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To the Class ol 49: You arc dedicating t his issue ol I he Echo to a man whose devotion to Monticello has seldom been equaled during the past one hundred and eleven years. I am delighted to see Air. Rodgers so honored. I hope that as you dedicate this hook you will also give serious thought to the dedication of j our.tehcs toward the fulfillment of what has up until now been but a fond, futile dream—good will of man for man. and peace on earth lor all.
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dedication The stall of the 1949 Echo dedicates this kook to Kben Rodgers, president of the Board of Trustees ot Monticello College. Mr. Rodgers became a member of the board in 1929 and president in 1945. Mr. Rodgers' contact with Monticello goes back many years, for his mother, Mrs. Ivdward Rodgers, formerly Klla I lewit. was a graduate of Monticello in (lie Class of 1869. Mr. Rodgers is a prominent citizen of Alton and is a man whom Monticello is proud to know, lie has always been prominent in civic activities and has had many honors bestowed upon him. lie founded aiul became president of the Boy Scout Organization in Alton, lie has been director ot the Alton-Wood River Chapter of the American Red Cross, president ot the Group Hospital Service, and director of the Alton Memorial Hospital. In 1947 he was honored by the Alton DeMolay Chapter for his service to the community. Mr. Rodgers is quiet, modest, and unassuming, lie is often seen on campus, as he comes out to the College for most ol the concerts, plays, and banquets, in addition to numerous business appointments with the Administration. Mr. Rodgers is truly a man worthy of our praise. We consider it a privilege to have this opportunity to thank him for all he has done for the community and for Monticello.
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