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Spring, 1988 DITOR'S NOTE
It could be called the "runaway train" syndrome. Today's youth frequently arrive at the college switching yard with their direction set, with no thought in mind of testing the other tracks available to them. Career. Money. The path to both. Many freshmen know exactly what kind of job they want and how they plan to attain it.
It would be easy for liberal arts colleges to compromise their integrity, to become merely training ground for the vocations of the future. But most liberal arts schools continue to provide a well-rounded education — even though their students may be more interested in eventually finding a high-paying job. Recently, the critics of vocationalism have come to the forefront. None has had more impact than Allan Bloom, author of the best-selling The Closing of the American Mind. Bloom asserts that a student who has a specific career in mind may emerge as a competent lawyer, doctor, businessman, or engineer, but that he also emerges as an "unfurnished person." The disciplines that once provided a coherent education with the vision of educating the whole person, Bloom argues, are now disconnected.
While Bloom assaults also society and the family structure, it is higher education which bears the brunt of his attack. Gone, Bloom claims, is the search for truth; today's youth are taught to be non-judgmental, to refrain from searching for the white and black of good and evil. While Americans long for the great moral truths upon which civilization is built, the closing of the American mind has resulted from a perverse nobleness which urges us to keep an open mind, Bloom claims. In this issue of the Taylor University Magazine, we seek answers to some of the many accusations laid before higher education. Dr. Richard J. Stanislaw, vice president for academic affairs, specifically addresses Mr. Bloom, reviewing his best-selling book and responding to his concerns, beginning on page 18. Dr. Stanislaw believes The Closing of the American Mind makes a great case for a school such as Taylor University. What will the "runaway trains" of today find on tomorrow's horizon? Liberal arts education provides a great track for traveling through uncertain, unfolding scenery of the next century, according to Dr. Carl Lundquist, president of the Christian College Consor- tium. While visiting campus, he shared his thoughts and insights; you'll find the interview on page 14.
Who should be able to paint a better picture of what Taylor University is and what it does than transfer students, for they have seen education from other angles — be it at a large state school, a community college, or a Bible college. Eight transfer students now at Taylor compare and contrast college life at different schools, beginning on page 23. Also, Philip Herman, student body president, discovered that Taylor University wasn't quite heaven — but that's okay, he says. President Jay L. Kesler celebrates Taylor's high ranking in a recent U.S. News & World Report poll and its incredibly low loan default rate, while placing the liberal arts in a Taylor University context. And an Irish immigrant, trained in a trade school, rose to the top of Ford Motor Company's managerial ladder — and now finds himself serving on the board of trustees of a liberal arts college, and for very good reasons. Read the fascinating tale of John McDougall, member of Taylor University's board and formerly its chairman, who believes wholeheartedly in quality Christian liberal arts education. Through these articles, catch a glimpse of why Taylor University — and liberal arts education, in general — believes in slowing down runaway trains.
Kurt E. Bullock AY LOR Spring 1988 Issue T UNIVERSITY Volume 25, No. 3 Features &-e2p The Liberal Arts in the Taylor Context 1 2 President Jay L. Kesler celebrates Taylor's high standing in the U.S. News & World Report poll Page 28 Liberal Arts Education in the 21 st Century 14 What does tomorrow hold for the liberal arts grad? Dr. Carl Lundquist shares his insight
The Closing of the American Mind 1 8 Dr. Richard Stanislaw, academic dean, reviews and responds to Allan Bloom's best-seller
Not Quite Heaven 21 Philip Herman shares how Taylor develops Christians who will impact a world not perfect fey * • So What's the Difference? 23 • r
Departments
News & Information 2 Alumni Spotlight 39 Vista 32 Alumni Notes 42 Pages from History 36 Campus Calendar 47 Taylor Club 38 Collage 48
Editor Taylor University Kurt E. Bullock '81 Jay L. Kesler '58, president Daryl R. Yost, provost Alumni Editor Betty Freese Taylor University Magazine is published quarterly for alumni, parents of current students, faculty, staff, Photography students and friends of Taylor University. Please send correspondence to Editor, Taylor University Magazine, Administration Building, West Reade Avenue, Upland, IN 46989, (317) 998-5197. Jim Garringer Contributing authors this issue: Philip Herman, Robert V. Gortner, L. Kesler, Paul E. Nussbaum, Wade Design Assistant Jay Russell, Richard ]. Stanislaw.
Kathy Herrman 76 On the cover: Equations and calculations of science meet such literary classics as Alexander Dumas' Twenty History Editor Years After on the horizon of liberal arts education. Taylor University provides this background and adds commitment to Christianity and whole-person education. (©The Image Bank/M. TcherevkofO Wesley Robinson '50 Taylor University complies with all federal and state nondiscrimination laws. Taylor University is an equal- Student Assistant opportunity institution. Direct inquiries to the Office of the President, Taylor University, Upland, IN 46989, Pam Teo '89 (317) 998-5203, or the Office of Civil Rights, D.H.E.W., Washington, D.C ACADEMIC NEWS
tremely bright, but they tend to think During the lialf- Center. Maywood. v. Med anything published in textbooks is final century since he L I U fail Randall was graduated and to explore possibilities," says. from Taylor To overcome this short-sighted- University, Dr. ness, to provide them with the Walter Randall he hopes practical experience that they lack, offer has served his honors seminars in research methods, alma mater in and also make available to them the use various capaci- of his own research library. ties. Having Randall obtained his doctorate recently retired in physiology in 1942 from Purdue Uni- from Loyola versity. In 1949, he became an associate University, he has professor in the department of physiol- joined the faculty at St. Louis University. After he at Taylor as a ogy stepped down from his position as research profes- chairman at Loyola University in 1975, sor in the natural Randall continued working there as a sciences. full-time researcher until his mandatory retirement at the age of 70 last June. —FT
Writing programs receive one of five Consortium grants
Writing programs at Taylor Uni- versity received a big boost this fall, thanks to an $18,000 Exemplary Grant for writing from the Christian College Consortium. Twelve of of the 13 colleges in the Consortium submitted proposals; five — Bethel College, Gordon College, Since Dr. Walter C. Randall was Malone College, Seattle Pacific Univer- Dr. Walter Randall graduated from Taylor University in sity, Taylor University — received 1938, he has served the school in various grants. This particular program is part returns to Taylor as capacities, most recently as a member of of the Humanities Project initiated by professor its board of trustees. In June he added the Christian College Consortium. research yet another role to his list of services by Taylor University will use the grant becoming the university's research pro- for a cluster of activities which will in natural sciences fessor in the natural sciences. support, monitor and help evaluate the After spending the last 33 years as Writing Across the Curriculum pro- professor, researcher and chairman of gram, a facet of the college's new general the department of physiology in the education program. With funding from Stritch School of Medicine at Loyola the Christian College Consortium, Tay- University in Chicago, Randall has lor University will develop a College come back to his alma mater to retire and Writing Standards handbook, enlarge to do what he loves most — research, its Writing Lab program, and compile a especially in the area of nervous control Tutor Trainee Manual. of the heart. Three writing experts from outside Working out of his office and labo- the Consortium — Barbara Malonee ratory at the Nussbaum Science Center (Loyola), William Van Kopple (Calvin), at Taylor University, Randall also has and Linda Hunt (Whitworth) — judged hopes of instilling a love and apprecia- the proposals, along with two Consor- tion for research in the science students tium representatives. The readers here. tended to favor proposals with potential "The students in this department usefulness to all the colleges of the are extremely well-trained and ex- Consortium. - KB ^DMISSIONS NEWS
Rob Muthiah, ties Week his junior year; and he works as a student interviewer for the admis- student interviewer, sions office in this, his senior year. Muthiah is also a member of Chi believes in product Alpha Omega (academic honor society) and Delta Mu Delta (business Yale, Harvard and Taylor Univer- honor society). sity. As one of three student interview- Those are the three schools Rob ers, Muthiah meets for a half-hour
Muthiah applied to. He was accepted by with potential students and their fami- all three. lies who are visiting campus; after that So what's a North Dakota boy with session, the visitors meet with an ad- a chance at an Ivy League education missions staff professional. During his doing in Upland, Indiana? portion of the informal sessions, "Taylor had the Christian aspect, Muthiah spends much of the time and that was somewhat important to me discussing the extra-curricular activi- at the time I made the choice," Muthiah ties available at Taylor University. says. "Being here, it's been a big reason "We're able to emphasize that
to stay. I don't think I realized how these activities are Though accepted important a Christian learning environ- all part of a liberal by Ivy League ment was until I got here. arts education. We schools, Rob "I put a lot of pressure on myself to believe in develop- Muthiah turned to perform," he adds. "I didn't like the idea ing the whole Taylor University of spending my college career in such a person at Taylor for his education high-pressure atmosphere. I didn't University, and because he was want the feeling of competition with my extra-curricular sold on Christian classmates, of working under the expec- activities are part of liberal arts tancies of others." that development," training. Now he So it's been Taylor University Muthiah explains. shares his where Muthiah has devoted four years "The visiting experience with to obtaining his degree in business students are high school administration while earning a minor in responsive to that." students visiting psychology. Besides studying academ- Another very Taylor ics, he devotes time for growth in extra- special aspect of University's curricular activities. He served in the campus — a student senate and worked with Taylor (please turn to salesman selling a University's leadership conferences 'Muthiah' on product in which during his freshman and sophomore page 42) he believes. years; he co-chaired World Opportuni-
The admissions office is pleased to an- Are you aware of quality nounce that Greg Habegger has joined in our staff as an admissions coordinator. students interested a Greg is a December, 1987, grad of Tay- Christian liberal arts col- Admissions lor. lege? Contact the ad- missions office at 1-800- Notes & Taylor University will be hosting the 882-2345 (Indiana) or 1- annual meeting of the National Associa- 800-882-3456 (nation- tion of Chritian College Admissions wide). Statistics personnel on our campus May 24-27.
As of January 15, the admissions office Spring campus had received 8,359 inquiries for fall of 1988. Over 900 applications have been visitation days: received for the fall semester, 1988. April 8 & May 6 DVANCEMENT1 NEWS — 4 A
'37 grads present A check for over $2,000 is held for 50th reunion gift, all to see by President Jay raise challenge to Kesler. The money was raised classes that follow by the Class of '37 for Taylor's As the Class of 1937 prepared to endowment and celebrate its 50th anniversary reinion at was presented at last fall's Homecoming, a special chal- the Alumni lenge was issued to the members by Rev. Brunch by Dr. Garfield Steedman, class president, and John Vayhinger Dr. John Vayhinger, class agent. (right). The challenge was for the 1937 class to pioneer in the creation of a gift which
is hoped will become an annual tradi- tion — a gift to Taylor University's Endowment Fund. Of the 28 class members, 80% par- ticipated in this worthy cause, and raised $2,078. Cash, securities and be- the same challenge to each succeeding unlimited benefits this program can
quests made up the total. At the close of class as it approaches its 50th year reun- provide for Taylor University. Such the Alumni Brunch on Homecoming ion. A plaque with each year's total will gifts to the endowment fund will help Weekend, Vayhinger made a surprise be on display in Taylor University's make Taylor University an even more presentation of the gift to President Jay alumni center. vital institution preparing Christian Kesler. President Kesler praised the efforts young people for service and ministry Now the Class of 1937 has issued of the Class of 1937 and spoke of the throughout the world, he said. — BF
Taylor adds 44 new President's Associates since June 30
Since June 30, 44 new members Imve Mr. & Mrs. Michael W. Duncan Miss Karen E. Muselman been added to the President's Associ- Raleigh, North Carolina Upland, Indiana
ates — friends and alumni who have Mr. & Mrs. Robert J. Elliott Dr. & Mrs. David R. Mumme Glen Ellyn, Illinois San Antonio, Texas contributed $1,000 or more in unre- Mr. & Mrs. John D. Ellis Mr. & Mrs. Charles L. Noggle stricted gifts to Taylor University. The Pekin, Illinois Muncie, Indiana institution wishes to tlmnk these Mr. & Mrs. Jerry E. Home Mr. & Mrs. Richard A. Palumbo people and the 222 other President's Holland, Michigan Hyattsville, Maryland Associates. Mr. & Mrs. John R. Home Drs. Kirk & Sharon Parr St. Charles, Illinois Zionsville, Indiana
Mr. & Mrs. Harold L. Arnette Dr. & Mrs. J. James Jerele, Jr. Dr. & Mrs. Clayton Peters Mount Vernon, Ohio Worthington, Ohio Milford, New Hampshire
Mr. & Mrs. Roger E. Beaverson Dr. & Mrs. David I. Johnson Mrs. William L. Puntenney Indianapolis, Indiana Okemos, Michigan Muncie, Indiana Mr. & Mrs. Roland M. Bertka Mr. & Mrs. John H. Jurgensen Mr. & Mrs. David Lee Schmitz Columbus, Ohio Rumson, New Jersey Toledo, Ohio Dr. & Mrs. Craig A. Bungo Mr. & Mrs. Brian L. Justinger Mr. James Richard Schmitz Rochester, Indiana Birmingham, Alabama Wauseon, Ohio Mr. & Mrs. Brian G. Christy Mr. & Mrs. Mark A. Kuiper Mrs. Martha D. Schmitz Upland, Indiana East Grand Rapids, Michigan Wauseon, Ohio Mr. & Mrs. Nels Clint Mr. David W. Lewis Ms. Cherie E. Scranton Elmhurst, Illinois Grosse Pointe Woods, Michigan Denver, Colorado
Mr. & Mrs. Everett J. Cook Mrs. C. E. Liechty Mr. Charles T. Smith Kendallville, Indiana South Bend, Indiana Colorado Springs, Colorado Mr. & Mrs. Paul R. Cox Mr. & Mrs. John R. Maddox Mr. & Mrs. Del Stanley Greenwood, Indiana Hartford City, Indiana West Lafayette, Indiana
Mr. & Mrs. Edward Carlsen Mr. & Mrs. A. W. Mathis, Jr. Dr. & Mrs. Douglas Taylor Lancaster, New York Montgomery, Alabama Tallman, New York Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Crutchfield Mrs. Betty Mitchell Mr. & Mrs. Gordon Vandermeulen Sebring, Florida Bellair Shore, Florida Grand Rapids, Michigan
Mr. & Mrs. Wayne Duckwall Mr. & Mrs. Robert J. Mourey Miss Sharon B. Wit Marion, Indiana Ellicott City, Maryland Upland, Indiana ARENTS & ALUMNI NEWS p 5 —
Plans set for July's Taylor Christian Life Conference
A vacation at a bargain price — and, more importantly, a vacation with a purpose — awaits alumni and other members of the Taylor family at the Taylor Christian Life Conference, July 29-31. The conference, with a theme of "Growing Places," will emphasize revi- talizing spiritual growth and renewing loyalty to Taylor University. Keynote speaker will be Dr. Jay L. Kesler, presi- dent, and Dwight Robertson, a dynamic Christian artist from Marion, Indiana, will be in concert Saturday evening. THE The entire family is encouraged to attend. Children and adults, singles and families, youth and seniors — all will TAYLOR CHRISTIAN LIFE find invigorating activities that will provide personal and spiritual growth. CONFERENCE Seminars will be led by Taylor University professors and administra- tors in a wide variety of topics. Planned sessions include: Values and Ethics; Dual Career Marriage; Women at Work: Growing Professionally; Measuring the Fruit of the Spirit; Physical Fitness: A of the day, broken up by the lunch hour. All proceeds from the sale of the
