Bethany College - Bethanian Yearbook (Bethany, WV)

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DR. PERRY EPLER GRESHAM, PRESIDENT Dr. Perry Epler Gresham. author, lecturer, and internationally known scholar and churchman, may rightly be called the modern Sage of Bethany. As president of Bethany College, Dr. Gresham serves not only as administrator, but also as an ambas- sador to insure the position and progress of Bethany. Dr. Greshams contributions to society are widely varied. As an author. Dr. Gresham has written The Disciplines of the High Calling and edited The Sage of Bethany. He has also served as a professor of philosophy and as a minister of various pastor- The honors that have been conferred upon Presi- dent Gresham reveal the high esteem in which he is held across the country. Texas Christian Univer- sity awarded Dr. Gresham a citation for his con- tribution to higher learning and he was recently elected president of the International Churches of Christ. Dr. Gresham ' s versatility and personality com- bined with his devotion to Bethany characterize a President who is admired by all Bethanians.

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WARNER G. PETERSON VICE-PRESIDENT DR. BERNAL R. WEIMER VICE-PRESIDENT Dr. Bernal R. Weimer ' s service to Bethany Col- lege throughout the years is immeasurable in terms of hard work and self-sacrifice. As Vice-President and Dean of the Faculty, he is a capable adminis- trator, working out the difficult problems of his responsibility with great efficiency. To students, however. Dean Weimer is more than a college official; he is a respected teacher, humorist, and understanding counsellor. Most freshmen come under the tutelage of Dean Weimer in his course in freshman biology and throughout their years at Bethany can affectionately recall his famous puns and jokes. Dr. Weimer is also a writer, hav- ing co-authored a general biology textbook and laboratory manual and also compiled a book of scientific humor. Although Dr. Weimer will retire as Dean of the Faculty after this year, he will con- tinue teaching and guiding students in his inimitable way. Thus, Bethany pays tribute to a great edu- cator, administrator, and humorist, and is grateful for his many years of support, planning, and counselling. functi jthl-v No college would be able to tunclion smootmy without an efficient Business Manager. Mr. Warner G. Peterson ably fills this position, and carries the added duties of Vice-President and Treasurer of Bethany College, as well. Due to Mr. Peterson ' s expert management, many financial problems have been resolved and the mechanics of the college have continued to operate successfully. Mr. Peterson may be found not only in the business offices, but also on the tennis courts. An excellent tennis player himself. Mr. Peterson has coached the tennis team to several successful seasons, and. greatly due to his coaching, the team was able to win the state tournament in 1960. In an administrative capacity, Mr. Peterson has worked closely with the plan f(jr a Student Activity Fee. Mr. Peterson has been rightly called one of the most versatile men in Bethany ' s administration. His varied interests and capable planning have won hini a place of regard at Bethany. 19