Grace College - Heritage Yearbook (Winona Lake, IN)

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ek wire rim glasses, Volkswagon - Model A’s, Abbott ’n Costello, — pony tails, mini skirts, hoola hoops, bow ties, “Leave It to Bea- poodle skirts, crew cuts, Bugs, “Ozzie and Harriet,” pleat- ed pants, 25 cents a gallon gas, chocolate Coke, ‘‘The Mod Squad,” bell bottoms, black leather, King Kong, “Gilligan’s Is- land,” Hulk Hogan, a Delorean, who shot JR?, Pee Wee Herman, the Beatles, Classic Coke, Steven Spielberg, Izod, landing on the -moon, Rocky, mohawks, pet rocks, Panama Jack, Miami Vice, the Monkees, $1.50 a gallon gas, T-shirts, mood rings, “Where's the beef?”, “M.A.S.H.,” and 2 Opening “Jaws” (part 527). By now one want be wondering what all of these things have in “common and what are they doing in a Grace College yearbook? These are just a few fads, shows, | styles, and trends that have come and gone, are here fe stay, or are back again. This year the Herliase staff Want ed to help celebrate the first 50 years of Grace Schools along with — everyone else on campus, in the community, and across the cae ‘coal . Dr John J. D States. Normally a yearbook is © dedicated to someone or hasaset 4! theme. This year the Heritage It took a different turn. Our way of “reflection. al

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4 Opening i fessor Wayne Snider was teach- ing the men’s physical education classes in very limited facilities. In 1955, Richard Messner was ap- pointed Director of Athletics. Several trips to the east coast were arranged and the “Grace Ambassadors” earned the repu- tation of an excellent basketball . team. After considering ‘‘Falcons,”’ ‘Eagles,’ and various other names, the nickname “Lancers” was finally chosen. The colors red and white were arbitrarily picked by the coach and athletic director. After looking at some of the his- toric facts about Grace, what is planned for the future? This year was one of transition, not only in the Presidency but also in the school itself. Dr. James E. Bowl- ing assumed the leadership of the Education Department. This year also produced the announcement of remodeling plans on campus and plans for the seminary di- vision in Long Beach, California. The year also brought to light plans and action for better public relations in the community. Grace students had a number of ways in helping out the people nearby. Student Body President Todd Davis created Fall Fest in - students who participated in the which students were able. to help paint houses, do lawn work, anc shovel gravel. Next came Heart 0} the Holidays where students do- nated clothing, food, and muck time to help the not-so-fortuna at Christmastime. Many lives were touche | by the activities. Whether it was letting a little child open a Christmas present or helping a family pai their home, many communit people realized that Grace stu- dents are more than just a group of young people who invade their town during the school year.