Taylor University - Ilium / Gem Yearbook (Upland, IN)

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Adm nistrat:on Building UP BEYOND THE VILLAGE

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which was incorporated for the purpose of being capable of holding property. At this time the school acquired the additional 80 acre farm on which the president ' s resi- dence is located. Dr. John Paul became president in 1922, and under his administration Magee- Campbell-Wisconsin dormitories, begun in the James M. Tay lor administration, were finished. A receivership occurring in the early part of Dr. Paul ' s administration led to the organization of The Legal Hundred of Taylor University, and the title passed from the Alumni Association to this cor- poration. Upon the resignation of Dr. Paul the board asked Dr. Burt W. Ayres to take over the duties of Acting President of the University. In 1931 Dr. Robert Lee Stuart was called to the leadership of Taylor University. Ke came to the presidency during the period of world-wide depression, the effects of which were felt in the school. Through his efforts the institution stood. Forced into receivership during this crisis, the William Taylor Foundation was established, which bought the school. The students and friends of the school respected Dr. Stuart because of his effective labors. During his presidency the Maytag Gymnasium, largely erected during the former adminis- tration, was completed. Dr. Stuart laid down his duties as president in 1945, and the school is continuing under the leader- ship of the president, Dr. Clyde W. Meredith. Dr. Meredith ' s ministry here has not been long, but already faculty and stu- dents alike have learned to respect, ad- mire and love him. His trust and faith in God have stimulated the whole school, and under his leadership we look forward to a bright future together. Just as Taylor has, through the grace of God, held fast to the principles of Chris- tianity for the past one hundred years, so can she look forward to many more years of ministry as an effective Christian col- lege if her students and faculty keep their hearts in harmony with the Highest and their eyes upon Christ. Taylor has progressed not only aca- demically and materially during the past century, but spiritually as well, for from Taylor ' s halls have gone hundreds of young people to proclaim the gospel of Christ to all the world — at home and abroad. Taylor University, looking backward, reviews a century of victory. Looking forward, she, by the fervent prayers and devotion of students, faculty, alumni, and friends, may proceed unafraid as an effec- tive Christian college.

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Sickler Science Hall N A CENTURY OF CHRISTIAN ED.