Grace Theological Seminary - Xapis / Grace Yearbook (Winona Lake, IN)

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MUSIC ANO ART . STUHAOS THE SIGN ...a reflection of the new look in the Byers building. THE “KIRKPATRICK”’ picnic area... an attractive autumn spot for relaxation. SO “Se vd

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moored by twenty-five years of growing “Progress is not made by taking pride in our pres- ent standards, but by critically examining these standards, hypothetically setting higher standards a — and attempting to achieve them.” Our school, Born out of theological conflict Twenty-five years ago, Has stood Unreservedly For the great historical And Biblical truths of Christianity, And now stands As “a monument of grace and faithfulness of God.” They: .. Thirty-nine students And two professors, In 1937, studied and shared the Word In the limited space of the Ellet Brethren Church With its closet-sized library of donated volumes. We... A student body of 485 Taught by a God-appointed faculty, Utilize the four-building campus, Benefit from the four-year college begun in 1954, Anticipate further expansion—a dormitory. ACADEMICS........ 62 ACQUAINTANCES. .. 76 ADVERTISEMENTS 117 ee

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In totality... The student body, far removed from the Thirty-nine of a quarter century ago, Increases forty-six above last year’s total, Represents twenty-six denominations, Embodies students from seven foreign countries, Ranks highest in enrollment from Indiana, Ohio, Pennsylvania. lnjrealityers: The improved facilities Challenge students by providing A renovated fine arts building containing Four private piano practice rooms, Ensemble and band practice rooms, An art instruction classroom, Commercial art and oil painting rooms, Byers museum; A growing library, Which has more than tripled The number of volumes since 1952, Having been increased by 2,000 volumes Each year since 1956; A more thoroughly furnished chemistry lab, An accessible picnic area, An available tennis court. In necessity... A new dorm will be erected Able to accommodate 164 persons In the planned eighty-two double rooms, And also two lounges, A dining hall and a counselor’s suite. Se | 222 be eee 5 i baw LEAVES RESTING ON THE SIDEWALK until the leather sole, the tennis shoe, the running foot or slower pace, the single note, the two by two draw near and echo past this place. BYERS MUSEUM...arus- tic reminder of the past.