Way of Life; Growing or Arriving: What Following dinner, Dwight Robertson's cookbook, which is sponsored by the
is Spiritual Maturity; Medical Care of concert will appeal to all age groups. Taylor University Parents' Association, the Dying; and various workshops on Dr. Kesler will once again lead a will go to the Student Assistance Fund. Christian music, studies of books of the worship service on Sunday morning, This fund, created by the Parents' Asso- Bible, and career-oriented topics. and a final session following lunch will ciation, provides money to students The weekend will provide relaxa- close out the weekend of growth, insight with special needs on campus. tion and recreation for adults; special and enjoyment. Besides hundreds of recipes, the recreational and learning activities, Brochures will soon be mailed to cookbook will contain the history of under the direction of Rev. Murl East- alumni and parents in Indiana, Ohio, Taylor University as well as photo- man, a 1950 Taylor graduate from Kal- Michigan and Illinois. Others interested graphs of the campus, past and present,
kaska, Michigan, will be planned for in the Taylor Christian Life Conference and activities. Cost is projected at $10
children. Cost is $60 for adults and $40 should call Chuck Stevens at 317-998- each. for children under age 12; children two 5115or Joyce Foxat 317-998-5117, or else Three levels of participation are and under pay no registration fee. Price write to either in care of Taylor Univer- possible; those interested may either includes meals, housing, and all activi- sity for more information. -- KB submit favorite recipes for considera- ties. A reduced rate will be offered to tion, reserve copies of the cookbook, or
those persons who wish to stay in their do both. Write to: Cookbook Project, RV on campus. Parents' Cabinet Parents' Association, Taylor University, Registration begins at 5 pm Friday. Upland, IN 46989. Please specify your An opening session will commence at cooks up idea for interests and the proper forms will be 7:45 p.m., and the Sonshine Singers, sent to you. from Marion, Indiana, will perform af- Taylor recipe book Copies will be published and avail- terward. able over Parents' Weekend (Oct. 7-9) Special children's activities will be A Taylor University Cookbook, and Homecoming Weekend (Oct. 21- held throughout the day Saturday. chock-full of great recipes from the 23). Parents may also have their student Meanwhile, adults will worship with kitchens of alumni, faculty and parents pick up their order at the advancement
Dr. Kesler at 9 a.m.; three workshops of students, is in the planning stages and office next fall. -- KB
will be held throughout the remainder will be published this fall. ATHLETICS
Step into the Don Odle Gymnasium line and take a seat on the purple, pad-
Trojan Club gives and watch a basketball or volleyball ded chair with the Trojan head logo on it; game. Check the score on the beautiful Trojan Club paid for those chairs. Notice -- special and scoreboards that hang at either end of the students videotaping the contest; the court; Trojan Club paid for the instal- -- (Please turn to 'Trojan Club' on pg. 11) needed support lation. Watch a player return to the side-
If it hadn't been for the Trojan Club, Taylor University's newly-hired, fully- record for most interceptions in a season (23); defeated Anderson certified trainer probably wouldn't have Fall Records had any equipment or supplies this University (29-28) for first time year. since 1962; defeated Hanover College (42-41) for first time since As it is, funds provided through Men's Cross Country Trojan Club memberships and the an- Team Honors: Champions, 1976. nual Trojan Club Golf Invitational, held NCCAA District 3; second place, Individual Honors: Jim Law, in June, allowed Jeff Marsee to purchase NAIA District 21; fourth place, Coach of the Year; Jimmie Hill (DE), the items he needed to set up shop. "This NCCAA National Championship; David Moellering (DE), Robert gave us an opportunity to provide a second place, Tri-State Invitational. Anderson (DT), Randy Walker (LB), brand-new faculty member — our Individual Honors: Bob Bragg, Mike Woods (RB), NAIA All- trainer — with the chance to buy what he Jerry Gerig, NAIA National District 21 First Team; Tim Shapley needed," says Joe Romine, athletic di- qualifiers; Bob Bragg, Jerry Gerig, (DT), Larry Phelps (DB), Brian Doss rector. NAIA All-District 21; Bob Bragg, (WR), Pedro Rosario (TE), Kevin All-District 21 "He spent every penny, and I knew Jerry Gerig, Trent Mays, Darrell Doss (QB), NAIA he would," Romine adds. "But that's Rider, NCCAA All-District 3. Honorable Mention; Kevin Doss, what the money is there for." school records for best completion percentage total offense Trojan Club is an outgrowth of T- Women's Cross Country (58%), Club, an organization begun at Taylor Team Honors: Champions, (2178 yards), most points scored by a freshman (74). University in the early 1950s. T-Club NCCAA District 3 (third consecu- was more than an honorary association tive year); second place, Midwest for athletes; it was a service club with a Christian College Invitational; Soccer purpose. Now, over three decades later, second place, Marion College Team Record: 4-10 Trojan Club continues to grow as past Invitational; third place, NAIA athletes and athletic boosters work to District 21; third place, NCCAA Men's Tennis build on the already-established success National Championship. Team Record: 4-5 of Taylor University's athletic program. Individual Honors: Sherry Team Honors: Sixth, NAIA Members pay $25 annual dues; in Pomeroy, NAIA Scholar-Athlete, District 21 Tournament. return they receive free admittance for Indiana All-State, NCCAA Aca- themselves and a companion at all Tay- demic Ail-American (second Women's Tennis lor University athletic events as well as a consecutive year), Wheeler Award Team Record: 10-2 premium. Recently, a Captain's Level of winner for Outstanding Female Team Honors: Fourth, NAIA $100 has been established; members Christian College Cross Country District 21 Tournament. receive an honorary plaque. All mem- Runner in the Nation, won two Individual Honors: No. 3 doubles bers receive, too, the Trojan Club news- invitationals and placed second in team of Gina Lucibello and Laura letter, which periodically updates two others, set course records at Zorovich reached finals of NAIA members on the status of sports teams, Asbury College and Huntington District 21 Tournament. alerts them to upcoming contests, and College; Cindy Jahn, NCCAA All- informs them of how money is being American; Dawn Hanlin, Cindy Vollevball spent. Jahn, Sherry Pomeroy, Betsy Team Record: 12-13 regular Besides providing fellowship for Zehnder, Julia Zehnder, NCCAA season, 1-3 post-season athletes and boosters, the Trojan Club All-District 3; Dawn Hanlin, Cindy Team Honors: Champions, provides service to the athletic depart- Jahn, Sherry Pomeroy, Julia NCCAA District 3. ment through membership funding and Zehnder, NAIA All-District 21. Individual Honors: Jill Wyant, the annual golf tournament. "The Tro- NCCAA District 3 Coach of the jan Club provides resources for the ath- Football Year; Laurel Kinzer, NCCAA Ail- letic department as a whole to be used Team Record: 6-4 — best season American, NCCAA District 3 Most for items that otherwise could never be since 1975 (6-3) Valuable Player, NAIA All-District worked into the budget," Romine says. Team Honors: Ranked 20th in 21, set school record for kills per Funds have always been and will con- NAIA National Poll after fourth game (4.8), kill percentage (45%); tinue to be used for equipment only; no week of season, Honorable Mention Michelle Hollar, school record for student-athlete has ever been "assisted" in final poll; team defense, school kill blocks per game (2.9). by money from Trojan Club. TUDENT DEVELOPMENT & SERVICES s 7 _
Lou Roth, available. He realizes that students will
director of the not be here at Taylor University for a health center, lifetime; learning about personal safety checks Kathi/ is part of whole-person education. Rosen thall's In the year-and-a-half that he has blood pressure. been on staff, Row has been invited by Patients receive residents of the women's dormitories to
more t)ian good lecture on self-defense and rape preven- medical attention tion. In the former presentation, practi- at the health cal "street-smart" techniques were center; they get a taught to students, while the latter
dose of Tender seminar concentrated on educating Loving Care. females and males on what legally con-
Roth is a favorite stitutes rape and why it is morallv of students on wrong. campus, and last Other programs that Row believes
fall received the are important at Taylor University in- Parents' clude a fire prevention education pro-
Association 's gram, which involves educating stu- Student Friend dents on escape routes and fire-extin- award. guisher use; a traffic safety education program, encouraging students to take the seat belt law seriously; and an alco- hol and drug awareness campaign, Unfortunately, there are students Patients find which Row believes is the main reason who have a stereotypical view of the so few drug and alcohol confrontations health center that hinders them from tender, loving care occur on campus. using it, Roth says. Ann Johns, a Chris- A random survey of about 25% of tian education senior, agrees that stu- the best medicine the student body, conducted last semes- dents pass unreasonble judgments on ter, indicated a positive response to this Tender, loving care (TLC) is what the health center but is sure that they will extra service that the staff of campus speeds the recovery of an ailing patient change their minds after they find out safety is willing to supply. Campus — and tender, loving care is, besides how sincere and caring the staff mem- Safety's task is a "ministry, as well as regular medical services, what the staff bers really are. anything similar to that done by a social of the health center provides Taylor Sheri Stevens, a freshman, changed worker, to provide as much awareness University students. her mind about the health center after as possible to Taylor University," Row "When we deem that a student has she was treated for mono last semester, says. — FT to stay in the health center, we keep him an indication that the efforts of the here not only to monitor him, but also to health center staff are appreciated. She
'mother' him back to health with lots of says," 1 wasn' t looking forward to it at all
TLC," says Lou Roth, director of the when they told me I should stay in the health center, who has been working at health center, but the nurses were great, the facility for 1 1 years. and I think they really do a good job."
This approach is adopted by all the --PT staff at the health center, including Dr. David Brewer, university physician for the past two years. Dr. Brewer, a pedia- Campus Safety trician and allergy specialist, says that he always tries to assure a student that educates students he thinks of him as a human being and for lifetime of not just a person with a physical com- a plaint. protection & safety "They are real people, and I want to make them as confident and comfort- Educating students on the topic of able as possible," Brewer says. safety has become an integral part of the According to Roth, Taylor public service provided by Campus
Unversity's 10-bed, in-patient facility is Safety at Taylor University. well-equipped and well-staffed for a An awareness that students should small college. Even such services as lab know what to do before a disaster occurs tests for throat cultures and stitchings prompted Mike Row, director of Cam- are easily accessible. pus Safety, to make safety-education AMPUS NEWS _ 8 c
rate. The GSL is comparatively simple the amount of dollars, not number of Loan default rate to apply for; about 45% of Taylor's stu- students, in default. dents qualify for the GSL, although only The Perkins Loan, another popular about 3%; ranks as about 30% apply for and receive a loan. form of financial aid, operates at 5% Guaranteed Student Loans are bank interest. Original funds were given by one of state's best loans students initiate independently. the government to institutions to assist In past years, annual aid to students students; any money now provided by The statistics concerning default through the GSL has run in the millions the government, however, comes as a rates on student loans has shocked of dollars. This school year, though, the result of repayments. About 25% of many an educator and government offi- amount is $850,000, since rules were Taylor's students receive a Perkins cial in recent months. The numbers are recently tightened. While more stu- Loan, and about $350,000 in Perkins splashed in newspapers and on televi- dents are now receiving financial aid Loan money goes to students annually.
sion screens, raising controversy and through the GSL, the individual student Taylor University also has its own contention. Questions about the default is receiving less money. loan fund which operates at 7% interest. issue are poised like arrows cocked on Taylor University's institutional This fund has been established through the media's bowstring, most of them default rate on the GSL, calculated as the endowed gifts, repayments, and an aimed at colleges and universities. percentage of borrowers entering repay- additional $15,000 added annually from Taylor University, however, was ment status in fiscal year 1985 who de- the budget. Funds provided total less
recently notified that its default rate on fault either in that year or the next, is 3%. than half of the amount provided Taylor
Guaranteed Student Loans is just 3%. The Department of Education is plan- students by the Perkins Loan. Taylor's default rate on the Perkins ning to use the same calculation for fiscal Over the years, Taylor University Loan, formerly the National Direct Stu- year 1988; a 20% cutoff rate will be ap- has distributed $5,933,000 in Perkins
dent Loan Fund, is only 3.7%, and the plied for establishing eligibility for fu- Loans, with $2,411,000 outstanding.
default rate on Taylor's own loan fund is ture federal student aid. The school has issued $682,000 in Taylor only 2.5%. When compared with the Over the history of the program, University loans, with $393,000 out- nearly 40% of the nation's institutions of Taylor's default rate is 2%, based upon standing. - KB higher education which have cumula-
tive default rates over 20%, it speaks highly of the type of students educated by Taylor University and the quality of Taylor University the school's financial aid staff. "I think it's because of the kind of Women's Basketball students we have here," says Kathy Street, financial aid director. "We have 1 987-88 higher admissions requirements than most colleges. "The ones who are going to default
are the students who aren't planning to Lisa Anderson (54) complete their college education, who slows DePauw's academically can't make it, or who are transition game while suspended from school." Cathy Ryan turns
Taylor University rates among the upcourt (left). Taylor top schools in Indiana in terms of low defeated DePauw, and default rates. Many of the schools with Coach Marcy Girton high default rate, are vocational and (above) has the
technical schools, Street notes. women 's team above The low default rate can be attrib- the .500 mark in only uted to care in handling loans and keep- her second season. An- ing a close watch on how aid money is derson and Ryan exem-
distributed, says Al Smith, controller plify this year's team
and chief financial officer. He believes blend — Anderson is
Taylor University's default rate is com- one of four seniors, and parable to most small, private colleges Ryan one of four which, in his estimation, benefit from freshmen. their size — allegiance to an institution is much stronger at small colleges than at major universities. Guaranteed Student Loans (GSL) are the most popular form of financial aid for students, despite the 8% interest Inter-Class Council sponsored "A fay Kesler Christmas Special" for students and other members of the Taylor University family in the Hodson Dining Commons. During the Christmas pajama party, George Glass, associate vice president for alumni rela- tions, recited the poem "'Turns the Night Before Christmas" (below, left); President Kesler shared a devotional thought from the Bible regarding the humble birth of the Christ child while janie Kesler and the audience listened intently.
