Hardin Simmons University - Bronco Yearbook (Abilene, TX)

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PRESIDENT ★ ☆ ☆ ★ This school was founded almost fifty years ago with the expressed purpose of bringing young men and women to Christ, teaching them Christ, and training them for Christ. It is essential that we remind ourselves again of these fun- damentals that have made possible the phenomenal growth and development of this institution up to now. Whatever achievements have been attained here have been attained largely through the consecrated leadership of men and women, faculty, trus- tees, and students, who dedi- cated themselves to those ideals which are so funda- mentally eternal and for which Christ spent Himself on the cross. When these things cease to be basal, the institution forfeits its right to live and merits to be relegated to the things which in the past failed to render the rich and spiritual values that we must render if our great Hardin-Simmons University is to continue to live and serve. You have had and will continue to have a vital part in maintaining the high standards which have placed Hardin-Simmons University at the forefront of institu- tions of higher learning. I beg that you not overlook the three-fold purpose of educa- tion here as it is revealed in the intellectual, physical, and spiritual training offered you, and those who come after you. I appeal to you for a continuance of your love and loyalty to the school and the ideals for which it has stood down the years, and I pray that God in His infinite goodness may bestow upon each of you every joy and blessing you so richly merit. Tenderly, your friend, PREXY.

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ABILENE HALL ★ In 1913 a new adminis- tration building, named Abilene Hall, was built and equipped.

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PRESIDENT'S WIFE Mrs. Jefferson Davis Sande- fer, wife and co-helper of the University president, who for thirty-one years has wrought and served for the furtherance of Christian education. Her heart and soul have been en- twined in the building of this worthy institution. No doubt, could one see inside her heart, a picture of the institution would be engraved thereon. Her loving personality, keen mentality, splendid character, and unusual faith exemplify all the virtues of a gracious and kindly womanhood. My service here has been one of love and devotion. To these who have had the privi- lege of passing the Hardin- Simmons way, and to those who may come, I extend every good wish. Think, H a r d i n-Simmons: Love Hardin-Simmons; be- lieve in Hardin-Simmons; and do for Hardin-Simmons, and your Alma Mater cannot help but be one of the world's greatest institutions of higher learning. I believe that Hardin-Simmons University is in its embryonic stage and I sin- cerely trust that the service we have rendered here will be but the stepping stone for a brilliant future. Devotedly, LUCILE GILBERT SANDEFER.