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

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E. STERL PHINNEY lONE DRISCAL JOHN LAMEY Behind the Taylor m achine are consecrated Christian men and women whose faithfulness and work have been appreciated by a count- less number of students. Mr. E. Sterl Phinney, who served as a for- eign missionary before coming to Taylor, act- ed as Dean of Men and instructor of religious education and Spanish this past year. Mr. Phinney received his A.B. and Th.B. degrees from Marion College. Serving as Dean of Women was Miss lone Driscal, who was a missionary for ten years to Sierra Leone, West Africa. For eight years she was principal of a girls ' boarding school, and later she supervised thirteen outlying African schools and also acted as principal of a teachers ' training school. She received her A.B. and A.M. degrees at Winona Lake school of Theology. Playing a vital role as assistant to the presi- dent is Mr. John Lanney, v ho has proved him- self capable in the important 1948-1949 De- velopment Drive. Important innovations in connection with the development program of the school were introduced after Mr. John Warner assumed his responsibilities at the institution. Many were sorry to see him leave in Decem.ber, 1948. Taking Mr. Warner ' s place as Business Manager was Mr. John Owen, who holds a degree in Business Administration from Ohio State University, and who at one time served as interim Business Manager of Taylor Uni- versity. JOHN WARNER JOHN OWEN RUTH YOUNG 14

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Except for a very brief period, ine has been associated with Taylor since 1898. hie has served the school as dean, professor of phil- osophy, vice-president, and acting president, hie has played a vital role in each advance that Taylor has made. hlowever. Dr. Ayres is not remembered only as an administrator or a participant in some function of the school, hlis contribution has been that of a great personality whose wisdom, breadth of vision, sincerity, and Christian idealism have left their imprint on the lives of hundreds of men and women who have passed through the halls of Taylor Uni- versity. It is a fact that the loyalty of many people to this University is, in part, a loyalty to an individual — Dr. Ayres. DR. B. W. AYRES, Vice President, Emeritus DR. A. LELAND FORREST, Dean of the School Dr. A. Leiand Forrest, A.B., A.M., Ph.D., Dean of the College, was with the campus family two years ago. Following an absence of about a year, he returned to Taylor hold- ing the degree of Doctor of Philosophy which he received from the University of Southern California, hie has also taught several courses in religious education and homiletics, fields of study in which he has had ample experi- ence. For ten years he served as pastor in Texas, California, and Michigan. hie also served as National Youth Director of his church group and traveled widely for youth. With this rich background of experience, Dr. Forrest has made his classroom work result in zealous practical Christian activity. As Dean of the College he has won the hearts of many students by his sincere inter- est In their problems and by his sound advice. Living a life which speaks of the indwelling of a greater Life, he commands the respect and admiration of students and faculty alike. [ 13 ]

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SHERMAN W. SPEAR ALICE K. HOLCOMBE WILLIS J. DUNN An efficient young lady who has v on the hearts of Taylor students is Miss Ruth Young, Registrar and Director of Admissions. Miss Young holds a B.S. in Education from Marion College. While maintaining an office on the cam- pus as Executive Secretary of the Alumni As- sociation, Mr. Sherman Spear, who has an A.B. from Taylor and a M.S. in Education de- gree from Indiana University, served as in- structor in English and had charge of part of the public relations work. Serving as Librarian was Miss Alice Hol- combe, who holds a B.A. degree in Library Science from the University of Michigan. Mr. Willis J. Dunn, who is head of the Pub- lic Relations Department, took leave of ab- sence this year in order to complete work toward his doctorate degree. He holds an A.B. degree from Atbury College and aiji A.M. degree from Michigan State College. Every phase of business management in Taylor University is supervised by a group of fifteen men who compose the Board of Di- rectors of the William Taylor Foundation. First row: Captain Charles W. Shilling, Dr. Herbert M. Lyon, Dr. Clyde W. Mere- dith, Mr, D. M. Lochner, Dr. P. J. Fisher, Rev. J. F. Stephenson. Second row: Mr. W. H. Polhemus, Dr. G. Harlowe Evans, Mr. Frances Davis, Mr. Theodore W. Engstrom, Mr. J. Irvin Schultz.