Bryan College - Commoner Yearbook (Dayton, TN)

Text from Pages 1 - 144 of the 1961 volume:

MEMORIAL LIBRARY lS .--°- ' fe?f. The 1961 COMMONER William Jennings Bryan College Dayton, Tennessee A li! ' Jf ' al , 4 . .. . •., V -■ « • ■ ■ ,.- i .«t. ui( Published by the junior class of Bryan College, this. The 1961 Commoner, is expressly devoted to the glorification of Our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. As the college was founded for the uplifting of His name in higher education, so has this yearbook been published, that He alone in everything and in every respect might occupy the Chief place--stand first and be pre-eminent. Dedication Christ Pre-eminent in your inspirational leadership in your academic challenge in your spiritual consistency We acknowledge your incessant efforts in behalf of the college to which you have devoted five years of selfless service. We admire your undaunting stand in science against the evolution hoax which threatens the Christian faith of today ' s youth. We appreciate your dedicated labor of love at Cranmore-Cove Mission to build and strengthen lives in Christ. For dedicating yourself to Him, we dedicate this, The 1961 Commoner, to you, DR. WILLARD HENNING. 4 Dr. Herming prepares another specimen for the zoology museum. Bryan ' s professor of science is the Cove ' s rural missionary. 5 DIRECTIVELY Page 9 ACADEMICALLY Page 23 SPIRITUALLY Page 49 SOCIALLY Page 61 Ik 114 4 ATHLETICALLY Page 79 PROGRESSIVELY Page 97 .f % :, -. m - ' ' i IlI i ( ; ; I • i.v ' S i V D I R E C T I V E L Y I will instruct thee and teach thee In the way which thou shalt go; I will guide thee with mine eye. Psalm 32:8 Theodore C. Mercer B.A., M.A., Litt. D. President Administration The men and women composing the administration, staff, and faculty of Bryan College have set for the student body worthy examples of Christian living. Their homes and their classes are Christ-centered; their decisions on both the personal and academic levels are reached through prayerful consideration. In fulfilling their responsibilities of college leadership, they have indeed acknowledged Christ above all. 10 Judson A. Rudd B.A., M.A., LL.D. President Emeritus Acting Accountant Karl Keefer B.A., M.A., Mus.D. Dean of the College Robert G. Adams B.S. in Bus. Ad., M.A. Business Manager Treasurer 11 Administration Fred Donehoo B.A., M.A. Dean of Men Jimmie Woods B.A., M.A. Dean of Women Zelpha Russell B.A. Director of Admissions Registrar 12 Staff William Gather Director of Maintenance Johnnie Green Dietician Director of Food Service Jean Hill Bookkeeper J. R. Vance Johnston Supervisor of Lionette and Bookstore Ursula Luetgens Secretary to the President Lois Meadows Supervisor of General Office Services 13 Staff Rebecca Peck Secretary in Public Relations Alumni Executive Secretary Margaret Rogers College Hostess fe Mayme Sheddan Secretary to the Dean Harold Sutton Assistant Director of Maintenance Shirley Whitener Nurse Faith Williamson Secretary to the Business Manager Cashier 14 Staff Student and staff member work side by side. Efficient and friendly, nurse Whitener is always on the job. Miss Luetgens adds the finishing touches to an eve ning meal. Faculty John C. Anderson B.A., Th.M., Th.D. Professor Ancient Languages Everett Boyce B.A. Instructor History and Physical Education Fred Donehoo B.A., IvI.A. Assistant Professor History Doris Dorland B.A., M.A. Assistant Professor Modem Languages 16 Faculty Willard Henning B.A., M.A., Ph.D. Professor Natural Science L. Donald Hill B.A., M.A. Assistant Professor Education and Psychology Irving L. Jensen B.A., S.T.B., Th.D. Professor Bible Karl Keefer B.A., M.A., Mus.D. Assistant Professor Bible 17 Faculty Luella Loewen B.S., M.A. Assistant Professor Chri ' rtian Education Alice Mercer A .B., IVLA. Part-time Instructor English Arthur Meyer B.A., M.S. Assistant Professor Natural Science Edna Meyer B.M. Part-time Instructor Music Faculty J. Furman Miller A.B., M.A., Ed.D. Professor Education and Psychology Emily Owensby B.A., M.S. Part-time Instructor Business Alma F. Rader D.S.L Instructor Bible Judson A. Rudd B.A., M.A., LL.D. Professor Business 19 Faculty Arthur Van Meeveren B.A., M.A. Assistant Professor English Rebecca Van Meeveren B.A., B.S. in L.S. Assistant Professor Librarian James Voight B.S. Instructor Physical Education Athletic Director Lewis A. Warwick B.A., M.A. Associate Professor Mathematics and Natural Science 20 Faculty Jimmie Woods B.A., M.A. Instructor Music Gerald L Woughter B.M., M.M. Assistant Professor Music Lou Ellen Woughter B.A., M.S. Associate Professor Natural Science 21 Faculty Right: Led by Mrs. Woughter, natural sci- ence classes never lack enthusiasm. Left: Typical of an interested faculty, Mr. Van Meeveren gives pointers on the writing of a freshman term paper. Under the watchful eye of Mr. Meyer, Wilson performs an experiment in chemistry lab. 22 A C A D E M I C A L L Y . 4 But continue thou in the things which thou hast learned and hast been assured of, knowing of whom thou hast learned them. II Timothy 3:14 Officers- -STANDING: David Egner (president); SEATED: Una Morris (treasurer), Jerry Bauman (vice president), L. Donald HiU (sponsor), Carol Cureton (secretary) Senior Officers According to my earnest expectation and my hope, that in nothing I shall be ashamed, but that with all boldness, as always, so now also Christ shall be magnified in my body, whether it be by life, or by death. Philippians 1:20 24 Seniors Nancy Lucille Akins Elementary Education Jerry Lyim Bauman Greek Faith Sanford Boyce Elementary Education Eleanor Raye Brown Elementary Education Carol Joy Cureton History John H. Duff History 25 Seniors David Charles Egner Bible Jean Marie Foster Christian Education Malcolm Whitfield Hemdon Mathematics Roberta Lee Lilley Christian Education Lin a Lake Morris English Samuel Carlisle Morris Business 26 Seniors John K. Roden Natural Science John Prince Rynders French TTieresa Jane Rynders Elementary Education Shelby A. Skinner Natural Science James Thomas Williams Elementary Education Myrtle Agnes Wood Christian Education 27 Above: The senior-sponsored Halloween carnival featured Madam Gracie with her crystal ball. Senior Memories Above: Aggie fills the pause -that-refreshes ma- chine as her part in a senior fund-raising project. Theresa Rynders, one of Brvan ' s student teachers, leads her first -graders in a reading lesson. 28 ' 60 Graduation A friendship circle is formed, the class song is sung, and seniors become alumni. 29 - ' ' -- '  «? ' ' ' ir ' ?3 Officers — SEATED: Carma Gray (secretary), Luella Loewen (sponsor); STANDING: Bill Stanton (treasurer), Henrj Utz (vice president), Charles Westgate (president). Junior Officers That ye might walk wonhy of the Lord unto all pleasing, being fruitful in every good work, and Increasing in the knowledge of God. Colossians 1:10 30 r -■ Jane Barnes Dan Berry Grace Black Juniors Timothy Amundson Mary Atkinson ,i ' , ' ' , -8 j gljr Wayne Bomgaars Allen Bradley 31 Juniors W . ' Lany Hutchison Reva Jenkins Kent Juillard 32 Juniors Ken Roden Jim Roeder Bill Stanton 33 Juniors Ron McAlister John Trent Henry Utz Morgan West Chuck We St gate Fred Wimberly Harold Young Leo Zaleta 34 .