Pasadena College - La Sierra Yearbook (Pasadena, CA)

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Any college president must surely be well endowed with a certain degree of maturity, responsibility, and intelli- gence if he expects to fulfill adequately such a vital posi- tion. Dr. Brown's uniquely successful fulfillment of his ofiice as President of Pasadena College involves these characteristics, but much more. Respected yet reachable, Dr. Brown exemplifies the life dedicated to God's own will, for his own vital relationship to Jesus Christ perme- ates his entire philosophy of dignified humility, genuine optimism, and dedication. Whether in a Friday morning chapel service, in his office, or just around campus, stu- dents are quickly made aware that Dr. Brown ufits the scenefl in tune with the mind of today. Following graduation from Pasadena College in 1942, Dr. Brown entered the pastorate, serving first in Carson City, Nevada. and later in Banning and Alhambra, Cali- fornia. He was also President of the Southern California District Nazarene Young Peopleis Society for Eve years. In 1952. Dr. Brown accepted the Superintendency of the Los Angeles District of the Church of The Nazarene. When elected to the Presidency of Pasadena College in 1964, Dr. Brown felt the responsibility of learning about higher education administration. Consequently, he delved into the Doctorate of Education program at the Univer- sity of Southern California. His dissertation concerned a study of the environment at Pasadena College as it re- lates to groups affecting that environment. including stu- dents, faeulty, alumni, and churches. He received his Doctorate in Education during June. 1969. Dr. Brown attends all assemblies of districts in our edu- cational zone. His field of representation for PC includes Contact with foundations for college funds, as well as participation with educational organization. In the event that Dr. Brown finds any spare time, he uses this time constructively. ln 1964 he started the golf team and is the present coach. He also sponsors the ski club, and travels with its members each year.

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l9 O La Slerra Ded1eatee College Pres1dent Dr. . Shelburne Brown ABOVE, Dr. Brown stimulates spontaneous conversation with PC students. RIGHT: Concentration results in excellence, which is a perfected tennis swing. OPPOSITE PAGE TOP RIGHT: Dr. Brown presents his annual report to the Board of Trustees. OPPOSITE PAGE TOP LEFT, Richard D. Meriwether, Pasadena Sears store manager, presents a grant for the new library to Dr. Brown and Mrs. Esther Sclzan- dorjf, head librarian. OPPOSITE PAGE BOTTOM, Dr. Ray- mond Cooke, lleftj and Dr. Ronald Kirkemo accompany Dr. Brown as he introduces Mark Hatfield, United States Senator from Oregon, to Pasadena College.

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