McMurry University - Totem Yearbook (Abilene, TX)

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IN APPRECIATION IV' V' SMITH l»eoanie the president «f M Mum .it a time when ii was feared 1 ili.it mu college might not survive tin loss of li « klovnl founder whoso great muiI and iiulomiliilili' spirit brought MoMinry to success. In-trad of letting hi charge fail, Di. Smith inmirdi.itrly launched M Murry on an extensive expansion and improvement campaign. Through the effectiveness of his tireless efforts, lie I'xhihiled the finitimi of ahilily eoinhineil with an uneon«|ueralde determination; I nder his leadership an overshadowing debt was paid, enrollment increased preally, and every building on the campus was redecorated and generally improved. Kvery part of the eahipus presents evidence of the consluirtiveness of hi- efforts. I)r. Smith personally dirt ied the eonstnution of a lie.iiitiful rock garden, with pool and fireplace, which he and Mr-. Smith gave to h Murry a- a - mbo| of appreciation of an opportunity to serve. I)i. Smith cmlrodics tlte qualities „f Christian gentleman anil merit- the esteem of iho-c with whom he i- associated. He was always kind, considerate, and courteous and his life is expressive d high ideals, ambition, and refinement, Although he was president of MeMurry only a year anil a hall, his achievements will always he con- conspicuous in the memory of those interested in the welfare and upbuilding of M'Miurv. I ape ir