Erskine College - Arrow Yearbook (Due West, SC)

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Rev. Ffaflli YOLIHQ PI'CSSly, ' LV' W X X! I QA! 0 1 , 5, -K IM , Y , XP Q! SX fl i iifffl SUN of Dr. P. Pressly, Frank Young Pressly was born in Due West on January 18th, 1853. After he graduated from Erskine College in the class of 1871, he took a course in the A. R. P. Theological Seminary. Later he went to Allegheny for post-graduate work. From a successful life as minister, Dr. Pressly was, in 1893, called back to his Alma Mater to fill the chair of Greek and German. While holding this position he was, on November 13th, 1899, elected president of Erskine. He accepted, and the college greatly prospered under his administration. During his period of office he endeared himself to every student in the institution. When he was chosen president of the Theological Seminary, he, in l906, resigned from the presidency of the college that he might give his whole time to the new work. I-le still, however, keeps in close touch with the students, and every boy now in Erskine feels that he has a friend in Dr. Pressly. The degree of D.D. was conferred upon him by Westminster College, Pa., and that of LLD. by the University of South Carolina. He wields a polished peng his sermons are gems, his bearing is dignified: his behavior is mocest and unassuming, he is a courteous Christian gentleman. Dr. Pressly,s influence for moral and intellectual good can be seen in the alumni of Erskine, who, with us, echo this sentiment: The true knight of learning, the world holds him dear,- Love bless himg Joy crown himg Cod speed his career 5

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REV. F. Y. PRESSLY, D.D., LL. D 'I

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