Grace College - Heritage Yearbook (Winona Lake, IN)

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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.

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A smile here, a grimmace there, a look of consternation or thoughtfulness. Students’ faces are the most common sight on Grace’s campus. Faces from the past or present are all a part of Grace. Many of these faces are sec- ond or third generation faces from a family. Like their rel- atives who attended Grace, they came to receive an ed- ucation in a Christian setting with a Christian perspective. Opening 6