Fort Wayne Bible College - Vine / Light Tower Yearbook (Fort Wayne, IN)

Text from Pages 1 - 110 of the 1958 volume:

,f f 1 T , ,, 6 E4 P. u ya , .H I . L '45 'R '4 ,.,...-l..- 5 '!l-sv l958 7auar BIBLE COLLEGE A Threl Each s' Becomi livl Our Bi VVho li While 3 sol The Bi A thren Each s Pllblish1 William C Mary Allen County Publ' Libra-y fl. Wayne, lniliunq 1 with prayer and counsel wise 'ruth that changes hearts and for training students true llIaster's face have seen. 1d strength through education all else to build around. of study, prayer, and fun ill a brighter light portrays. ABLE OF CONTENTS 1 e .... 7-46 and campus scenes .... 3-6 l'f ............... ite .................... 47-70 ..- ..... 71-84 g - .... 85-100 n of Fort Wayne Bible College 5 Mary Ann Wagner, editor Charles Williams, advertising 4 NS..-..- U.. L22 On January 1 1958, Dr. S. A. Wlitmer left his position as president of Fort Wayne Bible College to become the first executive director of the Accrediting Association of Dedication the nian with a big snnle,keen ninuh and aivarni hearh the nian ivho has been studentt professor, dean, and preident of our insdtudon, the nian ivho served ins country in the tnne of need as a chapknn, the inan ivho has helped us grou'spidtuaH5g the rnan ivhose characten leadership, and in- tegrny have been an exannne to ns the nian ivho is cahed to lie executive chrector ofthe Accredhing Assocknion of Bnne COHegex theinanivehonor.eMemn,andlove this nian ive dedicate this 1958 light Tknver: DR.S.A.WUTMER BETHANY HALL Deceptively soft, warm Autumn breezes, harsh snow-lined Winter blasts, and moist, fresh Spring winds takeltheir turns at transforming the face of our college campus. Beneath their respective cloaks the campus remains unchanged in its reflection of character and purposei The buildings themselves, as they form the focal point of all college life and activity, come to be thought of as an integral part of such experiences, thus becom- ing symbolic of lessons and friend- ships never to be forgotten. LEIGHTNER HALL 4 l UNDERS MEMORIAL Central on the campus and in ol activities is Bethany Hall h houses administrative offices, store, post office, classrooms and mmen's dormitory. An atmosphere xiet dignity pervades it-s halls and fluential in developing poise and idence within those who train x Founders Memorial becomes sy' mous with the thought of prac- training. Through the facilities rovides for worshipping, study- and playing together, young le are made ready to successfully the challenges the Lord pre- : them. KF 6' 1' 'lim , 2 SCHULTZ HALL J' r' .-ii' Q, I NT . I Y 1, V! A y f.- . i , 1 A ,- K 5 . A . .4 A f. tr L Q, l gy 'ef X 1.-1 I Q :N 'P 2 'ro- 'W -1 ii 'YT lv fag' x I-f'1-' X-A., 1, g.,,-e-- -71-,:f -Lt, ,-s'- kt .ll ,-' P ,.f ' ' -.,-' ' . ,A- ..-fi -' ,, 'T' ' ,-- ' Q ---531 - iv V - : .'.' l-21:33. J . l s' ZZ-7--fu' ' .,-- l -f:',j. .:---F --l4.i..-l,,, , :A ,,.:.:.,-cz. .,,,. , -- W-. Q , . - , N -1 N - f , Y, . - ,-,:- , .,-. :'T'N-5:45 .Nic -T' , 'M N A I V xi fwfr' F5245 '- 13:-,. f. ' , '1 ' , 'fv,.., A -fs , ' , , W ,Ljy.,.gA.,,1 ..,,,5 . if-. l 3- gf 2711 '-7.3 , ' I -- I 1A-3.1: 'ffllkgr .- E .i , '-.dbg .,. .. . -. -- Lv -g 2, - --...Li -, --- 1 -. L' All -N: .. A . , . is i '3 - Q V I . . I:-H 5,3 1 ' A 4-F gov 'F ' i 77' TW Ill RESIDENCE HALL Leightner, Providence, and Schultz Halls having become home to so many young people will ever be remembered as providing opportunities for the development of strong Christian character and personality. Residence Hall has become the home of many of our faculty members. Its U-shaped construction is suggestive of the strength found there by students and teachers alike as they counsel, read God's VVord and pray together. PROVIDENCE HALL 1 7 U' Z , Qgf! .KQX W4 O To everything there is a season . . . a time to weep. and a time to laugh. In joy or in sorrow the fellowship of God's servants is sweet. Fellowship in the varied social contacts at Fort VVayne Bible College gives students an opportunity to develop poise and understanding in many situations they will meet in their ministry. Through fellowship, students come in Contact with a wider field of interest thus making them more appreciative of God's work and bringing forth greater depths of praise. K '17 aa-ll Llfe though bound by books, exams, reports and such to search to depths unknown for pearls of truth untouched ' kindly words the path of light we tread strike out from this strong base to hidden truths disclose, a host of signs pointing to unsearched depths students challenged aright each one must meet and test. days of hardest toil new pleasure will be ours bright' gem of knowledge pure God allows us to acquire. Governing Board N.. 5 J . l .J f vl- 4 -'E -.1 '-5 Seated-Mr. Maurice M. Rupp, Mr. J. Francis Chase, Rev. Jared F. Gerig, Rev. Roy Ramseyer. Standing-Rev. Clifford L. Grabill, Rev. William Whiteman, Rev. Robert C. Strubhar, Dr. Clyde W. Taylor, Rev. John Nussbaum, Rev. D. W. Donaghue. Not Pitcured-Mr. James Beltz, Mr. Shirl Hatfield '1 hc governing boziril which has been coiuinis- sionecl by the Missionary Church Association to ad- minister school affairs consists of twelve trustees and the president of the college. The trustees are chosen from the Missionary Church Association, the Christian Missionary Alliance, the Christian Cnion, and the livangeliczil Mennonite groups. Included among the responsilvilitierl of the governing board arc :ippointincnt of officers and full-time faculty meni- lwers, holcling college liroperty in trust, and hzimlling financial affairs. l'l:ins for the clevelopineiit of South Campus have taken much of the hoarcl's time re- cently. Tlirougli the foresight of these inen in plan- ning and guielzince I-'ort XYnyne Bilmle College will continue to expnncl spiritually, scholzistically, anal physically. l 1 S. A. WITM ER A.B., M.A., Pi-Lo., i.l..D. Our Presidents V X .F JARED F. Game A.s., TH.B., m.A. Dr. S. A. Witmer was president! of Fort Wayne Bible College until January 1, 1958, when he became the first executive director of the Accrediting As- sociation of Bible Colleges. Until he left to take up his new position, he was well-known to the students. His cheery smile and friendly hello there have helped to brighten many a test-laden day. As a for' mer student, dean and teacher at the college Dr. Witnier was well aware of its needs when he as- sumed the responsibility of the presidency. A greatly broadened curriculum and building program stand as reminders of the farsighted guidance which he has given through the years. His counsel, example and testimony have helped many a young person take bold strides forward in his spiritual life. Dr. VVitmer will long be remembered not only as presi- dent, but most important as a friend to each stu- dent who has known him. ln january of l958 we greeted our new presi- dent, the Rev, Jared F. Gerig. Mr. Gerig has long been interested in the field of education and has kept closely abreast of tlhe activities of Fort Vyayne Bible College as a previous dean and member of its governing board. His varied experience as a pastor, national youth leader, editor of a periodical, mem- ber of a mission board, and Missionary Church As- sociation president have tried, tested, and proved his leadership abilities. Mr. Gerig holds the key which will open the door of further advance for our col- lege. Having been so closely associated with the school. he has come to us not as a stranger, but as a familiar associate in whom we can put full confi- dence and trust. Our Deans - .u . , 7 s ' . Q , X 'V 'ii u l , il wwf -V 1 ' -. ii'. '4'f ' ' 1, -V s 'ii?3l 5,9i f . 'b', i '.eif , - mv ' ' V-Wax. u E ,' ' . we-+rq : - . is frm- t- C651 X' :E ' 41- i ' --,,.,.'af L -,,,w5-. , .Ni . 1 - :EW :Qi X ' .-vu' Y f. ,'-9'TL.-:- -' 1 x 'Sv . '53-1,gg.1: -',. ,Q A- ' 1 - T 35 245.91-' - .'i :i . CYRIL EICHER Dean of Students HAROLD RANES Dean of Men DR. HERBERT BYRNE Dean of Education Througout the school year many seemingly insurmountable problems arise in the lives of Bible college stu- dents. A refuge is found in prayer, but often the advice and counsel of those who have successfully over- come similar problems is needed. With confidence and trust, students may turn to their deans who through years of consistent Christian living have gained much spiritual strength, insight, and wisdom. Whether a stu- dent is perplexed by a spiritual. H physical, or a scholastic problem, he may find a sympathetic counselor among them. With the grace of God and the patience of our beloved deans, we will leave Fort Wayne Bible Col- lege as men and women ready to be effective servants of the Lord Jesus Christ. RUTH SONDREGGER Dean of Women Faculty EUNICE J. CONRAD, A.B., M.A. English CYRIL H. EICHER, A.B., TH.B., M.A. Pastoral Training Dean of Students f I... . .. A . . V ' , - ,-if Y '. as A .'- ,,. 5.3 f1r F. .- 1 'if29ffili?f? Q 1,14 f'?',aEA 9575? we fy, jf if .,f'f5Qi4: K 'w1,,-.-'vff 'J'-f ni 'i , is 4,-ejfrffx. lr., RALPH GALLAGH ER, A.B., TH.B., M.A. History and Science HARVEY L. MITCHELL, A.B., M.A. General Education Registrar HAZEL M. YEWEY, A.B., M.S. History and English Q HERBERT w. BYRNE, A.a., a.o., M.S., ED.D. Education Dean of Education 5 , LLOYD E. ROTH, B.ED., M.A. Education RUTH BONDREGGER Christian Education Dean of Women -P3 O ALICE A. POLHAMUS, R.N. Home Nursing First Aid CLAUDE E. STIPE, A.B., M.A. Missions and Anthropology W. MORROW COOK, M.A., M.S. Homiletics RICHARD E. GERIG, A.B. Radio and Music Pubiic Relations Director VERNON SHELDON Speech WARREN WRIGHT, A.B., M.A Speech J EDITH EHLKE, A.B., M.A. Librarian WESLEY L. GERIG, A.B., B.D., TH.M. Bible and Greek .A rig WELDON 0. KLOPFENSTEIN, TH. B. Bible Director of Christian Service ana Extension Study HAROLD W. RANES, B.D TH.M. Bible Dean of Men S, l ,J . Q., . Y ROBERT MYERS, B.S. Brass Instruments FOREST WEDDLE, A.B., M.S. Bible and Archeology -'Mix RENE FRANK, M. MUS., D. MUS. Music and Art Director of School of Music BETTY M. STANLEY, B.S Voice and Piano 'f ya.. .i.,, or-A Slhytk' .X ki: T .4-an---aL, IRA A. Gems, am., M. Mus. AUGUST c. STELLHORN, Piano Organ F' H Q Nw f 2 'bism,,.ur 3 MATTHEW LUNDQUIST, A' Bl' ELOISE WOOD, B.M., M MUS B. MUS., D. MUS. Instruments Music Sta vs. WALTER E. KING Assistant to President in Development 'Q '. GRACE E. KING Secretary to the Director of Public Relations FERN M. GALLAGHER C. V. HARTER Business Manager ANN NEUENSCHWANDER Secretary to the President .l , Yi' J. '- , .J I , L' I Y ,X 1. Ai if ANN HILBERT Secretary to the Registrar 9? if x,...