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

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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

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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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Page 14 Vice President Denton Ray Lindley 1, 1953. By early spring of 1954, he had Dr. Lindley's rejuvenation of the vice president to devote his attention to such Dr. D. Ray Lindley became vice president of the University on june completely altered the average conception of the vice presidents position. presidency alleviated the burden on the presidents office and released the matters as promotion and public relations. As vice-president, Dr. Lindley's primary responsibility is administration of the campus program. He works closely with the faculty and students in matters of campus life concerning all academic, fiscal and personnel problems. While dean of Brite College of the Bible from 1947 to 1950, Dr. Lindley made significant advances in the enrollment and financial standing of the college. He repeated his administrative achievements as president of Atlantic Christian College in North Carolina during the 1952-55 school year. Dr. Lindley served as one of five Disciples of Christ delegates from the United States to a Conference on Faith and Order of the World Council of Churches at Lund, Sweden during the summer of 1952. At the confer- ence he was named chairman of the committee appointed to determine the degree of diversity possible in a united Christian church. By his unique and resourceful techniques, Dr. Lindley might be described as TCU's one-man committee appointed to determine the degree of achievement possible in a Christian university.