Olivet Nazarene University - Aurora Yearbook (Bourbonnais, IL)

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DEDICATION — BEVERLY LEE BRINGING A POSITIVE ATTITUDE AND WARM SPIRIT TO EACH ACTIVITY WITH WHICH SHE IS INVOLVED e imitators of God, therefore, as dearly loved B children. (Ephesians 5:1) In translating the abstraction, pursuing Him, into practical terms we look to human role models, peo- ple to be Jesus to us. Mrs. Beverly Lee ' s contribu- tions to the Olivet community stand without question. A 1960 graduate of Richmond Senior High School in Richmond, Indiana, Mrs. Lee received a four-year full-ride scholarship to In- diana University. However, she completed just one year of her col- lege education before her marriage to Dr. Ted R. Lee, Vice Presi- dent for Development of Olivet. The two met at a drive-in restaurant at the end of their junior year. Dr. Lee relates that Mrs. Lee was very popular in school, in- volved in high school social functions and on the honor roll; that is how he knew her. They dated their entire senior year in high school and married on February 18, 1961. Dr. Lee entered the Air Force, and Mrs. Lee worked as a secretary. They lived in Mt. Clemens, Michigan until 1964. On Oc- tober 10, 1962 their only daughter, Debbie Jo, was born. In September of 1964, Dr. Lee enrolled at Olivet, completing his education in 1968. During this time, Mrs. Lee worked as a secretary at Armstrong Cork and Tile Company. In 1968, the Lees travelled to Kansas City where Dr. Lee studied at Nazarene Theological Seminary and Mrs. Lee served as secretary to the General Superintendents of the Church of the Nazarene. After this time in Kansas City, Dr. and Mrs. Lee returned to Olivet where Dr. Lee assumed the position as the first full-time dire ctor of alumni in 1970. Mrs. Lee was asked by then President Dr. Harold Reed to be his personal secretary. She filled this capacity until Dr. Reed ' s retirement in 1975. In 1977 Mrs. Lee became the Resident Director of McClain Hall for two years. In 1980 she accepted her present role as Director of Student Activities and Director of Ludwig Center. Then in 1981 she moved to Parrott Hall as Resident Director and has remaine there since that time. Mrs. Lee ' s contributions on the professional level speak fc themselves. Her position as Director of Student Activities is demanding one to which she has given her sensitivity, creativit and quick wit to gain the respect of the students. Perhaps Dr. Lee ' s summation says it best; She is loyal to he denomination, the Church of the Nazarene, committed to th purposes and priorities of this institution and communicatin what this University is all about. Dr. Lee describes her personal role in his life as a helpmatel dedicated wife, and mother. He further elaborated, One of thi most important things is that we work together as a teami Anything I ' ve wanted to do, she has joyfully cooperated in helpin my ministry, which has been a real asset to me. A good listener, Mrs. Lee has often been awakened in the nigh? by girls in the dorm who seek her advice and warm shoulder. Shi has built a trust with those with whom she talks. As a student leader, I have been impressed by Mrs. Lee ' s trui commitment to the welfare of students. From her help in coor dinating a Sophomore Class event to her sponsoring the Socia Committee with such efforts as the Christmas Banquet shl! brings a positive attitude and warm spirit to each activity witli which she is involved. Mrs. Beverly Lee ' s genuine character is her most impressive! quality. Christianity is not a mere trait for Mrs. Lee; rather it ha: become a chosen lifestyle which affects all areas of her life. Thai she is vitally interested in present student wellbeing is unques j tionable, but her concern for the preservation of principles whid will far outlive the individual circumstance reflects the depth o her commitment to Olivet ' s future. Mrs. Lee has not only accepted the challenge of pursuing Hire for herself, but has committed herself to encouraging and help ing their pursuit, as well. By Heidi R. Vastbinder 2 Dedication

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PRESIDENT LESLIE PARROTT EXTENDING THE VISION TOWARD UNIVERSITY STATUS AND BEYOND f the idea of a university is reserved for the large — research institutions like MIT, the University of 1 Chicago, and the University of California at 1 Berkeley, we will never attain university status, nor should we. If the idea of a university is reserved for institu- tions with many thousands of students, we will never compete, nor should we. If the idea of a university is reserved for institutions with en- dowments in the hundreds of millions, we will never achieve the rank, nor should we. However, if a Christian university consists of a quality liberal arts undergraduate program which supports a number of professional majors capped with a viable graduate division, where the priority! of teaching is coupled with faith to live by, then Olivet is ready for ; the idea of a university. There is no way we can answer all the questions in advance, but we can face them with a willingness to-j work them through in a transition process. Except for those who have gone before us, no one knows for sure what the idea of a university would have on recruitment and fundraising. No one knows for sure the ways we would devise to maintain campus unity and decentralization. But these challenges are not insurmountable to those with the courage to face them. By Dr. Leslie Parrott ▼ Dr. and Mrs. Leslie Parrott 4 President ' s Page