invited to compete for it. Each student High school had to demonstrate good academic standing, Christian leadership potential New financial aid conference builds and outstanding writing and verbal director sought tomorrow's communication skills. leaders After a series of grueling inter- Applications are being ac- The desire to perpetuate quality views, the three award recipients were cepted for the position of Financial Christian service prompted Taylor Kathleen Massot, St. Louis, Missouri; Aid Director at Taylor University. University's administrators to make Doug Woodward, Newberg, Oregon; Letters of application and a re- available to young Christian leaders a and Jackie King, South Whitley, Indiana. sume should be sent to Allan J. Christian leadership conference. As an "The calibre of the students reflects Smith, Controller/Chief Financial added bonus, 30 high school student the future trend of the leadership here at Officer, Taylor University, Upland, leaders have the opportunity to contend Taylor University, so I'm really excited IN 46989. Interviews will be con- for three $20,000 scholarships. about working with the three students cluded by April 8. The High School Leadership Con- coming in next year," says sophomore Responsibilities include stu- ference was held for the third time at Todd Pfister, vice president for leader- dent counseling and advising, aid Taylor University November 6-8. About ship services, and one of the students packaging and distribution, budget 90 students — a record number — par- responsible for the planning of the management, development of in- ticipated in the conference, according to weekend. novative financial aid programs, Randy Dodge, director of leadership Wynn Lembright, vice president and supervision of financial aid development and student programs. for student development and services staff. Applicants must hold a Participants attended workshops, and one of the "founding fathers" of the bachelor's degree and have at least provided by the Taylor Student Organi- leadership conference scholarship com- three to five years of experience in zation, on time management; Taylor petition, says that the term "winner" the financial aid field, as well as two World Outreach held workshops on ser- was not applied to those awarded the years of supervisory experience. vant leadership; and the freshman ori- scholarship. It was hard to define who Computer literacy and excellent entation staff (PROBE) informed the was more deserving of it, considering oral and written communication high school students about college the diverse experiences, circumstances skills are also expected of all appli- preparation. Discussions led by Taylor and leadership potential, he says. cants. student leaders were held later on these The three students will be awarded Salary will be commensurate same topics. Keynote speaker was Dr. $5,000 annually which will be renew- with the experience and qualifica- Jay Kesler, president of Taylor Univer- able as long as the recipient maintains a tions of the person hired. Taylor sity. 3.0 cumulative grade point average and University offers an excellent bene-
Of the 300 students who inquired is active in a Christain leadership role fits package. about the scholarship, 30 were finally while at Taylor University. -- PT _ 10
April, which is located directly across Avis Industrial from the main entrance to the Taylor University campus. The Avis Industrial becomes Taylor's center was designed to blend with the red-bricked architecture of the institu-
next-door neighbor tion it faces. "Taylor has been, for my hus- Behind the receptionist's desk of band and me, something to invest our An attractive addition to the country- the newly-completed Avis Industrial lives in that is stronger and more far- side surrounding Taylor University, Corporation building is a piece of art reaching and has more permanence the new Avis Industrial Corporation presented to the firm by Taylor Univer- than anything else that we can do," building stands in elegance and sity. Boren says. "It has become a very impor- grandeur on the east side of State Road "We are very proud of it," says tant part of our lives, and we feel that 22 across from the main entrance to the LaRita Boren, vice president of the Avis Avis and Taylor are close." — PT campus. Industrial Corporation and member of the Taylor University board of trustees.
"That gesture is an indication that they
want us to be a part of Taylor, so it sits in an honored place behind the reception-
ist area for everyone to see. The warm relationship between Avis Industrial, which consists of vari- ous manufacturing companies supply- ing the automotive, farm, energy and securities industries, and Taylor Uni- versity dates back to the 1960s and ex- plains how this thriving business came to settle in Upland.
According to Boren, it was through Taylor University that the Pierce Com- pany of Anderson, of which Leland Boren was then president, met several people in Upland who offered the firm 40 acres of land and a number of other
investments that it needed to build a new plant. Subsequently, the Pierce plant was relocated in Upland in 1965, a move which also proved beneficial to Taylor Unversity. Jeran appointed to of programs that prepare school person- "When we moved to Upland with nel. They represent all facets of the Pierce, Taylor was on the way out," NCATE Board of preparation of professional educators Boren says. "The school was going to including personnel in higher education move to Fort Wayne, and because this Examiners team institutions, practicing teachers and company was moved here and some other school personnel, specialists from things were able to happen on the Taylor Dr. Daniel Jeran, director of teacher national professional organizations,
campus, it helped to make it possible for education, was recently named to the chief state school officers, and board of Taylor to stay in Upland." National Council for Accreditation of education members — 250 members in
A company in Washington, D.C., Teacher Education (NCATE) Board of all. purchased control of Pierce, and later Examiners. Jeran will attend an intensive,
acquired Avis Industrial from Warren Jeran is one of only 70 professionals week-long training workshop to be Avis, founder of Avis Rent-a-Car, with representing teacher education to be conducted this summer. He will then the understanding that Leland Boren named to this role. He was nominated as serve on two Board of Examiners teams would be president of the concern. Until an American Association of Colleges for each year for three days at a time. recently, the conglomerate has been op- Teacher Education representative and A key factor in the recent redesign erating out of four separate old build- will serve from July, 1988, through June, of NCATE, the establishment and train- ings in downtown Upland, forcing sec- 1991. ing of the Board of Examiners should retaries to brave all kinds of weather Members of the Board of Examiners improve the reliability of accreditation when their bosses required information were selected through a discriminating decisions by reducing the variability of or documents from a different building. process which identified individuals judgments and perceptions that charac- All that ended with the completion who are exceptionally qualified evaluat- terized past on-site evaluations. -- KB of the new Avis Industrial building last ors to make judgments about the quality 11
Taylor University Men's Basketball 1987-88
Taylor's big man on the court, 6-10 sophomore ]ay
Teagle (43, far
left), provides solid inside scoring and defense for the Trojans, 12-5 at mid-year. Point man Robby
Phillips (left) delivers on- court intensity
in Coach Paul Patterson's three-guard, two-forward lineup.
Trojan Club'
(from page 6)
Trojan Club purchased the equipment. grams because of the work of the Trojan in the give-aways. Or visit the baseball diamond the Club." "It's a fun day and a chance to day of a game. The workers toting lime Another major purchase was that of reminisce — and how you play on the onto the field are using a small golf cart computer equipment. "It's opened up a golf course is only a very small part of bought by Trojan Club. The players are whole new world for us in terms of the day," Romine says. "About the warming up in a batting cage with nets recruiting," Romine says, citing the per- worst you can do is win the tourney and provided by Trojan Club — nets that are sonalization and clerical speed possible get a trophy. The idea of the invitational also used by the Softball and golf teams. with the quality computers and laser is to fellowship with other people who And, during this season, the portable printer. "And all because of Trojan have similar interests — in this case, grandstands used at baseball games will Club." Taylor athletics. It's really turned into be supported by concrete slabs that The Trojan Club sponsors the Tro- something I want to see continue." would never have been laid had it not jan Club Golf Invitational each June at The funds raised go directly to the been for Trojan Club. Concrete supports the Walnut Creek Golf Course near Trojan Club, which in turn purchases will also be built at the tennis courts, the Upland. It is open to any alumnus, equipment Taylor University athletes soccer field, and the track. friend, faculty member, student or com- otherwise would not have. "I don't
The coaching staff votes on ideas for munity member, and the $100 fee — think of it as a luxury," Romine says, spending funds; during the past decade, which is not a Trojan Club membership "but as something that has afforded us a year's funds have never been devoted fee — is tax deductible. the opportunity to stay up with what is to one sports team, but are always di- This year's scramble is scheduled going on in athletics. And whatever we vided. "It's a check so that we buy what for June 18th. The Trojan Club gives gain in athletics falls over to help our we need the most," Romine states. "My away countless donated items — from physical education program, because goal is to spend every dollar we get hats, visors, tees and golf balls while at we don't just limit use of the equipment during that year. There's no reason for the course to items supplied by area to athletics." us to storehouse it — we have needs. businesses at the evening banquet. "Trojan Club has made us ex- "I feel we've been good stewards of Gordon Food Service underwrites the tremely proficient, both athletically and our money. We've improved our pro- banquet expense, and Coca-Cola assists academically." -- KB AY KESLER 12 J
The Liberal Arts in the Taylor Context
by Dr. Jay L. Kesler '58, president
was walking through the National tions as well as dealing with faculty ished the same careful scrutiny by the I airport in Washington, D.C., when and students who transfer from National Council for Accreditation of
I saw the October 26, 1987, issue of institution to institution. Everything Teacher Education and the Indiana
U.S. News & World Report. The cover considered, it makes me extremely Department of Education. These article in bright, bold, red lettering proud and not a little bit humbled and associations, which provide evaluation caught my eye — "America's Best grateful that Taylor was even men- of programs and a sense of relation-
Colleges" — and then the subtitle in a tioned. I believe in Taylor enough to ship to national norms, are of great yellow and black block — "The Top devote my life to her future, but I am encouragement. Taylor University has
120 Schools." I bought a copy, hurried admittedly prejudiced by my personal indeed found her place among re- to my gate to check in, and then began experience as a student and my spected sister institutions across the to search the article for schools with gratitude for her influence on my country. which I was familiar. You are ahead three children. All of us, however, in higher of me, of course, since you have One of the things I have sought education have been under some fire doubtless heard that Taylor University regularly since coming to Taylor as of late from various people. Allan was ranked among the 120 and president is objective external meas- Bloom has fired a broadside in his The seventh in the category "Midwestern urement in order to lead and to Closing of the American Mind (re- and Western Liberal Arts Colleges." accurately promote the institution to viewed and responded to in this issue To put this in perspective, the U.S. others. The U.S. News & World by Dr. Richard Stanislaw — see page News & World Report ranking is Report article was beyond question 18). Professor Hirsch has suggested a based on a survey conducted among the most visible (probably Taylor has subjective list of educational mini- college and university presidents never before in 142 years received so mums in his Cultural Literacy, and nationwide. One could argue that much exposure) evaluation of all of Robert Bellah has critiqued the those opinions are simply the informal those available to me. It was not the dominant values of our society with perceptions of men and women who only one, however, that we have at the help of his research team in Habits really have no in-depth knowledge of our disposal. Last year we received a of the Heart. Add to this the almost the various institutions. Certainly, ten-year extension of our accreditation daily evaluations and encouragements however, these are people who rub from the North Central Association of Secretary of Education William shoulders regularly in professional after an exhaustive self-study and a Bennett on issues as far-ranging as associations, education committees, thorough on-site visit by a distin- rising tuition costs, curriculum, and and who serve on various accrediting guished team of educators. Our default rates in national student loans. teams in regional and national associa- education department has just fin- How proud dare we be of the 13 _
Taylor program? What really consti- and needs. and clergy. Campus governance tutes quality? When all of the loyalty The commitment of students, involves faculty, students, administra- and personal experience are put aside, faculty, staff, and administration to tion, and staff. Participative decision- how do we measure up? our mission statement is one of our making is the ideal sought in all
First of all, I offer an enthusiastic strongest distinctives. Our stubborn situations. round of applause to Taylor students, insistence on a solid general educa- These factors gauged with the parents, and our business office in that tion, liberal arts core curriculum has thermometer of Boyer's study are a the default rate on Taylor student protected us from the criticism being source of great encouragement. loans is reported to us by the National leveled at many programs. We do Minds are not closed at Taylor — Association of Independent Colleges continue to value the unity of knowl- faculty and students strive for cultural and Universities at 2%. This certainly edge in a created world despite the literacy, and the "Habits of the Heart" says something very positive in a pressures of society toward particu- at Taylor resist the pressures to indi- climate where some institutions are larization and relativism. vidualization and selfishness la- reported at nearly 25%. Our faculty is of high quality and mented by Bellah. To be included in On the subject of the the U.S. News & World quality of undergraduate Report survey is a high and education, however, I have valued honor. To be found most encouragement striving together to give of in comparing the Taylor Too be included in the U.S. News & our best to the Master is campus ethos with the even more important. This World Report survey is a high and subjects addressed by issue of the Taylor Univer-
Ernest L. Boyer in his valued honor. To be striving together sity Magazine is encourag- landmark work, College, ing as we strive for quality to give of our best to the Master is the Undergraduate Experi- in the liberal arts. - JLK important. ence in America. This even more particular work is the published results of a study commissioned by the
Carnegie Foundation for the Advance- diverse, yet deeply dedicated to Christ ment of Teaching. and his lordship. Importantly, as well, The study focuses on seven they are committed to teaching. After categories of measurement: all, the interaction of faculty with
1. The transition from high school students in a caring, nurturing, to college; intellectually-stimulating atmosphere
2. The mission of the institution; is the centerpiece of quality education.
3. The academic program; Faculty homes are often "homes away 4. The faculty; from home" for students.
5. Student life; Student development and services 6. University governance; at Taylor are the envy of many cam- 7. Graduation and beyond. puses across America. We have a full- Many articles have appeared in time professional counseling staff, a the popular press as well as in profes- vital spiritual life program in resi- sional literature either applauding the dence halls, and a vital chapel pro- ideals of the study or questioning the gram. We continue the historic validity of Boyer's conclusions. traditions of spiritual life meetings in
Anyone reading this book who is also fall and spring, a missionary confer- deeply familiar with the Taylor ence, family life conference, and youth program will conclude that, though conference, which now is in its 54th we have room to grow, we certainly year. would receive high marks if measured Job fairs, interviews, resume by this standard. preparation, testing, and career Taylor's admissions efforts, as prospecting are all part of the gradu- well as our freshman orientation ation and follow-on activity of our program, are student-oriented and career placement service. viewed by many as programs to be We are governed by a board made copied. They are highly personalized up of both men and women, from and sensitive to student individuality business, law, medicine, education, _ 14
Liberal Arts Education in the St Century 15 _
What does the future hold for Christian liberal arts education?