■ coV ' - 0 ,. ' Junior Memories With a yearbook to publish and academic requirements to meet, juniors found their 1960- ' 61 school term quite a challenge. Left: Fred went all out for Bryan. W . ' Wally sneaks in a cat nap between yearbook layouts. 35 Officers--STANDING: Gerald Woughter (sponsor), David Jager (treasurer ; Thomas Beal (vice president), Dan Harrison (president); SEATED: Lou Woughter (sponsor J Nancy Street (secretary Soph Officers As ye have therefore received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk ye in him: Rooted and built up in him, and stablished in the faith, as ye have been taught. abounding therein with thanksgiving. Colossians 2:6,7 36 Sophs m 01B 0 m ! Cc ( • i, c- ,. m ip Mary Aldrich Maurice Allen Larry Bail Thomas Beal Wanda Bean LeBron Bell Derotha Bowers David Brannen Elizabeth Brock Susan Brown Margaret Denner T. J. DuBose 37 Sophj Mona Hyden Dave Jager Floyd Kelley Glenn King Mike Loftin Bob Marsh Bob Meadows Bob Meredith Pat Millard Peggy Neece Rachel Nye Kenzo Onishi 38 Sophs Gail Posey Marianne Purser Gary Rhodes Jo Ann FUiudy Gail Rose Sandra Roseberry Lynette Rowe Judy Seidenspinner Jean Smith Sandra Sorrell Brenda Stewart Nancy Street Lois Taber Ken Utley 39 Sophs Wanda Wagenknecht Rhetta Watson Tom Weigt Shirley Whitener David Whitney Dennis Wilkins Jim Williamson Joanne Worley Clowning around Mexican style, Sandy and Reekie take a break from studies. 40 Soph Memories Left: Guests of the sophomores ' December party were Dr. F. R. Rogers and Dr. Alma Rader. Below: Class sponsors, Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Woughter, received a lovely linen tablecloth as a token of appre- ciation. Right: Planning ahead, the money-making sophs worked to raise finances for their various class projects. During basketball season, they took charge of conces- sions. Officers- ' STANDING: James Westgate (president), Don Reed (vice president); SEATED: George Webber (treasurer), Joan Dowell (secretary ) John Anderson (sponsor). Frosh Officers Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an example of the believers, in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity. I Timothy 4:12 42 Frosh Samuel Anderson JoAnn Andrews Catherine Blackburn Judy Blevins Linda Blubaugh Evan Bowers Nancy Brookhart Terry Chesebro Ruth Combs Robert Crane Phyllis Davis Diane DeRosset Wayne Dixon Joan Dowell Serena Duncan Mack Estes Barbara Eudy Jack Fidler Roland Fleck Judith Frappier 43 Frosh Matthew Fretz Phyllis Fry km an Onalee Gerard David Gilbert Benay Goad Frank Harrison Sherry Hartford Beverly Hartley Patsy Hathaway Kirby Heglar Joyce Heinrich Wayne Hughes Ruth Ann Jackson Robert Johnson Mary Rose Keltch Karen Kruger Dianne Lyon Nora McKinney Allen McPherson Michael Matheny ' MmM 44 jf i[B|, ' ' Wk H Bl k ' -r ' Jr L ' ' ' |K y ■■■I Frosh Judy Mayfield Helen Metcalf Diane Peck Juanita Pelfrey James Ramage Donald Reed Walt Reichner. Sharon Rill Ray Roseberry Steve Snyder Walker Stockton Leslie Stone Carol Street Mary Thistle Sharon VanOsdal William Venable Richard Walzl Adelia Watson George Webber James Westgate 45 Frosh Barbara Wetzel Dennis Williams Lynn Williams William Yates At the offset of freshman initiation, Phil Hobson, sophomore, cordially invited sleepy frosh to a 4 A.M. health hike. Above: As a climactic feature of initiation, kangaroo court sentenced several mature offenders to a rather immature fate. 46 Frosh Memories Above: Last-minute primping, a few anxious sighs, the walk down- stairs, atid freshman girls meet their blind dates for the reception. Above: During freshman talent night, Bob Johnson adds a touch of Georgia drawl to Shakespeare ' s Caesar. Left: A silent slash, a sickened gasp, a morbid stare- .Doctors Crane and Matheny dig deep into medical re- search. 47 New and Returning Students John Hillyer--freshman. Sf?. ' Left to Right: Ron Morren--freshman, Pat Conner--fresh- man. SITTING: Ursula Hildebrant--special student. STANDING: Rae Paulson — sophomore, Errol Scoggins--sophomore. John Landis--freshnian. 48 s p I R I T U A L L Y Seeing then that we have a great high priest, that is passed into the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold fast our profession. Hebrews 4:14 Bible Conference Bryan ' s thirtieth annual Bible conference, held this year from October the ninth through the sixteenth, brought to the school family a deeper understanding of the consecrated Christian walk. In charge of the musical program, Mr. and Mrs. Howard Skinner, of Michigan, were featured in solos, vocal duets, and instrumental duos as they blended melody with mes- sage. As Bryan ' s first graduate to become a foreign missionary, the Rev. Ralph Toliver, class of ' 37, challenged students with his burden for missions. Dr. Richard Seume, of Virginia, thrilled his listeners with the emotional depth and dramatic reality of his delivery. Above: Dr. PUchard Seume and Mr. and Mrs. Skinner contributed much to the success of the conference. The talented Skinners prepare for rehearsal. 50 TTie Reverend Ralph Toliver Song leader, Mr. Gerald Woughter, lends his talents to the opening services of Bible conference. Dr. Richard Seume 51 Chapel chapel bell sounds forth a call to morning worship for the entire Bryan family. For many this is the time of greatest spiritual blessing on campus. Group singing, special musical numbers, responsive Bible read- ing, prayer, and the inevitable announcements are all ingre- dients of the typical chapel program. Then follows a message from Scripture. Whether the speaker be a highly publicized orator or a Bryan student preaching for his first time in public, the service may be considered successful if hearts are touched, questions are answered, and needs are met through leading of the Holy Spirit. Above: Pa Byus brings in his message the experience of a lifetime of dedication. trfi jfliJ ' yV ' i ■■ ' if ' % m Above; Organ music by JoAnn Andrews enriches the chapel hour. Left: Senior David Egner speaks before a congrega- tion of his fellow students. 52 Above; Well-known orator and writer, Dr. M. R. DeHaan pays his first visit to Bryan. Above: Steve Snyder leads the morning hymn. Below: Representing the faculty, Mr. Warwick leads the responsive Bible reading. Below: Elaine Reynolds contributes to the service by singing. 53 V  k «X .« The George E. Guille Christian Service Association, founded in 1938 and named in honor of Bryan ' s first president, has a two-fold purpose. First, its participants are provided immediate opportunities for soul-winning. Secondly, through present ex- periences in Bible teaching and Christian witnessing, students are trained for future service in a multitude of fields. Activities carried on by C.S.A. members include public-school work, child -evangelism classes, jail services, hospital visitation, and house-to-house witnessing, as well as participation in programs of the local churches. k ' ' m Officers- -SEATED; Reva Jenkins (secretary), Luella Lowen (sponsor); STANDING: Ronald Lusher (presi- dent), Tom Real (treasurer). ' • On Sunday afternoon, a group of young men avail them- selves of the opportunities to conduct services in the county jail and to do personal evangelism in the house- to-house visitation program. 