Bethune Cookman University - Yearbook (Daytona Beach, FL)

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6 ::1-i-11:1-Zia '- , ,f- ' F1 -:K 'fi lm . FA Q ',' 2:- IST 6... 25-'I'-'L-. Lf'. f- 'ti--L: f'.4-T - :,,,L,.1,g.TEg--,',l. 755: . DEDI CAT ON 'tt Dr. Rogers P. Fair, Sr. c V R rs!! , .if N '1 w QI' 1 f rl- 7 Late one evening in 1946, Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune stood center stage in the v auditorium at Atlanta University. After she delivered her speech to a group of eager students, a young man approached the stage and offered to help with her bags. She was so impressed with this graduate student, that she asked him if he would take a position as chaplain of her school and pastor of Stewart Memorial United Methodist Church. After some persuasion, the young man accepted Mrs. Bethune's offer. Since starting his career if Bethune-Cookman College that day plus 40 years, the Rev. Rogers P. Fair has witnessed many changes at BCC. He has seen the student body increase from 200 degree-seeking students to 1700 plus. He has watched the campus explode in size with new buildings. He has even looked on as the students stopped wearing their traditional -blue and white school uniforms and replaced them with more modern fashions. , Speaking as a sociologist, Fair says that he understands shocking social changes. But, he wants the next change at BCC to be the school's endowment increased to 88 million. In addition to his post as BCC chaplain and pastor of Stewart Memorial, Rev. Fair is a professor of sociology at BCC. He also serves on the Civil Service Board of Daytona Beach, the Volusia County Health Facility Authority, the executive committee of the NAACP, he's chairman of the board of the Richard V. Moore Center, and the list goes on. Having served under three of the four college presidents, Fair is to some extent an 4

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Cats Pride The 1987 BCEAN The Wildcat is symbolic of our college family, and in the true sense of family the cover design includes both male and female cats. We have attempted to display in pictures as many facets as possible to show what Wildcat country is about. Hats off to the 1987 graduating class for going in style with a color section. The Trustees are highlighted for their fine works that continue to keep the college in the mainstream of America. It is our hope that as you turn the pages of this book, you will be reminded of a number of happy memories. If you have a sense of history, this will serve as a record of 1986-87 for you. We are all proud of the number one Wildcat and leader of Wildcat country, Dr. Oswald P. Bronson, Senior. Our president has carried the institution to new heights. The college received a gift of more than 86 million this year. This is a record gift for the college, and gives new meaning to Wildcat Pride. Finally, to our student organizations who comprise the heart of the institution, we say There is a winner in you. Go forth Wildcats and display Cat's Pride. v. . 'Q

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I i I r- if. . in EQ Ki' Eff? iff A. ' , v 'ff'-in--I 4. R.-. '.'-if vga ,' . X 1 5 -2'7'x? 1' iv wwr1f.f-f-iii-p 1. XM ,.,. 1 , . -qw, ' 'Q .1 1 11,15-Liga D .gy .1Se'0n V, .. L , I - 4. in 1. fi expert on BCC's history. Two years ago, he decided to write a book on the history of the institution. The book will emphasize the school's progress as well as her problems. Fair has already completed the necessary research and reviews. He hopes to complete the. book next year. All proceeds from the sale will go directly to Bethune-Cookman College. . Rev. Fair describes himself as a servant of God, and one who has been richly blessed. Dr. Fair was honored in Who's Who Among American Clergymen for nine consecutive years. He has studied at Oxford University in England in 1958, 1965, and 1973. In 1981, Dr. Fair was a member of a peace-making team that toured the Soviet Union. In 1983 he was guest speaker at the universities of Shanghai and Peking. He delivered the baccalaureate sermon during the 1986 commencement exercises at BCC. He was honored at a retirement dinner in recognition of his outstanding dedication and service to the Stewart Memorial United Methodist Church and for his support in the community. His pastoring career terminated on May 26, 1986. When you talk to Rev. Fair, it becomes obvious that he loves BCC. During his 40 year reign Rev. Fair was showered with many lucrative job offers but he didn't allow any of them to pull him away from BCC. Not surprisingly, Rev. Fair says that he has no regrets. I have tremendously enjoyed working at BCC. With a big grin spread across his face, Fair adds that he likes the challenge of dealing with the students.