- JUANITA BAXTER Assistant in the Business Office, Secretary in Founders Memorial Bookstore Manager N DONNA LUTTON Secretary to the Dean of Students EVELYNE SCHMIDT Bookkeeper T il ., qw '-,b L ' ' - ,flxfv i.,!. ?- . s'T'I w.'.i?i' rf. H 'fxiv' f gf ' . RTW: rx - 4 1. . iff 1 in Ofg ,yn 7 . X . '5 . IF MRS. ALVIN BUMP Assistant Librarian LAVINA LEIGHTNER P. L. EICHER Hostess of Schultz Hall Commissary Manager ROBERT M. LOHMAN Physician . , I 33 -, J' T gk -Q, 'XS , png W A lf si ' ' .L .J 5 ,-fi ? ' i gs . A ly - I 1 sf: -Q V Q? 38- A ,g H,.f'5e:5,,' is X, Mfrs--v,.A gffh ei g Q .N . , ,.,. ., is- 5, 1 ,5'a,.,'v 2. 'K Q 2 kMww,fw-ws- HELEN JACKSON Cook 1 .mama , LAURA STORES Cook ELEANOR RICH Assistant to Dean of Nurse '1 7 ? , v f '4!'f'9 f EQ , Q. MARTHA FIEDLER Women, Dining Department Supervisor . 'Il' .lgnx-, ab..-A CELINA A. KLOPFENSTEIN JENNIE MILLER Cook Cook Rs ADA SMITH ADOLPH BLEY Laundress Assistant to the Maintenance Supervisor me b., , ..n -- -. ,:tlx.3:ii-.m.:zn.4:.-, tudent Association 6.1 'S'-e -. lt lei' First Row-Ruth Sondregger, advisor: Ardene Smith: Ruth Couture, secretary: Mary Warnerg Patricia Witt, vice presidentg Diana Lovell. Second DeMerchantg William Pauly Forest Yoder, treasurerg Josep Mayforthg Cyril Eicher, advisory Harold Ranes, advisor. president. The Student Association has proven itself to be the most effective and most necessary organization on campus, Through it all student activities are di- rected and controlled, Parties are planned, banquets organized and general school problems discussed. The Association consists of its own president, vice chairman. sevretary, treasurer. the fuur class vice presidents, a representative from the Light Tower. and the three student deans as sponsors, The x . ' 4 ' , organization is then divided into various committees -.-- il. , which manage the student aetivitv. ' ' i-'Ie '-Q-v,:i7'LQv. . , . . ,. . D - f - This scliotil rear the Student .-X:-sfacmtiori has ,:?fA ' '. , .. , . . f - planned the Cihristinris banquet and the annual spring 7'4f'.,-,'fi 4- l'-anquet. L'ndt-r the direction of its proiect coin' igfw' -' 'r. KT- Qfzftrkr afvif' mittee it has lit-gun lu raise funds for ri new freezer in tht- cafeteria and to furnish tihe Student Asso- ciation office, 411, .S x 5 v i I p . F 1 Citi iff? : ' .s 'fi A 0 5 Row-Etan Pelzerp Paul h Cunninghamg Ronald Insert-Dale Ferrier, Campus Cleanup I- -- Bl! K r ' F . ut! .Al -Q S Senior First Row-John Zurcher, president: Joseph Cunningham, vice presidentg Ann Eicher secretaryg Ervin Wheatley, treasurer. Second Row-Ardene Smith, Student Associa tion representativeg Cyril Eicher, sponsorg Kenneth Laffin, chaplainp Charles Cole athletic director In September, 1954, some 100 students entered the Freshman class of Fort Vlfayne Bible College for four years of challenging training. Our motto VValking by Faith has become more of a reality through these years. There were immense opportunitiies ahead, of which we had never dreamed. Project Day opened the door of witness to our Fort VVayne neighborsg work calls and Christian Service assignments gave unlimited occasions to be testimonies. Every phase of college life correlated to prepare us for our walk in the world. Faltering in courage: with stammering tongue, we looked to Christ with needs and found Him sufficient to meet the challenge before us. Bible College days will be remembered as the foothills which have developed our faith to meet challenging horizons. Now, four years later, we look forward with anticipation to vast horizons ahead. Here our pathways partg but as we st-ep out to serve, we go VValking by Faith. , I 'sv-' ' THOMAS EDISON BEIHOLD Bachelor of Arts in Bible Gospel T e a m Driver, Church Worker, Sunday School Teacher, Assistant Pastor, Alpha Kappa Club CARROL LOUISE BLEY Standard Bible Church Worker, Sunday School Teacher, Mission Worker, Orator- io Chorus, Band ei? 'I 'E' Elin , 'If li? DAVID CALVIN BICKER Bachelor of Arts in Speech Gospel Team Quartet, Church Worker, Sunday School Teacher, Radio, A Cappella Choir, Orator- io Chorus, Alpha Kappa Club Vice President GEORGIA ANN BLACK Bachelor of Arls in Christian Education Sunday School Teacher, Child Evangelism Teacher, Dorm Cabi- net CLIFTON CALLAHAN Bachelor of Arts in Bible Gospel Team Quartet, Church Worker, Assistant Pastor, Radio, A Cappella Choir, Oratorio Chorus, Class Athletic Director, Prayer Band Leader, Alpha Kappa Club, Varsity, Intramurals CHARLES MARINE COLE StandardBible Sunday School Teacher, Mission Worker, Oratorio Chorus, Intra- murals ,zgggwgitf .-v, 1:,- - CHARLES B. CURETON Bacbelor of Religious Education Church Worker, Sunday School Teacher, Pastor, Oratorio Chorus, Light Tower, Music Club, lntra' JOSEPH FRENCH CUNNINGHAM Bacbelor ol Arts in Bible Gospel Team Speaker and Driver, Church Worker, Sunday School Superintendent, Class Chaplain murals and Vice President, Youth Confer- ence Business Manager, Student Council, Light Tower, Alpha Kappa Club, Camera Club, Intramurals W, fi ' ANN EICHER Standard Bible GEZAIZIT RCET1 DILIBIIIZIIGER Church Worker, Child Evangelism ac e oro rts in i e Sunday, School Teacher, Assistant Teacher' Class Secretaryf Yguth A Conference, Student Council, Light Pastor, Alpha Kappa Club, lntra- murals Tower, Prayer Band Leader i. GMS ,i . ' Y' JOAN EILEEN CURETON Bachelor of Religious Education Sunday School Teacher, Church Worker, Oratorio Chorus, Youth Conference sw , CARL BREWER ERVIN Standmd Bible Gospel Team, Sunday School Teacher, Alpha Kappa Club 21 ., ,.,, , MW-.. ... -1.3-,.. , 1-47.1 ,. ,.. ,.. A ,M 1- A -- g , ,AM,n,,, U ,1,..- I- 5, ' ' '5,.- Wx.. vs. Q l EMOGENE ERVIN Standard Bible Sunday School Teacher, Child Evangelism Teacher, A Cappella . 'Y C1-ohio il' DALE O. FERRIER Bachelor ofArlsi11 Bible Choir iunday School Teacher, Pastor, MARILYN JOAN Fox adio, A Cappella Choir, Oratorio Smndmdgible Chorus, Student Council President, Assistant Sunday School Teacher 'Q l ' 'WJ' f lil. .i wwe 'XJ' ' Abwvzf ' ifgigif- ' ' .IQ MARY GABRIELSON Bacbelor of Arts in Bible Gospel Team Trio, Church Work- er, Child Evangelism Teacher, Radio, A Cappella Choir, Oratorio Chorus, Band, Light Tower Cir- culation Manager, S.M.F. Secref tary, Camera Club, Music Club 22 Alpha Kappa Club nrt, X . l-EON KEITH GERIG Bachelor of Science in Music Education Gospel Team Quartet, Church Worker, Radio, A Cappella Choir, Oratorio Chorus, Band, Class Vice President, Youth Conference Mu. sic Director, Student Council, Light Tower, S.M.F., Varsity, ln' tramurals Child Evangelism Teacher, Ora torio Chorus DARLENE HOPE HALLER Bacbelor of Religious Education Church Worker, Child Evangelism Teacher, S.M.F. Secretary, Theta Beta Vice President rw-guns. 'Q-K5 - wx iv... .,,,w SHIRLEY MAE HIRSCHY Bachelor of Religious Education Sunday School Teacher, Child Evangelism Teacher, A Cappella hoir, Light Tower, Prayer Band Leader Y, j -UQYQV, ESTHER LOUISE HOFSTETTER Bacbelor of Religious Education Church Worker, Child Evangelism Teacher, A Cappella Choir, Ora' torio Chorus . - ,- Aff w gr. Ai :hee ,1. YJ ,. x f i' A.: ,. - ,,,-agp y. ' ,ff Q,e.. ,J fn, P- L , , ilfigw x jg-, ' 351' f'i3', f f- I ,l.f'i.i Y.-sn QW: ,fin fu,'PQ'-It.:jii2fF'rl3 1 4 1 'z-5153? ff- aka-.lfaflgf 5 ELIZABETH IRENE KIMMER Bachelor of Arts in Bible Gospel Team Trio, Child Evangel- ism Teacher, Oratorio Chorus, Light Tower, Dorm Cabinet . 4nsa J KENNETH EUGENE LAFFIN Bachelor of Arts in Bible Gospel Team Quartet, Pastor, Ora- torio Chorus, Class Chaplain, ln- tramurals T' i ' - ROY D. JOHNSON Bachelor of Arts in Bible Sunday School Teacher, Mission Worker, Pastor, Band, Alpha Kap- pa Club, Camera Club, Chaplain of The Indiana Air National Guard i llxi' X R X, 'Q' Riagg?-It l . I Z:- :::::: HAROLD LOUIS MCKNIGHT Bachelor of Arls in Bible Child Evangelism Teacher, Assis tant Pastor, Class Treasurer, Stu dent Council, S.M.F. President Prayer Band Leader, Alpha Kappa Club 23 EDNA PHYLLIS MANYAN Bacbelar of Religious Education Church Worker, Child Evangel- LESTER LEE MEISENHEIMER ism Teacher , . zu- I, , . .7 ARLENE SUE MEYERS Standard Bible Bachelor ol Arts in Missions Church Worker, Class President, Youth Conference Treasurer and Chairman, Student Council, Light Tower, S.M.F. Treasurer, Prayer Band Leader, Gospel Tract Team, Varsity. Intramurals ChUI'Ch WOl'kEl', A Cappella Ch0if'. HUGH 'NGRAN PALMER Oratorio Chorus, Youth Con'er- 87168 24 Bachelor of Arts in Bible Gospel Team, Church Worker, Sunday School Teacher, Mission Worker, Assistant Pastor, Prayer Band Leader, Camera Club, ln- tramurals PATRICIA SUE METTLER Bacbelor of Arts in Christian Education Gospel Team Trio, Child Evangel- ism Teacher, Mission Worker, Student Council Secretary MARLENE JOYCE PATTERSON Standard Bible Sunday School Teacher, Mission Worker, Oratorio Chorus ARDENE MARIE SMITH Bachelor of Arts in Missions ZELDA EVALYN PIERSON Church Worker Sunday School B bl S' ' Mi ' N ' ' nemo, aezcgzn sswnay ursmg Teacher, A Cappella Choir, Ora- 2 CE Mission Worker, Camera Club, Hospital Visitation, Church Work- er torio Chorus, Youth Conference, Student Council, Theta Beta Sec- retary, Music Club JAMES L. SOWERS Bjzcbelor of Religious Education Gospel Tract Team, Church Work- er, Sunday School Teacher, Child Evangelism Teacher, Mission Worker, Assistant Pastor, Orator- io Chorus, Light Tower Advertis- ing Manager, Prayer Band Leader, Camera Club President and Li- brarian, Intramurals. DORA M. STAMM Bucbelor of Science in Missionary Nursing Service Oratorio Chorus .. -'tu '7i1'i- 1. Sv 'e '2-If '57 'Ti' ' ' 'ZW E, I HENRY IVAN SMITH Bachelor of Religious Education Church Worker, Sunday School Teacher, Child Evangelism Teach- er, Mission Worker fl' E NMA V 1...-if 2 if ' ,,.a, , , Q : t f 1 IISQ ' '-g -' X ' vY'f5', .ii ' X -I A 'N, RICHARD JOHN STEHL Bacbelor of Religious Educafion Church Worker, Sunday School Teacher, Sunday School Superin- tendent 25 ...io Q.l 'Y 'T ALETA M. STRICKLIN Bacbelor of Religious Education Gospel Team Trio and Instrumen- tal, Sunday School Teacher, A Cappella Choir, Oratorio Orches- tra, Band, Light Tower, Camera Club I . 