McMurry University - Totem Yearbook (Abilene, TX)

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DEDICATION Lile is sweet just because of the friends we have made. And the things which in common we share. We want to live on not because of ourselves But because of the people who care. It's giving and doing for somebody else; In all that the glory depends. And the joy of it all When we've summed it all up Is found in the making of friends.'' ’ Hundreds of alumni and students will immediately recognize the preceding lines as the trademark of one of McMurry's most lovable personalities. For twenty-seven years she has been quoting and prac- ticing this philosophic bit of poetry cn the Reservation. To verbally depict our honoree is a difficult task. Some attribute her inspiring influence to her mental youth, her enduring patience, her democratic and honest leadership; some say that it is her contra- dictory manner of poised yet pert dignity that is her magnetism; others are attracted because they know she always has time for everyone; still others rely mainly on her judgment for she never fails to supply the right answer. Although all agree her constant overture of friendship is a unique characteristic, it is her rare ability as a teacher that draws the most applause. Her classes are alive, be- cause you listen, not silently, yet attentively; you laugh, not at her. but with her; if you exert sufficient effort you learn; maybe not pre- cisely academically, but inevitably thoroughly. It is customary to dedicate the annual to an individual because of service. This year since we feel we are honoring an unusual person, we are following a somewhat unusual pattern. Not merely for her service, but for the spirit of her service have we chosen her. With grateful appreciation, admiration and respect we dedicate the 1954 Totem to our professor and friend, Miss Chris. Th Making Ot rn r d» in Iron llwt book Wh n Doy li Don by Edgar A Com : copyright 1121. by th fWtlly 4 U Co. Checogo 4

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The 1954 Totem Staff has made a mod- ern attempt to preserve the spirit of a year at McMurry College. Through modern- ism we progress, yet we hope that the spir- it of the founders of McMurry shall never he lost through this advancement. It is the purpose of the 1954 Totem to record a part of the shaping of the history of a great college. The Editors

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CONTENTS RESERVATION PERSONALITIES FEATURES ORGANIZATIONS ADMINISTRATIONS CLASSES ATHLETICS ADVERTISERS Illustrations by: Gordon Mahon