Evangel University - Lancer Yearbook (Springfield, MO)

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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.

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