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As Tennessee Wesleyan College envisions an even greater future as a senior liberal arts college, it is fitting to recall the services of those who are no longer officially asso- ciated with the institution. Although he was unable to see the fruition of the new Wesleyan during his own administration, to Dr. James L. Robb, President Emeritus, must go much of the tribute for Wesleyan ' s survival during the years of the first World War and of the depression of 1929. Because he is symbolic of the sacrificial labor of administrations, faculties, student bodies, alumni, and friends of the College during its first one hundred years, this section of the 1957 Centennial yearbook is gratefully dedicated to Dr. James L. Robb. MES I- ROBB Mr. John Withers, Editor Nocatula, 1957 Box 120, Tennessee Wesleyan College Athens, Tennessee Dear Mr. Witherst During itB first one hundred years Tennessee Wesleyan has withstood many difficulties - low enrollments, financial criseB, wars, and other discourag- ing and disheartening circumstances. Yet, through every challenge it has found increased strength and enhanced hope for the future. The College haa gained from these trials because the lives of many God-fearing and fellow- man-loving people are linked interminably with its own. These loyal servants of Christian higher education know, even as we know, Han ' s extremity becomes God ' s opportunity, The College hat had a wealth of friends. Would that time and space per- mitted my naming many of those whose love for the College and devotion to it have played a large part in its growth and development. One such friend, in making provision that all of the residue of his estate should go to the Col- lege, told his pastor and me that he counted it his privilege to provide that the substance with which he and his wife have been blessed would continue to do good through all years ahead in helping to train youth for Christian liv- ing. This same thought was in the minds of other benefactors, whether their gifts were large or small. Without the support of the members of the Holston Conference of The Methodist Church, the College would not now be beginning its second century. I would pay tribute to three other factors that have played a vital part in the life of the College. One is the exceptionally fine type of American youth that has made up the student bodies. Another is the group of faculty members who have given of themselves without reserve and often with small financial reward. The third is the quality of membership of the various boards of trustees. No college can boast of a finer or more consecrated group of business and professional men and women to serve as trustees than has served Tennessee Wesleyan. The members of these groups constitute a large part of what we know as Tennessee Wesleyan College. I count it a happy privilege to have known and worked with so many of these people, and I say, Congratulations and God-speed to those who, both now and in the years to come, continue the fine tradition of leadership and service of the first one hundred years of Tennessee Wesleyan College. Sincerely, . ££
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29401 TH TAST w 3 11,05 r TENNESSEE WESLEYAN Merner - Pfeiffer Library Tennessee Wesleyan College Athens, Tennessee
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