Evangelical Seminary - Evangel Yearbook (Myerstown, PA)

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'N 7 RICHARD R AIL A Pine Grove, Pa D' l ' . lp Oma in Theology Evangelical Congregational gigs-3013 High School l-le is retired from the U S Air 3 'QCP l years of service as a Meteorologist H was 'ordained Deacon in May 1970 'l-le is presently E3:eFV111g as 'pastor of St Paul and Zion Evangelical Ongfeg3t10H31 Churches at Pine Grove and Rock ,fx c .M ' ' ' was born Sept' 9: 1920 . . . graduated from X . e 7 I If i ARLAN MATTHEW BOND W E X' 7 , .1 B A Bernville Pa Diploma in Theology . . . United Church of Christ . . was born jan, 22, 1935 . . . graduated from Penn- Bernville l-ligh School in 1953 and from Wyomissing Polytechnic Institute in 1957. He was employed as a Foundry Engineer prior to and during his seminary years. He was ordained on june 6, 1971 and was called to pastor the Lansdale Schwenlcfelder Church. Cs Qs g Class Secretary-Treasurer Editor of yearbook. 15 1-iw Q, 1- '.,' 1 ., . f . , A .,, -.4 , ,,.,-- ,R ,- f A , , - ' .- . ., X- if V W gFf'if' 1J i,fW 33' ,y Q,-inf' ,R W ,L R. 1 ,r., .3 ,

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CLASS HISTORY After years of anticipation, Saturday, May 22, 1971 -- the day we had been waiting for -- finall arrived. As we received our degrees or diplomas we did so with a note of gratitude and Y thanksgiving in our hearts. These years at the seminary hold many fond memorigeifor each of us. We remember the chapel with its old theatre-type seats and the main building e ore it was carpeted, painted and refurnished. The new library was a dream but during our years at the school we saw this dream become a reality. The class was formed in September, 1 68. r an, ean, g , been at the school for a year or so as they were members of the Introductory Course of Study. Allen, Frank and Tom were continuing their education after graduating or attending other colleges or universities. There were several others who are no longer with us for various reasons. Some have dropped back to next year's class while a few have left the seminary. Early in our first year we began to realize the busy activities of the seminary student. The lively pace of lectures, papers, tests and studies kept us busy and before we loiew it, the first semester had slipped by. Those living in the dormitory and doing their own cooking enjoyed the occasional splurging for a good meal at one of the local restaurants. Table tennis, football and other sports helped to keep us in good physical condition. Extensive renovations of the campus buildings tood place or started during our Middler Year. We had to take a second look at the administration building as it took on an entire new appearance. The chapel was painted, carpeted and had new lighting fixtures and pews installed. The student lounge on the second floor was finished giving the students an adequate place to relax, study, watch TV and enjoy each other's fellowship in an informal atmosphere. The administration offices and conference room were completely refinished. All of this added to the enrichment of the historical campus buildings. Also ground was broken for the new library and our class was able to watch the erection of this building from the ground-breaking to the actual use of the facilities. The students eagerly and critically watched the construction of the portico. This was the subject of many discussions and comments. Ye Olde Coffee Shoppe was a project of our class which proved to be a very profitable endeavor. Fresh brewed instant coffee and a tempting selection of home baked Tastykakes and Pies were available each day. Our stand was conveniently located in the second floor hallway between the classrooms and the lounge. The class had an eye for business. Sales really boomed during class breaks and over the noon hours. In our academic work as Middlers we experienced a change in curriculum. Some courses were changed from two-hour to three or four-hour subject. This necessitated close coordination on the part of each student to make sure that he would have all the required subjects and the right number of hours when it came time to graduate. Many hours were spent on the preparation and compilation of information for the Year Book. Our Editor-in-Chief was Arlan Bond. Allen Kline served as the official photographer. Other students assisted in finalizing the book. During these years at school, many deep and lasting friendships have been developed between fellow students and the faculty. We have come to know each other as a family and in a sense have helped to inspire each other to grow' in both spiritual wisdom and grace. , 7 The day that we looked forward to -- Graduation Day -- has now become a thing of the past. What started .out .as a date that seemed so far away has now become a reality and a memory. For most of us this will be the end of our formal education and we must put into practice all that we have learned. Our class has the distinction of having Franklin Schock as the first graduate to receive the Master of Divinit De ree from the Sem' , ' but we do know the One wholholdg the future for us. mary We don t know what the future hcldsl 9 A l D Geor e Richard and Roy had already W. D ean Kinch 14

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ROY T. I-IA UPT KutLtown, Pa . Diploma in Theology . . . Evangelical Congrega1.io'n:il . . . born Sept. 1O, 1941 . . . graduated from Lehighton High School in 1959. He was employed as an oifice manager for a transportation firm. He was ordained Deacon in 1969, and Elder in May, 1971. He is presently serving as pastor of Grace Evangelical Congregational Church, in Kutztown. W. DEAN KINCH Lebanon, Pa. X 2 Diploma in Theology . . . United Methodist . . . born Nov, 23, 1920. . . graduated from John Harris High f , School, Harrisburg, and The Harrisburg Academy. He A 1 served in the U. S. Air Force during World War Il and f was employed by the U. S. Government as a Civil Service employee- He was licensed in june of 1968 and is currently serving as pastor of St. Luke's United Methodist Church, in Lebanon. MMG Class Historian Y earbook C Ommittee ALLEN LEE KLIN E 5 i East Petersburg, Pa. 33. Bachelor of Divinity . . . Evangelical Congregational 8,2 . . . born july 18, 1943 . . . graduated from Tri- s Q Valley High School, Hegins, Pa. , and received his B. A from Messiah College in 1969. He was ordained Deacon H in 1968 and Elder in May, 1971. He is presently serving as pastor of Grace Evangelical Congregational Church, in East Petersburg. Vice-President of Class A Yearbook Photographer 16