Montreat Anderson College - Agape / Sundial Yearbook (Montreat, NC)

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MONTREAT. . . mountains, yoi streams and stone struc itself our backdrop of mist-covered merable trees and flowers, splashing ails . . . wooden bridges . . . narrow paths ring almost as natural as the land apart . . . you mean differem fpyp and sorrows, memories and hopes to each of us UTV aaetimes we wish only to escape your boundaries, leaving your gate far behind and with it our cares and things we wish forgotten . . . yet we always come back, drawriaihnost mysteriously to you, for you symbolize much oF jwjkt we are searching for . . . strength . . . beauty . . . truttrs r5r you are for us a threshold ... a door leading not only into a few years of our life, butqgto a new altogether ... no matter w §wp are, weTiave come to you for some reason . . . to accomplish son to serve a purpose ... to find the meaning to life 4

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 As students in a Christian college, we are fortunate to have leaders we can hold in high regard, not only on the basis of their education, but because of the integrity of their personal lives. They represent the ideals and standards we strive for as individuals and as a college community. Such a leader is the Reverend Robert W. Gray. Robert Gray was born in Rochester. New Hampshire. After finishing high school, he served in the United States Navy, and during this time he decided to make the ministry his life's work. He attended Gordon College in Boston, Massachusetts, where he met Jean Hatt. the girl he later married. He finished his preparation at Andover-Newton Theological Semi- nary in Newton Centre. Massachusetts. His ten years of preaching began w'ith his student pastorate at the First Presbyterian Church in Everett. Massachusetts. Later he moved south, and became the minister of the Mullins Presbyterian Church in Mullins. South Carolina. While serving there he began his teaching career at the Dillon Community College. Mr. and Mrs. Gray and their three children now' live in Black Mountain. North Carolina, where Mr. Gray is the minister of the Black Mountain Presbyterian Church. There the Grays have had a deep influence on the civic life of the community, as well as on the college life of Montreal. Presenting his Bible classes informally, he opens topics of discussion for us as questioning college students. His extensive background gives him the necessary training and experience to teach and advise adequately. His friendly outgoing personality has made him a favorite with all who know him. His Christian character and sincere manner have set a high example for us all. Because w'e appreciate what he has contributed to each of us as individuals and to Montreat-Anderson College as a whole, we wish to dedicate this, the 1964 SUN DIAL, to the Reverend Robert W. Gray. L

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. the first day on campus . . . long hours of introductions and registration . . . abominable name tags . . . excitement and confusion . . . some of us are frightened, some are confident . . . the falling leaves make us sad. but bring promise of something better . . . the first crisp wind brings thoughts of the months ahead . . .