'ill-In-.f ELEANOR ELLEN VONDRAN Bacbelor al Religious Education Church Worker, Child Evangelism Teacher, Mission Worker , qs., d xt, 'WE .Lf www: 'YS 'wb 5 ERVIN C. WHEATLEY Bacbelor of Arts in Social Studies Church Worker, Sunday School Teacher, Varsity, Intramurals VANCE C. SWOPE Bachelor of Religious Education Church Worker, Sunday School Teacher, Mission Worker, Camera Club ABRAHAM B. WILLIAMS Bacbelor ol Tbeology Gospel Team, Sunday School Teacher, Child Evangelism Teach- er, Mission Worker, Oratorio Chorus, Class President and Chap- lain, Student Council, Light Tower, S. M. F. Vice President, Alpha Kappa Club President x F-2 Senior not pictured ROBERT C. KALT EDNA RUTH WICHERT Bacbelor of Science in Elementary Education Sunday School Teacher, Oratorio Chorus JOHN ZURCHER JR. Bacbelar of Arts in Bible Church Worker, Sunday School Teacher, Pastor, Class President and Chaplain, S.M.F. Vice Presi- dent, Camera Club Vice President, Intramurals unior Seated-Mary Fultz, secretaryg Mary Warner, Student Association representative Standing-Robert Mason, chaplaing Harvey Mitchell, sponsorg Glenn Schade pres: dent, Paul Weidner, treasurer, William Paul, Student Association representative, T. A. Strader, athletic director The scope of the Junior Class motto- All things Through Christ, encompasses the life of each class member. It is the realization that all things were made by Him and for Him, and that in Him all things consist. This knowledge brings a sense of dependence upon the Creator for daily guidance. His direction and planning can be seen as indi- viduals retrospect on events which have brought them to- gether as classmates. The sureness of His leading is streng- thened day by day, in the classroom and by the cheery word and warm smile of fellow students. Fellowship with God and man, preparing and applying assignments, practical Christian service, enjoying a student recital or a memorable Christmas banquetg these are included in the .-Xllf' Such experiences, with a heart desire to do the will of God, will combine in a realization of All Things Through Christ. fi'Ui::1'.I'! !' Cf 1' '7'? ',' ' be ' ', ? - 0 -'NW 'W '1 BARKLEY, ROBERT BEOUGHER, GEORGE BRICK, FLOYD BROWN, NANCY BRUNER, NANCY CALLAHAN, CECILIA CAVENDER, GERALD DONAGHUE, BETTY FENNER, KENNETH GARNIER, DONNA Game, BRUCE HEINDSELMAN, RHODA HUGHS, DORIS HUGHS, RONALD JOHERL, DOROTHY KERBY, JEAN gf LANc.oscH, MARLENE 3 4' LIECHTY, ROBERT MAsoN,RoBERT PAUL, WILLIAM mCHARDSON,JOHN ROBBINS, PAUL ROBINSON, KARMA SCHADE, GLENN SCHLATTER, ETHEL SIMPSON, ELIZABETH SINN, MILTON SMITH, BARBARA SMITH, ETHEL SPRAGUE, HARVEY STEHL, BETTY STEINER, JONATHAN STRADER, T. A. 4. Z 'Xu 'wr-.v L- -9 LQ I ff! 'GW' v , 1 1 -gk ,,....,-G -I , -.. .,,f ,, A 5.-La.-5 T ,fffttzif Q' 'ff .-:-:-:522?fs . F ' ' I' liz..--, '-I-I-T335 'I A' ' W 2, -1... 504 I, ' u x , I I N ! 5, QM K r MN 'eff TRUAX, BEVERLY TRUIT, JANET WAGNER, MARY ANN V nr V D ..L- T2 P D . 3 I Nik., A ' A' wg Z3 i X J WARNER, MARY -go' f WEIDNER, PAUL WILLIAMS, JULIA WITT, PATRICIA YODER, FOREST uf! .i' tx. B WATSON, WAYNE .. '. X' WILLIAMS, BERNARD w X Ny' 1. --': 'f :-2 I , 1. .H Juniors not pictured ROBERT DYE ARTHUR GAUNT ANN HOPKINS CAROL KOCH JAMES NOT TROGER SCHLADENHAUFFEN WILSON, WILLIAM . ,x I ,aw ,- w .L woMMER, Jos-IN X ZURCHER, BERNADINE SADANAND SHINDE BENJAMIN WILLAMS CHARLES WILLIAMS GLADYS WILLIAMS SHARON ZERBY ophomore Jerrold Meyer, chaplaing Paul Brennan, athletic directory Betty Stanley, advisor Wesley Christian, presidentg Ronald Mayforth, vice presidentg Dorothy Rupp secre tary Ronald Hodgin, treasurer: Etan Pelzer, Student Association representative VVe have an anchor that keeps the soul . . . How true of our Sophomore class! .Ks we began our voyage in the fall of the year through the calm, clear harbor of anticipation, the confidence of a fixed anchor gave assurance for the storms ahead. Tliougli we were buffeted by waves of Worltl Literature, Psychology and Jeremiah, our anchor remained steadfast and sure. As the storms progressed, how thankful we were for those ports of prayer in which we found peace and quiet from the rough waters of life. VVell do we remember the Sophomore party , . . Sopho- more chapel . . . the basketball games . . . the Christmas card sale . . . and those first Gospel Team assignments. Yet through the ocean of activity, we were not sailing aimlessly. VVe were pressing toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus. As the year draws to a close, our voyage as Sopho- mores will end. But within our reach are the passports for another year of opportunity and challenge. f . iff TC fl ?-7'T57'EHTf'i 'ii' '7 S. AoAMs, JESSE BAKER, MAXINE BANKS, DONNA BARLOW, NANCY BEIGHLE, DOROTHY BLISZACK, HARVIE BLOOMER, cAnon. som.LEs, ESTHER aom.ANo, HELEN BRENNAN, PAUL BURR, JANICE BYALL, PATRICIA CALLISON, DONALD CAVENDER, JUNE CHRISTIAN, WES cou.lNs, mu. COUTURE, RUTH CURETON, .norm DAVIS, ooRoTHv DILLER, Louise ELLIS, MARY ANN EVILSIZER, CHARLES FAGARANG RENEE GATES, GERALD GRABILL, JANICE GREEN, CHARLES GROVE, BARBARA GUSHIKEN, JANET HALLER, VERNON HARBURN, JAMES HARTUNG, PATRICIA HIGGINS, PATRICIA HODGIN, RONALD IMLER, MAY mauve, AIMEE KEMMERER, Joel. if 'pv .Q :-- .XA Q sys., x -gi A 3 U 'M vm I .iff jk. , W.. EW' 'Y v A Q , W-v , E A., ' 'V' .... 'l Qn-un ' ' U My 1 . 1 G I . . X A , ' s 4 fu. er 'x- lg . uv 'N -f -IV K J NW'-war -- W., ,Y ,V , I me A 'x I 'M' -1 ff' , ,iw I, ., V: ln. .I V -1' - Ai 'A T I , I 3 KA Nu . x ., 8 N N rv .M f I W Lx' SD' 4 ' . lw-'f uw., tw A - Mm- . -Q 5 ' ' ., 1 R . QV ii' . YZ? I , Q..- Vs Q-L' 5-I EEF Q. ' 'Tr ir, E.. ' X ur I 'K v M u' Z I-F , ' ' ns 9, .Q Q I - I uf KN 'c .v I I J Xfxq, KING, BONITA KRASULA, KATHRYN LIECHTY, PEGGY LOCKWOOD, SHARON MAYFORTH, RONALD MAYS, KENNETH MEvER,JEnoLo MOLLENCOPF, SANDRA NELSON, MARILYN NESSETH, DOROTHY NEUENSCHWANDER, ARZETTA ossoRN,PETEn PALMER, HAROLD PELZER, ETAN PORTA, ELIZABETH RASHLEY, DOLORES ROBINSON, TOM ROUSSOS, JAMES RUPP, DOROTHY sc:-n.A'r'rER, oRvn. scHoLFnEu.D, PHYLLIS SHADY, EDWARD SHOOT, wu.l.lAM STDGKRAHM, CAROLYN STOUT, DAVID sTRAHssuRG, EVELYN swoPE, WATSON TERUI9 EDWIN THORN, EvEu.YN TRUIT, DAVID WALLACE, PEGGY WARSTLER, NANCY WATSON, MARY WEIKAL, FRANK WELSH, GERALD WIENS, JANET mg, '-ur' ' ,. I 1' ,V ,'1-Hx Nm. ,,,. f . 'NN H' R.. , x. '45 ...E A D -.-, 1 H ,. A - M . .1 ' 1 iff' ffl., 6' W fi -I 'N Aff' J, ,, W S4 A' Qi, A A A at mf M ,, ,, M R? s u' H 4 ' ,, ,- -4 45' 'Q 1 A 1: ,av- -4- , ' rf Q ,Z xt , Q, 'W 0:3 .xx .5 6 2 4,,, i . ip, , ,X X A 77? 1 'li 1 Mu... , ' WN N-sq... WOODTHORP, WENDELL YNTEMA, SHARON YODER SHELBA Sophomores not pictured BETTY BAKER RICHARD BIRKEY JOANNA DICK ROBERT FANSLER MARY FUl-TZ JERRY HYNEK I . I V -R, atv, gg A ,J ., .,. W-: 'T r. , ' ' ., V.-:ixfS.3Ef'E ' I , 'gg3fu ',1w . - -2' I I I YODER, JULIA PEARL MULLANS ROBERT PADGETT JULIUS PAVKOV HANNAH SHINDE TREVA WEDERKEHR HAROLD WILL FRAN WILSON WILLIAM LIGHT ZIMMERMAN, SHIRLEY Freshmen First Row-Diana Lovell, Student Association representative: Caroline Perry trea surer Eunice Simmons, secretary. Second POW- David Eicher, ,president Larry Escher chaplaing Paul DeMerchant, Student Association representative: Robert Hat maker, athletic director, Wesley Gerig, sponsor. The motto, Pressing Toward the Mark, depicts the aim of each member of the Freshman class. When we dedi- cated our lives to the Lord's service, the race had its be- ginning. Entering Fort VVayne Bible College was an im- portant stride toward our goal. In these initial laps of the race, we, through our activities, are equipping ourselves for the difficulties we shall meet later. Studying, engaging in intramural sports, attending social functions, and attending chapel services are preparing us mentally, physically, so- cially, and most important of all, spiritually. It is our intention to do more than merely saunter along in this race. Vile must strive diligently toward our goal, and bring the message of Christ to those who are but spectators and to those who have not heard. Before we reach the prize, our crown of righteousness laid up for us in heaven, we shall have encountered many obstacles, have faced many afflictions, and have overcome many hurdles. XVith these things in mind, we continue Pressing toward the Mark. BLOOMER, JANICE BLOSSER, WILLIAM BOSTWICK, MYRTLE BOTAS, MARCUS BOWMAN, LYNN CLAUSER, JAMES COLLINS, EVERETT CRABBE, DORIS GRIDER, ROSE DAUGHERTY, GEORGIA DEMERCHANT, PAUL EASH. CLARENCE EICHER, DAVID EICHER, LARRY ELLIOTT, HOMER GALLAGHER, GRETCHEN GERIG, SHARON GRUBB, DONNA GUSTAFSON, MARLA HACKNEY, DOROTHY HAFER, CRYSTEL HARMON, LOLA HATMAKER, ROBERT HIRSCHY, NEVA HODGIN, NANCY HOFFMAN, ANITA HUFFMAN, KATHARINE IDLEWINE, SHARON JACBOSON, SHERRILL JEWEL, DONNA JOHNSON, CORRINE KELLEY, MARIE KERN, SHIRLENE LEHMAN, MILDRED LOVELL, DIANA MAGGART, BLAINE ,htgf Nr.. V .av 35. -19: va N , X 1 U X W 9 W, Q IX, Aiwa ' U , 6 If sv 5 'Pri X Q g 1 ,5 . w avd j.. , ,wif . - ' 'f,f'f':175f.-mi. --Q, and .P '5 s T09 ............. , , W- Yi 4.- ,,.... - my-npr ff I is 'I I xiii 4 - f N 2 si XV I 'S ..-I I ' Q by , . , I i' ' ' ' , Q ' 1 .w I' . fi. , n. ' Qwug V 16 H8 MASER. RONALD MELLOTT, ERMA MILLER, DIANE MOO PENN, GLORIA MORRIS, RACHEL NEIMAN, BLAINE PEDERSEN, ELLEN PEEK, CAROLYN PERRY, CAROLINE PLUMB, CAROLINE PUSEY, GEORGE RICE, PATRICIA ROACH, FLORENCE ROACH, ORVILLE SAMRADY, MARILYN SCHILKO, TAMARA sr-mov, DAVID sHoNTz, susAN SIMMONS, EUNICE SMITH, JOYCE SWALLOW, SHIRLEY VOORHEIS, DAVID VOSS, ELAINE WATKINS, MEREDYTH 5' WILSON, CHARLENE WOLFE, MARY .JANE ZABEL, ARLENE Freshmen not pictured SHIRLEY BOWEN, GORDON HARTER. ROBERT HAR TUNG, HCWARD HAWKINS, MERIEM MEIBERT, IRENE POWELL, NANCY PRATT, JAMES ROBRINS. DEAN SCHLAKEAU, JIM SMITH, MARVIN TROYER MERRELL WHEELER Special tudent Some of our students are taking classes of their own choosing rather than any one prescribed course. These students are unclassified and have no established organization. Many special students do full time work and are able to attend only evening classes or are community friends who take advantage of the opportunity to take work which will aid them in their Christian service. These men and women are a welcomed partv of our student body. ELAINE SHOLL ii! SHARON CARLSON .4. Q . IQ,- , ' 'll' I I KAREN LEPLEY - R Q li.: RICHARD HERSHA Special Students not pictured MARY BEAN MARVIN BOWEN HAZEL SHOUP NELL BYRNE JOHN DEPRIEST ANN GREEN DELORES GREENE JACK HAYFORD RUBY HOOVER LEOTA KAISER ORVILLE MEYER LARENE MITCHELL ETHEL WILLIAMS IRENE MOLDEN JUNE MULLINS PABLO NAVARRO BENJAMIN NEUENSCHWANDER IRENE NEUENSCHWANDER BERNICE OSER MARY PAVKOV CHARLES PERKINS HAROLD RHOADES PEGGY RICHARDSON ALVIN SAUTER ELZER SHOWERS GAIL SMITH MIRIAM SPRUNGER LILAH STEINER SUZANNE STIVER LOIS STOCKMAN WILLIS SUDMANN HECTOR VILLA LEWIS WALTER GAYLORD WILLIAMS Second Semester tudent NOT PICTURED Harvey Ache, Bertil Asklund, Faye Adams, Vernon Babcock, James Bledsoe, James Conrad, Donald Gerig, Walter Grantham, Floyd Hoch, Earl Hopkins, Luella Landrey, Vernon Lehman, Helen Levy, June May, Martha Over- myer, Robert Peterson, Ray Ray- croft, Treva Studebaker, Virgiline Waid, David Walker, Florence Weaver, Chestley Whitt, Will Winders. Left to right: John Bretz, Ronald Krause, Edward Podlesak, Henry Miller, and Gerald Spinks. v-:::'-- Muriel Asklund is graduating with the class of 1958 with the Bachelor of Science degree in Missionary Nursing. Her picture was not in- cluded in the Senior section be- cause of deadline dates previous to her re-entrance into school for the second semester. Among the members of the student body are a number of individuals who entered the school second semester. Many of these are community friends who are taking night classes. A few, however, have entered as full- time students and have become active parti- cipants in their class, These students have contributed much to enrich the life of Fort Wayne Bible College. U0 Qs ff-V or e u , .In 'r. 1 fa , - +T N:.f 15' Donna l1I'SCS .i . I if -0-- M 1 M., ,r I 'QM f' v ,.,4 'gf , . ' 1 . 