Friends University - Talisman Yearbook (Wichita, KS)

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Pwstdent 1952-1956 FACED NNITH THE STRAIN ofthe most expansion campaign in the schoolis history, Dr. Lloyd S. Cressman resigned in the fall as president of Friends Uni- versity. Dr. Cressman was appointed to the office in 1952. In the ensuing years he sought to meet several problems created by an annual upsurge in enrollment: parking, housing, curriculum demand and adequate personnel, to name a few. Holding degrees from Pacific Col- lege, lVIcCormick Theological Seminary, a Northern Baptist Theological Seminary, and George Fox College, Dr. Cressman has been chosen minister ol' visitation of First Presbyterian Church of Wichita. Lloyd S. flI'6SSIIl21Il,.'X.B., BD., Th.Nl., l7.D. ...EQ If V?-eg A V, ' gi V .pix lt? g . gt Q K Q at sy 35 Freshman Sue :Xnnc Shimcr is counseled by Dr. Cressnlzm.

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2.05015 lnwdawpwstdeab loberfs Assumes Reigns VVING the resignation of Lloyd 1 as president of Friends Uni :arly in the school year, the ' Directors named Dr. Lowell E to the post in an interim ve of Fowler, Kansas, Dr. Rob iuated from Friends in 1936 completed graduate study at University and has received 1 . degrees from Asbury Theologi inary and Gordon Divinity Jberts returned to his first alma 1944 as professor and head of e department. Despite his in 'esponsibilities as interim presi will maintain his former posi WL ' Polmj , .OARD OF DIRECTORS of University serve in a legal aking, and advisory capacity r with the president, who is the lministrative oflicer, they are Jle for the program and wel .he college. Members of the Board of Directors included Qleft to rightj seated, F. U. President Lowell E. Robertsg Board President Paul R. Browng Secretary Sylvester Chanceg Treasurer N. Russell johnsong Standing, Cecil Riney, Merle A. Roe, Proctor Mule len, Lester Mardock, George YVoody, Gurney T. Hadley, Luis A. Casado. Edgar N. Roberts, Clayton Doane, Orville Hafner, Cecil Brown, Plez Clark, and Ray Hays.