54 Council--SEATED: Jane Barnes (released-time representative), Luella Loewen (sponsor), Agnes Wood (child-evangelism representative), Reva Jenkins (secretary); STANDING: Jim Westgate (house-to-house-visitation representative). Ken Utley (jail-work representative), Ronald Lusher (president), Tom Beal (treasurer). Because of their interest in the children of Rhea County C.S.A. teachers spend much tim e in prayer and prepara tion before they minister to their classes. 55 F. M. F. An associate organization of Inter- Varsity Christian Fellowship, the Bryan Foreign Missions Fellowship has directed a missionary challenge to its student members since its beginning in 1940. Prayer bands, interested in work carried on throughout specific areas of the world, meet weekly to receive instruction so that they might pray more intelligently for missionary efforts at home and abroad. Officers--Standing: Bob Combs (vice president), Chuck Westgate (president) Miller (sponsor); Seated: Nancy Akins (secretary), Grace Black (treasurer). Furman ' liP te ' The Bryan College branch of the Missionary Aviation Fellowship is unique in that it is not merely another F.M.F. prayer band, but is also a training organization. Members may receive benefits of reasonably priced flying instruction and use of the school- owned plane. Flying aids and techniques are discussed by the student flyers each week after they have had a season of prayer for those ministering in remote areas of the world. 56 F. M. F. Represented by the various F.M.F. prayer groups are African, American, Asian, European, Jewish, and Latin American missions. Everett Boyce, coach and history professor, and his family, Faith, Bryan, and Mary Beth, will soon leave Bryan College and head for the Philippines. There they virill serve in co-operation with the Berean Mission and join the ranks of hundreds of other alumni now ministering on foreign fields. 57 Choir--FRONT ROW: Peggy Neece, JoAnn Andrews, Bunny Welsh, Judell Engelman, Phyllis Frykman, Lynn Williams, Ruth Yoc- hum, Carol Cureton, Elaine Reynolds, Judy Frappier. SECOND ROW: Jerry Bauman, Nancy Brookhart, Jackie Conlan, Joan Dowell, Mona Hyden, Brenda Stewart, Agnes Wood, Dan Harrison, Gerald Woughter. THIRD ROW: Don Reed, Tom Weigt, Carma Gray, Wayne Bomgaars, Jim Roeder, Bob Meredith, Ron Lusher. FOURTH ROW: Lowell Martin, John Rynders, Steve Snyder, Jim West- gate, Walter Culbertson, Fred Wimberly, David Pierceall, Tim Amundson, Buddy Walzl. Choir With the Voice of Singing, the concert choir, under the direction of Gerald Woughter, declares the good news of Christ and serves in an official role in the school ' s student-procurement program. The choir travelled this year in Georgia and in Florida for a twelve-day spring tour. Left: Officers- -Jerry Bauman (manager), Carma Gray (treasurer), Gerald Woughter (Director), John Rynders (president). 58 Left: The Male Quartet--John Rynders, L. Donald Hill, Lowell Martin, David Pierceall. Below: The Mixed Quartet--John Rynders, Elaine Reynolds, Joan Dowell, David Pierceall. Left: Dr. Keefer and David make room for luggage packed for the messengers ' week-end excursion north. Gospel Messengers Below: The Ensemble — Elaine Reynolds, John Rynders, L. Donald Hill, Lowell Martin, David Pierceall, Joan Dowell. The semester break from a routine academic sched- ule provided time for Bryan ' s Gospel Messengers to travel to Washington, D.C., to take part in a program of the Christian Youth Crusade. The Messengers ' Ensemble; Dr. Keefer, speaker; Miss Jimmie Woods, violinist; and Theresa Rynders, pianist, presented services of Scripture and music in churches visited en route to and from their Washington engagement. Churches As active members of local church congregations during their stay at college. Bryan students find productive outlets for their time and talents. Filling positions of church leadership, as well as foUowership, future teachers, preachers, mission- aries, and laymen learn of the responsibilities in- volved in planning and in presenting effective programs of worship. V- Above: Bob Combs — Cranmore Cove N4ission, Songleader. Above: Dave Whitney--Morgantown Baptist Mis- sion, Sunday-School teacher. Left: Jim Roeder--Cumberland Presbyterian Church, Director of Music. Below: Pat Brown--First Methodist Church, Sunday- School teacher. 60 s o c I A L L Y We took sweet counsel together, and walked unto the house of God in company. Psalm 55:14 William Jennings Bryan Centennial The Great Commoner, and Defender of the Faith The centennial anniversary of the birth of William Jennings Bryan--orator, statesman, vessel of God--was celebrated in March of 1960 at the college named in his honor. Perhaps Bryan is best remembered for his role as prosecuting attorney in the famous Scopes ' Evolution Trial, held in Dayton, Tennessee. Here it was that this Defender of the Faith, unashamed of his belief in the Bible as the inspired Word of God, took a firm stand against the atheistic teachings of Darwinism. This courtroom battle has been relived many, many times since, as God-fearing men of science have argued the injustice of teaching as fact in the public schoolroom the far -from -proven theory of evolution. Indeed, never before in the history of modern scientific thinking have so many men of high intellect clung so desperately to an explanation of beginnings as absurd to the unprejudiced mind, as void of proof as is that of evolution. Although skeptics of these days have ridiculed Bryan, dedicated, informed Christians salute him as a true hero of the faith. 62 RCH5 ■: ' i.- 0-i . Dr. Mercer and Mrs. Rudd Brown Chancellor Woodlee and Representatives Mrs. Rudd Brown, of Los Angeles, California, granddaughter of William Jennings Bryan, was guest speaker at the Bryan College Founders ' Day convocation held on March 20, 1960, to commemorate the centennial anniversary of the birth of Mr. Bryan. The service was begun with an academic procession including the college faculty, delegates from other institutions and organi- zations, alumni representatives, members of the board of trustees, and advisory committee members, as well as student flag- bearers and choir members. Mrs. Brown was introduced by Chancellor Glenn Woodlee, a Bryan trustee; her address was entitled, Politics and the Responsi- bility of Citizenship. Following the convocation, she was honored by the Dayton Business and Professional Women ' s Club at a reception in the high school library. 