Ferrum College - Beacon Yearbook (Ferrum, VA)

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All of us who c ompo 5 c the faculty and ad- ministration of the college have high hopes and dreams for each student who Studie 5 in this institution. The me a 5 ur e of the school and of our efforts is in what each student doe s in life after leaving these sacred hall s. Our thoughts and beat wishea will be with you alwa y fs. May you ke e p in the proper perspective the lessons you have learned he r e and remember that you uphold our sac red traditions by your daily actions and activities. QMWZQQZQ -hc., 1. gif ., Prfsideni I i.

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guard Crusiecs The Board of Trustees ha s worked vigorously for the betterment of the college during the past year just as it ha s during previous years. This year will'be known in the future history of our school as the year of decision. The Board announced plans for a program of expansion and development at the college which when completed will double the capacity of the institution and modernize the exi s ting buildings. This program will provide one of the finest physical plants among junior colleges. The Board of Trustees ha s benefitte d the college in large measure through providing funds for the c omple tion of its three year program of improvement. The Board of 'Trustees is the governing body of the college and makes all policies by which the school is operated. The Board is composed of twenty-one membersg seven women, seven ministers, and seven laynnen, all of which a re nominate d 'by the Virginia Annual Conference. The women are recommended to the Conference by the Woman's Society of Christian Service ofthe Conference and the men are recommended by the Conference Board of Missions. Each member is elected for a term of seven years and three new members are elected each year. The group elects a pre s ident who presides over the two regular meetings each year as wellas meetings of the Executive Committee, Dr, Roland P. Riddick is Pre side nt of the Board. Other officers are: Dr. Hugh M. Burleigh, lst Vice Pre sidentg Mrs.J.A. Berry, Znd Vice Presi- dent: and Mr. James T, Catlin,'Jr., Secretary, Othe r Board members are: Mrs, E, O. Parkinson, Mrs. Paul Glasener, Mrs. E, L.Gloss- brenner, Mrs. C. L. Hedgecock, Miss Muriel Day, Governor Thorna B Stanley, Mr. W. G. Saundelr s , Mr. Warren Decker, Mr. Bruce Slaven, Mr. G. A, Mattox, Mr. W. P, Swartz, Ji-,, Reve rend Raleigh H. Mann, Dr. A, E. Acey, Dr, J, A, Engle, and Bishop Paul N. Garber, 1

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M W2 The Admiuisiraiiau 615' DEAN ELMER THOMPSON Dean of the College, Pr ofe s s or of Religious Education and Speechg A, B., Randolph-Mac ong S. T. B., Boston University, Fe rrum College 1954. Ferrum opens opportunities for all of us, and one of the chief op- portunities open to the faculty has been the p r ivile g e of working with the students. Of course there have be e n mom e nt s that we wanted to pass quickly, but there have been far rn o r e that we would liked to have preserved forever, You, the students,have opened a vast door of happi- ness to us through our chance of Working with you. I speak for the entire faculty in saying that we wish you a bright and fruitful future and that We rej o i c e in your progress but are sorry to sexe you leave Ferrum. ' Elmer A. Thompson ll: II- Ki