Atlantic Christian College - Pine Knot Yearbook (Wilson, NC)

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The key to Dr. White’s personality and success is revealed in these words of his inaugural address given in April, 1954. “There are times when a man is allowed to be a symbol of something greater than himself. He may be an instrument, a symbol, or a servant, pos- sibly a combination .of all three.” In the hours that he has given of himself, of his time, and of his devotion, Dr. White has already become more than an administrator, more than an educator. As the president of Atlantic Christian College, he is a symbol of the college—of its past tradition of service and fellowship, of its ideals, and its future aspirations. Our president has faith and “hope to dream and will to do”—qualities which will make our col- lege that “something greater.” Into Dr. White’s hands we commit the future of Atlantic Christian College. May it be a future strong with accom- plishments, built on a foundation of his love and service.

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Dr. Travis A. White the president of Atlantic Christian College The Student Body: Wilson, N. C. “We men of earth have here the stuff of paradise,” remarked a great American writer. We need no other materials than what are right here to “build the stairs into the unfulfilled.” Is this not the task of our years on the campus—building stairs into the unful- filled? These wonderful years at Alantic Christian, glorious in themselves, are but the workshop in which we construct the stairs into the unfulfilled. The enchantment of a great vision and lofty ambition in the days of our youth become the ashes of futility in our maturity unless we build well. Worthy ambition, adequate preparation, and sincere commitment to life will bring the unfulfilled to significant fulfillment. I wish you Godspeed in this great task. 8

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