Will tomorrow's graduate be prepared for a 21st century world?
Dr. Carl Lundquist scans the horizon and shares his insight.
Editor's Note: On the evening of dimension now. Just the very fact that desire to invest life in meeting the big November 19, while visiting Taylor the whole universe is changing so needs of the world — to a new genera- University, Dr. Carl Lundquist, presi- much around us means that the kinds tion that is more selfish, more con-
dent of the Christian College Consor- of philosophic approach to education cerned about making money and
tium, was willing to share his that Taylor has is unusually relevant making it as fast as possible, begin- thoughts on liberal arts education in now. We are having to ask fundamen- ning where their parents left off.
s the 21 ' century during an intervieiv tal questions about why we are here, with Dr. Richard Stanislaw, vice where we came from, where we are RS: Yet these are the children of the
president for academic affairs at going, and those questions have very people who were in college in the 60s, Taylor University. Their discussion little to do with technology or the that we are getting now. follows. immediate issue of a vocation that may last for only a few years. We CL: Yes. need the enduring concepts that come with the Christian liberal arts to give RS: So what does that say about the It is good to have you on campus us a sense of mission and purpose. next generation? What will the and have the opportunity to see children of our present generation what kind of a prophet you are. How RS: Do you think the students gradu- look like? will Christian Liberal Arts colleges ating from high school sense that?
st look different in the 21 century? CL: I don't know, because I don't
What different things are we in for? CL: No, I don't. Folks like you in the think we could have foreseen that this administrative offices and the other generation would have switched that
CL: One of the things I feel very good public affairs offices of Taylor have a quickly. I don't think that necessarily
about is that the small Christian liberal great responsibility in orienting young reflects the kinds of young people that arts college like Taylor can be a people to what does lie ahead for them come to Taylor in total, because you resilient force in the future. With the and what the possibilities are. I think have already got a select group out—of changes that are coming, I think the our current generation graduating the larger high school population
small college has a greater chance of from high school is more interested in people who have a church back- adapting itself to meet those changes, finding a vocation and making a ground for the most part, people who while at the same time hanging on to living. have a sense of mission and concern in the essence of its own liberal arts our world, and folks who are service- Christian nature. To me, the future RS: Is that their own idea or are their oriented. So they are a little different. looks very exciting, and the new parents pushing them in those direc- generation that is coming along has tions? RS: My impression of the other got some great experiences yet ahead. Christian colleges is that we are alike
Taylor can play a great role in that CL: Probably some of both. I think more than we are different. How do because we are subject to a whole that we have gone almost full cycle you think we ought to be working world of change; Toffler's guesses of a now from the generation of the 60s with one another to make a greater few years ago are certainly coming where there was a lot of idealism — impact in the next couple of decades?
true, and future shock is something lots of problems, but a lot of idealism You have responsibility across the that we are experiencing in some new and a lot of selflessness and a lot of Consortium — how does that all fit _ 16
together, and how should we fit in? the horizon to solve that problem?
CL: I think some of the current CL: No, except the ingenuity of
projects that we have been tackling do administrators. When I look back and
have larger, long-range potential. For I see the kinds of crises that higher example, internationalizing a curricu- education has come through, and the lum, which has caught the imagina- resiliency of administration in meeting
tion of all our colleges across our them, I am not quite as worried about country, represents an area where we the cost factor, even though that looks can work together. We can help very big now. My own administrative young people see different cultures, life goes back a lot further than yours.
and experience them, and get ready I came into the college presidency in for a world, a 21 st -Century world, in the 50s, when the big problem was
which the global village is going to growth. Everybody was saying that catch them all up and they are going we had to increase so fast to take care to be involved in cross-cultural of that post-war population, that the relationships. quality of education would suffer. We would never be able to get our cam- RS: And yet we also see isolationism, puses ready; yet, at the end of the 50s,
Dr. Carl Lundquist we see protectionism, we see concerns we had essentially doubled our for the currency that are capacity. We had done in ten years
very nationalistic, espe- what it had taken us 300 years to do
cially these past couple of before. In the 60s, it was a social weeks. How does this all revolt; the young people were protest- Were are having to ask funda- fit? ing all of the injustices, in sometimes mental questions about why violent ways, and it took us a while to CL: It may be government learn how to deal with that. We came we are here, where we came policy and state depart- through that, too, and we learned from, where we are going, and ment policy, but not from the young people; we discovered necessarily the policy of the they weren't all wrong, and I think those questions have very little grass-roots. I heard they moderated all of our schools at to do with technology or the Harold Stassen when he the same time. In the 70s, it was was in the state department economic turbulence. When we began immediate issue of a vocation and was an under secretary the 70s, I remember reading those that may last for only a few to General Eisenhower say many books that were predicting the years. that he wished our national demise of the small college, predicting policy in foreign relations that 200 small colleges would die that could be changed from decade.
what he considered it to be — enlightened, national self interest — RS: Because of inflation? Or because
to, under God, humanity first. I think of demographics? our bureaucrats are on the wave length of enlightened national self- CL: Because of economics — being interest and will do good to other unable to keep up with the cost. A nations in the measure that good will little bit akin to what you are raising come back to us. The kind of genera- about the cost for students now. We tion of people that are graduating were labor intensive; we were running
from Taylor, I think, could very well our colleges in the red and not always
be on the other wave length, the knowing it, because we dipped into
"under God, humanity first" concept. different funds along the way. I saw the presidents all go to business class, RS: One of the big problems we are take MIS training, learn to use the facing is cost. Much has been written computer, become bookkeepers. And about the cost of private education, we ended the decade of the 70s the expense spread between publics actually with more small colleges in
and privates. Do you see anything on existence than we began it with, so that the prophets of gloom didn't 17
have their day. Now in the 80s, it is CL: Well, I am thinking of the prob- CL: One of the good things it may be demographics and dollar cost to the lem that will come with more leisure predicting is that you will have some student. I will have to say I don't time that many of these young people alumni that will be earning larger know the end results, how we are are going to have — due to robotics, incomes than the service-oriented going to solve those problems. I am due to technological improvements, people and maybe they will be help- just glad that there are still resilient due to the trend that we have in our ing to make up some of that tuition educators in the saddle. own country to get away from all the gap problem you are referring to. I
repetitive manual labor that we hope that will be true. I think, how- RS: We are almost finished with the possibly can. These people are going ever, even for business, that the liberal 80s. Can you capture them in a phrase to live longer, also, which is one of the arts training that young people are the way you did the other decades? very good things. The graying of getting on this campus is going to America is already true, but these stand them in good stead, as well.
CL: No. I think the demographics young people are going to have, both These are young people who are in a revolution is the big thing in the 80s, in their active life and in their retire- changing business climate. It's very and we really are just getting to where ment years, more time for the cultiva- easy to be in business and see that jobs the 18 to 22-year-old cohort is going to tion of the mind, more time for are being changed. Currently, Eastern sink to its lowest level. carrying out the kinds of aesthetic Airlines is laying off 3600 of its people appreciations they have developed at who are prepared for highly-technical RS: Do you think the Christian 18 to a place like Taylor, more time for jobs but are now losing them. They 22-year-old number is also shrinking? travel, too, in a shrinking world where will have to find a different kind of a
they are going to have a lot of intercul- work. If you have an education that
CL: Yes, the high school age group is tural relationships and cross-cultural has prepared you for only a specific shrinking across the country. How- relationships with other people. It vocation, the chances are that is going ever, what I do think is true is, in the seems to me that the things Taylor has to leave you adrift somewhere along current conservative mood in — its heart, philosophy, history, the line in our rapidly changing
America, colleges like Taylor and the theology, literature — all of this is world. Young people getting ready Consortium college as a whole, and going to give this new generation of for business who come through a other Christian colleges, probably will young people a solid background to liberal arts college have much broader be able to bend the trend and get a look at changing people in a changing bases than just business technology or higher proportion of a shrinking high world and have something steady that business methodology. That is going school graduating pool. cuts through all of that. When you to stand them in good stead. add to that the other emphases, such RS: We hope so. as the social sciences and cultural anthropology and the languages to
CL: And Taylor is certainly demon- help people become better acquainted strating that right now. It is a great with new people in other races that story — what is happening here. The they don't know yet, I think this is a young people that are going to come great plus. Even science itself — which out of the 80s and into the 90s are can easily become scientism — the young people that are going to live in knowledge of our world that God has this changing world. They have created, the things that are taught on picked up that a place like Taylor, a this campus about creation and its spirit that comes with the liberal arts purpose and its ultimate objectives, is and with the Christian theological all very significant, too, for a Christian approach to life, will make them able liberal arts approach to life. These to wrestle with their new problems. young people are going into a world Just like colleges have got to wrestle of science. with problems, young people are going to have to wrestle with a whole RS: Traditionally, Taylor has pro- new range of problems that you and I duced teachers, missionaries, and now didn't have when we were just getting we see a shift into a different kind of out of college and going into our vocational training, a heavier empha- vocations, our life service. sis on business. What does that say to you? What is that predicting? Is that
RS: What kinds of problems are you a blip, or is that something that is the thinking of? new trend? _ 18
Dr. Richard Stanislaiv, Vice President for Academic Affairs 19
A Glimpse into
The Closing of the American Mind
A Review: by Dr. Richard J. Stanislaw A Response:
llan Bloom, who he 1987 publishing
Ai was born in India- I veyear was about "WW W hen a book with the sub-title 'How higher napolis and lived most of colleges. Among many
his life in Chicago, is a education has failed democracy and impoverished books on undergraduate professor at the University the souls of today's students' is on best-seller lists education, one reached the of Chicago Olin Center for for most of the year, it requires our notice," says Dr. top of the hardcover lists of Inquiry into the Theory and Richard Stanislaw. And so Taylor University's vice best sellers, The Closing of Practice of Democracy. He president for academic affairs makes a close in- the American Mind by taught at Yale, Cornell, Allan Bloom. It is conser- has spection of Allan Bloom's The Closing of the Ameri- the University of Toronto, vative (a label Bloom can Mind, and then responds to the barrage of Tel Aviv University (he is denies), a carefully articu- withering charges and stinging criticisms author Jewish), and the University lated philosophy of higher Allan Bloom levels at today's colleges and universi- of Paris. He believes we education based on tradi- ties - an onslaught of indictments that reach be- have souls and that they tional values (not "relativ- yond the campus to all of society in the United can be impoverished. He is ism"). This strong case for opinionated (a hazard for States. the study of the liberal arts any of us in higher educa- deserved and received na-
tion) and nostalgic for past tional attention. What it
philosophical studies. From those perspectives, he has described as the prescription for higher education is, in
sounded an alarm. reality, a description of what Taylor University is doing.
The broad sweep of Bloom's approach is historical When a book with the sub-title "How higher educa- and analytical. He criticizes higher education for becom- tion has failed democracy and impoverished the souls of
ing disconnected from its roots — the study of important today's students" is on best-seller lists for most of the
values. He finds wisdom in the ancients and suggests year, it requires our notice. To be sure, being widely read
that too little attention is focused on Plato and philoso- does not make a book true or valid; it does make it phers who have followed him. He argues for great books, important. Bloom's scholarly discussion of liberal arts, and particularly for Biblical study. Youth today lacks based on Plato and Rousseau (whom Bloom has trans- "great books," "great heroes," and "great evil." lated), has made its author a millionaire by selling more All the classics have much to teach, he affirms. He than a half-million copies. A popular hardcover that attacks current popular music and the lack of appreciation argues for Biblical studies, champions traditional family
for classical music. His approach to education is not values, and attacks moral decay, requires a Christian practical but thoughtful. Learn because there is much to liberal arts college to evaluate. learn — whether or not the immediate value of the study Bloom's unexpected popularity was first evident last is apparent. summer — to the surprise of the publishers and those of On family: "When one hears newly-divorced persons us in higher education. Taylor University faculty recog- extolling the extended family, unaware of all the sacred nized how his argument affirmed our general education
bonds and ancestral tyranny that it required in order to requirements (the core of every Taylor degree). Bloom
exist, it is easy to see what they think is missing from their preaches thoughtful learning; he placed limited voca- lives, but hard to believe they are aware of what they tional training in a lesser place — the same emphasis on
would have to sacrifice to achieve it. . . . One cannot help broad learning which has characterized Taylor wondering whether this artificial notion can really take University's curricula. .
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the place of the God and country for which they once The Closing of the American Mind got our attention. would have been willing to die." (192) Taylor's faculty has probed its weaknesses and been
On faith: "It was the home — and the houses of instructed by its intellectual sweep. We have excerpted it
worship related to it — where religion lived. The holy to our classes and colleagues; we have eaten two formal
days and the common language and set of references that lunches over it. One of our philosophers, Dr. Win Cor- permeated most households constituted a large part of the duan, traced the philosophical linkage which Bloom calls
family bond and gave it a "The German Connection"
substantial content. Moses and found it over-simpli- and the Tables of the Law, fied, but helpful in under- Jesus and his preaching of standing the competing brotherly love, had an educational philosophies of imaginative existence. many secular universities. Passages from the Psalms Historical scholar Dr. Alan and the Gospels echoed in Winquist found that children's heads. Attend- Bloom's analysis of the ing church or synagogue, sixties underestimates the and praying at the table, real problems which were
were a way of life, insepa- being addressed in that rable from the moral turbulent era. Yet he, too, education that was sup- judged the diagnosis "accu- posed to be the family's rate" although based on an special responsibility in this elitist view of higher democracy. Actually, the education. moral teaching was the Bloom is right more religious teaching. There than he is wrong. He may was not abstract doctrine. whip popular culture and The things one was sup- long for more classics, but posed to do, the sense that he accurately identifies the world supported them problems: "Man," he says, and punished disobedience, "who loved and needed were all incarnated in the God, has lost his Father and Biblical stories." (56-67) Saviour without possibility On current values: of resurrection." Sadly, his "The living God has been solution is more Plato, supplanted by self-pro- more great books — a
vided values. It is Pascal's limited view. He mistakes wager, no longer on God's lost souls for impoverished existence but on one's souls. His is a cultural capacity to believe in oneself and the goals one has set for solution — Taylor University agrees that values and
oneself. . . . Not love of truth but intellectual honesty maturity are available in thoughtful studies — and stops characterizes the proper state of mind." (201) short of the Christian liberal arts faith-and-learning
On rock: "The family spiritual void has left the field approach, "All truth is God's truth."
