Elon University - Phi Psi Cli Yearbook (Elon, NC)

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T. O Dr. I. W. Johnson We dedicate the 1952 Phi Psi Cli Rev. Isaac Walter Johnson, a native of Virginia and an honor graduate of Elon College; for the completion of graduate work was awarded the Master of Arts degree. Dr. Johnson was honored by his Alma Mater with the Doc- tor of Divinity degree. He has been active in the Alumni As- sociation, chosen as the annual speaker on two different oc- casions; is an ordained minister of the gospel in the Christian Church, now Congregational Christian. He is one of the out- standing rural pastors in Virginia and North Carolina. He is a strong gospel preacher, always placing the emphasis upon Bibli- cal teaching and the spiritual life of his church. During his active pastorate of 51 years, three struggling rural churches grew to be strong churches — strong in membership, equip- ment, and influence. He has served his denomination as an influential official in the Eastern Virginia Conference and in the Southern Convention. He was a member of the Board of Trustees of Elon College and of the Chris- tian Orphanage for more than 10 years. Dr. Johnson has made significant contributions to his church as a whole and to Elon College in particular. Dr. I. W. Johnson Recognizing his worth to his church and college, it is a pleasure and a privilege for the student body of 1952 to further honor him by dedicating our annual, the Phi Psi Cli of 1952, to him.

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Our President To the Class of 1952: The days come and go; the years pass. Time on its march takes its toll as well as brings opportunities. The sun rises and floods the earth with light; it sets and covers the world with darkness. Your years in college iiave witnessed successive changes of light and darkness for mankind the world over. War clouds hang heavy over the nations of the earth. Indeed, arms are clashing today, and the ba ttlefield claims its toll. The future promises little relief. Nation is ar- rayed against nation with threats that may easily result in World War III. During these four years you have shared in the peace, the quiet, the safety, the se- curity of our college campus as well as the instruction, the inspiration, the stabilitv of an excellent faculty with wholesome influences. The time comes all too soon, it se.ems, when you ai ' e to launch out into a world of conflicts and a society of uncertainty and confusion. May you be guided by One Who never errs protected by One Who never fails, and strengthened ])y One Who never forsakes. Your responsiljilities are great, but your op- portunities are une(|ua]ed. Your Alma Mater shall follow you with interest and prayers. L. E. Smith, President.