Marion University - Marionette Yearbook (Marion, IN)

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JAMES SEYMOUR LUCKEY, LL.D. 1867—1937 IN MEMORIAM One can never think of the educational work of the Wesleyan Methodist Church without associating with it the name of Dr. Luckey. He, more than any other man, living or dead, is responsible for much of its progress. Born in a humble home at Short Tract, N. Y., in 1867, he entered Houghton Seminary as one of its first students in 1885, became a charter member of the Houghton Wesleyan Methodist church. With a thirst for education and God’s call upon him to give his life definitely to the teaching profession, James Luckey finished at Houghton and entered Albany Normal College, graduating with the degrees of Pd.B., and Pd.M. He then went to Oberlin College where he obtained his A.B. and A.M. degrees. This was not enough however for he entered historic Harvard and received an A.M. degree from there also. Returning to Houghton in 1908, James S. Luckey was made president. Twenty- nine years of wise, constructive administration has brought that school to the place where it enjoys the standing in the educational world as one of the strongest accredited church colleges in the western states. In addition to Dr. Luckey’s heavy responsibilities at Houghton, he accepted the presidency of Marion College in 1929. For two years he ably administered the affairs of Marion until a suitable successor could be found. In 1934, Wheaton College conferred the degree of Doctor of Laws upon Pres¬ ident Luckey as an appreciation of his remarkable contribution to the field of Christian education. He was a Christian gentleman in every sense of the word. Heaven is richer, earth poorer but our lives are better because of James Seymour Luckey. Rev. C. I. Armstrong, Evangelist. Page 20 ]

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ARE FIRMLY BOUND From five state club areas youth meet to prepare for able Christian service. United in an effort to build solid character, devo¬ tion to their native states is none the less acute. Sectional ties became overt in 1924 when Ohio students formed the present Buckeye Club. During succeeding years other groups organized, until the Westerners, Dixie, Wolv¬ erine and Hoosier Clubs had been formed. Somewhat unique to this campus, the state clubs have become increasingly active and occupy an important posi¬ tion in the regime of Marion College. Realizing the possibilities of ad¬ vertising the school through this medium, the faculty, last year, launch¬ ed a campaign among the state clubs for increased enrollment. A shield is presented to the club having the largest percent of increase over the preceding year and to the club winning it three successive years, the shield becomes a permanent award. For the school year 1936-37 this shield is held jointly by the Dixie and Wolverine clubs. | Paqe 19

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LEE H. MACY 1875—1936 IN MEMORIAM During the school year which has just closed Marion College was called upon to pay final tribute to one whose sincere interest, wise counsel, and diligent service in her behalf have been invaluable indeed. The faithful loyalty and ardent de¬ votion of Mr. Lee H. Macy have made a contribution that shall not soon be for¬ gotten. He invested liberally in Marion College of his time, his money, and his energy. He was truly a lover of youth and manifested in them an interest which won for him their admiration and confidence. Mr. Macy’s thirty years of business experience enabled him to serve capably and efficient ly for a number of years as a member of the Local Board of Managers of Marion College. His devotion to God and his spiritual integrity made his counsel valuable and his work influential. It was in his early thirties that Mr. Macy entered into a good religious ex¬ perience, became a member of the Blue River Wesleyan Methodist Church in Rush county, Indiana, and served faithfully in different capacities until his life was brought to a close. Marion College feels deeply her loss, yet it is with an appreciative sense of Mr. Macy’s life and contribution. —Business Manager. [ Page 21