Lincoln University - Lion Yearbook (Lincoln University, PA)

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Deans HAROLD F. GRIM Dean of the University George Eliot once said, “Growing thought makes growing revelation.” As the class of 1955 leaves the walls of Lincoln University, may each member be ful- ly aware that the world needs more revelation of truth, but that this can only be effected by continued study which is the basis of growing thought. May your class lead in the leavening that makes for human understand- ing. J. NEWTON HILL Dean of the College Once again a graduating class steps onto the hori- zon and once again we are called upon to focus attention on departure from Alma Mater as well as upon en- trance onto a new world of human endeavor. Nothing counts so much, perhaps, as the vision which you may hold. For the horizon is not always clear—not even always discernable. The vision, how- ever, is yours and if it remains clear then the vicissi- tudes of life cannot prevail, cannot deter you from making some worthwhile contributions to human so- ciety. ANDREW E. MURRAY Dean of the Seminary Here at Lincoln we have the privilege of living in the world of tomorrow, now. Tomorrow’s world will be one in which artificial barriers of race have been elim- inated, a world in which men may live and work in free and open fellowship. Through our experience at Lincoln, where the barriers have been broken down, we are preparing to live in this new and exciting world where brotherhood is no longer a dream, but a reality.

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President HORACE MANN BOND Message by President Horace Mann Bond to the Class of 1955 As the Class of 1954 was the Centennial Class of Lincoln University, and had the distinction of ushering out a glorious Century while preparing the way for a New, the Class of 1955 enjoys the honour of being the first graduating class in the history of the institution, and of its New Century, to participate actively in the process of beginning and building a truly new institution along the lines of a New Program. My gratitude goes to the Class of 1955, as worthy recipients of this grave obligation and its responsibilities. They have helped Lincoln Univer- sity lay the foundations of an enduring structure better than they may now realize. As students have begun to assemble here from all parts of the world, the Class of 1955 has been foremost in adapting the climate of the institution to the great new demands made upon it. and its members. Imperceptibly, but surely, our horizons have widened, our aims broad- ened, our conception of Man’s obligations to the human race given new and heightened aspiration. This is the enduring contribution of the Class of 1955 to a great new idea in human history.

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JAMES BONNER MACRAE Dean of Students Through the years the graduates of Lincoln, in large numbers, have chosen to enter the professions. The professions will continue to be the loadstone for many of them. However, government, industry and business are increasingly providing opportunities for our graduates. The Class of 1955 would be well-advised to explore the expanding openings in these areas. Satis- fying vocations may await those who dare to try new fields. PAUL KEUHNER Registrar We are proud of our alumni who have contributed so notably to the advancement of their own group, and with it the betterment of human relations. Their names will be known to future generations as builders of good will, as champions in one of the most difficult fields of competition. As you, the members of the Class of 1955, leave the institution, may your predecessors be a constant in- spiration in your work, to spur you on to the peak of performance. AUSTIN H. SCOTT Business Manager It has been my pleasure as well as privilege to talk with each member of your class at more or less regu- lar intervals during the past four years. I have come to know you as young men of promise who have perse- vered thus far in your quest for education. I greet you at this point in your careers with hope that you will press forward toward further achievement, and with expecta- tion that you will acquit yourselves well along the way. Officers