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

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■ I f •■ ' ■ ' ' T»«w N8«n .i-iir-.v - ' -- Reverent silence pervades as Dr. Charles Shilling, Chairman of the Board of Trustees, and Dr. Rediger officially present the seal to President Martin. Great Beyond Their Knowing . . . Arising from the academic tradition of medieval scholarship . . . The long black gowns and distinctive caps of the Renaissance stu- dent ... A mark of accomplishment, of knowledge, of wisdom: academic hoods . . . Taylor tradition . . . The staff at the head of the procession . . . New symbol of standards from Dr. John Wengatz . . . Tradition in progress . . . Ceremony of recognition for a man already establis hed in the heart of Taylor. Presidental Seal . . . Addition to Taylor her- itage ... To be worn at all gatherings in which academic attire is appropriate . . . Symbolizing the office of the president . . . Scroll . . . Exercising judgment . . . Campus policy . . . Off-campus represen- tation . . . Personal ethos . . . Torch . . . Guardianship of knowledge . . . Light and Faith . . . Leadership . . . Ceaseless search for truth . . . Preservation of the dignity of the scholar . . . Laurel wreath . . . Tri- umph . . . Honor . . . Sense of accomplish- ment . . . Incentive to strive toward greater goals . . . Even as the office of president is a symbol of Taylor. 12

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B. Joseph Martin, Ph.D. . . . President . . . The latchstring hangs on the outside and it has your name on it . . . Representing Taylor University . . . Personal concern and prayer for the family . . . Numerous investiga- tions concerning the move . . . Cheerful . . . Not a scrub in the bunch . . . Southern accent being touched by an Indiana twang . . . Presiding in convocations, evening serv- ices . . . Many duties, but always time for a word, a chat, a consultation ... A spring in his step . . . Loving advocate . . . Governed by the will of God. . Gracious first lady of . . Always present at cam- An alumna . . . Giving for her husband ' s many Her lovely home open for visits . . . interest in the family . . . And Mrs. Evelyn Martin Taylor University pus functions . . strength and aid tasks . . Genuine Mother Duryea . . . Prexy ' s other girlfriend ' . . . Faithful interest . . . Already a part of Taylor. Board of Trustees . . . Guiding the growth, the future . . . Lux et Fides . . . Vital concern for progress . . . Dedication to God . . . Increased plant usage and enlarged student enrollment . . . Maintaining standards . . . Inquiring, im- proving, evaluating, adopting . . . The move . . . Many questions to be answered . . . Con- sideration . . . Prayer . . . And after the final decision — action. Mrs. Evelyn Martin Dr. B. Joseph Martin GUARDIANS OF THE LIGHT AND FAITH BOARD OF TRUSTEES. Sitting: Donald F. LaSuer, Herbert M. Frazer, G. Harlowe Evans, C. W. Shilling, C. H. Yarns, B. Joseph Martin. Standing: H. A. Driver, Earl D. Sticklen, D. Paul Huffman, Richard W. Halfast, Verner S. Mum bulo, Harold P. Halleen, M. C. Patterson, Lester C. Gerig, Arthur L. Hodson, Elmer G. Seagly, Hugh Townley.

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Bishop Fred Corson begins his ad- dress in honor of the inaugura- tion of President Martin. Inauguration Ceromony . . . Culmina- tion of three days of activities . . . Emphasis on education . . . Liberal arts . . . One hundred sixty represen- tatives from colleges and universities . . . Marshal Paul Keller bearing the staff . . . Indiana weather at its nicest . . . Taylor hoods . . . Academic pro- cession . . . Photographers everywhere ... Dr. Fred Pierce Corson . . . Bishop of the Philadelphia Area of the Meth- odist Church . . . European cap of soft velvet . . . Presentation of the seal . . . Dr. Rediger fastening the clasp . . . Hold it for another photo — just to make sure . . . Acceptance by Dr. Martin . . . Characteristic fatherly concern . . . Pledge to advance Chris- tian education . . . Prayerful dedica- tion . . . Pledge to mold Taylor into a more effective instrument for the Master ' s use. GREAT BEYOND THEIR KNOWING Dr. Martin and Bishop Corson, along with other academic officials, gather on the lawn In front of Campbel parlors during the post-inauguration festivities. 13