63 Homecoming Royalty THERESA RYNDERS, first attendant NANCY STREET, queen AGNES WOOD, second attendant 64 Crowning Events Right: Reigning over the annual home- coming-day festivity is her majesty, Queen Nancy, crowned by escort, Tom Beal. Left: David Brannen, Agnes Wood, Nancy Street, Tom Beal, Theresa Ryn- ders, and Bill McKinley, members of the royal court, join together in singing the Alma Mater. Named alumnus of the year, Ralph Toliver (standing left), missionary to the Philippines, is congratulated by Everett Boyce. Ralph Green, class of ' 56, acted as master of ceremonies for the home- coming banquet. 65 Council Members--Left to Right: John Rynders (president), Sandra Sorrell (secretary), Shelby Skinner, T. Min Hsu, Rollie Fleck, Reva Jenkins, Larry Hutchison (vice president), Diane Peck, Mona Hyden, Larry Bail, John Roden. Student Council The student council is an organization composed of representatives of all four classes. Its primary function is to act as a mediative agency between administration and student body. Right: To boost the annual Gifts for the King campaign, council members decked the Lionette in Christmas trimmings and hung up class stockings to promote individual giving, as well as school spirit. 66 BACK ROW: John Rynders (senior), lina Morris (senior), Theresa Rynders (senior), Ronald Lusher (junior); FRONT ROW: Pat Brown (junior), Shelby Skinner (senior). Who ' s Who This year four seniors and two juniors were selected for recognition in the publication Who ' s Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges. These students were chosen because of their scholastic achievements, their participation and leadership in extracurricular activities, their school citizenship, their service to the col- lege, and their promise of future usefulness. Taken also into consideration by the Bryan nominating committee were the spiritual lives and testimonies of each of these individuals. Such an honor represents work well done and presents an encouragement for the future, which although unknown at present, can be no less than excellent since it has been planned by God. But he knoweth the way that I take : when he hath tried me, I shall come forth as gold. Job 23:10 67 p Q f) The Promethean Society (Officers: Bob Meredith, president; Russ Llewellyn, vice president; Nancy Street, secretary; George Webber, treasurer; Marge Denner, social chairman; Larry Bail, publicity manager). Clubs The principal goal of the Promethean Society (pictured above) is to stimulate interest in and to cultivate appreciation of the cultural herit- age of all Americans. The E. B. Arnold Chapter of the Student National Education Association (pictured right) has provided very helpful activity in the prepa- ration of Bryan ' s future educators. This organi- zation both enlists future teachers and promotes interest in teaching as a profession. S.N.E.A. (Officers: Jackie Morris, president; Gary Rhodes, vice president; Elaine Reynolds, secretary; Carol Cureton, treasurer; Roland Fleck, program chairman). 68 k ai ta Clubs Left: The Bible Memory Association encourages its members to memorize Scripture at their own individual rates of speed. By hiding the Word of God in their hearts, they will be made more effective in their Christian witnessing. Front Row: Tom Weigt, Pat Lyons, Agnes Wood (hearer and chairman), Dave Jager; Back Row: Ron Lusher, Wanda Wagenknecht, Diane Peck, Don Reed. Right: Tennis Club members have spent long hours in practice to build a team. This group plans in the spring of 1961 to play its first schedule of intercollegiate tennis games. Front Row: Dave Jager (president), Shirley White- ner, Judy Seidenspinner (secretary-treasurer), Gail Posey, Floyd Kelley (vice president); Back Row: Tom Weigt, Bill Yates, Gary Rhodes, Mike Loftin. The Athletic Boosters ' Club was organized to promote sports enthusiasm and participation. Through the encouraging of attendance at all home games and the launching of various fund-raising campaigns, it has laid a more stable financial foundation for the continuation of intercollegiate sports at Bryan. (Officers: Dan Berry, president; Maurice Allen, vice president; Diane Peck, secretary). 69 Community Council--Under the leadership of Dr. Karl Keefer, representative officers of all offic ial organizations on campus hold monthly meetings to discuss items of importance to the entire student body and administration. Campus Communitie s Situated among the most beautiful natural sur- roundings of the Tennessee Valley area, Bryan ' s campus overlooks the Dayton Lake and boasts a panoramic view of mountain ranges and farmland. Students live in their own communities, either on or near the Hill. One of the traditional on-campus communities which is in its last year of existence is Trailerville, housing married students and their families. Elected by Trailerville citizens to direct community affairs is the three-man council (pic- tured right), composed of one mayor and two councilmen. I -. Trailerville Council--Left to Right: Henry Utz (councilman), Harold Young (mayor), Wesley Young (councilman) 70 Above: The women ' s dormitory, located on the third floor of the main building, includes Rudd and Rader Halls, a lounge for study or leisure, and an apartment for the dean of women. Roommates often choose to use matching color schemes in decorating their rooms to give them a homey touch of their own. H. A. IRONSIDE EMORIAL LIBRA 7 Below: Situated below the chapel is one of the men ' s dormitories on campus. i ifMipii HPHppiiin Right: The two-story Octagon provides housing for men stu- dents and their dean, as well as a main lobby (pictured), used for study periods, recreation hours, and prayer meetings. in l Left: Til Zeller stands in the doorway of one of Bryan ' s off-campus dormitories. This apartment is located on Faculty Circle. 71 The Messiah Choir Messiah For the second consecutive year, a community choir, under the direction of Gerald Woughtet, assistant professor of music, presented this Christmas section of Handel ' s Messiah. Composing the choral group were representatives of the faculty, student body, alumni, and townspeople. Featured on the program were members of the Bryan music department and guest soloists Ruth and John Bartlett. Capturing the attention of his choir, Mr. Woughter (pictured right) directs the opening chorus, And the Glory of the Lord. 72 Christinas Decorations Right: After a long night ' s decorating, Rip Van Westgate snuggles up with a music-box bunny for a long winter ' s nap Above and Right: Freshmen and juniors planned, propped, and painted their way to first prize in the Christmas contest. = ' ?i;,«r - ' Vj! ' «? rVS};.: _ 1 ' f 3 jt-vV ' VVV ' K ' - ' i K. ' - «AjJ 9 - V,. I Above and Right: Sophomores and seniors transformed the main lobby into a winter wonderland. Bob Mere- dith ' s painting captured the attention of guests. 