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

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DEDICATION This book is dedicated to our beloved Dr. Burt W. Ayres, v ho has been associated with Taylor since 1898, serving in the capacities of dean, professor of philosophy, vice-president and acting president. Dr. Ayres is now vice- president emeritus of the university and the man for whom our new Ayres-Alumni Memo- rial Library is named. The portrait of Dr. Ayres, which was unveiled on the library dedication day, now hangs in the foyer of the library. It was painted by one of the leading artists of today, Hutton Webster, Jr. 12

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OUR PRESIDENT While the world is demanding leadership of highest quality, Taylor University has enjoyed another year under the capable leadership of President Clyde W. Meredith. His untiring enthusiasm in his work on the campus as well as off campus in the interests of Taylor students has and shall continue to reap a great harvest. Above all, his great desire is to be a tool in the hands of the Master which will be a benefit to Christian education and further the cause of Christ extending from Taylor throughout the world. His spirit of humility, his sincere testi- mony and a Christ-like life have challenged those who hove come to know him to be refreshed in the Lord. There has been physical evi- dence as well as unseen fruit of God ' s blessings upon the school this past year as Dr. Meredith, under the Lord ' s leadership, has sought to maintain Taylor University as effectively Christian . 14