Hope College - Milestone Yearbook (Holland, MI)

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There arc three major rungs in the ladder of success at Hope College. The man who now serves as the sixth President of Hope, Dr. Irwin J. Lubbers, has held a position on all three. As a student at Hope he distinguished himself in various fields. He gained recognition as a persuasive orator and star baseball player. I’or six years he was a professor at his Alma Mater and at this time gave his talents to every phase of college activity. Now, as President he has reached the top and proved his ability as an efficient executive. Dr. Lubbers has impressed the students and faculty of Hope College for four years. His never-failing smile has made many a freshman feel proud to be a part of Hope College. But this honor is not limited only to freshmen. Anyone whom he meets receives the same sincere greeting. Students on the campus know our president as a kind hearted, friendly man. who has a keen sense of humor and whose sincere interests are in the activities and welfare of the students as well as of the college. 22