74 Christinas Banquet Left: With its theme taken from the gospel of Luke-- Peace on Earth, Good Will Toward Men --the Christ- mas banquet brought yuletide celebration to a climax at the college. Song and sermon were focused upon the joys of the true meaning of the coming holidays- -the birth of Christ. Above and Left: Speaker for the evening was the Rev. W. Earle Stevens, Jr., of Chattanooga. The sextet sang Christmas Bells. Above and Left: Dr. Mercer acted as the banquet ' s master of ceremonies and announced that the ladies ' quartet would sing Merry Christmas to You. 75 All-College Functions The college social functions include everything from an all-school outing to the annual presi- dent ' s reception. Whether singing hymns around an evening bon- fire or greeting an important guest at an after- noon tea, whether the occasion calls for a tuxedo or for toreadors, whether cleaning up the campus or decorating for a forthcoming banquet, Bryan students are provided a wholesome atmosphere for ample education in the social aspects of Christian living. l . Lowell rations out bag lunches after the Piney Gorge hike. On a day of fun and relaxation, faculty members with their families enjoy a vacation from studies as much as or more than their pupils. 76 All-College Functions Bene Hammel, talented organist, won both the praise and the admiration of the college family. After his concert in the chapel, the young Mr. Hammel was honored with a reception. Faculty and staff share ideas and experiences during a quiet time of socializing. Each freshman waited nervously in line for his turn to meet the faculty. 77 The First Mr, and Miss Bryan Chosen on the basis of personality and popularity, Ginny Nye and John Rynders reigned in 1960 as the first Mr. and Miss Bryan. Representing the senior class, both John and Ginny were selected by their fellow students as typically dedicated, friendly, and talented. Ginny Nye Ginny is probably best known for her composition of the Bryan Alma Mater. Throughout her college career, she was active in sports as cheerleader captain and member of the girls ' basketball team. During her junior year, Ginny experienced anotlier first by becoming the school ' s bas- ketball princess. John Rynders Active in all college events, John has been nominated and selected for two consecutive years as Who ' s Who at Bryan. He served as president of the student body in 1960- ' 61 and has been a member of many of the singing and traveling ensembles representing the college throughout the country. 78 A T H L E T I C A L L Y • ill iiif •ill (III llfl ■ til ill! iiif iin iin iifi SIffI • IM sji M ••§ :m,i: iy $: ' mj. I beseech you therefore, brethern, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, accept- able unto God, which is your reasonable service. Romans 12:1 Cross-Country Among sports, cross-country running is one of Bryan ' s all-time favorites. Coached by Everett Boyce, the varsity team includes Bob Combs, Walt Reichner, John Roden, Ken Roden, Bill Venable, and Fred Wimberly. During a highly successful season of intercollegiate competition, the Lions racked up six wins to three losses. Pushing ahead, John and Walt lead the pack. 80 c R O s s c o u N T R Y Morehead, first place Troy State, second place Bryan, third place Tennessee Tech, fourth place I N V I T A T I O N A L 81 NO SMOKING Varsity Team- -STANDING: Coach James Voight, Bill Stanton, Jerry Todd, Jim Ramage, LeBron Bell, Wayne Dixon, Maurice Allen. KNEELING: Allen Bradley, Glenn Heinrich, Dennis Wilkins, Jerry Bauman, Til Zeller, Tom Beal. Presenting . . . THE BRYAN LIONS Basketball Footwork, ball-handling, and shooting, expertly timed and executed, have done far more for Bryan than to thrill basketball spectators. The ' 61 team ' s sparkling performances and victories have captured the attention of local citizens, sports reporters, and basketball fans throughout the country. Especially worthy of attention is Bryan ' s star player, Jerry LeBron Bell. This year he reached a thrilling peak as The Nation ' s Top Scorer in Small Colleges, an honor bestowed upon LeBron on the basis of his high scoring average. 82 Bell teases Chatty with a rebound for Bryan. Struggles for the ball became more desperate as the scor e began to fall to Chattanooga. Determination and teamwork make the Lions worthy opponents and a tough team to defeat. 83 Basketball Lebroti Bell — forward 84 Left: Plowing through Shorter ' s defense, Jerry Todd (20) tries a jump shot. Above: Jim Ramage (33) strains to out-jump his opponent in the opening toss-up. Left: Elbows jabbing, hands groping for the ball, Lebron Bell (21) takes a rebound for the Lions. 85 Basketball Bill Stanton--guard 86 Left; Coach Voight beams as his Lions pull through with another victory. j£g ' ji j,,- ' isrtf ' ii ' - ' - f--f- ' J ' -Ai ' A - Above: Wayne Dixon (12) keeps Chattanooga guessing with a skillful dribble . Left: With every muscle pulling toward the ball, Bill Stanton (24) leaps for Bryan. 87 Cheerleaders SMOKiNO Above: Rockie Nye, captain Above; Jane White Above: Judell Engelman, co-captain Above: Judy Blevins 88 NO S lOK!N0 Left: Urging the Lions on to victory, the O ! M SHOf ' S t school ' s seven cheerleaders boost team morale. Track Left: Don Bragg forges into the lead in relay competition. Below: Tom Beal runs in space at the height of his broad jump. Other favorite sports involving intercollegiate competition at Bryan are the track and field events. These springtime contests include broad jumping, high jumping, pole vaulting, shot-putting, and javeUn and discus throwing. Ea ch year the Lions have traveled to other colleges and universities and repre- sented well their home campus by demonstration of athletic prowess in bodies dedicated to God. - ' ' ( - 1 Left: Bob Carigon, a champion run- . ner for the Lions in 1960, displays skill in the high jump. 90 Track Left: Don doubles up for that extra push. Left: Bob, holder of the state record for the one and two-mile runs, increases his lead. 91 Homecoming Game Annual homecoming -day festivities cli- maxed Bible Conference Week. The campus was flooded by alumni who had returned to see old acquaintances, new improvements, and the traditional home- coming game. This battle of touch football, complete with cheerleaders, pep band, excited fans, and queen, was waged with Ten- nessee Temple. ) A pep band added its musical contribution to the spectators ' enthusiasm, and cheer- leaders screamed for action from their team. 1- B i 92 Homecoming trame Left: A block, a pass, a catch, a touch- down - -e ve ntually ! Above: Bryan takes the catch with Temple closing in fast from behind. Left: Jim looks for the right spot to pass. 93 Intramurals Intramural sporting, involving competition among classes, is a program established for student enjoyment. Teams competing in basketball, volleyball, foot- ball, bowling, ping pong, and softball are cheered into keen rivalry by their respective classmates. Excitement increases and tension mounts as class scores rise and fall. The culmination of various competitive events is the presentation of an intramural trophy to the class with the largest grand total of points at the end of this school term. Above: Freshmen keep alert during a touch-and-go gridiron con- test with their natural enemies, the sophs. Left: Hobson and his grinning five get ready to charge with plenty of sophomore enthusiasm. Below and Right: John and Larry try a few practice rolls to keep in shape for league -bowling competi- tion. ' TtVan-TUkSULi-. y. ,..: i- -,Bt 94 Sophomore Team--Maurice Allen, Dave Brannen, Tom Engels- man, Everett Garmon, Dave Jager, Bob Marsh, Tom Weigt. Freshman Team--STANDING: Frank Harrison, Jack Fidler, Dennis Williams, Matthew Fretz, Terry Chesebro. KNEELING: RoUie Fleck, Ray Roseberry, Mack Estes, Jim Westgate. Below: Scrapping for the ball, sophs and seniors, in one mad scramble, somewhat resemble a centipede in action. Senior Team--Tom Williams, Dave Egner, John Rynders, Wes Young, Ron Lusher. Junior Team--STANDING: Kent Juillard, Dan Berry, Russ Llewellyn, Don Gulp. KNEELING: Chuck Westgate, Larry Hutchison, Bob Combs, Allen Bradley. North- South Day r Thanksgiving Day marks the time of the traditional North-South competi- tion, in which Johnny Rebs vie with the Yankee squad. Team spirit reaches its highest peak during the touch-football game held on Thursday morning. This year the Rebels gained revenge in a 13-0 vic- tory, to even the score for their ' 59 defeat. Above: Russ Llewellyn forges ahead for the South. Left: Six Southern belles cheer their team to victory. Right: Tension mounts for North cheerleaders during final minutes of the game. 96 p R O G R E S S I V E L Y Call unto me, and I will answer thee, and shew thee great and mighty things, which thou know est not. Jeremiah 33:3 Trustees--STANDING: F. R. Rogers, Charles Dentler, Widney Brown, William Hardin, Mrs. J. S. Frazier, Mrs. E. B. Arnold, Miss Ruth Houston, Mrs. Harris Gregg, Edward Wagner, Rev. Roy Clark, and Jack C. Oates. SEATED: Harry Johnson, R. L. Bryan, Chancellor Glenn Woodlee, Dr. H. D. Long, Dr. J. Wesley McKinney, Clarence E. Mason, Sr., and Rev. Mark H. Senter. Trustees MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES Roy Adams Mrs. E. B. Arnold C. Robert Bell Widney Brown R. L. Bryan Rev. Roy J. Clark Charles H. Dentler Mrs. J. S. Frazier Rev. Robert L. Gilbert Mrs. Harris H. Gregg William L. Hardin Russell T. Hitt Horace Houston Mrs. Ruth Houston Rev. Dr. Herman Hoyt Harry C. Johnson Lewis Llewellyn Dr. H. D. Long Clarence E. Mason, Sr. Dr. J. Wesley McKinney Dr. A. M. Morgan Jack C. Oates F. R. Rogers Rev. Mark H. Senter Edward C. Wagner Chancellor Glenn Woodlee Left: Through precept and example, trustees con- tinue to be an inspiration to students of the school they support. 98 E The Advisory Committee has a three-fold purpose. First, as its name implies, it acts to advise the Bryan College Board of Trustees. Secondly, the Advisory Committee raises funds for the college. Thirdly, the Advisory Committee is in actuality a public -relations center between town and college, building and cementing relations. --Russell V. Stansbury Advisory Committee MEMBERS OF THE ADVISORY COMMITTEE Wendell Brown William Forsten Jack Frazier Martel Gamble Frank Glass, Jr. William Hilleary, Sr. Burton Knight O. W. McKenzie Stanley Nichols Wilfred Nixon Robert Norris Charles Owensby Jack PuUin Ben Purser N. Q. Purser Fred Robinson Wallace Robinson J. J. Rodgers Dewey Shaver William Shaver Nelson Shipley Russell V. Stansbury C. P. Swafford Charles Vaughn Officers — Left to Right: Wendell Brown (secretary), Robert Norris (vice- chairman), Russell V. Stansbury (chairman). 99 Bryan Grows Alumni who have not visited Bryan ' s campus in some time would be quite pleasantly surprised at the growth which has taken place, thanks to the bountiful provision of God. During the summer of 1958, the dining room underwent an almost complete transformation to become the attractive eating place it is today. Students present during the school year of 1958-59 remember well a cam- paign to modernize their Hole in the Wall. Today that unsightly rowdy lounge is an attrac- tive student center, the Lionette. The latest improvement of the college buildings can be seen in the newly renovated chapel. New carpeting, theater seats, and a paint job com- pleted changes during the summer of 1960. 100 As Dayton Grows Dayton ' s new four-lane highway stands out in sharp contrast beside one of its earliest predecessors, a winding coun- try road.  ' w ' ' . -rv -T ' rliliiii -rf i ' l ' TW v tamu tSitC ' i v tK AMlk fidKS KJJJ The old and the new--modern archi- tecture and design have served their purpose well in community growth. Pictured are the former and present locations of the Dayton Bank and Trust. 101 Trailerville Moves Out After many years of providing housing for married students and their families, Trailerville is being evacuated as the college expansion program is being put into effect. With this step toward enlargement of academic facilities, more space will be made available on campus for student activity; and the area behind the administration building will take on a more pleasing appearance. .i a 102 Progress Moves In Arnold Village, provided by Mrs. E. B. Arnold, a member of the board of trustees, is replacing Trailerville with its modern duplex apartments. Located conveniently near the school, this new housing development offers all the comforts of home to its student residents. 103 Commoner Staff As the 1961 Commoner Staff, we remember, though shuddering slightly, the sleepless nights, pressing decisions, endless frustrations, and heartfelt anxiety that beset us as we locked ourselves into the ol ' Commoner room to compile this volume. Yet, even the weary memories of long, late hours are overshadowed in recollecting the satisfaction of completing our first deadline, the joy of looking over the proofs of our labor, and the victory of meeting the final deadline and seeing our last package of layout Hannibal- bound. Indeed, we have nothing in ourselves of which we may truthfully - boast; for through every crisis, from every discouragement. He, and He alone, has led the way. Pat Brown--Editor-in-Chief Walter Culbertson — Layout Editor Judy Gilson--Copy Editor 106 Chuck Westgate--Photographer Tim Amundson- -Photographer Larry Hutchison- -Business Manager 107 108 Faith For The Future by Judy Gilson While sighting in retrospect The year now past, One finds God ' s love And watchfulness steadfast. His every provision, His direction and care. His strength and help Without human compare. So now as in the past. He will continue to lead. Healing each heartache, Supplying each need. And into the future, Though dark and unknown. One peers with all faith. Knowing it shall be shown. ... man recognizes how limited are his powers and how vast is the universe, and he leans upon the arm that is stronger than his. --William Jennings Bryan 109 TONY ' S WINTER GARDEN COMPANY DRIVE-IN Frozen and Processed A Friendly Place To Eat FRUITS Dayton, Tennessee and VEGETABLES Save On Your Total Food Bill at CONNER ' S SUPER MARKET Phone 422 Owned and Operated by Bill Conner - Serving the Best Meats This Side of the Mississippi Dayton Tennessee West Second Avenue . Phone 29 -- Dayton, Tennessee TALLENT ' S PURSER CLOTHING STORE Quality Shoes and Clothing PRESCRIPTION STORE Dayton Tennessee Complete Prescription and Drug Service PHONE 304 Hospital and Surgical Supplies Compliments of ALBERT C. BROYLES, M.D. West