McMurry University - Totem Yearbook (Abilene, TX)

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dr gordon bcnnctt president of memurry college president's message Has this been a good year for you? If it has. I .im sure you can look back on many experiences and relationships which have contributed toward making it so First would lx- the experiences of friendships. Surely, one of the greatest relationships is that of friendly exchange To make friends with one’s teachers, with ones classmates, with dormitory associates, with church people, with teammates, with advisors and, to a limited extent, with business people is a part of the wonderful op|mrtunity that McMunry College presents. Second, to Ik- a part of a group which has made progress, and Inis accomplished worthwhile things, adds to the significance of tin- year, You have grown mentally and spiritually in the activities of this school year. You have gained a market) maturity through social adjustment, meeting frustrations, and completing larger un- dertakings. You have met problems and, as individuals and as groups, you faces! these problems squarely and honestly. All mav not have been resolved satisfactorily, but the accomplishment of meeting them has contributed toward a successful year. Finally, if this has been a good year, you have grown spiritually. As a Christian College, we strive to challenge you to lofty aspirations. In most instances your responses have been gratifying. It is not the purpose of education solely to arid to your social culture, give you greater earning capacity, and enrich your knowledge, as important as these are. It is, also, our purpose to provide for you opportunities to grow in spiritual grace, to strengthen your belief in Cod. ami to develop within you a deep desire for sen-ice to your fellow man. To the extent that you have succeeded in all of this, it has been a good year. My hope for you is that throughout all the future you may have many such years. gordon r. bcnnctt president