1, NL , 1 ' . 5 I ' , . I ki if x Burd Chloe Evilsizer Karen Fouts Elizabeth Furman NOT PICTURED Carolyn Derreth Marlene Devlin Joy Easterling Phyllis Holland Marian Haffner Joan Hankey Eleanor Hellstein Lillian Hughes Yvonne Johnson Sally Kinoshita Barbara McCord Janet Millender Margaret Richards Mary Rodeheffer Grace Shillingsburg Ida Snoke Sue Soderqulst --. .- -.1 'IH .v'1 ' Carolyn Derreth, Ruth Ringenberg and Yvonne Johnson replace the vital organs in this classroom model Marlene Devlin prepares to admin- ister treatment 'to a patient. Rebekah Llechty STUDENT NURSES: Seated left to right-Mary Rodeheffer, Sally Kino- shita, Eleanor Hellstein, Ida Snokeg Standing left to right-Joy Easter- ling, Grace Shillingsburg, Donna Burd, Karen Fouts, Marlene Devlin, Yvonne Johnson, Ruth Ringenbergn Elizabeth Furman, Barbara McCord. The nursing program carried on in co-operation with one of the hospitals in Fort Wayne was established in 1953. Spiritual preparation for three years of nurses train- ing is provided nursing students by a year of teaching in Bible and missions at the col- lege. Then they follow the usual nurses training program in Fort Wayne or at another accredited hospital of their choice. As these nursing students minister to the physical needs of individuals they often have opportunity to testify of the Lord Jesus Christ. Their gentle and cheerful manner prompted by the love of God in them brings comfort to many patients. Upon completing nurses training and passing the state board exami- nations to become registered the girls return to the college for another year of Bible and missions training. As the Lord leads many of these go to the mission fields of the world well prepared to minister to both physical and spiritual needs. nn., f lv? ' ,if X ff i -ang bp-1 lf..' - ,ffm I5 vi :I ' W'-fu? 'Q mU.'is.-.... I-'fi ' g.. -. U l 45 :V k 1.4 -1 .gig fy- 5 .-t f' . , -- '..s .wk I - 1!S'f1 H- nl l IE Fw' A JH Vw :lu l Lrfo 'a fl' -S 554: , , both vibrant and keen is ours through jesus Christ was shed to save our souls that we might live for Him many foes await with weapons sharp and subtle Scriptures true will take and conquer by His grace. weary along the way and we would often fail supplication brings fresh power for every need, battle won through grace new understanding comes mankind with hearts of love and tell tfhem of God's Son. 47l President Jared Gerig bringfs a devotional thought Ira Gerig leads a chapel song service Chapel As the organ plays a wor- shipful melody, students, fac- ulty, and friends come to the auditorium for the mid-morn- ing chapel service. After everyone has found his seat, the service begins with a hymn, in which everyone joins lustily. The main part of the service is taken up with a speaker, who may be a lay- man, a local minister, a re- turned missionary, a visiting educallor, or a member of the faculty. One day a week is generally devoted to testimon- ies of God's goodness and re- ports of service throughout the previous week. From time to time the occasion is used for the business meetings of the Student Association, pre- sentations by various organi- zations in the school, and talks from the deans. The whole college family, students and faculty alike, looks for- ward to the break amid the morning classes for a period of growth in grace, cues on Christian conduct, and spirit- ual strengthening. EJ Students entering chapel Rev. Florient Toirac speaks Testimony day in chapel Challen e SUPPER DEVOTIONS ' The tinkle of the bell at the head table announces that supper has come to a close and the evening devotional period has begun. Each eve- ning after supper a member of the faculty presents a de- votional thought. Often the remaining time is open for testimonies and notes of praise. Once each week the Student Missionary Fellow- ship brings reports and re- quests from the missionaries. Everyone joins in singing heartily as We gather around the piano for a singspiration, usually ending with Wonder- ful Grace of Jesus, the un- official theme-song of the col- lege. All consider this short devotional period as important Supper deyotions Singspif-ation for spiritual refreshment, as they do the food for physical refreshment. I5 f .F Vis i- 1 'va 'Wg ' ' . lf ' f A '1 T ' ' 'it' , First Row-Joel Kemmerer, Directory Julia Yoderg Ruth Coutureg Janet Gushikeng Ann Eicherg Caroline Perryg Donna Banksp Tamara Schilkog Carol Bloomer. Second Row-James Roussosg Milton Sinng George Beougherg Edwin Teruig David Stout: Ervin Wheatley. PRAYER BANDS At five o'clock each evening the students interested in missionary work gather for a period of intercessory prayer. Various students preside as a different area of the world is presented each evening. Usually there is a short challenge or report of answered pray- erg then all join in praying for the needs of the mission fields. At times a returned mis- sionary will present the needs of his field in person or by recording, so that the students will have a better idea of how to pray for missions. This is an important ministry of the school, and all who take advantage of this opportunity for service are richly blessed. 49 , n ' NQ Harold McKnight, Student Missionary Fellowship presi- dent. Seated left to right--Darline Haller, secretaryg Paul Weidner, treasurerg barry Eicher, organist. Standing left to right-Joel Kemmerer, vice-presidentg William Collins, pianistg Ronald Mayforth, song directory Claude Stipe, advisorg Harold McKnight, president. A .N..-. . ani f. it 'JN Mr. Arthur Hall mis- sionary to Morant Bay, Jamaica tudent M'ssi0 . X . ,'q' 1 Mrs. Arthur Hall, mis- sionary to Morant Bay, Jamaica Miss Florence Cavendar, missionary at Medellin, Columbia. Fellowship I , 1 . is . il' io. 'I' . f' A X hs'- 4? . 'YA ' . - P ' l : 5 KW ' fhlfs. 4 ' -- . ' 50' 3,?4 t f I his F W . X -7- ' I Alai' KA , A 0 ' - - gg' ui .-.' . 'ggi Q l A '-f s -' Q - -v' A l f . , Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Sonius and Jill Ann, mis- sionaries in Sierra Leone, British West Africa , as ' lt- u , f . , X if. if V '25, . ' Cf fx fl' 1. as Claude Stipe, Student Mis- sionary Fellowship advisor The Student Missionary Fellow- ship performs a vital task in prepar- ing Fort Wayne Bible College stu- dents for future service. Its student leaders arrange for speakers for the weekly services, oversee mission prayer groups, and handle funds and projects. At the present time three missionaries are being supported by the students. They are Miss Florence Cavender of Christalina Bible Insti- tute in Medellin, Colombia, South Americag Mrs. Arthur Hall, Morant Bay, Jamaicag and Mrs. Ronald Son- ius,4Sierra Leone, British West Afri- ca. Many inspiring challenges have come to us this year both in terms of needs the world over and in terms of spiritual, physical, and psychological problems which missionaries must face. These services are invaluable in the training of mission students and also in preparing other Christians to have a prayer interest in and a vital knowledge and support of the mis- sionary program. Prayer Harold Ranes, sponserg Tamara Schilkop Carol Bloomerg Donna Banksg Doris Crabbe: Louise Dillerp James Roussos. -71 Freshman class PPBYCI' meeting day of prayer. -:Hg Oh ,Prayer plays a very important part in our campus life. Besides 5 o'clock prayer meetings, private devotions, and dormitory prayer meetings, there are otiher periods of prayer: Campus Cru- sade and Days of prayer. On Saturday evenings Dean Ranes leads the Campus Crusade. All stu- dents interested in spending time in personal pre- paration for Sunday's Christian service and for praying about problems, both personal and cam- pus-wide, meet in this group. Beside these weekly meetings, once every month morning classes are dismissed for a Day of Prayer. A message is brought by a member of the faculty, a local pas- tor. or a visitior. followed by a period of individual heart-searching. Then the student body divides according to classes for separate services of supplication. The morning is concluded with a time of praise and testimony. These periods of prayer are a great blessing to all who attend. hri tian Service ii- :S fs 5 cf 9 t -ai Mr. Klopfenstein informs two students of their Christian service assignments. GOSPEL TEAM DRIVERS AND SPEAK- ERS-First row: Hugh Palmer, Robert Leichty, James Roussos. Second row- lrwine Wheatley, Ronald Mayforth, Wayne Watson 3 . The command go ye into all the world and preach the Gospel is being carried out by our students in the Christian service program under the di- rection of VV. O. Klopfenstein, This pro- gram has been established as a channel through which students may freceive practical training in various types of Christian work under the supervision of experienced leaders. These supervi- sors can give helpful hints and correc- tions, thus preparing the young person to realize and meet efficiently the prob- lems which will be his in the future. Among the area covered by this pro- gram are pastoral work, musical minis- try, childrens work, visitation and gos- pel team work. Practically every week student teams are sent to area churches where they present, Christ through the medium of music, botih vocal and instrumental, and by their testimonies. As Christ is lifted up in their service and in their conduct, men and women are brought to a realization of Christ as their per- sonal Saviour ancl young people dedicate their lives to service for Him, Q, , .T A k , , YV, 1,' y.f, A 'i W s ' ' i ' g A ' A A gospel team loads the school truck 'S ,- 1 A ,,:'.Z Y, ' f, T N 1 I. la. 