Main Street Dayton, Tennessee North Market Street 119-J Dayton Tennessee Hy-Way Gardens Flowers and Gifts The Best For All Occasions Dayton West Main Street Hotel Aqua Building Phone 335 Tenne Compliments of Harold A. Morgan, D.M.D. Archie M. Morgan, Jr., D. D. S. Archie M. Morgan, Sr., D.D.S. Remember THE DAYTON HERALD Rhea County ' s Only Newspaper Member of A.B.C., T.P.A., andN.E.A. Brown Chevrolet Company Telephone 271 136 Market Street Dayton, Tennessee Compliments of KNIGHT ' S CLOTHING CENTER Clothing for the Entire Family Phone 202 Arnold ' s Dayton Tennessee Bargain Store ALLEN PHILLIPS JEWELRY Diamonds — Watches - Watch Repair - Market Street Dayton Tennessee Phone 750 For A Lovelier You Call DICK, FRANCES, and JEANETTE 370 Dayton Tennessee COLLIE ' S AUTO PARTS Phone 125 North Market Street Dayton Tennessee THE COTTON SHOP Compliments of Complete Line for the College Gal Phone 145 ED HENLEY ' S SERVICE STATION Dayton Tennessee Spring City Tennessee THE SILK SHOP Compliments of Women ' s and Children ' s Apparel SMITH GROCERY Spring City, Tenn. Phone 6431 Spring City Tennessee HOTEL AQUA MORGAN INSURANCE AGENCY Phone 40 N. Market St. Phone 441 Dayton, Tennessee 121 West Main Dayton, Tenn. Edward L. Morgan, Owner WESTERN AUTO ASSOCIATE STORE Compliments of Fred English, Owner Spring City Tenn. LESTER F. LITTELL, M.D. Senior Jackie Morris completes another laundry route with his Bryan delivery. The Modern Way Cleaners Dayton ' s Oldest and Most Reliable Your Personal Appearance Is Your Greatest Asset North Market Street Dayton, Tennessee Compliments of DOUBLE Q DRIVE-IN WALTERS and PORTER FORD COMPANY Highway U.S. 27 Your Friendly Ford Dealer Spring City Tennessee Compliments of Phone 1066 Dayton Tennessee E. W. JOHNSON FURNITURE CO. Spring Citv Phone 6554 TORBETT ' S Compliments of 5 and 10 Cent Store IDEAL Spring City Tennessee CLEANERS AND LAUNDRY DAYTONA RESTAURANT Air- Conditione d Southern Fried Chicken Spring City Tennessee Phone 2071 Purser and Fine Dayton, Tenn. ■ HAROLD HANON Congratulations, Class of 1961 Radio and T.V. - Sales and Service Phone 110 South Market Street Dayton, Tennessee FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH W. L. HODGES and SON Jewelers and Optometrists Spring City Tennessee Dayton Tennessee CITY SERVICE STATION and TIRE COMPANY CARY and WEST ESSO Products - Gillette Tires COMPANY Phone 250 Dayton Tennessee Firestone Dealer Tires - Tubes - Appliances MORGAN FURNITURE COMPANY Television Serving Rhea County Since 1909 - Phone 427 Phone 6 Dayton Tennessee Dayton Tennessee First Methodist Church Rev. R. Paul Smith Minister South Market Street Dayton, Tennessee Residence Phone 372 Church Office 77 BEST WISHES FROM Dayton E. 2nd Ave. Phone 402 Shipley s ' Super Markets Spring City Front Street Phone 3391 Nelson Shipley, Oumer . . . Member Associated Grocers of Tenn. . . . Creed Shipley, Ouner WHERE YOUR DOLLAR BUYS MORE A D PARKING IS FREE AND EASY Mrs. E. B. Arnold COLLEGE-TYPE CLOTHES A SPECIALTY 123 W. 2nd Ave. Phone 160 Dayton, Tennessee TEAM congratulates the class of 1961 and wishes all of its memhers God s richest blessings as they take up their lifers work. TEAM offers opportunities for dedicated christian service in some of eartWs neediest mission fields. i::p j -- C y General Director The Evangelical Alliance Mission 2845 W. McLean Avenue, Chicago 47, Illinois 1043 Clifton Ave., N. W., Moose Jaw, Sask., Canada ROBINSONS ' DRUG STORE From 1930 to 1961 HEADQUARTERS FOR BRYAN STUDENTS AND THEIR FRIENDS Market Street Dayton, Tennessee SAWYERS FUNERAL HOME Ambulance Service Oxygen-Equipped— Air-Conditioned Two-way Radio Telephone Davton 28 Spring Citv 3131 Rev. R. I. Humberd Flora, Indiana DAYTON HARDWARE COMPANY Davton Tennessee HILL ' S WHOLESALE MEAT Phone 188 South Market St. Dayton, Tenn. RHEA EQUIPMENT COMPANY Pontiac Sales and Service Phone 562 W. Third Ave. Davton, Tenn. CONGRATULATIONS. CLASS OF ' 61 ROGERS ' REXALL PHARMACY Corner Main and Market Dayton, Tennessee F. R. Rogers Richard L. Rogers Davton Dayton Bank and Trust Company Member of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Serving Rhea County and the Surrounding Area Continuously Since 1894 I ennessee Compliments of BILTMORE STUDIO 443 Village Lane Elkhart Indiana AVANT BLOCK COMPANY ALL SIZE BLOCKS, CEMENT AND MORTAR MIX P.O. Box 110 Plant Phone 1280 Residence Phone 126 LUTHER C. WELCH, OWNER Davton Tennessee _jg} v-r Tar J,? ' jf-tiail SS ' t J ' «i ,S±: ' l« ' « • ' - i- '  I Virgil R. Peters, Pastor THE FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH Dayton, Tennessee Order of Services: Sunday School— 9:45 Training Union— 6: 15 Morning Worship — 1 1:00 Evening Worship — 7:30 Prayer Meeting— 7:45, Wednesdays L. Donald Hill, Minister of Music HAPPY VALLEY FARMS SERVING BRYAN WITH DAIRY PRODUCTS ' Phone VE 1-3516 Rossville Georgi Buy Your BOOKS from VOLUNTEER BOOK SERVICE Relig ious Supplies Bibles— Gifts— Records Sunday School Material Phone 1277 W. Ma Compliments of PLAYLAND BOWLING LANES Dayton Tennessee CRAWFORD LUMBER COMPANY West Fourth Avenue Davton Tenn SERVICES . . . Morning Worship 11:00 A.M. Sunday School 9:45 A.M. Evening Service 7:30 P.M. Sale Creek Presbyterian Church DR. IRVING L. JENSEN, PASTOR Sale Creek, Tennessee Westminster Presbyterian Church Third Street at Kilmer Chattanooga, Tennessee Rev. W. Earle Stevens, Jr., Minister A Gospel-Preaching Church with a Bible-Teaching Ministry and a Missionary Emphasis There Is a Place for YOU in God ' s Great Program of Missions! Sudan Interior Mission Preaching Christ in Africa Since 1893 164 W. 74th St. 405 Huron St. New York 23, N.Y. Toronto 5, Ont. Compliments of ORKIN World ' s Largest Pest Control Company Call MA 4-3326 Chattanooga Tennessee Compliments of A FRIEND IN CHATTANOOGA Compliments of BOB IVORY STUDIO Fine Portraits Phone 163 Dayton, Tenn. ROY K. WEAVER, AGENT State Farm Insurance Companies hloTth Decatur Street Strasburg, Pennsylvania JOHNSON HARDWARE Compliments of HUGH GALLAGHER Enjoy Delicious FLEETWOOD COFFEE If It ' s Fleetwood— You Know It ' s Good! JENKINS ' AND DARWIN ' S BROTHERS Under-priced Merchandise Harold Jackson, Manager Dayton Tennessee THE THRIFT STORE Dayton ' s Most Modern and Complete Department Store Phone 56 Dayton, Tenn. DAYTON VENETIAN BLIND CO Phone 788 West Main Ave. Davton, Tenn. TULSA BIBLE CHURCH 7123 Kast 7th Street Tuls Oklahoma ROBINETTE MOTEL Wall to Wall Carpet Air Conditioned TV Phone 68 Highway 27 South Dayton The Church with a Friendly ICelcome Preaching the Changeless Word for a Changing World R. D. Kelso . . . Pastor PIERCE ' S MOTEL AND RESTAURANT Five Miles South of Dayton, Tennessee AIR-CONDITIONKD FRKF. TV-IIOMI ' :-COOKF.D MI- ' .ALS HERE are some more reasons why you should consider FAITH THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY. FINANCES Faith is tuition-free. No charge is made for room. Only expenses incurred per year are S35 for books and S350 for meals through student dining club. FOOD Family style meals (all you can eat) will satisfy every appetite. Evening meal