Texas Christian University - Horned Frog Yearbook (Fort Worth, TX)

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Page 12 aka if Y - its it is I George Smith Pbolo President 1Vl. E. Sadler In 1951 the Fort Wcurtli branch of the National Conference of Christians and jews presented its first citizenship award to Dr. McGruder Ellis Sadler, president of TCU, as the 'lperson who has done the most to develop good will among his fellow men, Dr. Sadler has made the promotion of good will a lifelong project. He avoids restricting his activities to only one church or group. Although much of his work as president of TCU is in close co-operation with the Disciples of Christ, he speaks to, advises and contributes time to numerous other groups of many races and creeds. Offices Dr. Sadler has held as a church leader are numerous. He was the first president of the Texas State Council of Churchesg in 1944-45 he was president of the International Convention of the Disciples of Christg at one time he was general director of the National Conference of Christians and Jewsg he has served as vice-presi- dent of the National Council of Churches and was an official delegate at the founding meeting of the Worltl Council of Churches in Amsterdam, Holland. The president literally worked himself into a hospital -in the fall of 1955. Before the spring semester was started, however, Dr. Sadler, who came to TCU in 1941, was back at work building a more adequate University. His only regret is his loss of intimate contact with students. The stringent demands of his job naturally limit his association with large numbers of students. in

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Zzculfgf and fldmiuisfraf 2114 1111 l A 1 3 5 Q ' aculty members and ,K A Administrative offi- cials at TCU accept , v 3 as their major re- W sponsibilitythe g.: preparation of young M people for creative living in a democ- 7 racy. Q4 O6 Dr. M. ll. Sadler, president of the Uni- versity, says: lt is not enough simply to train young minds. It is also vital to cultivate physical health and imperative to assist spiritual growth in every posa sible way. Because the University nas accepted such a great responsibility, its faculty and Administration are composed predominately of men and women who have a strong religious faith at the base of their lives. Although the University's seminary is a major source of ministers for the Disciples of Christ or Christian Church, faculty members are not re- quired to be members of that denomination. Many denominations of the Church are represented among the more than 500 faculty members. Among the Forth Wortli churches in which faculty members and administrators are active is the University Christian Church, left, Other churches near TCU are the University Baptist Church, Trinity Episcopal Church, Matthews Me- morial Methodist Church, St. Stephen Presbyterian Church and West Berry Church of Christ. lt is not uncommon for TCU's leading educators to also be leading churchmen. Pae Il g George Parke!! Photo

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Prcsidmiis Message To any thoughtful person of our time, the lessons of history speak with growing clarity. As man develops, it becomes increasingly evident that it is not enough that he gain power through the conquest of his physical environment. He must seek wisdom to use that ever-growing power for good if he is not to destroy himself. It is the conviction of all of us at Texas Christian University that wholesome and constructive religion is the essential basis of good life and the indispensable foundation of a republic. We are convinced that the kind of democracy visualized and pro- jected by our forefathers on this continent can be the most desirable and satisfactory approach to life. But to enjoy the great privileges of democracy, individuals must also assume the responsibilities. The will- ingness to assume the responsibilities inherent in a thoroughly democratic way of life grows out of ethical and spiritual convictions. Because we do believe in its indispensable function, we require all the students of Texas Christian University to take substantial courses in Religion. Along with our required work our required courses in Religion should help significantly in preparing our students to live most constructive lives. g 3 M. E. Sadler, President Page 1 3