'v T .X Gospel Teams GOSPEL CHORALAIRES Mary Watson, Arzetta Neuenschwan- der, Dorothy Rupp, Diane Miller pianist GOSPEL TONES Gretchen Gallagher, pianist: Ellen Pedersen, Frenchhornp Elaine Nie- man, sopranog Marlene Langosh, Oboe. KING'S CA ROLERS Seated-Nancy Warstler, pianist. Standing-Nancy Bruner, ,Peggy Liechty, Sharon Yntema Gospel Teams r KlNG'S MESSENGERS Kathryn Krasula, David Stout, Betty Donaghue MASTERBUILDERS William Collins, accompaniestg Wen- dell Woodthorpg Ronald Mayforthg Wayne Watson, David Truit NEW LlFE ENSEMBLE Seated-Milton Sinn, pianist. Standing-Ronald Hodgin, Elisabeth Kimmer, Ruth Couture, Beverly Truax, Bruce Gerig, chalk artist. k .u-I, if 1- 1 ' L ,. 75413 W f -1 Sandra Mollencopf, puamst Nancy Tract Team Jesse Adam-s hands a tract to a passerby Many men and women in the downtown Fort Wayne area would never enter a church to hear the VVord of God preached, but they will accept a piece of literature which is handed to them in a friendly manner. Thus the members of the tract: team are provided with a measureless op- portunity to serve God by placing at- tractive tracts which include much scripture in the hands of such indi- viduals. As opportunities are great, God's promise that His Word will not return void is proved again and again to members of the tract team. Jesse Adams, James Harburn, Etan Pelzer, Jonathan Steiner, George Beougher Q ,fl Mission Workers . .M .-..-.....,.., -..V,.... .... . ., ..,, --, -.. John Wommer speaks at the Downtown Mission .3-Qi. vig Qi 3 4 I Etan Pelzer deals with an inquirer at the Downtown Mission A great emphasis is placed on learning to co- operatve with others in serving God in our Christian Service program. Some students attend services at the Downtown Mission every Saturday evening tak- ing responsibility for the service. Students play in- struments, lead singing, provide special music and present the Gospel in accordance with the purpose of the Mission. Students testimonies and simple presentations of the Gospel have been instrumental in bringing men and women who have wandered into the Mission to Christ. Practical experience and ful- filling one's part in Gods plan of salvation combine in this ministry to make it a soul-building work. l .lA Ronald Hughs, Paul Weidner, Ronald Kraus, Elaine Sholl, Mary Fultz, Carolyn Stock- rahm, Diana Lovell, Shirlene Kern hildren,s Workers Lp Seated left to right-lune Baker, Bernadine Zurcher, Aimee Inouye, Betty Donaghue, Eleanor Vondran. Standing-first row left to right-Carrol Bley, Georgia Black, May lmler, Dolores Rashly, Dorothy Joherl, Evelyn Thorn, Darline Haller, Donna Banksg second row left to right-Dorothy Davis, Harold McKnight, Lester Meisenheimer, David Stout, Janet Weins, Louise . Diller, Sharon Carlson. Many students enjoy their Christian ser vice opportunities working with children. Such fields as child evangelism classes, junior choirs, and junior churches are opened to many students. Child evangelism classes are conducted in homes in the Fort Wayne area by teams of students. Flannel- graph, hand work, and object les- sons draw the children to hear the Gospel on a level which they can understand. Also many churches welcome Fort VVayne Bible College students to conduct junior church services. This not only aids the children in learning proper church decorum, but also helps the stu- dents in gaining experience in working with children and in con- ducting church services. Other stu- dents conduct junior choirs, giving' the young people experience in participating in church services, Q and giving practice in conducting' and interpretation to the leaders. Working with children in these ways has proved very fruitful. Betty Donaghue prepares a flannelgraph lesson for her child evangelism class. V Donna Garnier teaches a flannelgraph lesson to her Sunshine Makers Class 3+ 'CF -uf' x .1 i + 9 . ,V ' ' - A i g ' -2' ' N 'ir , f i 1 E l 'wicwiiiixii-irlr P W .M vi i :safrww-rf' ' N' .. -- f -f-1-ofwi,-wifi..- . wi-ga-A .'.- Y 2. 'c -. -- We 1 S'fifs?-i- F F 2' ,W ' 'W:?4lif I??i?' g,'.j.:gf?:5i ' ,l -2: W1 . A L '......, ..,, Q. . - i':+s..SiiSX9 .. . '. U ' . ' A - ew If ,y unda ohool . Worker Pat Higgins teaches her Sunday School class The Christian Service Department places many stu- dents in teaching positions in churches throughout the Fort Wayne area. Some students serve in an organiza- tional capacity in Sunday Schools of the area streng- thening existing structure or establishing new groups. Taking their place before tiny children, school boys and girls, young people, and adults, students readily accept the responsibility of leading these individuals into a knowledge of the Bible and its application to their per- sonal life. A week of prayer, careful Bible study, and re- search before the presentation of each Sunday's lesson makes this ministry profitable to the Sunday School teacher as well as to the scholar. First row left to right-Nancy Barlow, Carol Bloomer, Mary Ann Wagner, Janet Gushiken, Shelba Jean Yoder, Marlene Patterson, Aleta Stricklin, Elizabeth Kimmer, Sharon Gerigp Second row left to right-Katharine Huffman, Anita Hoffman, Patri- cia Witt, Corrine Johnson, Charles Cole, Patricia Byall, Forest Yoder. Youth Workers Ann Eicher leads her youth group Young' people are vital to the church today in its preparation for the years to eoine. Many uf these young' people, however, easily lose interest in the Gospel and in religious things. Our students are accepting' the challenge to present the Gospel in such an interesting' and vital way as to create within youth a desire to give themselves over to God. Presenting the VVOrd of God and channeling youthful energy into work which lays up treasure in Heaven requires niany hours of study, reaseareh, activity and prayer, but- can also provide refreshing springs of blessing as God shows His power in youthful lives today. i First Row-William Wilson, Ann Eicher, Harvey Sprague Second Row George Beoughter, Etan Pelzer, Robert Hatmaker, Vernon Haller lx, Y- - ....m::- ....., ... .... .. . Mu ie Director il ' 4' ' if l 1 ' N' L ., vi ,li L E 'li-'Niirfl X 22, ,r Seated left to right-John Richardson, Arlene Meyers, Rhoda Heindselman, Hugh Palmerg Standing left to right-William Wilson, William Paul Mary Warner directs a choir. Students with musical talent are often afforded the opportunity of working in many churches in the vicinity of the College. Serving in such capacities as choristers, choir directors, pianists, and organ- ists, the students gain valuable eX- perience in conducting and work- ing in the musical part of the ser- vice. This type of service is par- ticularly beneficial to those who major in music, enabling them to employ their talents and apply what they have learned in class. Many of the musical directors be- come vital parts of the program and the order of the church in their ministry of music. tudent Pastors v -5 5 r 5 -, , I 1 K Q If , ' 4 . l 4 X M1- . -. ..wU ' Bill Wilson presents a Sunday message. A student pastor prepare-s to gave counsel and encouragement during a pastoral call Pastoring a church is perhaps the best training a man can have at Fort Wayne Bible College, because it enables him to put into practice and apply everything he has learned both in the classroom and out. Several men serve as pas- tors and several others as assistants to pastors. These men are often called upon to do anything from preaching to janitoring in their church. The knowledge and experience gained from such a position is of untold value to the student pastor, because he is asked to shoulder responsibilities which will stand him in good stead in his later ministry. g igqrssarr if - l me 2 W' , , t 2 I, L ' l' 52 it J v. 4 it it if if L xx.. V I f A 'f .5 2 ey wjgrfiacei if fag- . - , X w f Seated left to right-Hugh Palmer, William Wilsong Standing left to right- Rohert Mason, William Paul, Kenneth Laffin, John Wommer. f Q Q is 'e LQ ! Crossroads Each Sunday evening at 11:05 the theme song of Crossroads starts out over the air waves of radio station WOWO. This twenty-five minute program is designed to show the spiritual and educational contributions of the Col- lege through its faculty and students. It includes sacred classics and hymns sung by the Singing Men, student inter- views, and short inspiring messages on practical Christian living. ln the year and one-half that this broadcast has been presented it has reached homes in nearly twenty states, Canada, and the West Indies with the challenge to Christian living and service. Those who participate count it a privi- lege to have a part in such a wide ministry. Bob Liechty checks the technical equipment during a recording session. .fi Q l , 4 THE SINGING MEN: First row left to right-Paul Robbins, Wayne Watson, Cyril Eicher, Wesley Gerig, Ira Gerigg Second row left to right-Glenn Schade, Paul Brennan, James Clauser, Larry Eicher. Betty Stanley, music director, Richard Gerig, program producer and Ken Mays, accompanist, dis- cuss a problem in preparation for a recording session. ' we ,L ni R 'nb s... ' Q, 'R- ,V xx . 1' ' ,Nm ,Hp X. N ill..- fxjggs aye, Q '-. .,,... - NM... ff' 'yNf'+-.t,,,,. ,,.. .fx ,, .... 'TY' XR Donna Grubb and Richard Gerig record a student interview Rev. Jared Gerig, president of the college, presents a talk on one of the necessary elements in building 3 strong Christian life. v ,,..