Hope College - Milestone Yearbook (Holland, MI)

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MILESTONE PUBLISHED BY THE STUDENTS OF HOPE COLLEGE HOLLAND, MICHIGAN wr Carl Poil Jane Anker Mary Decker Ron Chandler Ardith Brower Dorene Tornga Anne Wiegerink Shelby Braaksma Lorraine Hellenga Cynthia Vandermyde «i® Wf, W

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The Dedication Dr. William Vander Lugt As a liberal arts school supported by the church, Hope College aspires to train the whole of man for the whole of life. . Striving constantly to real- ize this goal more fully, the college has come to be recognized as one of the finest in the nation. In- dividuals, of course, hove assumed significant roles in the gradual realization of Hope’s standards. One such individual, a fine scholar and a thor- oughly consecrated Christian, stands out as a guiding influence — Dr. William Vander Lugt. During his six years with Hope College Dr. Van- der Lugt has come to be recognized as the spokes- man of a most intelligent, lucid, and effective philo- sophy of Christian education. Capable of express- ing as well as of understanding the function of the college in relation to the church, he has stimulated closer understanding and cooperation between the two in the attempt to integrate culture with the Faith. In his relations with the students Dr. Vander Lugt endeavors to convey his concept of a Christian, liberal arts education. He continually stresses to his students the importance of reading to become acquainted with the great minds, for he considers great books the best point of contact with the culture of the race and the best means of individual intel- lectual growth. Although Dr. Vander Lugt continues to teach, as Dean of the College he spends much time advising faculty and students regarding academic and per- sonal problems. He has earned the reputation of being the man of the open door. The open door is symbolic not only of his office door which is open at all times but also of his mind which is always open to new ideas and opinions, always tolerant of others’ feelings. In his personal life Dr. Vander Lugt reflects the high ideals evident in his professional life. His sin- cere attitude and his warm interest in each person as an individual pervade all of his relationships whether in the school, among his friends, or at the head of a fine family. In recognition of a man of superb integrity, a man who is a sound scholar, an inspiring teacher, an understanding counselor, a man who has con- tributed much to bring Hope College along the road to a brighter future, we, the Class of 1960, dedicate this Milestone to Dr. William Vander Lugt. f