features full course dinner of roast beef, chicken, steak, baked ham or other tempting meat dishes. FACULTY Dedicated faculty includes well-known scholars as Dr. Allen A. MacRae, Faith Seminary President. Dr. MacRae is widely known in Christian circles as an Old Testament scholar. FOUNDATION A library of over 18,000 volumes. B.D.; M.R.E. and S.T.M. degrees offered. Courses include: New Testament Exegesis, Apologetics, Systematic Theology and care- ful examination of Old Testament Books. FAITH THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY Elkins Park Philadelphia 17, Pa. For the Word of God and the Testimony of Jesus Christ Compliments of VIOLET CAMERA SHOPS, INC. 9 East 7th Street Chattanooga Tennessee LONAS OIL COMPANY INC. 1622 Western Avenue Knoxville Tennessee 2-3148 COLONIAL BAKING COMPANY 2220 East 4th Street —Phones- Chattanooga, Tennessee Colonial Is Good Bread MIDDLE TENNESSEE NATURAL GAS DISTRICT 2-3149 Compliments of C. R. GRAYBEAL SONS West California Avenue Dayton Tennessee Compliments of Elsmere Baptist Church Erianger Kentucky EDWARD V. HOWELL, Pastor ATHENS HARDWARE COMPANY . . . recognizes outstanding school citizen, Roberta Lee Lilley. A the Tennessee SHIBLEY ' S Infants ' Wear a Specialty Phone 234 Dayto Tennessee Compliments of DAYTON AUTO PARTS Parts for All Cars — Trucks— and Tractors Phone 443 125 Main Ave. Davton, Tenn. Compliments of The Cumberland Presbyterian Church ' ' Put in Trust with the Gospel —1 Thess. 2:4 Not Ashamed of the Gospel —Romans 1:16 Set for the Defense of the Gospel —Philippians 1:17 Dr. J. Furman Miller, Pastor West Main Avenue Dayton, Tennessee Coca-Cola Bottline Co. CONGRATULATIONS, SENIORS Compliments of Hutch- Abode Farms MYRON HUTCHISON, OWNER Clayton, Michigan SALUTE TO VOLUNTEER FIREMEN Despite danger to their own lives, the members of Dayton ' s Volunteer Fire Department --men of the com- munity--have demonstrated heroic action in their struggle to preserve and protect the lives and property of fellow citizens. They have exemplified the American tradition of wholehearted co-operation --the very foundation of a democratic society. ACKNOWLEDGMENTS OF Dr. Theodore C. Mercer --for his administrative support. Mr. Al Jones, Service Director, American Yearbook Company --for his interest in and personal supervision of the publication of this COMMONER. Mr. F. M. Bates, of Kriebel and Bates Publishers --for his permission to publish Sallman ' s Head of Christ. Mr. Jim Bowers, Yearbook Representative --for his invaluable assistance and instruction. Mr. Warner E. Sallman --for permission to use his Head of Christ on page six. The Advertisers --for their financial aid. The Student Body and Faculty of Bryan College --for individual enthusiasm and encouragement. THE COMMONER STAFF SPONSORS —Our thanks to those who financed pages within the student portion of Bryan ' s 1961 yearbook and thus aided the junior class in the completion of their project. Curwensville Baptist Church Dr. J. Wesley McKinney Clifton H. Reynolds Ruth Houston Mr. and Mrs. A. T. Watson Mr. and Mrs. Widney T. Brown Miss Faith Rhoads A Friend of the COMMONER Pastor and Mrs. W. A. Venable, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Combs Mr. and Mrs. M. J. Posey Chancellor Glenn W. Woodlee Mr. and Mrs. Ora Wilkins Mr. and Mrs. Sorrel! Floyd E. Williams Mr. and Mrs. Bomgaars William Forsten Dr. and Mrs. Thomas Berry Westminster Presbyterian Church FRIENDS —Our thanks to those who contributed undesignated gifts toward the financing of this annual. Rev. and Mrs. Harney L. Jennings Mr. John F. Schrey John M. Chesebro Nelle Webber Yoiaha Community Church Mrs. Bert Rynders Mr. and Mrs. Eidon Culp Earl Hudgens Mr. and Mrs. John W. Jenkins Mrs. Gladys Lyons Mr. and Mrs. Leroy E. Gilson Senior Activities NANCY LUCILLE AKINS Child Evangelism 3; C.S.A. 3,4; F.M.F. 3,4; Intramural Sports 3,4; Prom ethean Society 3; Library Committee 3. JERRY LYNN BAUMAN Class Treasurer 2,3; Class Vice President 4; Choir Manager 2,3,4; C.S.A. 1,4; Varsity Basketball 1,2,3,4; A. B.C. 2; Intramural Sports 1,2,3,4; Athletic Committee FAITH SANFORD BOYCE Trailerville Wives ' Bible Class 1,2; S.N.E.A. 3; F.M.F. 4; B.VV.A. 2,3,4; Vice President 4. ELEANOR RAYE BROWN • Local Teacher of the Dayton City School 4. CAROL JOY CURETON C.S.A. 1,4; F.M.F. 3,4; Concert Choir 1,2,4; Oratorio Choir 2,3,4; Social Committee 4; COMMONER 3; Class Secretary 4; Community Council 4; S.N.E.A. 4. JOHN H. DUFF Spanish Club 2, Vice President 2; F.M.F. 2; Choir 2; S.N.E.A. 4. DAVID CHARLES EGNER Class President 4; F.M.F. Prayer Band Leader 4; C.S.A. 4; Messiah Choir 4; Touring Choir 4; Intra- mural Sports 4. JEAN MARIE FOSTER Spanish Club 3; F.M.F. 3,4; C.S.A. 4; Intramural Sports 4. GRAYCE E. GREEN Intramural Sports 1,2 ,3,4; Basket- ball 1,2,3,4; Choir 3; Science Club 3,4; Promethean Society 3,4; S.N.E.A. 3; C.S.A. 1,2. MALCOLM WHITFIELD HERNDON Local Pastor of Pentecostal Holi- ness Church 3,4. ROBERTA LEE LILLEY C.S.A. 3,4; F.M.F. 3,4; B.M.A. 3; Intramural Sports 3; Pep Band 4. LINA LAKE MORRIS French Club 1,2,3, Vice President 1,3, Secretary 2; Promethean So- ciety 2,3,4, Secretary 2,3; C.S.A. 1,2,3; F.M.F. 1; S.N.E.A. 3,4; COMMONER 3; Class Secretary 4; Who ' s Who 4; Social Committee 1; Health Committee 2,3,4; HILL- TOPPER Editor 3. SAMUEL CARLISLE MORRIS S.N.E.A. 1,2,3,4, Vice President 3, President 4; Spanish Club 1,2; Promethean Society 2,3; COM- MONER 3; Social Committee 1,2,4; Child Evangelism 1. JOHN K. RODEN Cross-Country 2,3,4; Track 3,4; Student Council 4; Science Club 2; C.S.A. 4. JOHN PRINCE RYNDERS Intramural Sports 1,2,3,4,5; C.S.A. 1,4; F.M.F. 2,3,4,5; French Club 1,2,3,4; Gospel Messengers 1,2,3.4,5; Varsity Basketball 1,2,3; Varsity Baseball 3,4,5; Student Council President 5; Class Officer 1,2,3.4; A. B.C. 3; Who ' s Who 4,5; Pep Band 5. THERESA JANE RYNDERS F.M.F. 1,2,3,4; S.N.E.A. 4; C.S.A. 3; Choir 1,2,3; A.B.C. 3; COM- MONER 3; Gospel Messengers 1,2,3,4; Class Secretary 2; Intra- mural Sports 1,2,3; Who ' s Who 4. SHELBY A. SKINNER Class Social Chairman 1,2,3,4; C.S.A. 1,2,3; F.M.F. 1,2,3; Intra- mural Sports 1,2,3; Promethean Society 2; Science Club 2,3; A.B.C. 2; COMMONER 3; HILL- TOPPER Reporter 3; Student Coun- cil 3,4; S.N.E.A. 4; Who ' s Who 4. JAMES THOMAS WE.LIAMS F.M.F. 1,2; C.S.A. 1,3,4; B.M.A. 2; Promethean Society 1,2,3,4, Treasurer 2, President 3; A.B.C. 3; S.N.E.A. 2,3,4; Cheerleader 1; Intramural Sports 1,2,3,4; Pep Band 4. MYRTLE AGNES WOOD C.S.A. 2,3,4, Secretary 3; B.M.A. Chairman 3,4; Choir 3,4; Girls ' Basketball 2; Intramural Sports 2,3. WESLEY HARRY YOUNG Science Club 2,3; Trailerville Councilman 3,4; Community Coun- cil 4; Intramural Sports 1,2,3,4; S.N.E.A. 4; M.A.F. 3. This page has been removed due to privacy concerns. This page has been removed due to privacy concerns. This page has been removed due to privacy concerns. 4 - r ■t I . 9f M ' -ff ST A- ' ■ . 1 5.IGl(f DATE DUE m 4 GAYtOKD - O e tl ' lL. iO - -L LIBRAE! ■«;g- 378.2 21676 W675 ' ' I ' Jiliism Jennin-: Brysji College P The CoFL ' iiGner WWr american yearbook COMPANY