-1 Betty Stanley chooses music for a broadcast. Youth Conference if -X... Dr. Bob Cook Dr. Bob Cook, 1958 Youth Conference speaker, has long been interested in youth work. He served for nine years as president of Youth for Christ International, being used in the United States and around the world to win young hearts to the Lord. During this time he wrote four books for and about young people. Now as vice- president of Scripture Press, Dr. Cook maintains his contact with youth work, greatly influencing and challenging young people to follow Jesus Christ, the Vlfay, the Truth, and the Life. Pi ttf Lester Meisenheimer, Chairman -Nix, T' Q 66 SW Ann Eicher, Co-chairman Each year a weekend series of meetings geared to interest and to chal- lenge junior high school and high school young people is held on campus. The Conference planned for the fall of 1957 was postponed because of a flu epide- mic, but was later held April 25-27, 1953. Dr. Bob Cook, the speaker, brought very basic lessons from the XYord which proved to be a blessing to students and guests alike. A full program including evangelistic services, a missionary ser- vice, open house. a recreation period and picnic, and a play presented our Chris- tian testimony in various aspects of life. The devotional periods in dormitory rooms proved to be wonderful oppor- tunities to deal with the spiritual needs of the young people individually. This Conference was made a glorious suc- cess both numericallv and spiritually through the work of the Holy Spirit and praverful co-operation of the stu- dent body. ' N'-. J 'T CN 'cpl' 114 ' xc YOUTH CONFERENCE ENSEMBLE: First row left to right-Nancy Bruner: Ardene Smith: Sharon Yntemag Barbara Grove: Barbara Smith, Paul Robbins: director. Second row left to right-Wayne Watson, Donna Garnier, Janice Grabillg Sharon Gerigg Arlene Meyersg David Stout. Third row left to right- Joel Kemmererg Forest Yoder: Wendell Woodthorpg Glenn Schadeg Dale Fer- YOUTH CONFERENCE COMMITTEE CHAIR- MEN: Seated left to riczht-Harold McKnight, Ardene Smith, Mary Gabrielson, Etan Pelzer: Standing left to riciht-Paul Weidner, Ronald Mayforth. rierg Paul Brennan. YOUTH CONFERENCE EXECUTIVE COMMI- TEE: Seated left to right-Ann Eicher, co- chairmang Lester Meisenheimer, chairmang Miss Betty Stanley, advisor, Standing left to right-Robert Leichty, treasurer, Mary Ann Wagner, secretary, Paul Robbins, music chair man. NOT PICTURED: Joe Cunningham, business manager. 1 l l l l vi v ff- f -Yf A. -1? Y 1 7'-K . ' , ,L Jn- '3' 1 -. l I First Row left to right-T. A. Strader, Dorothy Rupp, Jean Kerby, Paul Robbins, Nancy Wa C H O I R Second row left to right-James Clauser, Mary Gabrielson, Betty Donaghue, Ronald Mayfortl Third row left to right-Forest Yoder, Barbara Grove, Janice Burr, David Stout, Arzeta N1 Fourth row left to right --Wendell Woodthorp, Wayne Watson, Janice Grabill, Paul Brennan Serve the Lord with gladness: come before His presence with singing, thus says the Psalmist. The forty voice Fort XVayne Bible College A Cappella Choir has this year lifted much praise to God in gladhearted song. A wonderfully satisfying blend of spirits and voices has resulted from the arduous hours spent in prayer and practice. Under the able leadership of Miss Betty Stanley, the choir toured Indiana, Michigan, 21 portion of Canada, Pennsylvania, and Y 'swf . Ai 5 , ' p - ' l - In . .I If Q , '- ,1 . lg .. . I i5 fl ,U yftfji . l- li i - 1i:'?'rg9J 'A 5. -ggQg4K1guQ,r - J , . ' -J -sf zen' Aus Miss Betty Stanley, A Cap- Last minute goodbyes are said and pictures taken as the pella Choir director choir prepares to leave on tour. ,gm 5, M. ii .5 'A in I , 'l iron Yntema, George Pusey, Charlene WIISOH, Mary Watson, David Truit. lruner, Ardene Smith, Joel Kemmerer, Elaine Neiman, Kathryn Krasula, Kenneth Mays. 1der, Sharon Gerig, Edwin Terui, Barbara Smith, Katharine Huffman, Larry Eicher. arner, Donna Garnier, Dale Ferrier, Ruth Couture, Peter Osborne, Glenn Schade. Ohio presenting twenty concerts. Beside its tour the choir partici- pated in the Christmas concert Festival of Carols, its Home Con- cert following the tour, a chapel service, the Youth Conference play, and the annual Spring Concert. The ministry of the choir has been much appreciated, and the testimony of its members as to God's power in every situation has been inspiring to each student. . l it CHOIR W., 1, 1 l Dr. Norman P. Grubb Dr. Norman P. Grubb is the general secretary of Worldwide Evangelizat i o n Crusade, which reaches into some thirty-five or more areas. He has had experience on the foreign field as well as in the organizational work of the mission. piritual Emphasis During the second or third week of each semester, after everyone is adjusted to new classes and before the work piles up, we have Spiritual Emphasis Week. Services are conducted four evenings .in the week, and chapel services are extended twenty minutes to give the speaker more time to present the message God has laid upon his heart. The first semester Spiritual Emphasis services were cancelled because of a flu epidemic. However, through the ministry of Dr. Norman Grubb in the second semester. many things were settled in the hearts of those who attended. We felt sorry to see him leave because it seemed as if he had just begun when it was time to close. Dr. Grubb's ministry was appreciated and enjoyed by all. He brought us inten- sely interesting messages, presenting deep spiritual truths in a unique manner. His thought-provoking sermons revealed manv things in a new and different light. Off the platform, Dr. Grubb was the picture of joy, demonstrating itself in his genial smile and friendly conversation. His Enq- lish accent and quick wit held one's at- tention whenever and wherever he spoke. Both students, faculty. and friends greatly appreciated his ministry to our hearts. Dormitor Pra er ngsfsgi 3-3 viqgflri 5- 43.57-wg , w23.:.-Rfk' ' il - 'lf 3 in an fmt' .ii K 'nh I . . 1 1 , ., .- r, A nibf iii' Me t X'-3 if li ' IN- , gigs. QA? - . 3, r Y. Prayer meetings are held weekly in each of the college dormitories in accord with the Scriptural example set forth in Hebrews 10:25, Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves to- gether . . .A but exhorting one another. At such times a few devotional thoughts are often set forth by a student, advisor. or guest to provoke thoughtfull- ness and searching of hearts. The main emphasis of these gatherings. however, is the bear- ing of one anothers burdens in believing prayer. A healthful unity of spirit and spiritual growth comes about through such times of prayer and suppli- cation. Lrfo its varied forms for Christians true must be of Gocl's gracious love to sinners such as we. rise from hearts of love to reach the throne of God l the joy and peace the Savior brings through faith to laugh, to sing when Christ is Lord and king show the love of God that dwells within us here. each sport, each song a testimony true those who watch unseen of One who loves them too. 71 .. , V .TP:,-...asnrlxb ......l i T Music Club MUSIC CLUB OFFICERS: Seated-Elaine Neiman, secretaryg Nancy Warstler, vice-president. Stand- ing-Kenneth Mays, presidentg James Clauser, treasurer: Dr. Rene Frank, advisor. ln the basement of Schultz Hall there is a room full of photo- graphic equipment, prints, and pa- per. Above the door the Sign reads, Fort Xiayne Bible College Camera Club. This room is used by mem- bers of the club :is their dark room for developing photographs and en- larging prints. The club itself encourages amateur pliotogrzipliy with an ein- phzisis on duality :ind composition. The sponsor, Klr, Forest Xiieddle, and the elulfs president, lim Sow- ers, liave planned interesting bi- weekly inet-tinqs for the club. .X contest is held during' the school year for the hest photograph of the year with first, second, and third plzice winners. ,N iield trip was taken tai 21 scenic spot around the Fort XVziyne area, where Z1 full day was spent in pliotographic composition. The club provides szitisfactiou, for it helps to produce a fine finished product--a photographic creation. Praise Him with the timbrel . . . Praise Him with Stringed Instruments and organs. -Psalm 150:4 Music is perhaps the most ex- pressive form of praise man uses in worshipping his Creator. The Music Club uses this expressive art as its theme and promotes the un- derstanding of music's finer quali- ties. To promote this understand- ing, the club has had panel discus- sions on church music, films, and has observed concert performan- ces. Under the direction of its ad- visor, Dr. Frank, the club has shown a series of films on art ap- preciation, not only on the classics, but contemporary creations as well. The college will benefit ,qreatlv from the efforts put forth by this club. Camera Club i r CAMERA CLUB OFFICERS: Left to right - Renee Fangarang, secretaryg James Sewers, president: Forrest Weddle, advisorg John Zurcher, vice-presi- dentp Harvey Bliszack, treasurer. Band ! ,,,, , W...,-....,.,..a, Elaine Neimang Edward Podlesakg John Richardsong Donna Grubbg Marlene Langosch, June Cavenderg W.esley Gerigg William Pauly Ellen Pedersenp Paul De- Merchant, Ronald Maserg Donald Geri g Marcus Botas: Student Director: Carrol Bley, Mary Jane Wolfeg Elaine Maggart, Wesley Christiang Nancy Brown, Marla Gustafsong Robert Myers, director. Wish trumpets and sound of comet make a joyful noise before the Lord, the King. -Psalm 98:6 On Monday and Wednesday we have often heard the refrains of marches and brass compositions echoeing in the halls of Founders Memorial. The band is beginning to make itself felt as an effective and interesting organization of the music department. At the basket- ball games we have watched with all the enthusiasm of sportis fans the gleaming golden slide of the trombone, and the rhythmic beat of the bass drum. What would a. sports event be without a band? William Paul, President Under the direction of Mr. Meyers, the band has grown in number and has shown its proficiency at tche Christmas concert, and other public events. This school year the band has purchased new sweaters, and we have seen the mem- bers wearing them with pride at sup- per or in the classrooms. just as vocal music' has become ' such a prominent part of our school, we are confident that band will be just as effective in praising the Lord in instru- mental song. Robert Meyers, Director uv nv: A ,.. - .