Olivet Nazarene University - Aurora Yearbook (Bourbonnais, IL)

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Graduation To Serve the Present Age Is Our Mission tf Dr. W. T. Purkiser, editor of the Herald of Holiness, gave the main address during graduation ceremonies. Faith Reynolds receives her de- gree from President Dr. H. W. Reed. Dr. John Cotner presents the Citizenship Award to Marilyn Kremer and Darel Grothaus.

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Dr. Timothy Smith presents the Annual Sermon to the 1961 graduates in College Church. Speaking directly to the graduates in his Baccalaureate Address, Dr. Harold Reed said: I know that you have committed your lives to Christ without reserve. How- ever, I would like to further strengthen your faith in this important hour of decision. He then outlined ten timeless truths relevant for today and tomorrow taken from the Sermon on the Mount. The Annual Sermon, given by Dr. Timothy L. Smith, chairman of the History Department at East Texas State University, centered around the story of the two thieves at the Cross of Calvary. The true solution of the problem of sin is in the Cross, was the dominant thought of his address. Only a gospel which is the power of God unto sal- vation can meet the drift of materialism and secularism of the present age, Dr. W. T. Purkiser, editor of the Herald of Holiness, told the 135 graduates at the 48th Annual Commencement Exercises. He challenged the graduates: Your faith is yet to be tested; this is not the end, it is the beginning. It is not the goal, it is the point of departure. The Orpheus, Treble Clef, and Vikings choirs were accompanied by the Olivet Symphony Orches- tra as they participated in the Annual Graduation Concert, under the direction of Prof. Har- loioe Hopkins. Graduates, dignitaries, and faculty members form the processional line previous to graduation ceremonies.

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Field Biology helps Olivet ' s students get down to the earth of things. Three-hundred and thirty-eight students attended Olivet ' s summer school last summer and forty-eight attended the post session. Relaxation is not forgotten in summer school. A Social Committee comprised of students and faculty members planned week-end events which included such ac- tivities as miniature golf, a watermelon feed, and a faculty-student talent program. Closer fellowship was possible because of the smaller number of students. During the summer, campus workmen were busy with general repairing and redecorating of buildings and classrooms. The dining hall was remodeled and supplied with new equipment. Improvements on Birchard Field House were made, including better shower facilities for women; a new parking area was opened; and construc- tion was started on the new residence hall for men. Summer at Olivet : r- --. „ !:• i .: • Digging to find different species of earth life is a part of the Field Biology course. A number of students watch birds in their natural environment.