George Fox University - L'Ami Yearbook (Newberg, OR)

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A look of determination characterizes President Ross. President Ross To the George Fox College student, President Milo C. Ross is a man of many occupations. Students often see him taking part in chapels, or guiding a visitor around the campus. Every now and then, one finds him weeding flowers or laying bricks for a planter. Students often pass by the signs he painted for the Fine Arts Buildings. They are pleased when the President greets them by name, showing the personal inter est he takes in each student. Students also observe him in the role of a sports fan and team supporter at many George Fox games. However, another side to the President ' s position at George Fox has even more impact on the lives of stu- dents. President Ross has continually demonstrated his ability as a leader. His twelve years at George Fox have resulted in many accomplishments and scores of changes in the college. Enrollment has increased four hundred per cent, and the faculty-student ratio has changed from one to seven in 1953 to one to twelve this year. George Fox College has achieved regional ac- creditation based on the latest criteria with no limita- tions. The campus is unrecognizable to those who saw it last, before Dr. Ross became President. Under his leadership, thirteen buildings have been built or re- modeled. George Fox students can be proud of the fact that this progress has not been made at the expense of the Christian stand the college has taken and the spir- itual impact which enriches their lives. Sheldon Louthan is Dean of Students. President Ross speaks at the dedication of Calder Center: On this auspicious occa-