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

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TAYLOR. CELEBR.PTE5 COMMENCEMENT DAY Commencement day is an eventful day in the senior ' s life. That long-coveted diploma finally becomes a personal pos- session. The caps and flowing gowns, speeches, and con- gratulations of friends — all come to be fond memories of the closing hours of college life. The class of ' 46 felt a special pride in being members of the Taylor University centennial graduating class. Dr. Meredith, in the baccalaureate address, challenged the graduates to go forth into the world with an irrepres- sible drive to help others. They were urged to be true to their school and to their Christ. On June 4, 1946, the thirty-seven candidates presented for graduation, received their degrees and left their alma mater to join other Taylor alumni in serving a needy world. Dr. Meredith speaks. A goal achieved.

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tft . •• -: £■ - ■ m pS i , « j .a». ' . ' ' . t( -. t ••■•.. . ' ' £. - ' vC» « 8 ?% jgf GROUND-BREAKING CEREMONY A highlight of the Centennial celebration last June was the breaking of ground for the new library. A hush fell over the crowd as Dr. Ayres put the shovel into the ground during this ceremonial occasion. The Ayres Memorial Li- brary will stand as a tribute to the untiring efforts of Dr. Ayres as he has labored for the school down through the years. With the great increase in enrollment, a new library has become a necessity. The student body expressed its loyalty to this project by pledging $5,000 to the library fund. 16

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mM t ' f A CAPABLE LEADERSHIP We see once more the familiar, friendly faces of those who led us to higher realms of knowledge, guided us in our activities, and inspired us by their Christocentric lives.