open to rock music, . . . avoid noticing what the words Bloom's design for a liberal arts education which he
say, assume the kid will get over it. If he has early sex expresses throughout the book is remarkably like Taylor [the theme of rock], that won't get in the way of his University's general education goals — the fifteen items having stable relationships later. His drug use will the faculty seeks for every Taylor student. The last eleven
certainly stop at pot. School is providing real values. . . values on Taylor's list particularly coincide: effective
The result is nothing less than parents' loss of control over communication, scientific knowledge, use of leisure, the their children's moral education." (76) "As long as they arts, health, family and society, enlightened cultural have the Walkman on, they cannot hear what the great pluralism, intellectual challenges, learning abilities, great tradition has to say. And, after its prolonged use, when ideas.
they take it off, they find they are deaf." (81). --RJS Taylor University has already worked out the prin- ciples of the education Bloom admires. He affirms us, not by name, but in the principles of the non-practical learn- ing which is the most practical learning of all. The wide
interest in this best-seller is an affirmation of value-based traditional education. We've been cheered on! — RJS 21
Philip Herman, Student Body President
Not quite heaven
Disillusioned by his first days at Taylor University, Philip Herman, student body president, soon real- ized that his expectations were unrealistic. Now he understands problems exist in a world not perfect and fully appreciates Taylor's work in developing Christian graduates who will impact their world.
by Philip Herman '88
am a senior and have received all than I am. I share this information to be numerous. Like many other high
I of my college training from Taylor help you better understand my school youth, I was undecided as to
University. I will graduate in August, background. Hopefully, the rest of what field of work God was leading following a summer internship, with a this article will show you more of who me into. All of my life I have been major in social work and a minor in I am while giving you a glimpse of involved in leadership, and I was psychology. what Taylor University has meant to unsure of how God was going to use
The small Iowa town of Coon me. that in my career vocation. I thought
Rapids is home. My dad is a high It's interesting that I ended up at God might use my leadership abilities school social sciences teacher and Taylor. Mv academic grades and ACT in business administration and girls' volleyball coach; my three test scores were high, and I was told accounting, so I looked for a Christian brothers and one sister are all younger my choice of colleges to attend would college that offered these programs 22 and was nondenominational or working and socializing with all of this way, Taylor University develops interdenominational in nature. these Christians. After two weeks of Christian graduates who will impact Moody Monthly had a college college, I was ready to pack my bags what happens in their world, who will advertising section that listed most and go home. The guys in college not simply go along with the flow of Christian colleges in the country and talked about girls the same way guys the rest of the world. some basic information about each in my high school did; some of their Because of this nurturing atmos- school. As a result of this, I applied to use of language was the same, also. phere at Taylor, academic learning can and was accepted at three colleges, Guys sometimes act that way around develop much more easily. I come Taylor University being one of them. other males when they are first getting from a state that has always been one
Taylor was the biggest in size of the to know each other because they are of the best in education and is some- three and could offer me the most trying to "act like a man." But even times considered the best in the financial aid, so I chose to attend there. this knowledge didn't take away my nation. When I came to Taylor
The only time I visited Taylor frustration, so I headed for the prayer University, I discovered just how
University was in the summer, and no chapel. It was here that I felt God academically demanding a school students were on campus. All I saw of saying I must first be concerned about could be. Each year in college, I learn
Taylor University was the buildings — myself — then, by my example, others how to study better, but I must but what makes a college good or bad would begin to change around me. improve my study habits simply to is the quality of its students and Once I had that settled, I haven't survive. And each year, I find the faculty, not its buildings. regretted my choice of attending academics becoming more and more
At the end of the summer, I Taylor University. difficult. I will be very proud of my packed my belongings and drove the One of the primary reasons why I degree from Taylor University be-
600 miles from Coon Rapids to have grown to love Taylor University cause I know the quality of my
Upland. It is in Upland, Indiana, that I is because of what people usually refer education can be placed with confi- found the school I have grown to love to as "the spirit of Taylor." Some of the dence against that of any other person.
— although I haven't always felt that conflicts I ran into those first days of One of the things that attracted me way. my freshman year I better understand to Taylor University was its strong
I came from a secular high school as a senior. This doesn't mean that I or leadership program. The leadership where I was one of a handful of Taylor University approve of those opportunities at Taylor are vast and Christians. My home church was things, but we must understand that many. Judging by the number of interdenominational and Bible- problems exist in a world not perfect. students involved and the quality of believing, and its youth group was Taylor University could try to legislate programs, I don't believe any Chris- growing in numbers and in depth, that perfection, but all that would be tian college can compare with Taylor with a great deal of encouragement accomplished is providing an open University. After attending a national, going on. Because of this, I expected door for legalism. People would be secular leadership conference in
Taylor University to be almost heaven, given all the "answers" to life — but Washington, D.C., last summer, I since I was going to be studying, people who are spoon-fed these believe Taylor University can hold its "answers" are not the own against most colleges, big or people who will impact a small. Taylor University's addition of world for Christ. People the student body president to the who make an impact on the university cabinet two years ago Were are taught the black-and- lives of others are people demonstrates the level of respect the white of Scripture; at the same who have wrestled with administration has for the school's student leaders. time, it is realized that a great issues, and who have developed and established In life, a person gets out of some- deal of life's issues are gray. In personal convictions about thing what he or she puts into it. At those gray areas we are pre- these issues. Taylor University, the same thing is This is what Taylor true. There is an abundance of sented with the facts of today's University does so well, I opportunity for spiritual growth and issues and asked what we be- believe. At Taylor, we are ministry outreach, but students must lieve. In this way, Taylor devel- taught the black-and-white want to take advantage of such of Scripture; at the same offerings. I am leaving Taylor Univer- ops Christian graduates who will time, it is realized that a sity extremely grateful for how much I impact their world, who will not great deal of life's issues are have grown during my four years of gray. In those gray areas college. Taylor is not for everyone, simply go along with the flow of we are presented with the and there are areas that need improve- the rest of the world. facts of today's issues and ment — but this isn't heaven, remem- asked what we believe. In ber? - PH 23
So what's the difference?
Students who have transferred to Taylor University provide the best glimpse of what
life at Taylor is like compared to life at other colleges and universities.
They paint a picture of 'middle ground,' these transfer be that these young artists learned their trade from another students who are now at Taylor University. They wash the school, from another master of art. They may not fully canvas with cool blues and greens when talking about the understand the methods of creating masterpieces at Taylor state schools; they paint with firm, rigid strokes when University. And yet, their insights are incredibly valuable, discussing the smaller Bible colleges. for they bring with them, from their other colleges and And when they appear to be finished with the work, universities, other ways - perhaps better ways -- that they don't feel that they have quite completed a master- Taylor University might train its apprentices. piece of higher education. For there are blemishes on the Read the views, insights, and feelings of these eight canvas at Taylor University that they wish they could transfer students, for they, better than anyone else at Taylor smooth over; there are portions of the painting that they University, can accurately paint a perspective of Taylor wish they could touch up. onto the canvas of colleges and universities in North Part of the reason for the slightly unsettled feeling may American. - KB
receiving a Congressional nomination size of the rural campus. He feels the to attend the U.S. Military Academy, academic level of Taylor University his choice was much easier. does not match that of the Military "The opportunity to go to one of Academy; his 18-hour course load last
the best schools in the nation helped fall was light compared to the strain of me make up my mind," Bailey says. 18 hours at West Point.
"Plus, I wanted to play baseball." But, The friendliness of Taylor's
after two-and-a-half years at the campus community is what impresses
Academy, he decided to make a Bailey; it was a characteristic quickly change, as he had yet no obligation to noted, he says, by his sister, who
the military. "I decided that, at the visited this fall and is attending time, the military was not for me," he Illinois State University. "People tend says. to get too wrapped up in school; I've "I was going through a period in done that in the past," Bailey says.
my life where I had a lot of questions. "The people you meet here have then-
At Taylor University, I thought I priorities set — they know what CHAD BAILEY might find some answers to those they're after, and yet they're always questions," Bailey adds. He chose to striving to help one another. People
Age: 21 attend Taylor because of its Christian here are willing to take the time and
Home: Washington, IL atmosphere and the opportunity "to sit down to discuss problems with Major: Business administration meet top-of-the-line, quality people," you."
Classification: Junior he says. Bailey is still uncertain of his Former School: U.S. Military Bailey experienced some culture career goals. Recently, he has become Academy, West Point, NY shock because of the transfer. He interested in ministration of sports discovered he had a lot more time on injuries as well as sports administra- Chad Bailey was undecided his hands, found the social and tion, and so may transfer to the during his senior year of high school Christian atmosphere to be utterly University of Illinois to obtain more about where to go to college. After different, and struggled with the small specialized training in that field. 24
Technology, New York, NY; La Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Mexico, Mexico City, Mexico; Harvard University, Cambridge, MA; Wheaton College, Wheaton, IL
After testing the waters at three very different schools, the personal touch of a Christmas card was a contributing factor in bringing Dionne Grant to Taylor University. She had earned an associate's degree at the Fashion Institute of Technology, studied Spanish at the — National University of Mexico, and CINDY JAHN has made three coast-to-coast trips continued part-time studies of Spanish and plans her fourth this summer. — a language she speaks fluently — at Age: 24 Some students criticize the "pro- Harvard University while working as Home: Melville, NY tectiveness" of life at Taylor, but Jahn an assistant manager in Boston. "I Major: Art education appreciates the comfort. "I know it's really felt the Lord wanted me to go Classification: Senior not going to be this way forever, but back to school and finish," Grant says.
Former Colleges: Nassau Community it's nice for awhile," says Jahn, who is "I felt He wanted me to go to a College, Garden City, NY; Ohio State living in her first college residence hall Christian college." University, Columbus, OH this year. "I don't see life here as Grant applied to Evangel College,
being all that restrictive. I like going Missouri, and Taylor University. A Cindy Jahn never envisioned that to the dining commons and having hand-signed Christmas card from a prof would pray for her as she made food cooked for me, after cooking for Taylor's admissions staff, oddly her college choice — but that's what myself the last two years!" enough, was a factor in her decision to happened when she visited Taylor. Jahn expresses some concern over come to Upland. "That struck me," she relates now. leniency in certain areas of discipline "At a secular school, you're just a "A prof, praying for me? But that's at Taylor University. She relates how number. You're nothing special,"
what it's like here. People are really several members of a sports team at Grant says, though she adds that friendly and concerned." Ohio State University were kicked off Taylor University's personalized Jahn first commuted to a large the squad for verbally harrassing a atmosphere can become almost too community college near her home; coed, and of how a friend was kicked comfortable. Grant feels students after two years and an associate's out of the school for stealing a tomato occasionally have trouble leaving the
degree in liberal arts, she still wasn't from an agricultural greenhouse. Upland nest. "It's a great environ-
sure what she wanted to do. Follow- "That was it — no questions asked," ment at Taylor. It's great to feel so ing a year out of college, she decided Jahn states. "It may be a little extreme, much love here," she says. "But when
to attend Ohio State University and but it's more effective than Taylor's it's time to go, it's time to go."
enter its school of industrial design. method of 'disciplining' which is Grant misses the camaraderie of "Nassau (Community College) basically just a slap on the wrist, a
was big enough that I was just a 'please don't do that again' remark." number," Jahn says. "Basically, Ohio Overall, she feels good about her
State was just the same, only on a decision to attend Taylor. "I'm glad I
larger scale." Many courses at Ohio came here," Jahn remarks. "If I had it State University consisted of lectures to do ever again, I'd pick a smaller
to 1000 students and recitations taught school the first time around. It could by teacher's assistants, though Jahn be because I've seen the other side." did find some personalization within the school of industrial design. "My education definitely wasn't as intense DIONNE GRANT
at Ohio State as it is here," she adds. Age: 23 Jahn heard of Taylor through a Home: Boston, MA friend from home who attended the Majors: Spanish, economics school; another friend rode on a Wan- Classification: Senior dering Wheels trip, and Jahn herself Former Schools: Fashion Institute of 25
the Fashion Institute, which featured sciences. "I knew I had to change frequent seminars and clubs that were schools because Le Tourneau didn't strictly business — not social — in have a strong program in my major." nature; it's something she would like Career goals for Dickinson now to see developed at Taylor. "You were center around military history and engrossed in learning all there was to defense analysis. He would like
know about your area . . . almost nothing better than to work for the obsessed with what was happening in Stockholm Peace Institute in Sweden your field," she says. "People with or the International Institute for common interest became focused on Strategic Studies in the United States. their career goals." Flexibility within the academic
Grant found a high degree of ap- curriculum is not the only sense of plied pressure during her semester at freedom Dickinson has experienced at
Wheaton College — pressure to think Taylor University. "The one thing I about herself first and to stay on top, really like here is that we have free- she says. "At Taylor, there's a more dom to choose in our lives," he says. genuine level of caring — none of the "We have rules, but they're not that FORD 'me, me, me,' no selfish environment," restrictive. There have been things SHANNON
Grant states. She did appreciate the I've disagreed with, but they've all Age: 23 highly-organized ministry programs been small, transient things. Home: Swartz Creek, MI at Wheaton, where she says "everyone "The Life Together statement is Major: Physical education, health is involved." The semester at Whea- basically an honor, because students minor, coaching endorsement ton was necessary for Grant to take still have to learn responsibility. More Classification: Senior economic courses which would only rules don't mean more responsibility; Former College: Central Michigan have been available at Taylor during you can change behavior with rules, University, Mt. Pleasant, MI the summer terms; she felt obligated but Taylor makes an attempt to to use her summers to raise money. change the heart rather than just the When Shannon Ford visited her behavior." brother Steve at Taylor University, she DAVID DICKINSON The view on life and discipline felt she could never go to college in a was different at Le Tourneau. "They small, conservative town. After an Age: 22 seemed to feel that the more restric- impersonal year at Central Michigan Home: Flemington, NJ tions they put on us, the more respon- University and a year away from Major: History sibility we would gain," Dickinson college, though, she transferred to Classification: Senior says. "Anybody can obey rules, but Taylor University.
Former College: Le Tourneau College, you must learn responsibility to make But Ford still questions her deci- Longview, TX good choices." sion at times, and her comparison of Dickinson's display of responsibil- the two schools paints a stark picture. A change in undergraduate major ity has been rewarded with responsi- "Central was a big party school," she prompted a change in college for bility. Last year he served as a resi- says. "You kind of get lost in the David Dickinson. But when he dence hall PA. (personnel assistant); crowd. transferred from Le Tourneau College this spring he is assisting with instruc- "I wanted to go to a small, Chris- to Taylor University, he noticed more tion in a History of Warfare course. tian college where I could get to know than the improvement in curriculum he was seeking — he discovered a different atmosphere. As he was planning for a career in aviation, Le Tourneau was certainly a proper school for Dickinson to attend, with its specialized aviation program. But his major changed to mechanical engineering, and then to history, and Dickinson knew a program at a dif- ferent college was in order.
