Trevecca Nazarene University - Darda Yearbook (Nashville, TN)

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HOMER J. ADAMS President Of The College A strong sense of history pervades Trevecca Nazarene College. The growth and development of the Col- lege has been intricately linked with that of the City of Nashville. The Battle of Nashville in 1864 raged across the campus leaving bullet holes in some of its build- ings. My life has been intimately involved with TNC half the years of its existence. Forty years ago, while a first year student, I was asked to write a page for the DARDA. It is a pleasure to accept a similar agreeable assignment in 1980. A college is more than bricks and mortar, or for that matter, mortar- boards. A college is people — stu- dents, faculty and staff, former and present; it is tradition, a collection of memories, the records of living events: and it is purpose, the objec- tives of the College typified by the varied human beings who have tar- ried for a time in its halls of learn- ing and then have joined the greater Trevecca around the world. Several ideas come to mind, when one pauses to think of Trevecca. PRIDE OF HERITAGE Characteristic of Trevecca since its founding has been an emphasis on Christian service. At times this has seemed to be mainly a commitment to preparing ministers, missionar- ies, and musicians for full-time Christian service. But in every gen- eration of students there have been those preparing for other vocations while receiving the training and the encouragement to weave the con- cept of service to Christ into their life ' s work and activities. This tra- dition of devoted service provides a proud heritage. APPRECIATION FOR THE COL- LEGE TOD A Y The fourth generation of TNC stu- dents is in evidence here at the end of the eighth decade of the life of the College. These students see a College greatly expanded, more versatile in program and curricu- lum, but with a continuing empha- sis on individual commitment to Christ and service to Him through serving others. This is a liberal arts college, still thoroughly involved in training preachers, teachers and missionaries, but expanded to prep- aration for various careers, while weaving the liberal arts theme throughout the entire educational program. LOOKING TO THE FUTURE Trevecca, as other Christian col- leges, stands at the beginning of a new decade, and indeed, at the opening of a new era in higher edu- cation. The combination of pres- sures, problems, and puzzling un- certainties lead one to think that this is the most difficult period in its varied history. Yet it can also be its most glorious era. The world needs a college like Trevecca to provide men and women exemplify- ing educational quality and perfect love, to serve as a leavening influ- ence in our society. The thread that runs so true is the concept of ser- vice in the spirit of Christ. Dr. Homer J. Adams 12

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IB A. Trevecca students of the early sixties burn the midnight oil. B. Brother A.B. Mackey and his wife dedicate the Cafeteria. C. In 1971, Mike Estep contemplates his future. D. Wonder of wonders, the term paper has survived. E. The ways of learning remain the same. F. Veteran Professor, Dr. Slifer helps a former student. G. A student diligently prepares for a final exam.