- . ,- f ax ,., y ,ia 73 n Evening With Our Composer- Teachers Our composer teachers tleft to rightl Richard Gerig, Ira Gerig, Dr. Rene Frank, and Dr. Matthew Lundquist confer on music to be used for the concert. The afternoon of December 8, l957, was filled with joyful praise and song in a holiday spirit as the .X Cappella Choir under the direction of Miss Betty Stanley presented the animal Christ- mas concert. Guest soloist was Virgil Hale, tenor. Included in the program were numhers descriptive and symholie of the Christmas season and its origin. Two selections by Dr, Frank were among those presented. The spirit of the concert is caught in these lines from a hymn hy Luvaas: Straight will we journey forth, gladly hringing All our devotion fervently singing, Christ now is horn! Concert On Novemher l3, 1057, a unique program featuring the composers and some musically talented memhers of the faculty was presented at the College. .X numher of compositions of Dr. Rene Frank and of Ur. Matthew Lundquist were ahly performed hy faculty memhers and guests. Several of these pieces were in- troduced with eomments hy the Composers. Ira Cerig preseiited a short explanation of improvi- sation and played two improvi- sations of hymn tunes, Richard Gerig representing still :mother area of work directed his own arrangements of several hymn tunes. Thus in a m'ogram pre- senting an interesting variety of music we were introduced to the talents of our teachers. Festival of Carols - - 1111. Guest Artist Recital We were privileged to have Virgil Hale, an out- standing Christian concert and oratorio tenor, as our guest for a vocal recital on March 4. His rich voice brought to life each of the songs which was sung. A wide variety of music including operatic excerpts, German lyrics, oratorio excerpts, Biblical songs, and Negro spirituals was presented. Mr. Hale was accompanied by Dr. Frank who also played two piano solos. This was a memorable program in the series of concerts of this year. Virgil Hale, Tenor. The series of concerts for the 1957-58 school year also included a program by the Northwestern University A Cappella Choir on May 17, the Band Concert on May 24, and the Spring Music Concert on June 2. On April 19, soon after the A Cappella choir returned from its tour of lndiana, Michigan, a portion of Canada, Pennsyl- vania, and Ohio, its annual Home Concert was presented. The program was con- ducted much as it had been presented dur- ing the tour with the exclusion of the in- formal session. lnspiring songs of praise and prayer sung with deep understanding blessed the hearts of those who listened. The 1958 A Cappella Choir presents its Home Concert. A Cappella Choir Home Concert Light Tower Ls 2- Seated-Donna Grubb, Freshman class editor, Jean Kerby, Junior class editor, Mary Ann Wagner, managing editor: Mary Gabrielson, circulation manager, Aleta Stricklin, Senior class editor. Standing- Richard Gerig, editorial advisor, Harold Ranes, business advisor, Paul Brennan, Glenn Schade, Harold McKnight, advertising solicitorsg David Eicher, photographer: William Collins, Sophomore class ed- itor, William Paul, chairman, Forest Yoder, treasurer. l ' 1 Mary Ann Wagner check- hmmm ing pictures ' Richard Berkey at Light Tower art Mary Gabrielson pre- - paring circulation letters. Burning the midnight oil' . . . has become an- experienm for nearly every member of thi Light Tower staff. Many night: have been spent in the prepara tion of copy, photographs am composition. However, the co operation, t-he fellowship and thi pride of the finished copy an rewards enough to make it wer worth the tedious work. Along with its advisors Richard Gerig and Haroli Ranes, the staff has had manj new experiences. This year thi Light Tower has become a pro ject of tihe Student Association In these busy days the motftc with God all things are possi ble has been proved again am again. So as you read these pages we of the Light Tower staff an forgetting those long tediou hours of'work, and enthusiasti cally reading with you, this, thi finished copy, the Light Tower The Light Tower staff checks layout plans Theta Beta That our daughters may be as corner stones, polished after the similitzide ofa palacef, -Psa1ms144:I2 One of the important developments of fine Christian character is that of social poise. The Daughters of the King cultlivate this development with their promotion of fine arts and correct social behavior. Variety has played an important part in the program of the organiza- tion. Art appreciation, correct prepara- tion of fancy foods, travelogues and a fine dinner banquet have all stimulated an interest in fine social development. Since its origin in 1954, Theta Beta has proven its usefulness on campus luy promoting' the finer things of life, THETA BETA OFFICERS: Kathryn Krasula, president Miss Ruth Sondregger, advisor: Elizabeth Porta, secretaryg Betty Stehl, vice-presidentp Shelba Jean Yoder, treasurer lpha Kappa Mr. Vsfesley Gerig. ALPHA KAPPA OFFICERS: Louise Diller, secretary-treasurerg Abraham Williams, presidentg Mr. Wesley Gerig, advisory Robert Mason, vice-president. . . . and the Creeks seek a ter wisdom. I Corinthians I 29 Alpha Kappa, one of the neu est clubs on campus, has alreadv made its presence felt in the acti vity of student organizations The club is composed of most second and third semester Greek students under the direction of its sponsor Banquets Christmas Banquet I 5,6-if ti' ' ., 'L is .'g9i'JZ'b in 4 ,',f'f'!5 '15 1' Red and white candy canes were the center of attention at the annual Christmas banquet. The children were nestled all snug in their beds while visions ofi' candy canes transformed the dinning hall into a banquet hall. The room had suddenly taken on a festive air with red and white stripes appearing everywhere. As the guests passed under the large candy cane at the entrance, they saw a lovely white tree trimed in red complete with two little girls surrounded by toys. Thus the annual Christmas banquet began on December 18. After a lovely meal Mr. Harvey Mitchell, the emcee, got the pro- gram on its way. Included in the pro- gram were a vocal ensemble, and a vio- lin and piano duet by Mrs. Claude Stipe and Mr. Ira Gerig. The culminating point of the evening came when Pat VVitt and Dale Farrier presented Dr. and Mrs. VVitmer with a farewell gift on behalf of the faculty and students of the college. qi-. ., , 4 Dr. and Mrs. S. A. Witmer graciously receive the gift of luggage presented to them by Pat Witt and Dale Ferrier on behalf of faculty and students. The Junior-Senior banquet and the Alumni banquet. which are annual events falling near the end of the school year, must be omitted for the sake of deadline. Spring Banquet ' 1--1-n ina... Ben Williams, master of cere- monies, introduces the speaker Aloha, Aloha were the welcoming words to guests at the Student Associations spring banquet. As they passed an ocean liner and seaside scenery, the women received orchid corsages made with flowers flown in from Hawaii. Grass-roofed huts and bright Hawaiian-print dresses and shirts assured visitors that they had arrived in Hawaii. After the meal, the Hawaiian theme was carried farther by vocal and instrumental music by Hawaiian students and friends. The main feature of entertainment was brought by Mr. Vernon Sheldon, speech instructor, who presented a series of impressionistic sketches. Alohas were sung again as the guests departed with happy memories of their trip to Hawaii. v 'O The Crusaders Quartet goes western Mr. Sheldon impersonates Joe Freshman Hawaii calls through its'soft music ar it Basketball Coach Leroy Sprunger Intercollegiate basketball is an important aspect of contact be- tween schools. It provides an op- portunity for fun and fellowship as well as further development of sportsmanship and skill, thus con- tributing much to a well-balanced Christian life. The Ambassadors were coached this year by Leroy Sprunger of Berne, Indiana. Al- though they often wentldown in defeat the spirit of the Ambassa- dors constantly rose to new heights as they strove for victory. A cp- operative attitude and emphasis on team work was evident in every game. A-i Inv! ' 5 K ,J- I y B. ' 5 l . . 'M' wax.-4 , 5 i l l. P F 5722 .Zi X -8. -! 'xl x I' ll .a.r 39.4 f - l . X - .gig Varsity Team: First row left to right-Vernon Hallerg Floyd Brick: Ronald Mayforthg Richard Berkeyg Frank Weikal. Second row left to right-Wendell Woodthorpg Clif- ord Callahan: Paul Brennang Ervin Wheatley: Forest Yoder, co-captain: Lester 80 Meisenheimer, co-captain: John Wommer, student manager. 1 Fort Wayne Bible College cheerleaders le't to right David Truit, Sharon ldlewine, Karen Lepley, Sharon Yntema, Dianne Miller, James Clauser. 1957-58 INTERCOLLEGIATE GA M E Nov. Nov. Dec. Ian. Ian. -Ian. Ian. Feb. SCHEDULE 16 Grace College 23 Spring Arbor 14 Purdue Center 11 16 18 25 8 Southeastern Christian College Goshen College Spring Arbor Purdue Center Grace College Lester Meisenheimer jumps to put in two pomts for the Ambassadors. Intramural port ji . 1 T-il '. 0, ,A Af fa -t. t 5 U if Lai 1. i Claude Stipe, director of in- tramural sports Few students are able to play on the intercollegiate basketball team although many students enjoy participating in some type of organized sports program. For this reason the Intramural Sports program was established some time ago. Mr. Stipe has very ably directed the program this year rousing more interest than ever before. He has set up tour- naments in basketball and volleyball between classes, and both singles and doubles tournaments in table tennis and badminton. The intramural program includes several sport nights each year. These are Saturday evening informal ses- sions at which tournament play-offs are spotlighted. Be- cause of this program each student has an opportunity to get the physical exercise he needs in a well-organized situa- tion. Volleyball is generally the first tournament sport of the year. Each class organized a team making it as strong and fast as possible. XYeek after week as the ball was bounced, spiked, and driven back and forth across the net the compe- tition became keener. ln the end, how- ever, the seniors proved too strong even for hardworking underclassmen. championship in volleyball, class basketbal team the sophomores took the champions circle in the basketball tournament. Robert Liechty, Jesse Adams, Etan Pelzer. Volleyball champions-First row left to right- Gaylord Williams, Abraham Williams, Hugh Pal mer, Charles Cole: Second row left to right- Clifford Callahan, David Bicker, Joseph Cun ningham, Lester Meisenheimer, Ervin Wheatley Following' the hartl-fought battle for teams were organized. lb' this time inter- est and excitement ran high and the sea- son began with ri flourish. XYith Z1 strong Basketball champions-left to right-Paul Bren- nan, Ronald Kraus, Edwin Terui, Kenneth Mays, The most popular tournament sport at Fort Wayne Bible College is table tennis. The ping pong room in Shultz Hall is a favorite gathering spot in the late afternoon and early evening. Many a fast game is played before singles and doubles champions are able to rest in the joy of victory. Edward Shad and Edward Podlesak ractice Y , P to become champions. A fairly new sport on the intra- mural level at Fort Wayne Bible Col- lege is badminton. Competition and excitement reach a high pitch as spec- tators Watch the birdie batted wildly about from one side of the net to the other. Although badminton is a re- cent addition, it has been taken up with great enthusiasm. Studentsspend time in practicing and