Oklahoma City University - Keshena Yearbook (Oklahoma City, OK)

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Happy is the man that findeth wisdom, and the man that getteth understanding. Tor the merchandise of it is hetter.than the merchandise of silver and the gain thereof than fine gold. She is more precious than rubies, and all the things thou canst desire are not to be compared unto her. Length of days is in her right hand, and in her left hand riches and honor. Her ways are ways of pleasantness, and her paths are paths of peace. She is atree of life to them that lay hold upon her, and happy is everyone that retaineth her. The Lord hy wisdom has founded the earth, hy understanding hath estahlished the heavens. By His knowledge the depths are broken up, and the clouds drop down the dew. Wly son, let them not depart from thine eyes, Keep sound wisdom and discretion. So shall they be life unto thy soul, and grace to thy neck. Then shall thou walk in thy way safely, and thy foot shall not stumhle. Through wisdom is an house builded, and by understanding it is established: And hy knowledge shall the chamhers he filled with all precious and pleasant riches. flhe Dedication of Sixty Buildings THE ACT OF DEDICATION: Bishop: What buildings are to be dedicated? President: We present these buildings to be dedicated to the glory of God and the service of man. Bishop: By what general name shall these buildings henceforth be known? President: The Buildings shall be known as Oklahoma City University. Bishop: To the glory of God, the Father, who has called us by His grace, To the honor of His son, who loved us and gave Himself for us, To the praise of the Holy Spirit, who illumines and sanctifies us, People: WE DEDICATE THESE BUILDINGS. Bishop: For the hallowing of family life, For teaching and guiding the young, For the perfecting of the saints, People: WE DEDICATE THESE BUILDINGS.- Bishop: In the unity of the faith, In the bond of Christian brotherhood, In charity and goodwill to all, People: WE DEDICATE THESE BUILDINGS. Bishop: For those who have given their minds for the extension of Thy kingdom, who have left behind the illumination and glory of the printed page and have given instruction to the yearning spirits of men, People: WE DEDICATE THESE BUILDINGS. Bishop: For unlettered men and women who, by the example of lofty thought and generous action, by simple kindness and warmth of heart, have made thy truth a praise in the earth, People: WE DEDICATE THESE BUILDINGS. Bishop: For buildings that will provide homes for college men and women away from home, and meeting ' places for the fellowship of learning, People: WE DEDICATE THESE BUILDINGS. Excerpts from the Dedication Ceremonial

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To The Class Cf 1950: YOUR FOUR YEARS ON THE CAMPUS of Oklahoma City University may well be re- membered as a period of building. While you have suffered some inconveniences incident to the erection of many new buildings, the opening of new streets across the campus and several other improvements, at the same time you have witnessed the most phenomenal growth in the University's history in respect both to physical plant and student enrollment. On April 20, 1949, you witnessed the dedication of the entire University of sixty buildings. We congratulate the editors of Keshena for the special recognition accorded the pioneers who founded and fostered Oklahoma City University. They richly deserve our homage be- cause of their vision and their unselfish desire to build a Christian institution of higher learn- ing in Oklahoma, and have therefore made us the inheritors of their labors. Buildings and grounds alone do not make a University, for these are but the means to an end. We sincerely hope that your mental disciplines have been developed and your person- alities enriched because of the persons with whom you associated and the lessons you learned while here. The administration and faculty cannot forget your cooperation and forbearance during the period of expansion, but we shall remember you most for what you are. We hope you will forget any inconveniences you may have undergone and magnify the pleasant and profitable. Remember always that Oklahoma City University is your Alma Mater. We shall be happy to see you at all times and we hope you will return often. Our interest and prayers follow you. Cordially yours, Dr. C. Q. Smith's right-hand woman is his sec- retary, Miss Lena Smith. Miss Smith is eager ' to help any and all and always has a friendly Hello to those who drop in her office. Miss Smith keeps things on an even keel while Dr. Smith tours the country! MISS LENA SMITH