Lebanon Valley College - Quittapahilla Yearbook (Annville, PA)

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tMrfffrmmrrrfil THE FORMER PRESIDENTS REV. THOMAS REES VICKROY, Ph.D. 1866- 187 i Rev. Vickroy, first President of Lebanon Valley College, was a native of Somerset County, Pennsylvania, and a graduate or Dickinson College. A man of robust power and great decision of character, not only an executive but a scholar, he carried Lebanon Valley through her first five years in the face of opposit ion. Under his administration, the charter was granted, curriculum established, the laws and regulations framed, and two classes, those of 1870 and 1871, were graduated. He died in St. Louis, Mo., April, 1904, at the age of 71, after having achieved a most commendable reputation in the mid-West as an educator. PROF. LUCIAN H. HAMMOND, A.M. 187 -1876 An alumnus of Ohio Wesleyan University, Prof. Hammond came to Lebanon Valley as Professor of Ancient Languages but soon was elected President. During his administration, five classes, numbering twenty-four, graduated. The library was appreciably enlarged by appropriation and gifts during 1874 and, in addition, was given a new home. Although constantly hindered by failing health, he left behind him the record of a progressive leader and a gifted teacher. In an unmarked grave near Vineland, N. J., lies the body of this pioneer, who died March 20, 1877. REV. DAVID D. DeLONG, D.D. 1876-1887 A vigorous man was needed to infuse new life into the College following the long illness of the preceding President. This need was filled in the person of Dr. DeLong. The faculty was re- organized, a new financial system was adopted, the Music Depart- ment instituted, and the regular course outlined during the early part of his term of office. In 1883 a new building, in which was located library, museum, Natural Science Department, art and music -rooms, was erected. He resigned August, 1887. REV. EDMUND S. LORENZ, A.M. 1887-1889 Enlargement was President Lorenz ' s motto. Despite the fact that he took up a position unfilled for several months, he im- mediately began his forward program. Not only was the past graduate work introduced, but a College paper was established — the College Forum — in 1888. So intensely he served that he could not serve long. Broken health forced him to retire at the close of 1889. Rev. Lorenz is at the present time the head of the Lorenz Music Publishing House, of Dayton, Ohio. REV. CYRUS J. KEPHART, D.D. 1889-1890 Dr. Kephart, of Des Moines, Iowa, a graduate of Western College, was chosen President in 1889. His short administration shows evidence of advancement for the College, yet these evidences never passed the embryo stage — favorable conditions for the en- dowment fund were secured, but at the end of one year, he declined reelection. Dr. Kephart is at present residing in Kansas City, Mo., having been made Bishop Emeritus of the Northwest District in 1925. DR. E. BENJAMIN BIERMAN 1890-1897 The contention over relocation of the College had reached its height among supporters of Lebanon Valley when Dr. Bierman assumed his duties of office. What might have been failure for the College became the dawn of new life. Buildings were renovated, students joining in the project, and the Silver Anniversary was celebrated, at which time an offering, sufficient to purchase addi- tional land for the campus, was received. Dr. Bierman became a member of the Assembly from this district. During President Keister ' s administration, he served as College Treasurer and was the author of The First Twenty-five Years of Lebanon Valley. His death occurred during the summer of 1909. REV. HERVIN U. ROOP, Ph.D., LL.D. 1 897- January 1, 1906 Enthusiasm begun in the preceding administration ran high during these years. Old gave place to new everywhere: the group system in College curriculum was introduced; higher scholastic standards were adopted. Student enrollment was greatly in- creased, and all of the buildings now on the campus — excepting West Hall — were erected during Dr. Roop ' s term. The fire of 1904 necessitated a new Administration Building, men ' s dormitory, and a heating plant. It is interesting to note that 201 students were graduated during these years. Dr. Roop is now President of Eastern College, Manassas, Va. REV. A. P. FUNKHOUSER, A.M. March, 1906-1907 Rev. Funkhouser, who spent three of his four-year college course in Lebanon Valley, came to his Alma Mater as President, an in- terim position for a year and three months. During this time the new Administration Building was completed, being ready for occupancy in the fall of 1906, and a strenuous effort was put forth to meet the $90,000 debt of the school. Bonds were issued and a foundation laid for a good financial condition. Rev. Funkhouser, having given too freely of his own strength, retired from the Presidency broken in health and was not fully recovered at the time of his death, in 1925. REV. LAWRENCE KEISTER, S.T.D., LL.B., D.D. 1907-1912 A matter of business largely, the Presidency was, fortunately, filled by a man of business ability, Dr. Keister. Under his leader- ship, the Science Department was equipped at a cost of over $7,500, the freedom from debt effort was carried on successfully. The Latin Chair was endowed by Dr. Daniel Eberly in 1910. Some- thing of less material value also was begun, for in 1912 May Day came into being. He gave freely without thought of financial remuneration, and, retiring in 1912 from public life, has since lived in retirement at his beautiful home in Scottdale, Pa., writing quite extensively for magazines. OFFICERS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES President HON. AARON S. KREIDER Vice-President E. N. FUNKHOUSER Secretary and Treasurer S. H. DERICKSON Page twenty-seven

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i p FT 1 -- :-■■-..-; mmrtmilfm GEORGE DANIEL GOSSARD, D.D. PRESIDENT OF LEBANON VALLEY COLLEGE Greetings In these tremendous days of great opportunities and serious responsibilities among the nations of the world and other organizations of influence and power for good or evil, Lebanon Valley College assumes its responsibilities, and, with eyes wide open and its face to the front, it aims to take its share and carry its load in the developing of the biggest, the noblest, and the best in its students, that they, in the midst of wreck and ruin wrought by evil powers, may unite with other constructive forces to build a civilization and a mighty nation that can stand against the wreck of elements, and out of chaos bring order and victory with honor to humanity and glory to God. r af Page twenty ' six

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JOHN EVANS LEHMAN, ' 74, D.Sc. PROFESSOR EMERITUS OF MATHEMATICS AND ASTRONOMY The autumn of 19 28 ended for this man a professorship of fortyone years in Lebanon Valley. But in our minds and hearts he lives on. ... In the portrait gallery of the moulders of influence in Lebanon Valley College, his picture must appear among the first. v 30 Page twenty-eight