Lubbock Christian University - El Explorador Yearbook (Lubbock, TX)

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AND PATRIOTIC VALUES Because we believe mature character comes from discipline, policies and rules at LCC are based on Christian values. Students are required to study the Bible as a text- book and to attend daily chapel. There are many opportunities for students to become involved in areas of spiritual service. We are fortunate to live in a nation where private colleges are allowed. We have a strong commitment to the American heritage, constitutional government and free enterprise. We want our students to know what is to be preserved and protected. 1 — Dr. Mattox is pictured with some of LCC’s George Washington Medals awarded by Freedoms Foundation, Valley Forge, Pennsylvania. 2 — Chapel is still a daily opportunity for worship and for building college spirit. 3 — LCC’s first color guard. Members of the 1981 R.O.T.C. Unit. 4 — Stained-glass window in the Arnett House was made by Judy Harman in honor of her parents-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Harman of Canyon.

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LCC ROOTED IN: CHRISTIAN The original motto of the College, “Learning, Character, Citizenship,” has for 25 years emphasized the three main thrusts of the new school: academic excellence, spiritual maturity and constructive citizenship. This purpose has never changed. Throughout its history LCC’s central values, like a taproot, have penetrated strong and deep, providing support and nourishment. Although LCC was a two-year college during the first half of its history, it has been a four-year school for the past 12 years. Both as a junior and senior college, LCC has received the highest academic accreditation at the first possible opportunity. | | ¥ a E ; Lal. ‘eedosteSl Dae Sa¢ae8 8812 514 brane ' y4t He Oe BGSeseseut « ass =) ea [nia 1 — Robert Qualls, first President of LCC’s Student Body, 1975. 2 — Dr. Pruitt, President since 1976. 3 — Mike Briggs, member of first class, 1957. 4 — The Moody Library contains over 75,000 titles and comfortable study areas. 5 — Greg Knight and John Stafford are working in the science lab. Many LCC students have gone into careers in science, medicine and chemistry. ‘No nation can long live successfully in God’s world and ign God. The three great principles yas which young America built « this continent were: 1) faith in God, 2) constitutional governms and 3) private enterprise. The nation’s greatest asset today is h Christian’s Schools.” Dr. George S. Benson, Searcy, Arkansas : “For 25 years, LCC has taken a strong stand for what | value most God, the home and our country.” Harvey Porter, Minist Albuquerque “LCC has a distinguished history of fostering a better understanding of the free enterprise system among its students, faculty, alumni and supporters. | am particularly impressed with the integrity of the faculty and the student body’s seriousness of purpose.” T. Boone — Pickens, Jr., President, Mesa Petroleum Co. my oe a as

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TRASTEES, ADMINISTRATORS: The trustees and administrators who have led LCC for the past 25 years have been — and still are — visionary and courageous. Where others saw only plowed earth, the founders saw 1,000 students streaming from all over campus to chapel. They saw dorms and textbooks and teachers. And they saw places for young people to eat, to exercise and to enjoy being together. They saw a community of learning and ser- vice rising out of a cotton field. One of our most important roots, giving stability and direction to the growing College, has been the vision of its leaders. Those who first led the way in the old wooden barracks passed on their dreams of growth to those who moved the College from junior to senior college status. Those who have guided the senior college through 12 years of expansion and excellence see a dream of what Lubbock Christian College will be in the years ahead. Vision and courage continue to be the qualities most needed by our leaders. 1 — Dr. F. W. Mattox, Founding President, 1956-1974. 2 — Paul Sherrod, First Chairman of the Trustees; one of three original Trustees still serving. 3 — Dr. Jack Bates, first Dean of the College. 4 — Dr. Herman Wilson, first Registrar. 5 — Five of the present administrators, left to right, Steve Eckman, Dr. Steven Lemley, Mary Davis, Bill Phillips and John King. “Far too many schools and colleges are leaving God out. | have devoted thousands of hours as an LCC Trustee for more than 25 years so we can have a College where the Bible is taught.”’ Paul Sherrod, First Chairman of the Board of Trustees. : “There are certain values which have made our nation the greatest on earth: patriotism, hard work, love of family, thrift, free enterprise, individual freedom and Christianity. If our children and grandchildren are to continue to be free we must teach these values.” J. E. Han- cock, Chairman, Board of Trustees “LCC has a heritage rich with dedicated people who have dreamed and sacrificed to bring her to this moment — the 25th Anniversary. Her future depends on those of us who will continue to dream and work to make those dreams come true.”” Robert E. Forcum, Founder BURGER KING, Miami Lakes, Florida A “| came to Lubbock to help start Lubbock Christian College because | believed that a small, private Christian college does more for students than large, impersonal universities.’ F. W. Mattox, Founding President eae