Lincoln University - Lion Yearbook (Lincoln University, PA)

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DEDICATION JAMES BONNER MacRAE From the time we entered Lincoln University in September of 1965, the Class of ’69 heard the myths, legends and rabble about the then Dean of Students, James Bonner MacRae. The “Boomer's reputation began, however, long before, in 1947, when he returned to his Alma Mater to accept the administrative post he held for twenty-one years. We listened to the myths, legends and rabble, and being freshmen, we were some- what awed and apprehensive about a man who was known for his skills in verbal re- buke and satirical wit. We saw the Dean stroll about the sparsely populated campus, hands behind his back, eyes alert and alive; and we chuckled and sometimes marvelled at his pearls of wisdom. He established himself as a friend and advisor, but he was never lax in his firmness with those students who overstepped their bounds. These were our impressions of the man and his office. Today James B. MacRae heads the Education Department and serves as coordina- tor for the University's newly instituted January Interim Program. Since his under- graduate days, which ended in 1924, he has ever been a loyal son of Lincoln. His loyal- ty is manifested in the admirable work he has done as an educator and administrator for the past forty-five years. To James Bonner MacRae the Class of'69 respectfully dedicates its edition of the Lincoln Lion. 4 THE CLASS OF '69

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IN MEMORIAM ROGER ALLAN JOHNSON Born: December 3, 1947 Died: July 20, 1962 Roger Allan Johnson, to whom this page is respectfully dedicated, was bom De- cember 3, 1947, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. With aspirations of becoming a doctor, Roger was a conscientious student who was able to mix wholesome rabble with aca- demic excellence. “Flea as he was affectionately called by those who knew him well had a knack for getting involved in deep intellectual debates. He took advan- tage of every opportunity to challenge the intellects of those around him, while at the same time establishing firm human ties with the Lincoln Community. The ideas and ideals of Roger represent the aspirations and strivings of the Class of '69. For us the past four years have been years of intellectual maturation and human understanding. In our endeavors to experience life to its fullest and learn about the world we live in, we have gained great insight into our own inner beings and have torn down unrealistic facades which serve to alienate brother from brother; hence we are assured that the prospect of our weaning a successful path through the constricting perplexities of life are quite good. As when we entered the gates of Lincoln in 1965. we leave in 1969 with some appre- hension about the future, but we feel quite secure in knowing that we have aquired the essential tools for living. Just as the memories of Roger Allan Johnson will linger in our minds and hearts eternally, we feel confident that the Class of '69 will not dissi- pate as we go our separate ways, but that we will join Lincoln's endless procession of splendor making the world a better place for all men to live and fulfill themselves. THE CLASS OF'69