Olivet Nazarene University - Aurora Yearbook (Bourbonnais, IL)

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PRESIDENT LESLIE PARROTT One of the themes for 1983-1984 was an- nounced last Fall as, A Year of Gratitude. And it has been just that! There is gratitude for the new Decker Quadrangle dedicated at Homecoming. The new focus on th e Bible in chapel and the daily devotional concern for the Gospel of Mark has been met with conti- nuing gratitude. Some of the things I am grateful for in- clude the gift of life, the many constituen- Dr. and Mrs. Parrott enjoying their visit to Africa. Dr. Parrott addresses guests at the Annual President ' s Dinner. The late Dr. Donald Gibson gave the 1983 Annual Sermon before 1983 Graduation. cies who are sincerely interested in what happens on the campus of Olivet Nazarene College, the four strong men of the Administrative Team, the beautiful parklike atmosphere in a growing, developing campus, inspiring chapel ser- vices, revivals, the Red Room, and a smile of recognition from students as I walk across campus; these are just a few of the things that make me grateful for our col- lege. p=l 1 Bnufl ffl ' l . Hi. ' J H (Hr i B rt ? HB Les Parrott III and fiancee Leslie Young, announced their engagement last fall. 1 • D T V Ml SWSS- vj, ' - f | y Hi f J f ' 1 Dr. and Mrs. Parrott with Jean Alice Small, publisher of The Kankakee Journal. Richard Jones gave the Commencement Address at the 1983 Graduation. AURORA 14