Hope College - Milestone Yearbook (Holland, MI)

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Administration . . . ur President S: . X v Sf ii . P2 ir-1 rdf 'N-55-. DR. XWYNAND WICHERS lt is with distinct, heartfelt regret that we see Doctor Xvichers take his leave. To say merely that we will miss this great humanitarian is an understatement. for he is the embodiment of all that is truly Hope: in his appreciation of the intrinsic worth of individual personality, in his honest interpretation of the value of life, and in the kindly patience with which he guides his college. He is known as a devoted civic leader, a sym- pathetic friend to youth and a reverent teacher, We are convinced that we are better persons for having been in his company and having felt his quiet strength and understand- ing in our lives. We are proud to know this man whom others likewise acknowledge to be great. Doctors Wicliers received his AB, from Hope, his A.M. from the University of Michigan and honorary degrees of LLD. from Hope, L.H.D, from Central and Litt.D. from Rutgers. Doctor Wichers has been part of our campus life, one of us in ohliging service and amiable good will, yet commanding respect by virtue of his wisdom, his tolerance and his very bearing. Hope sustains Ll great loss at his going but his influence on the campus will continue to be felt. Our humble thanks and God's richest blessing go with him to his field of greater service!

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lhiil lv xx l . . supported b THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES ltv ll Ten Clax. Nr rl N. Dvkema, Rev li Huihregtse, Mr, rl, Ver Ntuen r X ni liminers, Dr l' -l. Krrekard, Mr. N. H, Chapnian, Nr. Henry XY'tnter v Rev -I XYelvv'utitl, Nr T Hager. Nr. R Verseput, Rev ul, D. Dvkstri R X une Dr XY, Xvithers, Rev nl. Stegeman. Rev D Kulenlarander. Rev T. Luidens, l i t lx vv Mi XY bxvait, Rtv A flitik, Rev O Snuttier, Rev li Kruithol, Rev. Pl, A D i r l lvtirtlsltt, Rtv l. lirunsting, Rev H lirmver, Mr P H l7rz.stma, Mr N Den Hatter Popular student opinion generally makes a colleges Board of Trustees a tormitlable lwody ot' wealthy old men. whose money sup' ports the eollege, who meet in dangerous sessions ot' judgment upon us. and tinally sign our diplomas. But when Hope dormites enter- tained our ovvn lioard at lunch one noon last spring, we were in for a pleasant surprise. They appeared neither old nor tremendously wealthy. ln tact, they vveren't even all men - -two were women. 'liliey ate heartily, were iov tal. and aeted as if they might have started ti rst grade with our Dads, Many are ministers or elders representing the t lasses ol' the Reformed Cliurth. hut the number also intludes an attorney. a printer, and many lwusiness and professional men. Most ot' them are Mithiganders, hut many travel long distances to meet ivith our administration to hear reports and offer suggestions as to the lvest possilale policy and means of maintaining the lwest possihle tollege here on our sixteen acres. Contrary to student opinion, they dont toot all the hills or pry into the private lives ot' the matrie- ulants, 'l'hey're all Christian people. who helieve in young people and the values of Christian Education, Vile don't want to shatter all your old dreams, hut, they don't even sign diplomas any more. Only the signature of their ahle president, Dr. -lohn A. Dykstra. of Grand Rapids. appears on a Hope Grads sheepskin.