"I chose Taylor because I felt the curriculum would offer more free- dom," Dickinson says, noting he was interested in history and the social 26 more people. Steve went here and The personal touch of Taylor wrong about some of these things. always talked about his friends. I love University is something Eric Graham But overall, I do like Taylor." change, and I wanted to change values after two years at Ohio State Graham is applying to a special schools." University. "At OSU, you were just a leadership conference for this summer While friendships are many at number," Graham says. "After class and hopes to join his father's import/
Taylor, Ford feels she may have sacri- was the only time to see a professor, if export business upon graduation. ficed something academically in the you could even get close then. And if transfer. "My friendships are stronger you did, they asked for your social because they're not based on drinking security number before they'd even and partying," she says. "I've met my ask your name. best friends here; I only stay in touch "It gave you a feeling of a mass with one friend from Central. production educational system — put "I never knew the profs at Central, 'em in, put 'em out." but they were tough, and they were After Graham graduated from good. The profs here are very person- Dublin, Ohio, High School, his parents able, but I feel my profs at Central moved back to the Chicago area. were better." Graham decided to attend Ohio State
Ford also feels that students at University because of its excellent Taylor University are not granted learning disability program that could enough responsibility; required class assist his educational needs; OSU also attendance and limited open-house provided a large availablity of classes policy are two areas she cites. "At at an inexpensive cost.
Central, I felt like I was treated as an But after a year and a half, Gra- adult," she says. "If you're respon- ham had had enough of the large, sible, you're going to be responsible, impersonal state school. He applied to no matter what. If you're Trinity not respon- College, Lawrence University, JILL sible, you're going to find ways and Taylor University. "I came to BOLTON around the rules." Taylor with the idea that I could be Age: 20 creative with my work," he says. Home: Van Wert, OH "Ohio State was a lot of drinking and Major: Elementary education partying — there weren't many other Classification: Junior activities to be a part of. The weekend Former School: Ohio State University began Thursday night." Lima, OH If the transfer has caused any
difficulties, it's in study arrangements. Jill Bolton would have preferred Ohio State has 29 libraries, many of spending her freshman year at Taylor which are open on Sunday; Taylor University with Julie Bagley, her best University closes the Zondervan friend since junior high school. Library, which Graham considers Finances dictated otherwise, though, "one of the nicest I've ever been in," and Bolton lived at home and com- on Sunday. Graham says he has muted to the Lima branch of Ohio difficulty finding a truly quiet place to State University for two years.
study. "This is first and foremost an "I had in my mind that I wanted educational institution," he says, and to go to Taylor from the start," Bolton
so believes the library should be open explains. "By living at home, I could at least on Sunday afternoons. go to school and work at the same
His other concern is Taylor Uni- time to make money so I could come versity's disciplinary policies, which here." he feels are rather lax; troublemakers, "I thought Taylor was a place ERIC GRAHAM he says, should be treated more harsh- where I could grow," she adds. ly. "If you caused trouble at OSU, you "Taylor provides a good balance of Age: 20 were out," he says. "Probation here is Christian commitment and academic Home: Arlington Heights, IL just a slip of paper, a slap on the wrist. quality. And the people here don't go Major: Political science There needs to be more consistency in overboard protecting you; they let you Classification: Junior dealing with student problems. make your own decisions." Former College: Ohio State Univer- "I don't know what all the an- During the two years at home, sity, Columbus, OH swers are," he adds, "and maybe I'm Bolton occasionally visited her best 27 friend at Taylor University. The time 2,400, Westering had trouble adjusting number of penalty points are tallied, on campus did nothing to damage her to the small size of Judson during her students are obligated to special dorm high expectations of the school. "If first semester. By second semester, work tasks. anything, they're stronger," she says. though, she enjoyed the closeness of Another rule is mandatory chapel
"I saw what a caring place this was. its students and faculty — a closeness attendance. "It's such an open atmos- The people at Taylor are much more that exists only at small colleges. She phere here," Westering says. "I personal than at Ohio State. They care had already decided that she would missed a lot of chapels at Judson, but I about your getting into the classes you transfer to Taylor University the haven't missed here. I think that need and making the best grades following year, but during a wonder- when you have more of a chance to possible." ful second semester at Judson, Wester- show responsibility, you learn respon-
It was good timing for a transfer, ing began to have regrets about that sibility." too, as Bolton saw her situation at the decision. Westering feels the year at Judson
Ohio State University branch becom- "When I came to Taylor, I felt helped her to adjust to college — and ing rather limited. "It was getting to lonely and missed my friends at perhaps grow up a little bit. "I really the point where it was hard to find the Judson/'Westering relates. "But the appreciate the people there," she says. right classes offered at the right more I got to know people, the easier "I think Judson's a great school, but I times," she says. "They were getting it was to fit in. I began to like Taylor, know Taylor is where I needed to be." too spread out." and even though it was bigger, I Finally, though, she was able to found a closeness here, especially on attend Taylor University. "I'm glad I my wing." came to Taylor," Bolton says. "I think Since coming to Taylor, Westering it's been a good choice." has realized a difference in the way the two schools develop personal responsibility. Students at Judson, PAM WESTERING which is located near Chicago, must accumulate 60 to 70 hours of classes Age: 19 before curfew restrictions are lifted; Home: Elmhurst, IL other rules at Judson, including Major: Psychology penalties for curfew tardiness, lack of Classification: Sophomore cleanliness during weekly checks, and Former College: Judson College, public display of affection, are Elgin, IL enforced to guide personal growth and development. Once a certain Pam Westering was accepted at Taylor University her freshman year. She even was pictured in the New Student Handbook.
But it wasn't until a year later that she became a student in Upland, Indiana, following a year of schooling at Judson College, a small Baptist school of 500 students. "I knew I should've been here from the begin- ning," Westering says, "but I just couldn't be that far from home. Also, I didn't know if I could handle being in the l30onies'."
Westering has found life in Upland's 'boondocks' not so bad after all. "I thought being in a small town would bother me a lot, but there is so much activity planned on campus that it keeps you busy," she says. One major activity Westering is involved in is Taylor Sounds, a small group of singers which tours frequently. After attending a high school of 28
by Kurt E. Bullock '81
Quality is Job One
Whether he is extracting oil from soybeans, directing Ford Motor Company's North American Automotive Operations, or leading Taylor University's board of trustees, John McDougall believes quality to be the top priority
Treating everyone the Leadership comes same was a lesson learned from the heart. from Henry Ford when Henry Ford II made that McDougall, fresh out of statement to John McDou- Ford's trade school, was gall upon McDougall's re- assigned to Greenfield tirement from Ford Motor Village in 1934 as part of a Company after 47 years of co-op program with the service. University of Detroit.
It was something There, he was assigned to a McDougall had learned special project. and learned well. Family, "Soybeans," he says, dedication to a goal, team- and chuckles. "I was work — all are lessons of extracting oil from soy- the heart. They are lessons beans — filtering it and
McDougall mastered, first handing it to a chemist." as a young Irish immigrant The oil was converted into who watched Henry Ford plastic, from which Henry mold a company, and later Ford was making plastic as an executive vice presi- steering wheels in an dent and director in charge adjacent building. Occa- of tens of thousands. sionally, Ford would visit "I do not know any- the building in which body who has worked McDougall was working. longer and harder," Henry McDougall smiles at Ford II wrote to McDou- the memory. "Every time gall. "I do not know he walked in there, I would anybody who has more be in awe — here was the willingly taken on chal- great, wondrous Henry lenges at home and over- Ford." seas. I do not know any- It was through this first body who has given more association with Ford that encouragement to his McDougall learned an people on the floor. . . . Leadership, the organization. That has been, as important lesson about working with after all, comes from the heart." most everyone at Ford will say, the people — and at the same time earned
"General management is people," key to any success I had. the respect of Ford, respect that gave McDougall, now an international "I treated everybody the same — him a job he desired. consultant, says, "and I have always recognizing they were as important as "He had a very, very soft heart for had an affinity for people, right down I was, or they wouldn't have been young people," McDougall recalls, to and including the lowest level of there," he adds. "particularly for immigrant boys. He 29
asked me one time what I wanted to when he was general be, and I told him that I wanted to be manager of the general an engineer. He said, 'You don't want parts division — which he fie asked me one time to be an engineer; you want to be a nicknamed the "Good toolmaker. Toolmakers run this People Division" because of what I wanted to be, and I place.' its initials, GPD. In need of
told I "I was just an 18-year-old kid, you a division logo, he chose to him that wanted to know. here I am telling Henry sponsor a family design And be an engineer. He said, Ford what I want to be." project for his employees, It was a bold move that paid off, offering prizes for the top "You don't want to be an though. One week before McDougall 25 designs. "The rapport was to leave the building, Ford paid we developed with the engineer; you want to be another visit. "He asked me again families was wonderful," what I wanted to be. I told him I he says. And so the follow- a toolmaker. Toolmakers wanted to be an engineer," McDougall ing year, a family art run this place.' I was just says. "Two weeks later I was in the contest was sponsored, engineering department. So I have a with the winning pieces ex- an 18-year-old kid, you feeling he may have had something to hibited at World Headquar- do with it. However, that was proba- ters. know. And here I am tell- bly not the case." Or take the time
McDougall gained other insight McDougall, in charge of ing Henry Ford what I through that troubled time in history. Ford's European Division, "I came through the depression days, was offered a party by want to be. and it was the family that really Henry Ford II, following impressed me," he says. "Families the incredible success of held together and helped each other; Ford's Fiesta program in Valencia, equipment, but the common denomi- families worked their way through Spain. McDougall accepted, but told nator is people," McDougall says, that terrible situation. That made a Ford that it would have to be a big explaining his theory of management. lasting impression on me as to how party, because he was planning to "Regardless of their status in the important it was for everybody to be invite everyone who had a part in the activity, they are important; be sure to together, working together." success. Over 225 people attended, pat them on the back for recognition of As McDougall worked his way up and McDougall introduced each guest something they have done well. the Ford Motor Company ladder, he to Ford as the employees entered the 'There are times when you have never failed to include family and rec- party. to pat them a little lower, but they ognize teamwork. Such was the case "Anyone can buy machinery and don't mind it then, because they know
Trade and the larly in the U.S., which is the biggest McDougall doesn't think gov- market in the world," McDougall adds. ernment assistance will actually American "I don't see Japan changing, short of con- "help" manufacturing. "It becomes tinuous, major U.S. pressure." too easy for the manufacturers to be economy How to fight it? "The thing to do is lazy if they have help in the form of a spend more on research, and continue tax relief, or something like that," he to improve quality and productivity," says. "They don't want to trim fat; Although John McDougall sees McDougall responds. "There has been a they go on about their merry way. It's
improvement in American produc- big, big change in North America in the too easy to sit there if they are con- tivity, he's pessimistic of trade op- last five years. Productivity has im- tinuing to make money."
tions with Japan. "I have dealt with proved significantly, quality has im- McDougall is skeptical of the Japanese companies since 1960, and proved tremendously, and that is begin- "free marketers" in Congress. "I their economy has been dedicated to ning to nip at some of these other folks. don't think anyone opposes a free
export, not import. "That is why I think the President market," he says, "but it has to be on "They have done an excellent job wants to hold off on import tariffs as a level playing field. We have got to of meeting this objective by various long as he can — to keep pressure on the be able to get our product into other hidden controls on imports. And yet U.S. manufacturers so that they will do countries without paying for hidden they are great advocates of open a better job of producing at a more com- import taxes." markets everywhere else — particu- petitive cost and with higher quality." 30 that when they do their jobs well, they home. He was named executive vice moved to London. "It was fun," she are going to be recognized for it." president of Ford's North American says. "We would get out on a Satur- The idea of teamwork linked to Automotive Operations; in a 1979 day and go antiquing or to the mar- family was never more important than speech to world-wide management, he kets. We would go to some of the when McDougall returned to the U.S. set the pace for Ford's quality pro- beautiful manor homes, take our to help revitalize Ford's program at gram, now called Quality Is Job One. lunch, and just have a lovely time." "The key in this, of course, goes She also played constant hostess to back to my philosophy of manage- guests from home who were passing The liberal arts ment, which is that product excellence through London and managed time to is a state of mind that must pervade create beautiful brass rubbings from the Ford organization from the office brass etchings in the many cathedrals of chief executive — this fellow, right — rubbings which now hang in their When his son decided not to here," he says, pointing to himself, "to home, along with numerous oils they follow in his father's career foot- the man or lady on the line. It requires collected in England. steps, John McDougall, Sr., dedication, the high standards of Meanwhile, John McDougall had learned more about the value of performance by every member of his hands full — and enjoyed it. "We liberal arts education as a result of management, by the salaried and had fifteen countries that we were John, Jr., entering Taylor. hourly work force, if we are to achieve dealing with, and major manufactur- With that liberal arts base, and the corporate, world-wide objective. ing facilities in seven of them," he a master's degree from Illinois, the "We went into every plant and recalls. "It was an interesting opera- younger McDougall is having a talked to the people on the job," he tion because you were dealing with successful business career. says. "We explained to them the fifteen different currencies on a daily John McDougall, Sr., is a be- importance of this program, that it basis, and they were fluctuating on a liever in liberal arts education. "I was so very, very important to them daily basis. talk to and know a tremendous and their families not only the well- "The people we were dealing with number of top people, and they — being of the corporation, but the were, quite naturally, nationalistic," he tell me they are now looking for longevity of their jobs." adds. "My personal assignment was liberal arts graduates with a The most important family to to make 'Europeans' out of all of them, master's degree in business. McDougall is his own. Ola, his wife, without affecting their heritage, and I Coupled with a master's in busi- traveled extensively with him after he think we did a fair job of that. It was ness, the liberal arts background is was sent to Europe and then while he an exciting six years in Europe for a great ticket to almost any big was Ford's international chief. Before both of us; we enjoyed that time a company," he says. "They tell me then, she was busy caring for their great deal." During those six years, that some of their more recent suc- son, John, or else heavily involved McDougall's team changed an annual cessful managers are liberal arts Jr., men and women. in her own activities. While her loss in the European Operations into a husband was working 12 to 14 hour profit of millions of dollars annually. "I think the flexibility of learn- days during his first 30 years with Through it all, God has been a ing and the across-the-board Ford, Ola McDougall was busy at the present force in the lives of John and knowledge you receive at a liberal church, teaching Sunday school and Ola McDougall — from the time arts school is important," McDou- working on a large missionary confer- McDougall was accepted at Ford gall adds. "There are so many ence for seven years. She also did vol- trade school because a friend decided avenues open to you. Young unteer work at nearby Beaumont not to go, to the time he held firm to people today need a good base, Hospital, where John McDougall is his dream while face-to-face with and I think liberal arts is a good now chairman of the hospital board. Henry Ford, to his climb to the top of base." That changed when the couple Ford's managerial ladder. "I have
John McDougall, member and former chairman of Taylor University's board of trustees 31
what some people would call a John McDougall 's charmed life," McDougall says, "but I work at Ford has believe I had Somebody watching me provided the right from the day I walked in that opportunity for place." travel around the
"The Lord was in it from the globe. He and beginning," Ola McDougall adds. wife Ola have
"He was in control." lovely gifts and "Absolutely," her husband replies. collected items
"Absolutely. I couldn't have been throughout their successful by myself. I have always home — memories felt I have had someone else helping of the many me, in addition to Ola, great help that places they have she has always been. I don't think I visited and would have that feeling for people if I people they have didn't have a Christian background. met over the I'm continually reflecting on Proverbs years. 3:5-10." And now, while experiencing what he calls "residual work" and "litigation" at Ford, John McDougall watches the effects of his personal touch on the lives of others. "The folks who are retiring now are fellows that I had not only been associated with, but was able to bring through the system, identify their potential and plan for their development," he says, in the same way one might imagine Henry Ford discussing John McDou- gall. "It is very gratifying to see these folks in top corporate positions today." --KB
Taylor University his agreement was conditional. That condition was for his term to be no longer than three years; with so For the past twenty years, John much talent, McDougall felt change McDougall has contributed his time, in leadership needed to be constant. energy, and money as a member of Following his three years of serv- the Taylor University Board of Trus- ice, McDougall was asked to stay on tees. His goal: to make Taylor Uni- as chairman and soundly refused.
