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

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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.

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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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PEARL ALEXANDER JOHN BUNISH THEODORA BOTHWELL CLINTON J. BUSHEY ESTHER BRADFORD HAZEL BUTZ acultif Supporting the standards of Taylor in a Christian manner through their teaching is the faculty, the most vital and necessary part of Taylor life. Miss Pearl Alexander, who comes from Union City, Indiana, is assistant professor of English and Latin. Her A.B. and A.M. de- grees were both granted from Indiana Uni- versity. Starting her twenty-sixth year at Taylor, Miss Theodora Bo+hwell has served as profes- sor of piano to many students who were eager to learn her techniques. She holds a master of music degree and was a pupil of Mme. Julie Rive-King. Serving as school nurse and part-time in- structor of home economics is Miss Esther Bradford, who is a registered nurse and holds a degree from Taylor University. In charge of band and orchestra is Mr. John Bunish, who holds a bachelor of science degree from Marion College and who was a student at Arthur Jordan Conservatory of Music in Indianapolis. An alumnus of Taylor and former minister and missionary. Dr. Clinton J. Bushey has a rich background of preparation for the po- sition which he has held this year. hHis vari- ous degrees include A.M., B.D., and Th.D. Miss Hazel Butz, assistant professor of Eng- lish, is also an alumna of Taylor. Her masters degree was granted at Indiana University. A native of South Dakota, Miss Butz has taught in Fort Wayne Bible Institute as well as in public schools of her home state. [ 16 ]