West Virginia Wesleyan College - Murmurmontis Yearbook (Buckhannon, WV)

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DR. RALPH C. BROWN The life of Dr. Ralph C. Brown is that of a scholar. His discovery of vitality makes him immortal to West Virginia Wesleyan College. To the lives of all Wesleyanites he has been a brilliantly illuminating example. He has been directly related to Wesleyan since the early part of the century when he was a dent of its resources, then a revealer of its promise. His devotion and humor in imparting bis knowledge in the classroom and faculty assembly will forever be a bulwark to ever-moving Wesleyan. Grafton High School gave him his first preparation to teach. Realizing the tremendous task of a teacher, he entered West Virginia Wesleyan College where his serious efforts rewardej him with a bachelor of arts degree magna cum laude in 1915. After Wesleyan be attended West Virginia University and later Boston University School of Theology. While he was a student he also served as a minister to Methodist churches wh-sre on his circuits of widely- scattered churches lie rode horseback but once. His undying energy and per- severance kept him true to the ideals to which he was dedicated. Wesleyan recognized her past student in 1922 by granting him .1 place on the faculty as a professor of Bible, philosophy, and Greek. Dr. Brown quickly became a coveted instructor as the Old Testament prophets, and the New Testament spirit became a living force in his classrooms, became respected by students and colleagues alike. As a member of Wesleyan ' s faculty, he represented a view of one who was completely involved yet had the perspective of being observingly detached. He now sees the college as a past experience, but as a member emeritus and as a living example he is an integral part of West Virginia Wesleyan College — now and ever. To Dr. Ralph C. Brown, true scholar, we dedicate this book.

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