Drury University - Souwester Yearbook (Springfield, MO)

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' 5T'his was a year of transition, a year in which the United States finished its task of reconstruction fol- lowing a bloody Civil VVar, and prepared to face the future -a. future that brought with it continued expansion and gradual assumption of world leadership. In March of this year of transition, Drury College was born, as an institu- tion which would serve the Ozarks area and the nation as a whole by instructing young men and women in the field of 'higher learning. As the United States prepared itself for expansion and growth, so did Drury College. There were difficult times ahead, but the founding fathers answered the challenge and faced the future unafraid.

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SEVENTV FIVE YEARS OF PDOGDES I948 Today, the world faces a task of reconstruction, an mightier job- than it has e been called upon to perform before. The responsibilities of leading the world toward peace a understanding has fallen upon the shoulders of the United States. .This country and the r of the world need capable leadership, from intelligent, thinking citizens. As Drury Colle looks back upon its seventy-five years of progress, years in which it has furnished the nation Wi wx ell-trained, capable graduates, it would' well behoovf. all D1 ul vites to look also to the futur vw ei 21 future which presents a challenge to the College to continue preparing the youth of AIHBPEJ for assuming' positions of forceful leadership inthe world of tomorrow. Thus can Drury c tinue its policy of service-service for Christ and Humanity. Ol

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mul' 1 . A 1 N ' ,V s QU. For the teaching of Truth, Drury Colle! first opened it doorsg For the seeking of Truth, many have euteru its classroomsg For the preservation of Truth, do we no look to the future, while cherishing the pai Ye shall know the truth, and the tru shall make you free. -St. John, 8:32. We De llCz'2lllfI6 This Book to Truth