Calvin College - Prism Yearbook (Grand Rapids, MI)

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.O ON CLOUD NINE Previous synods had already authorized the construction ol girls' dormitories, a seminary build- ing, a physical education plant, and a central heating plant. But colleges are not built on clouds, Misunderstanding and hesitation among the constituency brought expansion to a standstill. The delay was costing months oicicademic prog- ress and thousands of dollars. Talk had brought a stalemate although the University ol Michigan otiered 54,000,000 to malce the campus their Medical Center. All that Calvin College could do for the present was hope, dream, and pray-and every- one was doing that. 25

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T0 SYD... far back in the southeast corner of the ad- ministration building was a tiny office, barely large enough to hold its desk, two chairs, and a book case. The desk was piled high with a litter of papers-most of them letters, and a few recent campus photographs. On the shelves, within arm's reach, were several versions of the Bible, some commentaries, a copy of HOW TO RAISE FUNDS FOR SCHQOLS AND CGI.- LEGES, and an anthology of jokes. The door bore no nameplate. The tall, dark-complected official who occupied that office changed titles too often. Currently he was known as De- velopment Secretaryf' but few knew his title anyway. Across the nation, folks knew he was really a Calvin Salesman, and they called him just Syd Mr. Sydney Voungsma was called to Calvin in 1952 to manage the mammoth Needs of Todayn campaign. Since that time his duties were ex- panded, and he has become better known as the school's chief publicity man. l-'le was also a member of the synodical centennial committee. But perhaps most significant of all, Mr. Youngs- ma's job is Calvin's future. Serving on the long- range planning committee, he was one of those most responsible for the acquisition of Knollcrest. Syd believes the Calvin dream can become a reality. By his genial and witty cooperation and his confidence in young people, he is an inspira- tion to his associates, an example of Christian faith in action to all he meets. The T957 l3l2lSlVl is dedicated to Syd, the Calvin Salesman.