Anderson University - Echoes Yearbook (Anderson, IN)

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People: human beings, a group linked by a common interest, the members of a family of kinship, the es- sence of Anderson College. If a picture really paints a thousand words, the stories behind the faces of AC students were endless. Coming from 44 states and 25 foreign countries were men and women who represent languages and cultures in all facets of campus life. lt is the sharing of these lifestyles with others that allows for a larger neighborhood. Where else might one rub shoulders with such a cross section of the world in a beautiful setting of 77 acres? The people are so friendly! com- mented one student. They'll say 'hi' to you, even if you don't know them. Another student said, They accept me for what I am and they encourage me to grow more and to be myself. Friends are the big thing. This year the campus was colored with new and old acquaintances, filling empty rooms with laughter and turning a new dorm into a home. People are the reason for such an institution, and are the hope for a better, brighter fu- ture for all. They are what make Ander- son College so very special. Above: Assistant Director of SAD, ludy johnson has a good time in the office without too much effort. Right: Caught up in a meaningful exper- ience, Sandy Gilley participates in a Christmas candlelight service in Myers Hall lounge. Above right: And the winner is . . .l Tears are shed by senior, Pam Neidert, as she hears her name called as being voted the 1977 Homecoming queen. Above far right: Kenny Nelson finds registration a slow and tedious process. Far right: Wheel Horse lets the good times roll as maintenance clears the way for students and faculty. 8 People Piggy I .AI 'xi X' M Q 40 if .qgt tl Q

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just as the tallest oak was once a small acorn, so was Anderson College a tiny seedling of thought. Because of willing, dedicated individuals like Dean Russel G. Olt, Russel Byrum and many more, AC was made for the gathering of stu- dents. A special breed of people have passed through the doors of learning here at AC. Individuals who have sought not only an education in a parti- cular field of study, but a niche for themselves in life have made AC what it is today. One student said, You can be the same person you were before or a completely different person - like a whole new start. There are not so many that you feel out of place, but a variety of people so that you can find someone with common interests. Not only are individuals a special part of AC, but how they relate in group involvement makes the difference. The feeling of unity started with a one- to- one experience and grew in number without losing the individual's identity. Relationships of student with student, student with faculty, faculty with class, and classes with community created a close-knit atmosphere and made AC one of a kind. Opening 7

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