Muskingum University - Muscoljuan Yearbook (New Concord, OH)

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The faculty processes past Brown Chapel on their way to the gym, where the convoca- tion service took place. President Montgomery 1s honored for twenty-five years The Bell Choir and their director are shown with Mrs. Dr. and Mrs. Montgomery sit in the lounge of the Geneva Montgomery McIlvaine. The bells were dedicated upperclass women’s dormitory, which was named at the luncheon which followed the convocation service. Kelley Hall in honor of Mrs. Ruth Kelley Mont- gomery.

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MUSCOLJUAN OF 1958 Published by the Junior Class of Muskingham College New Concord, Ohio

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It was a proud moment for everyone when Doc Bob stood in recognition of the many good wishes which had come his way. of service Among the memorable events which crowded the year 1957-1958, perhaps the most outstanding was the celebration of the twenty-fifth anniversary of Dr. Robert N. Montgomery’s tenure of service as president of the college. November first was of- ficially designated as the day of commemoration. Many leading educators and churchmen were 1n- vited to participate in the tribute to Dr. Mont- gomery which was shared also by Mrs. Montgom- ery at a morning convocation service. The princi- pal speaker for the convocation was Dr. ‘Thomas Clark Pollock, a Muskingum graduate who 1s dean of Washington Square College. He spoke on the responsibilities and attributes of a college president. A special honor was directed toward Mrs. Montgomery through the announcement that the new upperclass women’s dormitory would be named Kelley Hall. Great progress has and is being made in all areas of the college under the leadership of Dr. Robert N. Montgomery. He and his wife well deserve the tribute that was paid them at this anniverstry celebration, Student Council president, Neil Severance, expresses best wishes and congratulations on behalf of the stu- dent body. Mr. Finney congratulates Doc Bob as they stand on the steps outside Brown Chapel.