Dordt College - Signet Yearbook (Sioux Center, IA)

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Mr. Amold Giristians, president of the board, plac- ing the cornerstone. The construction of the building was soon begun As the walls rose and the outline of the building be came more defined, people were happy to see the tangible realization of their hopes and plans for a junior college. On the evening of May 12, 1955, a large group of people met on the grounds of the college to witness the laying of the cornerstone. The cere- mony was impressive. When the stone was lowered into its place and was revealed to the crowd, the inscription SOLI DEO GLORIA , struck a vibrant, responsive note in the hearts of the audience. ln- deed, TO GOD ALONE BE THE GLORY was their thought. This thought had been the motivation of those who for years had urged the establishment of a . e f 'f Mayor Maurice A. Te Paske addresses the audience at the cornerstone laying ceremonies. Junior college. This thougnt guided those who la- bored to realize their ideal. This thought has been the inspiration of those who have given oftheir material possessions so that the building could be erected. The building has been completed. Dedicatory services have been held. The college has been founded. May the inscription on the cornerstone continue to express the guiding principle of the teachers, students, and all who are in any way affiliated with the school. May Dordt Colelge continue to receive the Lord 's gracious blesing and be an effective agency in His hand for the promotion of His king- dom. The building upon completion. S , . , . - - - - . 11 .a . .Q -- '. QI, - '. V- .. .- .. ' sift -- , .T ,- ,--,A .,. ' r .-Q.: -. fs'-:rise-'if iff- -' f pp Y v,,,. ,Ca ' 1 . ' '-5:11, - '- , ' ,. . n, . A.,-. .' 'xv-:Kg 4 n- V 4 .-'L . '1'f'l.. x'e' ' -fy-1.1.4. f '

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'L s 1 X f I 1' X . , I lr 'ai' ' . Board President Amold Christians presiding at ground-breaking ceremonies. Not only was there the question of location, but there were also other matters that needed attention. Through its Executive Board and its Central Board the Society kept moving forward with its plan for the establishment of the college. Decisions had to be made as to the type and number of courses to be offered. Faculty members had to be appointed. Blueprints for a building had to be approved. A financial drive had to be launched to raise funds for building. It was a busy time for all. To coordinate the efforts of the various committees which had been appointed and to promote the work of the Junior College Society, the Central Board asked the Rev. C. Van Schouwen of Lansing, Illinois, to become Promotional Secretary and to head the Bible department when the school opened. Rev. Van Schouwen's interest in the junior college movement was well known. He accepted the position and with consecrated devotion ap- plied himself to the work. Two years had now passed since the formal organiza- tion of the Society at the Rock Valley meeting. They were years full of activity. The time had come for the breaking of ground for the college building, and this was done on March 12, 1955. f'I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I fiyzgpl I I I I digg I X - ,I jf! A -,Z f I. X 0 f , , '2 --n--'!CemHc UML 15 4

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