Olivet Nazarene University - Aurora Yearbook (Bourbonnais, IL)

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J. E. L. Moore 1919-22 J. E. L. Moore served presidency at two colleges previous to Olivet. While president of Olivet he inaugurated a financial campaign to liquidate its financial obligations. This campaign inspired Olivet ' s whole movement with a great vision. Moore also brought about many advances in Olivet along educational and spiritual lines. N. W. Sanford 1919-26 The dedication of the decennial number of the AURORA described their president N. W. Sanford as at once a sincere friend, a faithful teacher, and an equitable administrator. After serving for sometime in the presidency, N. W. Sanford wrote ... there has been a clearness of purpose and a steadiness of execution conductive to the best results. T. W. Willingham 1926 -37 T. W. Willingham ' s presidency is noted most for his great ability as financier. Through his earnest labor and sacrifice Olivet survived a financial crisis. But allowing no pessimistic view to over-ride he wrote that through all of the hardships and struggles there has been victory and progress. Grover VanDuyn 1945 48 During the presidency of Grover VanDuyn the size of Olivet ' s campus was increased with the purchase of Goodwin Hall and additional acreage south of the original campus. He wrote of the students: Our students are motivated by an inner conviction for service. Selden D. Kelley 1948 -49 After 30 years of successful pastoral ministry Selden D. Kelley became Olivet ' s president. His service was shortened by a fatal heart attack in 1949, but his spiritual impact was strong. Harold W. Reed 1949 75 Harold Reed proved his belief in Olivet past, present and future through his many years of service. His years as president saw a growth of physical facilities and progress in academic excellence. A. L. Parrott 1937-45 During the presidency of A. L. Parrott, Olivet experienced a disastrous fire. However, A. L. Parrott was possessed of a contagious vision for Olivet. He moved the college to Kankakee and brought the college completely out of debt. Leslie Parrott 1975 The presidency of Les lie Parrott was marked by growth in campus facilities and the thrust in student enrollment. His strong spiritual leadership encouraged an atmosphere of Christian growth and maturity. Dedication □ 17