson to spend much time in his office; below: During Onentation. Dr and Mrs. Martinson converse with parents and students at the informal reception 20 academics

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Academics Academics is not just a section about faculty. It includes many of those who make the college operate smoothly. It is a section concerning each division and the faculty members who are con- cerned about individual students as well as the imparting and collecting of knowledge. It is not just a two- dimensional area, but becomes three-dimensional as each individuals contribution is rewarded. upper left: Trees make good back- rests — at least Mr. Woodruff seems to think so, left: A success- ful experiment is important to Mr Barnett. academics 19

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rv v New Dean enthusiastic about Brevard Dr. Morris Wray was installed as Dean of the College on Thursday, September 1, 1977. With his superior academic achievements and professional experience, Dean Wray is well qualified to meet the chal- lenges at Brevard. After receiving his B.A. from Mars Hill College, he continued his studies at the Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary where he earned the Master of Divinity degree. At Vanderbilt University. Dean Wray was awarded the M.A. and Ph.D. degrees. Complementary to his academic accomplishments, Dr. Wray has had a successful and exten- sive career in the field of higher education, having served at Vanderbilt, The College of William and Mary, and Andrew College. Enthusiastic about the growth and development of the Col- lege, Dean Wray has the creative energy to help implement changes. Experimentation, according to Dr. Wray. is the catalyst through which new and better ways of doing things may be found. He states. I am trying to listen this year. The way in which we grow is yet to be defined. ' In an effort to understand better the needs and interests of all the students. Dean Wray has intentionally not become involved with one group, but has realized the necessity to learn all segments of the campus. top left: Dean Wray pauses to answer a question from a parent, left: After the oath of office, congratulations are given to Dr Wray by President Martinson, lower left: At breakfast. Dean Wray shares a casual conversation with Mike Easter below: John Spencer and Jeff Armistead talk with Dr Wray between classes academics 21 •