versity a better, more productive His replacement is Carl Hassel; Ted college. Brolund, a man McDougall refers to
"If it is going to be a worthwhile as "a super fellow," is vice chairman.
institution, it has to be first class — McDougall believes in Taylor
and Taylor is," McDougall says. University, else he would not have
"You do it with people who are really contributed so much of his time and dedicated to the mission of the uni- financial resources. "You have to be
versity. I think we have great talent convinced that the mission of the
on the faculty, staff and board, and I school is sound," McDougall says.
think the school has a great future." "And it is sound. The mission of
McDougall is so impressed with Taylor is clean-cut — it is a total the talent on the board of trustees educational program that includes that, when asked to chair the board, the spiritual aspect." ISTA 32 V
A balanced perspective on liberal arts education
by Robert V. Gortner
Allan Bloom's book, The Closing of the facts and to contemplate. In short, extreme American Mind, has been immensely concentration on liberal arts, to the exclusion
popular in recent months. His plea for of practical skills training, is a disservice to developing a greater appreciation of culture undergraduate students unless they have and tradition has touched a sensitive nerve the ability, desire, and financial resources in many thoughtful Americans. with which to pursue a graduate degree in "Aha," say the proponents of liberal arts some more specialized field, immediately
education. "We knew it all the time. We after commencement. were right in downplaying the encroach- In days of yore, the city-state of Athens might One ment of 'barbaric' skills courses in areas took great pleasure in its culture while believe that such as accounting, business administration, disdaining many of the more mundane and computer science." activities. Not far away, however, was the day of the Their argument seems to be further another city-state called Sparta, the inhabi- 'pure' liberal strengthened by recent pronouncements by tants of which concentrated on developing presidents and CEOs of large organizations their physical capabilities. war arts colleges When who praise the abilities of liberal arts erupted between the two city-states, guess has come and graduates to think broadly, deeply and who won. Sparta. Of course, nobody really they are now in logically about a wide variety of issues, won, least of all the nation of Greece, which causing them to be better able to cope with never regained significant stature in the a position to large-scale problems in our shrinking world world. throw out than are people who have received more If extreme concentration on liberal arts specialized training. is bad, the opposite extreme — exclusive those nasty Reading and listening to this rhetoric, concentration on skills courses — is also a 'trade school' one might believe that the day of the "pure" very poor approach to educating our young courses which liberal arts colleges has come, and that they people. My undergraduate education in are now in a position to throw out those industrial engineering at a technical school teach people nasty "trade school" courses which teach was relatively narrow. One course in how to do people how to do rather than how to think. English composition was the closest I came Not so! Despite the fancy words from to any liberal arts training. My MBA rather than chief executives, the managers who actually program was equally narrow, deficient in think. hire the recent college graduates expect any courses dealing with culture and
them to be able to do something useful, and tradition. I had no trouble acquiring a high- Not so! do it soon after being employed. Conse- paying, entry-level position and subse- quently, their college recruiting efforts are quently moving up the ladder ... for a
aimed primarily at engineers, accountants, while. As I moved into ever-higher levels of
information science majors, and others who management, I became aware of certain
have been trained in skills which will be personal deficiencies. I observed that top- useful in the short term. level executives above me were not only Graduates having nothing to offer but a good managers, but also cultured people potpourri of liberal arts courses have a with an ability to see "the big picture." relatively difficult time finding entry-level They could discuss lessons learned from positions, and then they must be satisfied history, helpful concepts gleaned from "the with lower-level sales positions, poorly-paid great works," contributions of the great service occupations, or jobs which do not artists and musicians, and concerns related really require a four-year college education. to the natural sciences. They would attend Employers are simply not interested in and appreciate the better plays. They would hiring young people who are trained feel comfortable entertaining customers by primarily to recite a variety of impractical taking them to the opera. They would 33
choose the right fork with which to eat their 1,000. I could do better by hiring skilled salads. I recognized that if I did not broaden people from professional colleges and then myself, I was destined to level off as a subsequently provide liberal arts training relatively-specialized middle manager. for those having high growth potential.
Fortunately, I grew up in a cultured, I would, however, enthusiastically professional home, and this allowed me to consider graduates from Taylor University, obtain a significant amount of culture but not because of high average SAT scores through osmosis. I also read quite a bit and or influential family connections. Rather, am a curious seeker after knowledge. These Taylor provides its students an ideal blend It is important characteristics were very helpful in my of learning and growth experiences — career growth. Many young people are not liberal arts and skills, physical, spiritual and for colleges to that fortunate. Therefore, it is important for social — with which graduates can begin introduce stu- colleges to introduce students to the liberal and pursue successful careers in a wide arts while, at the same time, providing them variety of fields. Taylor University is a dents to the with skills to do something tangible, gain terrific school. It has developed an out- liberal arts employment and launch a career. standing combination of programs and is A Taylor University education provides, unique in this regard. while, at the in my estimation, an ideal blend of skills Sorry, Mr. Bloom. 1 think Taylor has a same time, and liberal arts. Most Taylor students have better idea. - RVG providing them been trained to do something of value by the time they graduate. However, during the with skills to do Bob Gortner same four years, they have gained a broad something introduction to the world around them, past received his BS and present, and have attained an apprecia- degree in commerce tangible, gain and engineering tion for philosophy, history, natural sci- employment, ences, literature, fine arts, and the social and his MBA in manage- sciences. They will have been taught to degree and launch a ment Drexel communicate effectively, and they will have from career. University. has strengthened their knowledge of and faith in He experi- the truths of Christianity in a mature, not 18 years of dogmatic, manner. ence in various This balanced education, coupled with manufacturing posi- outstanding programs in physical and social management development, will enable Taylor graduates tions with the U.S. Nain/, Eastman Kodak, Hercules, Polymer, to "make it" in the world as career persons and followers of Christ. and Thiokol, as well as 11 years of experi- ence as a manager and senior manager in Sure, like the CEOs mentioned above, I might as a corporate employer happily the management consulting department of Waterhouse served recruit a number of BA graduates from Price & Company. He as adjunct instructor for Rochester Institute liberal arts colleges. But I would look for University, them at colleges such as Amherst, Williams, of Technology, Drexel and Swarthmore, Haverford, Carleton, Welle- Union Community College before joining in 1 980. sley, Bryn Mawr, and others where average the Taylor University faculty An student SAT scores range from 1250 to 1350. associate professor of business, Gortner is head Taylor's business, accounting and I would not (except in unusual cases) of enthusiastically recruit generalists/contem- economics department. plators from typical liberal arts colleges where student SAT scores average less than 34
Crossing the picket line
to fulfill a dream
by Wade Russell '86
The dream of many children growing would have to quit a steady job and face up is to play in a professional sport, al- hostile players. though for most people that dream ends Going into this situation also had some after high school. After college, the field of very positive aspects. It would give me a opportunity narrows even more; only the chance to demonstrate my playing ability top one percent will even have the chance to before a variety of coaches, which might fulfill their dream of becoming a profes- eventually lead to a position on a regular sional athlete. Of that one percent, only a roster. Another positive aspect was that the fraction will make the final roster of owners offering very high for The other 45-man were wages a National Football League (NFL) team. I players willing to cross "the line." Finally, I replacement was one of the few people who not only had decided to sign a contract with the Cincin- the chance to fulfill that dream, but also got nati Bengals. players and I to live it. On the Sunday following the players' were greeted To have a chance to play in the NFL, a strike announcement, I received the call by the 'warm player must have a very successful college from my agent saying that all contract de-
career. Each athlete must choose the college tails had been worked out and I needed to cheers' of the that best helps him grow to reach his fullest be in Cincinnati by seven o'clock that night. regular NFL potential, both academically and athleti- Upon arrival in Cincinnati, the other re- players. For cally. For me, that college was Taylor placement players and I were greeted by the University. Taylor gave me a unique "warm" cheers (threats and name-calling) of some of the opportunity that most other colleges did not the regular NFL players. For some of the re- replacement offer. I could grow not only academically placement players, that was all it took to and athletically, but also spiritually. send them home immediately. The rest of players, that My football career at Taylor University us checked into the hotel and tried to men-
was all it took gave me a chance to fulfill my dream of tally prepare ourselves for the confrontation playing in the NFL. During my senior year with the regulars again the next morning. to send them of college, I signed a contract with the That morning, the bus was waiting home Miami Dolphins. My stay with the Dol- outside the hotel to take us to the field. immediately. phins lasted only six weeks during training Upon our arrival, we found the entry way camp, where I played in two pre-season completely blocked by striking players. It
games. The stay in Miami was not what I took twenty minutes to get through the gate had dreamed the NFL would be like. For and onto the field. Finally, we were able to me, the fun of the game was gone; the begin our daily routine, a routine which
"game" was now a business. I left Miami eventually became second-nature to me.
