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HERBERT JACKSON ROOT, D. D
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A DEDICATICN A l cvlrfazffazf gacgion. cpoof, Ikalliai fwgifiyanli JVEIU gjigiilliflt To Dr. HERBERT JACKSON Roor, who has so successfully served Kansas Wesleyan University in his first year as President, this l947 Coyote is dedicated. Coming to us from College Hill Methodist Church at Wichita, he has shown the necessary skill, tact, patience, hurnor, judgment, and Christian spirit vital to the conducting of Uni- versity affairs. His foresight and aspiration assure Kansas Wesleyan of an even greater future. We are deeply grateful to HERBERT JACKSON RDOT for his loyalty and service.
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Dr. HERBERT JACKSON RooT was installed as the eleventh President of Kansas Wesleyan University in Sams Chapel, on Gctober 24, 1946. Bishop WILLIAM C. MARTIN gave the dedication address, and also per' formed the act of dedication. Following his inaugura- tion, President Root gave his inaugural address. Rev. OrTo F. VOLKLAND, president of the Board of Trustees, presided over the inaugural convocation. After the processional march, MEARL P. CULVER gave the initial prayer. The Kansas Wesleyan Philharmonic Choir, under the direction of Dean Leon A. Willgus, sang the anthem Wake, Awaken, by Nicolo-Christian- sen. Dr. F. C. PETERS introduced the official delegates. Following the dedication, EITWIN EDGAR VOIGT offered a prayer of consecration. Rev. ROBERT A. HUNT pro- nounced the henediction and the ceremony closed with the recessional march. The University Church entertained the oflicial guests with a luncheon. Dr. ELLIS B. STOUFFER, dean of the University of Kansas, gave the inaugural address in the University Church in the afternoon. The impressive inauguration was well attended by students and friends of Kansas Wesleyan University. Page Six
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