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Vision and planning formed an f W Institution of higher learning We ' re 1 20 years old and still alive! Most people do not live that long, yet businesses and colleges continue down the path of time, many times struggling and fighting to stay alive. Many wm the fight, contmuing and progressing with ad- vancements in society. Our founders ' vision when they open- ed the College on May , 1866, was a place where the minds of young people, under Christian influence, might be train- ed to the greatest efficiency, so that these young men and women, freed from the drag-chains of ignorance, superstition, ancf prejudice, might the more fully realize themselves in the service of God and man. Trustees, presidents, ad- ministrators and faculty have sought to uphold this vision down the path of time so students would become knowledgeable so that when they could use that nurtured knowledge in their jobs, homes, and communities. Our College motto is Lihertas per Ventdtem which means the truth snail make you free. Before 1906, been freed from ignorance, superstition and pre- judice — our founders ' vision. We have the knowledge of facts and have coupled that knowledge with the truth found in life about the facts. One of our major founders was Rev. however, our motto was Knowledge is Power, a quote most likely derived from Francis Bacon. Through the years, students who have passed through the buildings and grounds have discovered that knowledge is power. Those who have sought knowledge and truth have G.W. Miles Rigor. He was part of the General Conference of the Church of the United Brethren in Christ that voted in 1845 to establish a college for its denomination. However, it took some time to organize the institution and to find a home for it. During that time there was, in Annville, the Annville Academy which later changed its name to Lebanon Valley Insitute. In 1866, this academy became the sight of the College. So finally, when the church conference and founders decided on the location and basics for the college, the college opened its doors on Monday, May 7, 1866. And for the past 120 years its doors have re- mained opened despite college and na- tional problems. Many of the other col- leges started by the United Brethren in Christ Church closed their doors shortly after they opened. From the day Thomas Rhys Vickroy, first president and major founder, began his duties, to the establishment of the charter which states that the citizens would establish and maintain forever, an institution of learning of high grade, there have been many happenings in the College ' s history. In tne early years, college and church administrators debated moving the Col- lege to Lebanon, Chambersburg, or Hagerstown, Maryland. Curriculum changes have also been made with the most recent one of a leadership program being introduced under President Arthur Peterson ' s administration. There have been presidential stirs which have caused several presidents to leave, leaving the College without an officer. Balanced budgets have been sought for. New buildings have risen from the ground, ad- ding to the original academy. Then, of course, the first administration building burned in 1 904. And now, in 1 986, we are termed America ' s Leadership College, only one more change in the College ' s history. These changes have not occurred merely by accident, though, but by vi- sion. Our founders had visions, the citizens had visions, the church had vi- sions. Trustees, presidents, ad- ministrators, faculty, and students have carried out these visions to make LVC what it is today. But, these same people still have visions for the future. Lebanon Valley College is alive after 120 years and it is through knowledge and vision that we ' ll remain a vibrant institution of higher education. — Drew Williams The academy was the first Lebanon Valley College building. It stood on the site of Boll- inger Plaza, next to the LInited Methodist Church. The first College seal represents that which was first taught at LVC — the classics. The seal is in Latin and Greek. The Greek meant knowledge is power. Today, many administrative decisions are made in the Administration Building.
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An institution of learning of high grade was our founders ' visions. Today, we receive a quality education that ' s vibrant and challenging, ranging from genetics experinnents to piano lessons. Though sometimes overwhelmed, we resist the temptation to give up but continue. Renewed, we realize our goal. Acir pm V ' ;
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