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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ns, .94 I - N .X 'Q EXECUTIVE BOARD: L. to R. FIRST ROW: E. Fikse, treasurer, J. Geels, secretaryg Rev. B. J. Haan, vice- presidentg Rev. I.. Bossenbroek, corresponding secre- tary. SECOND ROW: A. Cooper, J. Addink, W. Veen- 'Qanmzce L. Vanden Bosch, chairman E. Fikse S. Van Vliet M. Wiersma C. De Jongh G. De Stigter I. Kroese I. Woudstra ? Rev. B. J. Haan, chairman Rev. D. Bergsma H. Christians Rev. H. C. Van Deelen 1 3 stra, Rev. G. Vander Plaats, Rev. H. C. Van Deelen. THIRD ROW: J. Modderman, Rev. P. Holtrop, J. Bonnema, E. Meyer. NOT SHOWN: A. Christians, president. Rev. B. J. Haan, Chairman C. Geels L. R. Haan G. Pals D. Ribbens Rev. C. Van Schouwen J. Ten Harmsel N. Van Til N. Verbmgge