Bryan College - Commoner Yearbook (Dayton, TN)

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t Mr. Kermit A. Zopfi Dean of Students Mr. Kermit Zopfi entered Bryan college for his first years of college in 1946. At that time Bryan was not accredited so Mr. Zopfi transferred to Wheaton College where he received a B.A. in Bible and History and an M.A. in Christian Education. After receiving these degrees Mr. Zopfi re- turned to Bryan to help set up the Christian Education field. In 1952 Mr. Zopfi became the first proffessor of Christian Education. He also taught History of Western Civilization, English History, History of Missions, Philosophy of Missions and Methods of Missions. He served as head of the Christian Service Association (now known as Practical Christian Involvement) and as advisor for the class of 1955. On Septem ber 5, 1953 Mr. Zopfi married Gleneale Faulks and continued at Bryan College for the next two years. Mrs. Zopfi was in charge of the college print shop. In 1955 they left to begin work with Greater Europe Mission in Germany. After a fifteen year association with GEM he served for two years at Azusa Pacific College as Financial Aid Officer and as counselor in Student Development. Mr. Zopfi earned another M.A. while at Azusa Pacific, this one in psychology and counseling. In 1972 President Theodore Mercer invired Mr. Zopfi to return to Bryan College as Dean of Students. Mrs. Zopfi became the switchboard op- eratot and secretary. Mr. Zopfi became Assistant Professor of German. During his time back Mr. Zopfi has also served as advisor to the Student Senate and Student Union and as Chairman of the Student Life Council. He has been on various committees and councils, coordinated the Missions Conferences, and worked closely with President Mercer in chapel scheduling and the keeping of the college calendar. For seven years he has served as Treasurer and Membership Chairman for the Association for Christians in Student Dcvelopement, a national organization. 14 Opening

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