Pasadena College - La Sierra Yearbook (Pasadena, CA)

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DR. OSCAR J. FINCH President of the College PRE IDE T Dr. Oscar J. Finch has quietly and firmly led Pasa- dena College according to a concept of the meaning of Christian education congruous with the purpose of the school. He administered according to the precepts of the conservative religous point of view as the basis of organization principles. Captalizing on the diverse attributes of his staff and groups representing the educational zone, he laid plans for expanding the campus and developing academic and spiritual standing. Following the teachings of Christ, he built soundly, though conservatively, so that if the rain descended, and the floods came, and the winds blew, and beat upon that house it would not fall, for it was founded upon a rock.

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IAMES PROCT OR KNOTT walked here, e'er revered among the generations of his students-yes, loved and loving them in return. smiled here, e're respected by colleagues young and old fostered an easy air of pleasantness and grace. learned here, e're taught, indeed, by those who learned from him-teaching by the humility of eager mind. prayed here, e're touched by world needs that well he knew-yearning to match need with Matchless Power. lived here, e're challenged by young lives he helped to shape-indeed, he still is here though hidden by a veil

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VICE PRE IDE T fpendf muck time and Work in refemfcla and promolzbn Dr. Kenneth Armstrong, Vice President of Pasadena College contributed much in the areas of administration and in teaching of subjects in the fields of Sociology and Religion. According to Dr. Armstrong, his work here in- creased his awareness of the tremendous power-potential of students, any one of whom properly motivated can perform at an almost unimaginable level . He further stated that the student's motivaion can be sparked from without, even though this motivating force comes from within the individual. Dr. Armstrong found that his most significant work is often done during subtile moments and at times when his awareness of student change and help is lowest. Concerning his administrative duties, Dr. Armstrong felt that administration is not the apex of the institution, but rather serves as a base on which the institution can function smoothly and effectively. In conclusion, Dr. Armstrong described his idea of service in three demensions: QU honestly wanting to serve, 12, accepting service as a goal in itself, and GD appreciating being served in return. He felt that service is both rewarding and demanding of great responsibility. LIVING ENDOWMENT STAFF - Mrs, Nettie Campbell, Mrs. Billie Fry, Mrs. Esther Logsdon and Mrs. Agnes Foster. -ax, KENNETH S. ARMSTRONG Vice President .gn LIVING ENDOWMENT STAFF - Elaine Gunter, Barbara Carpenter, Judi Adams, Janet Rice, Janice Sutton, Linda Nixon, Barbara Murphy. l3 l