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

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Dr, Burt W. Ayres Dr, A, Leland Forrest As a spiritual giant on the Campus, Dr. Burt Ayres has won the hearts and influenced the lives of many Taylorites through his firm life, testimony and ministry in prayer. This year marks a half century of service for Dr. Ayres to Taylor University. His first asso- ciation with the College was in 1897 and has effectively continued with a few years ' absence until the present time. Since 1946 he has served as Vice President, Emeritus. Dr. Ayres has given a lasting contribution to Taylor and her students through his teaching and administrative capacities. However, we shall long remember Dr. Ayres for his contribution to the spiritual life on the campus. Our sentiments may best be ex- pressed in the words of Paul, The saints •are refreshed by thee. Brother. The five years of service given us by Dr. A. Leland Forrest have been characterized by leadership and wisdom directed by a mature, practical Christianity. With a back- ground of teaching experience, pastoring, and administration, we have found our Dean an enthusiastic Christian leader and friend. With that unique, potent ability to meet every situation, Dean Forrest has effectively served Taylor. In him we have seen a personification of joy in serving the College, the students, and most of all the Master of his life. His messages have caused us to look beyond our own small sphere and get a new glimpse of the great world in which we live, our responsibility to meet its needs and the opportunities to serve Christ in its many open doors. 15

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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

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BUSINESS OFFICE Rov rena Hoover and Gladys O ' Brien; Mrs. Herber; Ann Dunkleberger, Evelyn Myers, Jane Lewis, Laquita Richerson. Business manager Leslie E. Decker has been kept busy this year in an attempt to maintain economy yet to administer the business of the college effectively. Many improvements have been made this past year which have added to the enjoyment of all on the campus. A new stainless steel cafeteria system was installed; the grill and grocery store were remodeled and equipment added. A linotype machine, press and other equipment were installed in the Print Shop. The Administration Building was remodeled, the business offices have new machines, and the accounting system was re- vised. These are only a few of the new improve- ments on the campus from which we receive benefit. ALUMNI BOARD The Alumni Board composed of James Als- baugh, president; Ruth Brose, secretary; Erma Dare, treasurer; Barton Pogue, vice president; and Harold Curly, executive secretary, directed the activities of the Alumni Association for the past year. 16