in actual com- petition for singles and doubles championships. ' Hugh Palmer and Bill Wilson contend to see who will take another step toward championship. Hugh Palmer and Bill Wilson prepare to receive a return from Paul Brennan and Les Meisenheimer. iff General port Shuffleboard quickly became a favorite pas, time in the late afternoon and early evening as spring warmed the air. A favorite wintertime entertainment is volley- ball in the gymnasium after supper. nip-van-Q 4.1 Sports activities are not limited to students. Here women faculty members and faculty wives seek to overpower the male faculty members in a fast game of volleyball. Professional photography by Joseph D. Cimini FINE PHOTOGRAPHY 3210 Oswego E-0242 Bible Truth Bookstore Across the corner from the college E MII Books Bibles Study Helps Teaching Aids Music Broadview Florists 8: Greenhouses 5801 WINCHESTER ROAD H 3346 For Flowers Greenhouse - fresh MENU MEATS, INC. 2506 BROADWAY H 2275 WHOLESALE PORTION CONTROLLED MEATS WHEN THINKING OF YOUR MENU THINK OF US Parkway Barber Shop 609 West Foster Parkway 2 Barbers E. H. PURCELL 8: CO. INC. MASTER EXTERMINATORS 4122 Wells Street Telephone E 416 9 Fort Wayne, lndiana OBJECTIVES: O O SERVING THE WORL 0 The promo+ion of fellowship among God's people every where: 0 The deepening of Ihe spirilual life in 'rhe believer: 0 The cooperafion of Ihe churches in 'rhe propagafion of Ihe Gospel a+ home and abroad. FOREIGN DEPARTMENT: 0 Supporfing a slalil of IOO missionaries in 20 counI'ries. 0 The principle of pioneering in unevangelized fields, and esiablishing indigenous churches. 0 Publicizing world-wide missions and enlisling prayers, funds, and personnel Ihrough World Mission's Rallies. HOME DEPARTMENT: 0 Esfablishing and building a slrong Ieslimony in The local church. 0 Evangelizing Ihe losl Ihrough a conslanl spiril of revival. 0 Enlering new fields 'rhrough a sirong exlension program. FORT WAYNE BIBLE COLLEGE . . . Under God's blessing, Forl' Wayne Bible College was founded by Ihe Missionary Church Asso- ciaiion more 'rhan a half-ceniury ago. Togeiher 'rhey have grown Io a place of world-wide influence in helping Io fulfill The greal commission of Christ 86 .E. ITIONAL HEADQUARTERS: 390I Soufh Wayne Avenue, For+ Wayne 6, Indiana AT HOME AND ABROAD . . LUNDAY SCHOOL: PUBLICATIONS: 0 Building a frained sfafi in every Sunday School. . gl7Zl1ESlLEhl1TNlgl,a5??:EgrS3EEFor+ Wayne Ind. 0 Building 'Ihe Sunday School 'Ihrough a Sfandard. . --The Missionary Worker---a bi-monthly 0 Building 'Ihe Church fhrough Ihe Sunday School. periodical. Never forge-I fhe oulh .... for a oulh yielded 'Io iod means a LIFE :ved for God 0 The Guide Sunday School lesson helps and D.V.B.S. marerial. CHlLDREN'S WORK: 0 The Sunshine Malrer's band supporring 73 missionaries' children. 0 Children's revival crusades and camps. 0 Training children's leaders 'rhrough workshops Defroif-area MYF Camp-May I957 IATIONAL MISSIONARY YOUTH FELLOWSHIP AEN'S MISSIONARY FELLOWSHIP: WOMEN'S MISSIONARY SOCIETY: 0 Regular meefings for fellowship and soul winning. 0 Local church organizarions for 'fellowship and prayer, 0 A BIG BROTHER PLAN for church exfension. 0 Aiding missionaries fhrough work proiecrs. 0 An invesrmenl' foundafion for church financing. O Supporfing missionaries Ihrough sacrificial giving. HE MISSIONARY CHURCH ASSOCIATION CONGRATULATES CLASS OF 1958 S . ..- a at 1 - f ' ' or a 'I 'a l HINE , I X WALK 1 4 X oqj . -2 ,ll if V L- in I , gl 1 2 L ' 1' I M, H' , , r If 'L Jw? A5 Hwe NYalk 7 . ' By Faith. j .Q I Nor By Sight If - II Corinthians 5:7 1 9523521 E f 4 - , ,p . . gut: Ziff fi- ' ,-fir: 'J ?Q. lg ' 5 if ' ,F,'i3.', ' 1 , To You the Administration, Faculty, Staff, ' 35 5, i and Students who have been instrumental in .f y - 3 ' laying the foundation of our faith, we are Q 'Tv' Q most grat-eful. May the Lord bless you and 1' -. A lead us all onward in the light of His Word if , T? and win. l 3 EA 1:3 i' CHRIST 5 ERA DHA NNE EUR 51 , , i UF 135 8 if, V,-MX N? V, fy A V fd V, If fffiieg-,. . 'V si' ' ' X N- f x if 'Q 'J W ' X X..Q.f- fkgyg-:V L. 88 , -. :..Zr.gf..nl -0-- 4. L.- gps The Place to Buy Your Church Supplies. GOSPEL TEMPLE BOOKSTORE Bibles and Testaments, and Translations Commentaries and Devotional Books and Magazines Sunday School Material, Cards and Church Supplies Music in sheet, song books and recordings Special Discount to College Students from F.W.B.C. - 'll7 East Rudisill Boulevard -Telephone: H-2308 Ft, Waynels Oldest Chevrolet Dealer' Harrison Barber 3803 S. CALHOUN ST. ' 5 Barbers G. ll. Grleger Co. 130 E. BAKER WE SPECIALIZE IN CHILDREN'S HAIRCUTS' phone -William Gernhardt, Prop. A - 0225 - SALES - PARTS - SERVICE ll. M. Strauss, Architect 809 SOUTH CALHOUN A 4207 Townsend Dry Cleaners 924 E. CREIGHTON AVE. H 3202 W l h e mm your C Ot es as ,, Architect for New FWBC Library though they were our own. l 89 ORT WAYNE BIBLE COLLEG FORT WAYNE, INDIANA am-7afb,2fLfL-fffwawe at Macc, WG A-42-ff Z,m1hy ,lfaqg ,fx:,.A7QdM. Q 1 I A J.-A..- -s- .uuQE'fiii2lli5E1l m a 1 Sag?-s. C .14 vi - J , Fort Wayne Bible College congratulates its 1958 senior class and commends each graduate to God for consecrated service under the Great Commission tmining youth lo serve Christ as Pastors - Missionaries - Church and Public School Teachers Missionary Nurses - Musicians - Religious Education Directors Catalog and descriptive folders on request Fort Wayne Bible College 800 W. Rudisill Blvd. Fort Wayne, Indiana OUR CONGRATULATIONS TO YOU, SENIORS MAY THE LORD BLESS YOU AS YOU ABIDE YIELDED AND ANCHORED IN HIM . . THE CLASS OF 1960 In Mmm Hama ' A W Jn,G'w4 NSWMMQ I 'wvwmv ' G Q H' Q! NO N I O 9 Q I? -Ai 4' , I A. O ,ii It i fi e 'lei ,w sal l:l5g..ll+ 'Q.,1?5?'iii'f 5 L iii' The Church --Tigfj -l fi! Across ihe Boulevard f : zgfilxgl 1 ff E. 'Y Qs R 'f WWW? . ,Q .j L7 . N Adds Hs Congra+ulahons graph , f f eil, 'ie 3 if : wzj ff lo fhe-class of i958 W, if V glfl and wishes each member ' U ' 53335 3, A , c c u o ' 4 . .' .' 43' . ,' ii! God's rlchesl' blessing in fields gg - I- 1 of 'l:U'l'Ul'e service . . . yy W, V ' Ml'i'?i'i1'2 ' 3' ev F ,f.:EfV'41l,'l' ff 'wwf ii - . X Y 1 .m!!14G Xl N li zxl f if Home of f 1ii5'll5 The Missionary Hour ii: .W - ' 1 W . '-Ja ' Af'-2 ., Sundays ai' 8:30 A.M. on WOWO 521.-lna ifjj Q l, '3,g- -'1 s' ,31.Q -- 1 lll g i f - ff' , , QW' fi' e ' em' Mg, V 1-wuZ'?? 'n-rl ' f i fwfxl' A 'Y iff - , f1s. Tg:, , '?i Q SUNDAY 9:30 A.M.-Sunday School I0:30 A.M.-Worship Service 6:00 P.M.-Fellowship Hour 7:00 P.M.-Evangelisfic Service WEDNESDAY 7:30 P.M.-Mid-Weelc Service . - -.:.... - Rev. Cornelius Vloi' Thomas K. Zehr Richard E. Gerig Pasfor Minisier of Youfh Minisier of Music FIRST MISSIONARY CHURCH P'roclaiming the Faith for over a Half Century Congratulations Seniors . .. J' jf- 4 7 1-'rgvw A of 'Q xo S fpff . ' gg X 1 IH I 4.755 5- I' ' w! , x.,' , O I 54 2 x1 l' ff , - 1! K XE -Ig, , fu U bl XXX xxx fgi ,ifliis S f ,,Wxe 4: ix x SQ ff' X I , 1 1 1 1' X 'N I Qx X 5 4 gf Q 91 ' iam 'Pg , X ,K ,X f 1' ' 'n wg UH , X lx: I M5 N X X , I: 'gl l 'NX9 li mn' x 'v of gf - .A X Rx , I of ' nl ff xv A X . tix XQFQ. 6- X , YQ e Nx'sNf7-,v9.yA'?x 11 ,26 wg X . ,,. . ' 5 vgx Nft-E-T ff 1 ' May the Lord continue to bless you as you press on toward Christlikeness. THE CLASS OF 1961 1 BROTHERHOOD MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY I FT. WAYNE, INDIANA har ye or: ano:h7ZT u d u I 53 L23 SME... GROUPS Gal. 6:2 PARTICIPATING IN I I O 'E ll I I ll 0 O D Apostolic Christian Church THE BROTHERHOOD RECORD Assembly of God over slzspoolooaoo Church of the Brethren Insurance in Force chUl'Cl'l of The NCZCYBIIB 'N The Brethren Church Over 52,600,ll00.00 paid in MES' Mennonhes C aims to Pollcyholders . Missionary church Asyn- Over 40 years of Operation , Pilgrim Holiness Church wifhvvf U C095 Claim United Brethren in Christ State Published Rates Less Uniled Missionary church Deviations 81 Dividends N0n'A55e55UbIe Wesleyan Methodist Church CONGRATULATIONS CLASS OF '58 You are going forth with a glorious mission As ambassadors for God, You are taking heaVen's last word of mercy Over all the world abroad. You are sent to save from the blight of sorrow. And the curse of sin undog With a work so grand and a trust so holy, Ch, what heart would not be true? -A. B. S. May God's abundant blessings rest upon your Iives and work. THE CHRISTIAN AND MISSIONARY ALLIANCE NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS 260 West 44th Street New York 36, N. Y. Prarie Crove Missionary Church BEHOLD, I HAVE SET BEFORE THEE AN OPEN DOOR. -REV. 3:8 Old Trail Road y 0 I 4 i? 'Bight Gbwe rs ol' Hu Yo First Brethren Church WE PREACH CHRIST CRUCIFIED, RISEN, AND COMING AGAIN 3326 South Calhoun H 1065 Immanuel Baptist Church BEING CONFIDENT OF THIS VERY THING, THAT HE WHICH HATH BEGUN A GOOD WORK IN YOU WILL PERFORM IT UNTIL THE DAY OF JESUS CHRIST, PHILIPPIANS T16 1201 McKee H-8855 South Wayne Evangelical United Brethren Church To all who mourn and need comfort-to all who are weary and need rest-to all who are friendless and wish friendship-to all who pray and to all who do not, but ought-to all who sin and need a Saviour, and to uihosoever will-this church opens wide the door and in the name of Jesus, the Lord, says WELCOME. 3500 South Wayne Ave. H-4136 96 L. .sp- ,nl HY'- HNU fl! Ill Till I I 1...-. - .-v'c..' . '- M.4s:Lflt'i.- T l:ff:i1'lJ',-IM 1 Rev. Robert E. Skinner P A ST o R 'ef Rev. M.E. Malles P A STO R Rev. W.T. Younge PAs'roR I I I Rev. Frank L. Engle PAs1'on an important invitation to Christian Education leaders .. 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WITH THAT DELICIOUSLY DIFFERENT KENTUCKY FRIED CHICKEN Famous lor Family-Style eating witb variety of lcdf' 3204 North Anthony Phone E - 2091 F b't.hd M. dM RbtL' h, 0 Egiihgr i-iofs:!tt2:ppDave Bti-:tlker,rsI3onoCeali1isbei1c :sid 6--f Beth Porta know there's no finer place than the Hobby FSR- Ranch House. , F7 lxef I 44 Q- A I 'I l .1 --ii-wisest E I ii xg' Ni. ,I -2 LaSSuS Brothers . ful' - -ff -l da.: idk Mtg ' 1815 East Wayne Phone: A-6376 WSHQ.o ' ' ' ' for . 'x Y , L' ig V ff A Mig y I lil-i' ll UL gli' - ' I. V -v A.. 4 ,V ...,no , S I .ll .gSf,':.' JiQW.,s,, A , 4 A, ff flmqwuc -v-A L-.f i I 1f T7'-H:- those heating needs We Appreciate serving Fort Wayne Bible College for their laundry needs... ll: IIUIDQ9 l709-l7 SOUTH CALHOUN, FORT WAYNE Your Neighborhood Health Center SCHMIDT PHARMACY 4001 South Wfayne Ave. Phone H-0626 Pharmacists ED SCHMIDT, JOHN HINTON T' 'a T A I 1 Q'l5 Y, Q.,