Evangel University - Lancer Yearbook (Springfield, MO)

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ple .dard Evangel clas- erican Year- hired Flegal graduated in oncern from ny and Flegal ious educa- patible per- by Flegal as no need school he atmosphere nalized, giv- e to develop siness-world :raduates are obtaining a but they all ntial to be they do get success that graduates a n. 8 next part of the 1980 graduate, over the airwaves. e at Evangel gave ,; a job at KWTO, Ruth Maasbach. Graduates 33

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Experience develops example Graduates establish a successful work standard rom Maine to New Mex- Fico, California to Con- necticut, alumni from Evangel have set the trend for future graduates. Recognized by em- ployers as worthy, profes- sional, and diligent, grad- uates have become classic. Consider, for instance, Lillian O'Mahony. She graduated in 1980 as an accounting major. As a transfer student, Miss O'Mahony found a tough program in accounting. But, the hard work paid off. Before Miss O'Mahony graduated, she was offered a job at Birchwood Nursing Home as the accounts receivable manager. This po- sition, close to her New York home, keeps her busy with 200 patient-accounts, bills, deposits, and general money-handling activities. Dr. Timothy Steffens, Miss O'Mahony's employer, is a full-time businessman. He notices extra effort and compliments me when I do well, she stated. Another 1980 graduate, WWW P!ans and preparations are the begin- ning of the work on the Hl-CALI. for Darla Musgrove, editorial assistant. MISS Musgrove was a 1979 graduate. Graduate of 1979, Cathy Hutton stops her research to answer a question. Miss Hutton lhas been working in the Church School literature department of the Gospel Publishing House for over a year. Rulll mi Bill Liles, didn't travel as far and had to look for his job. He remained in Springfield to break into broadcasting. Liles is fulfilling his child- hood dream. Working as a dee jay and news reporter on KWTO, a local radio station, he is gaining the much needed experience in broad- casting. Not all students come to school with a particular goal, yet they definitely find their place in society when they graduate. Gwenda Goodwin came to school leaning toward business but even- tually graduated with a dou- ble major in English and Communications. Miss Goodwin is em- ployed at Gospel Publishing House tGPHl in Springfield. She began as a secretary in the summer of 1980 because she was going to return to Evangel to student-teach in the fall. Events didn't happen that way, however, and Miss Goodwin became the editor- ial assistant in the youth department. Dan Flegal is another example of the Evangel clas- sic. Josten'swAmerican Year- book Company hired Flegal shortly after he graduated in 1979. A major concern from both the company and Flegal was his llreligious educa- tion. The compatible per- sonality shown by Flegal proved there was no need for concern. In school he stated that the atmosphere was more personalized, giv- ing him a chance to develop the needed business-world attributes. Not all the graduates are as successful in obtaining a job so quickly, but they all have the potential to be successful when they do get a job. It is this success that has given the graduates a classic reputation. e Setting up for the next part of the show, Bill liles, 1980 graduate, continues speaking over the airwaves. Practical experience at Evangel gave liles help in getting a job at KWTO, Rock 99. Photo by Ruth Maasbach. .V' Azwnrnhmtelr 32 Gradua tes

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N134: 3.110, t- W. - BM. Id;1 ,1- t. . s14 .' :;:-.T...-1'L..; ' :x wk. Jr! r .1' :wz'm'fCC'og'a 'x , de NI A L l l l t 1953 The General Counctl 0f the ASsemhlies ot God passed the propmal to establish J four year Pentecostal college of arts and sciences, 1954 The United States Of America presented the deed for 59 acres and 70 buildings of the O'Reillv Hospital ground to the ASsemblies of God. Preparation for use began under Emmett Davis, an Assemblies of God layman, who bmlt the power plant for the hospital. The new Board of Directors named Klaude K. Kendrick as President of the college 1955-56 Evangel opened in September to 78 freshmen Facilities consisted of 18 wooden buildings. Emmett Moore, first faculty member, began selecting books for the library. Sixty-six businessmen and professionals met as the first College Council and their wives organized the Ladies Auxiliary 1956-57 Enrollment - 166 lune Forman tKeant and Don Pearson came to Evangel as part of the original faculty. Evangel gained accreditation from the University of Missouri, the only state accrediting body In the 1956-57 year. 1957-58 Fnrollment - 324 Norma Dalan, Walter Ernst, Edna Freeman tBakerl, and Thurman Vanzant joined the faculty, l. Robert Ashcroft was named president of both Evangel and Central Bible Institute The basketball team played Baptist Bible College and Chut't'h teams. Traditionally In the beginning arrived on campusrmore than wondering what would happen in the next year. Until now, leaders had provid- ed the vision for a college of arts and sciences. Now it was left to the students, faculty, and administrators to fulfill the dream. The students lost no time in establishing organizations and traditions. In the first academic year, seven organiza- tions were established and several events were initiated which led to the present clubs and traditions. 7 Earh of the 78 students Future Business Leaders of America, now Phi Beta Lamb- da, Future Teachers of Amer- ica, now Student National Education Association, and the Lambda Chapter of Chi Alpha tthe Assemblies of God organ- ization for college studentst were the first national organ- izations to be established. Four other organizations kept students busy during the first year. The Camera Club, History Club, Collegium Mu- sicum, and Student Council provided their own means of student involvement. Student publications also new foundations come provided a means of invol- vement. EChOs and the newspaper, the Lancer, both appeared the first year of the college. The follow- ing year both publications had a change of name. The Echo $111 became the Lancer and the paper became the Lance. Later, the yearbook assumed its pre- sent name, Excalibur. The first students, like all p lunior Doug Benlzel dives after the ball as seniors Jeff Thompson and Warren Van Dolsen come up from the sides to assist. This soccer game was against the alumni. Photo by lim lurrens. The yearbook, the .. - 5 xx 0 fhe Confer! Band dirertion of Iohn sound and Song.' by Concert Band seleztions.