Northwestern Bible School - Scroll Yearbook (Minneapolis, MN)

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•S ' pecml Lecturer iwBaaMSjis fio Tij-torntfui nud C -rch H rtoi-u 41 f 4..r lijt ' ali H eoL ti ii K ra ■, -SfeiRra I N ADDITION to his many duties connected with the school, Mr. H. B. O. Phillpolts leaches two classes in Personal Work. Three student teachers assist the Faculty. Miss Ruth Taylor conducts a shorthand class. Miss Hope Dana and Miss Edith Putman assist Miss Marie Aeomb, the Head of the English Department. Miss Lillian Evans is a valuable assistant to Prof. Baker. She leaches a class in elementary music. We have been unusually fortunate in the choice of student teachers the past year. 12 ■ '

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FACULTY M ERE words can never express our deep appreciation and gratitude for the help and inspiration we have received from our faithful teachers- Their energy has been undaunted, their love unbounded, and their patience inexhaustible. As instruments in the hand of God, they have been mightily used to impart to us a knowledge of His Word. To us they have given a broader vision and a fuller realization of our opportunity and responsibility. Following in their footsteps we shall endeavor to “Study to show ourselves approved unto God. workmen that need not to be ashamed.” li

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Dr, A r J. Frost Dr, W, B. Riley Rev. Wm. Francis HISTORY OF THE NORTHWESTERN BIBLE AND MISSIONARY TRAINING SCHOOL T WENTY years ago Dr. W. B. Riley conceived the idea of a Bible Training School in Minneapolis for young people who desired to fit themselves for more effective Christian service. Rev. Win. Francis, assistant pastor of the First Baptist Church, was in hearty accord with him in the project, and several men of the Church guaranteed funds with which to start the work. Dr. A, j. Frost, a wonderful Bible expositor, was called from Los Angeles to assist in tire under¬ taking. The School was organized in 1902, and the classes were held the first year in a small room in the First Baptist Church. The instructors were Dr. W. B. Riley, Dr. A. J. Frost, and Rev. Wm, Francis. The first class consisted of seven members. Flic first commencement exercises were held In June, 1904, with one graduate. Miss Anna Gooch. A directory of the graduates of the School up to the present time is given at the close of this Annual. The present building, Nos. 2 to 8 South Eleventh Street, was purchased in 1904. Apartment No. 8 was occupied the first year, and gradually the entire building was taken over, until it is now filled to overflowing so that we are obliged to hold our classes in the chapel of the First Baptist Church, which has been kindly loaned by them. Next year we expect to have a fine chapel, seating about six hundred and fifty, in our new building. In 1921 three splendid dormitory buildings were also purchased to meet the growing demands of the School Dr. Riley has been Superintendent during all these years. Mr. R A. Bartlett. Mr. Clias. Mountain, and Rev. J. O. Buswell served as Assistant Superintendents for brief terms. Miss Jessie Van Booskirk became Assistant Superintendent in 1914 and served for four years. During that time she won the love and adminn tion of all who knew her. Upon her death Dr John Elliott temporarily filled the office. In 1918 Rev. 11. B. O. Fhillpotls came to Lhc School, and the blessing he lias brought cannot be measured. 13