Valparaiso University - Beacon / Record Yearbook (Valparaiso, IN)

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OLIVER PERRY KINSEY On a December morning in 1849 the first ruddy rays of the rising- sun pierced the windows of a Quaker cottage in eastern Ohio and kissed the tiny head of the new-born ( )liver Perry Kinsey and left their bright- ness in his hair. After being graduated at Lebanon, Ohio, with the degree of Bachelor of Arts in 1871, Mr. Kinsey taught for a number of years and then in 1881 came to Valparaiso to take up his life ' s great work. In no small degree is the present greatness of this Institution due to the efforts of its Vice-President. But what is there to say of him? Just this: We love our dear old red-headed Pa Kinsey and he is father to us all. He teaches us more than to make a living; he teaches us how to live — how to live a life devoted to the service of our fellow men.

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HENRY BAKER BROWN Valparaiso University stands, to-day, the wonderful achievement of two great and good men and will stand, to-morrow, a most glorious monument to their memories. The founder and only President of this Institution was born in Ohio in 1847, received his education at Lebanon, graduated from there in 1871, and taught for the following two years in a Normal School at Republic, Ohio. Great ideas filled the vigorous brain of this youthful Professor of Mathematics. Why can ' t I estab- lish a school: ' thought he. So it was that in 1873 Mr. Brown, in the face of great difficulties, planted the seedling which, under his ceaseless effort, has developed into the great University that it now is. For forty years his vigor, yea his very life blood has been poured into this school. 8

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HENRY KINSEY BROWN Have you met Henry Kinsey plain When he did not speak to you I And did you speak to him again How strange it is and New? Thus paraphrased this verse bespeaks his universal nature. Though he is the boy of the faculty it is in years only, for he has proven his ability to successfully deal with matters under his care. He is affable, democratic, accommodating. His memory is stupendous. He remem- bers well the students that were here since 1885, if only you mention their names. The success of Athletics to a great measure lias been due to his active interest and support and more particularly to his untiring patience and continued patrimony. He has shown himself a leader that Athletic supporters are glad to follow. Remember, he speaks to all he meets.