wondering if I wanted to play in the NFL From 9 to 10 a.m. I met with specialty again. teams, discussing assignments for the
One year later I was given another upcoming game. From 10 to 11:30 a.m., I
opportunity to play in the NFL. This time it would attend the offensive meeting and was under very different circumstances — walk through the plays on the field. The
the NFL players were on strike. I received coaches were very helpful, which enabled us offers to play for three teams: the Cincinnati to relax and learn our plays quickly. At
Bengals, the New Orleans Saints, and the St. noon, I had a half-hour lunch break. Lunch Louis Cardinals. Due to my residual was followed by a two-and-one-half hour, adverse feelings from the experience in full-pads practice. An hour of weight
Miami and my concern about the situation I training followed that practice. Finally, my
would be going into, it took some very deep day was completed with a half-hour indi-
soul searching before I could make my vidual meeting. It was now 5 p.m. and time
decision. To further complicate matters, I to face the striking players again. 35
This routine continued for five days. Toward the end of the week, the players' anger toward us and their dedication to the strike began to subside. Finally, fewer and fewer players were showing up at the picket sites. Saturday's practice was only a three- hour walk-through practice for our first game against the San Diego Chargers. The jitters Following that practice, we were met by the regular players, who tried to convince us turned into not to play the next day. Although the elation when regular players were calm while presenting
I found myself their argument, we felt we had worked too hard and dreamed too long to pass up our standing in the opportunity to play. Later that night, we Chargers' end met for our final briefings and a late supper. We were awakened at 8 a.m. game day zone with the and taken to the stadium before the pick- football. Imag- eters arrived. Five hours later it was kick-off ine, my first
(please turn to 'NFL Dream' on page 41) catch in the
resulted in Wade Russell NFL kept his Bengals a touchdown! jersey and the meynories of three games in the NFL. Tight end was a new position for Russell, regu-
larly an offen- sive lineman; he was depended upon primarily for blocking. But as a secon- dary receiver on a play, he turned around in the end zone to find a pass floating his way
— and his first NFL catch was good for six points! AGES FROM HISTORY 36 P
Wesley Robinson '50 Taylor University Historian 1846: Early leader later serves on Cabinet
DID YOU KNOW that a man who played an impor- rode on horseback to Fort Wayne to begin his legal career. tant part in early Taylor history was Secretary of the Arriving in Indiana in 1833, he was quickly recognized as Treasury in the cabinet of President Abraham Lincoln? a man of outstanding abilities. In 1834, he served as That man was Judge Hugh McCulloch of Fort probate judge of Allen County; the following year, he Wayne, Indiana. He was such an outstanding adminis- became cashier and manager of the Fort Wayne branch of trator that he also served in the cabinets of Republican the State Bank of Indiana. After holding that position for President Chester A. Arthur and Democratic President over two decades, he was appointed president of the State Andrew Johnson. Bank of Indiana in 1856, serving in that capacity until Judge McCulloch was a native of Maine. He studied 1863. law in Boston, and upon completion of his education, Being very civic-minded, Judge McCulloch was an early promoter of education in Fort Wayne. He was a very close friend of William Rockhill, who gave ground for the beginning of Fort Wayne Female Institute — which evolved into Taylor University. Though the school
originated under the auspices of the Methodist Church, it had strong interdenominational support and appeal; both Rockhill and McCulloch were prominent Presbyte- rian laymen. McCulloch was one of the main participants in the initial meeting in Fort Wayne to prepare for the school's advent. Thereafter, he gave support, guidance and counsel to the school, specifically in the areas of finance, public relations and faith. His son Charles at- tended the school. As president of the State Bank of Indiana, McCulloch opposed the National Bank Act of 1863 which provided for federal control over the state banks' issuance of cur- rency. In April, 1863, President Lincoln appointed McCulloch as the first controller of the currency on the Judge Hugh McCulloch advice of Salmon Chase, then Secretary of the Treasury. Upon Chase's resignation in 1864, Lincoln appointed McCulloch as Secretary of the Treasury. McCulloch served in that position throughout the administration of President Johnson. He was one of Johnson's closest advisers and, through his policies, the Civil War debt was greatly reduced. In 1869, McCulloch became a partner in the London banking firm of Jay Cooke, McCulloch and Co. He returned to the United States in 1883 and the next year was invited by President Arthur to accept the Treasury portfolio, which he did. Thus, McCulloch became unique in that he served in the cabinets of three different Presi- dents, of both political parties. He became known in history as "The Father of the National Banking System." Once again, God used a man of deep piety in the
building of Taylor University as we know it today. Truly, "Our lines have fallen in pleasant places." 37
1904: 1953:
President Reade fulfills Sammy's wish Trojans, Jackson smash hoop records
DID YOU KNOW that after Sammy Morris had DID YOU KNOW that at the end of the 1952-53 arrived at the old Fort Wayne campus to be educated, he basketball season, the Taylor University basketball made a request to President Thaddeus Reade that team earned and received awards and honors that, be- wasn't fulfilled until after his death — and after Taylor fore the season began, few people had ever expected? University had moved to the Upland campus! Newspaper sports writers had predicted that Tay- Sammy Morris had requested of Dr. Reade that lor would merely be going through a rebuilding stage Henry O'Neill be brought to Taylor University from during the 1952-53 season, but a 102-42 season-opening Liberia and be educated with him. The chronic financial victory over Tri-State served certain notice that Taylor condition of the school prevented this from happening, basketball was still something to shout about. Early though. Through the efforts of Dr. Reade and Stephen wins over Wabash, Kentucky State, and a terrific victory Merritt in New York, however, Henry was brought to over big DePaul showed that the Trojans were out to cop the United States and received his education in St. Louis, further net laurels. Missouri; the school was conducted by Miss Abrams, Much of the publicity was loaded on Taylor's junior who had previously served as a missionary under center, Forrest Jackson, as the East Gary, Indiana, center Bishop Wm. Taylor's African missions organization in smashed the school single-game scoring record three Liberia. Sammy and Henry corresponded with each times over during the year and set an all-time state other until Sammy's untimely death, May 12, 1893. season scoring record with 625 points, breaking Bishop Taylor had visited the Fort Wayne campus; Hanover's Andy Taff's mark of 601. Jackson scored 63 Miss Anna Knoll, a student at the school, must have points against Huntington to set the school single-game become acquainted with Bishop Taylor's African mis- scoring mark; his season average stood at 27.2, placing sion work in Liberia, for that was the place she was sent him among the top five scoring leaders in the nation. upon graduation to serve as a missionary teacher. Taylor set a single-game scoring record in a 115-59 Sammy Morris was her first convert there, and Henry win over Huntington, and Coach Don Odle climbed into O'Neill was subsequently Sammy's first convert. the century win bracket of college basketball coaches. Sammy's dream of having Henry come to Taylor He was voted Basketball Coach of the Year in the Hoo- University was fulfilled eleven years after Sammy's sier College Conference. death, as Henry returned from Africa to the United Team members during the 1952-53 season were States to further his education. Henry arrived in Upland Coach Odle, Jack Augustine, Ken Wright, Walt Wanvig, on the evening train, August 23, 1904, and was escorted Nelson Linn, Stephen Warden, Don Callan, Jackson, to the home of Dr. Burt Ayres. He was gladly received, Allen Benning, Jack Riggs, Norm Holmskog, and Stan and thus entered school. Reed. Henry enrolled in the three-year music course, studying organ, piano and wind instruments. He re- mained in school for three years, after which he re- turned to Africa, his place of service being at Freetown, Sierre Leone. Thus, Sammy's dream was fulfilled; Henry did come to Taylor University, but only in God's due time — verifying the fact that there is a time and a season for everything.
Henry O'Neill was [ ^ ** W f 1 pictured in the 1905 Taylor yearbook, the Le Fleuron, with
other students of the Forrest Jackson, who set a single-game elocution scoring record of 63 points, is congratulated department. by Coach Don Odle and his teammates. yAYLOR CLUBS 38
Taylor Club Meetings/Alumni Gatherings
All alumni, friends and parents of current students are welcome to attend Club meetings. For more information concerning a meeting in your area of the country, please contact the Taylor
University Alumni Office at 31 7-998-51 1 5.
Mar. 7 Tampa Dinner with G. Glass June 9* Bloomington Presidential Dinner Mar. 8 Orlando Pres. Dinner/NAE June 24 Traverse City Presidential Dinner Mar. 10* Ft. Myers Dinner with G. Glass July 16 Greater Upland Wheels Possum Bus Mar. 25 Rockford Presidential Dinner -23 Trip Mar. 25 Cincinnati Concert /Reception July 21 Grand Rapids Picnic /Students Apr. 8 Indianapolis Presidential Dinner Aug. 6 Cincinnati Picnic/Students Apr. 9 Minneapolis Presidential Dinner Aug. 22* Lexington, KY Presidential Dinner May 2 Dallas Presidential Dinner Oct. 1 Southern N.J. Pres. Luncheon May 6* Fredericksburg Presidential Dinner Nov. 12 Grand Rapids Presidential Dinner May 7* Philadelphia Presidential Dinner June 3 Chicago Loop Pres. Luncheon * denotes tentative meeting arrangements
Chicago Fort Wayne Indianapolis/Danville Dr. Oliver Hubbard, Distin- Sixty-two alumni, parents, Thad & Donna Lee Poe, Taylor Club guished Professor for 1987, friends and prospective stu- both '79, along with Joe '56 spoke at the Loop Luncheon dents met for an informal & Rosie '55 Kerlin, hosted fall reports in Chicago on November 13. reception following the Tay- the Danville Basketball John Clarkson '72 and lor University basketball Tourney post-game recep- Philadelphia Charlie Hess '71 are the team's victory over St. tion on November 27. Dave Alumni who teach at Dela- coordinators for this event, Francis on November 24. Joe Odle '68 has organized the ware County Christian which is held in the Loop Romine, athletic director, tournament, which is spon- School hosted a pre-dinner each June and November to gave a brief fall athletics sored by the Danville Lions reception for President Jay accommodate those who update, and George Glass Club, for the past three Kesler prior to his speaking work there. Tim Nace, direc- represented the alumni years. George Glass shared at the school's banquet on tor of placement, also at- office. Ron Shaw '57 and his with the 48 alumni, parents, October 22. Alumni directly tended; he encouraged those wife Shelba, from nearby friends and prospective and involved in the planning present to actively partici- Grabill, coordinated and current students in atten- included Doyle '63 & Judy pate in Taylor University's hosted this reception. dance. '64 Hayes and Susan Career Network. Hutchison '73.
Grand Rapids Plan now to join Nearly 90 alumni, parents, friends and prospective stu- Taylor University's alumni dents attended the Western Michigan Taylor Club on on a trip to the
November 7. Coach Bob Davenport narrated the '85 Circle America film and George Glass presented a campus update. The event was led by Bob Brummeler Rose Bowl '63 and his wife Wendy, with the assistance of Bob Larsen '63 and his wife Dawn, Diane Sellhorn '77, December 28, 1988 Fred Stockinger '63 and his wife Jane, and Dennis Th- to January 3, 1989 ompson '73. LUMNI SPOTLIGHT A 39
Ruth Ellen As a Taylor librarian learned family unity. and Elmer and an integral member of She freely gave of her Nussbaum the science department time and affection and atten- have been a team, as well as mother and tion, and we learned gener- cherished wife, her entire life was like osity. She accepted every- part of that: an exemplar of Chris- one on his own terms, and Tax/lor tian service. we learned tolerance. University She was an active, intel- She worked so hard for over lectually nimble woman without complaint, seeking four who loved to laugh. She was only to make others happy, decades. an anchor of stability, too, and we learned what humil-
always there for anyone ity and patience were all who needed a listener, a about. She read for hours to helper, a boost or an encour- four children on her lap, and aging word. we inherited her love of Raised as a devout books and the written word. Quaker on an eastern Indi- She and Dad shared daily a ana farm, she came to Up- loving, devoted partner- land as a Taylor sophomore ship, and we learned the in 1945 and began a partner- essence of a family's founda- ship with the school that was tion. to last a lifetime. Taylor not She taught us what only gave her a degree as an "spunky" meant — her joy-
English teacher; it intro- ful energy and her willing- duced her to the mischie- ness to speak her mind. She "An exemplar of vous scientist who would taught us perspective: life is become her husband. And to be enjoyed and embraced, together, she and Dad made and we mustn't take our- Christian service" Taylor and family — the two selves too seriously. She became nearly inseparable coupled her sense of humor — their life's work. with a keen, inquiring intel- Her home was a haven lect, and taught us to think. A memorial to Ruth Ellen Nussbaum for students, neighbors and She gave us both roots an endless parade of her and wings. children's school friends. As She rejoiced in a Christi- a librarian, professor's wife anity that was liberating and by Paul E. Nussbaum 74 and Sunday school teacher, uplifting, and she taught us Ruth Ellen Nussbaum, When Mother learned church worker and book to celebrate God's love of a member of the Taylor Uni- last fall that she had incur- club leader, she was always every day. To her, God was versity family for 43 years, able cancer, her response active but never too busy to not narrow-minded, and her died on December 2 at the was typically direct. And take on one more project or faith was persistent and family home in Upland. characteristically selfless. share one more burden. deep and reflective. She graduated from She did not want, she And in her 61 years, she She cherished her fam- Taylor in 1948 and was an said, for her legion of friends taught us, her children, so ily and her vast network of acquisitions librarian for 17 to expend needless grief on much. friends, and in her final years. Her husband, Dr. her. She wanted them by her Some we learned by months, she reaped so much Elmer Nussbaum, served on side, to be sure, with shared direct instruction — the of that love she had sown for the Taylor faculty for 37 laughter and glad memories kitchen skills she taught decades. years and was chairman of and warm support. Kathleen and Sonja, the pi- We'll miss Mother very the science department until But her chief concerns ano drills that some of us much. But her caring guid- his retirement two years were for others. She wanted mastered better than others, ance and enduring love will ago. to assure that her family, the swimming lessons. mark our lives in a special
Paul Nussbaum, one of especially Dad, would be But mostly, Mother way forever. — PEN Ruth and Elmer's four chil- well-looked after. Her hus- taught by example. dren, wrote this memorial band, her children, her We learned the joy of for the Taylor University seven brothers and sisters, laughter from her ready
Magazine. He is a Los Ange- her friends, and the college smile and her willingness to les correspondent for The that was her life for more laugh at herself. She would Philadelphia Enquirer than 40 years — those were bring out the Scrabble board Newspaper. her concerns. and the popcorn, and we 40
Her picture with When Iris Abbey first begin work on the music Jay Kesler in the last set eyes on Taylor Univer- building (Helena Building), Magazine brought a sity in 1910, she had no idea so they persuaded him to letter to Iris Abbey that she would still live stay here. He was superin-
(left) from Esther within one block of the cam- tendent for buildings and (Prather) McFar- pus 78 years later. grounds at Taylor for 30 land — whom she Iris Abbey moved to years." hadn't heard from Upland from Carbondale, Alberta Abbey found since 1911! Miss Pennsylvania, with her employment in Taylor's Abbey represents mother, who was looking for dining room. During her Taylor's oldest class work, two sisters, and a first two years in Upland, member, having brother. Her aunt, Sadie Miss Abbey studied piano graduated in 1915. Miller, who taught music at and music theory at Taylor Taylor University, had University; later, she con- urged her sister to bring her centrated on Latin, German family to Indiana. and Greek. Her brother at- "Dad (Merritt Abbey) tended the Taylor Academy, stayed at home," Miss Ab- a high school the institution
bey, as she is known around operated since there were no campus, recalls. "Mother public schools available. (Alberta) just planned to The Academy was closed in come out for two years. the early 1920s. Iris Abbey recalls a "Dad came out to visit The town and campus us, and they found out he Miss Abbey remembers was a builder, a carpenter. from her college days bear Taylor of years ago Taylor was just ready to little semblance to the Up-
"Taylor is my book, my poem, my song" reads the title of the book about Dr. Milo A. Rediger, a man who dedicated Rediger honored by Academy 38 years of his life to Taylor University. His commitment and loyalty to the school, as well as his contributions to public service, was recognized by the Indi- ana Academy when he was inducted into the organization in June. This organization was established in 1970 by the As- sociated Colleges of Indiana which aids in obtaining finan- cial support for 20 independent colleges and universities in the nation. Rediger, who graduated from Taylor University in 1939 and who obtained his master's degree and doctorate in New York University, first served the school as an instructor, teaching philosohpy and biblical literature in 1943. Later, he became dean of the university from 1945 to 1963. He was appointed president in 1965 and served until 1975; four years later, he was again asked to serve as president, and did so
until 1981. He is now president emeritus.
In spite of all his accomplishments, Rediger still remem- bers his humble beginnings as a shy farm boy in northwest- ern Ohio, a boy who knew hardship at a very early age. He attributes his achievements to the love and support that he recieved through the years from his wife, Velma, their two sons, Wesley and Nelson, and their families. However, most importantly he attributes his achieve- ments to a close and meanignful walk with God, who has blessed his life abundantly.
"I have no doubts that God is in control and showing me
His will on a day by day basis. Always, my deepest desire is
to allow Him to lead me so as to do as much of His will as I can just for today," Rediger says. — PT 41 _
land and Taylor University Sadie Miller, was dean of friends, and we still are. The we went downtown to of 1988. A recent, but short- women; Burt Ayres was president's daughter and the church," Miss Abbey says. lived, gas boom in the area dean of men. The two didn't dean of women's niece "But that was the only time." had brought hotels and always see eye to eye. "He should have been perfect; Following graduation,, numerous houses to the was a good professor, a good we weren't always. But they Iris Abbey taught high business end of Upland. At man all around," Mis Abbey were so strict, they wouldn't school Latin in Kentucky, the south end of town, says. "He was awfully strict, let you do anything. You Illinois, Michigan, and West where Taylor University is and my aunt didn't always couldn't walk up the street Virginia before finally re- located, Miss Abbey recalls want to be as strict as he with a boy." turning to Upland to live only four or five houses was." The only time the girls with her parents and teach. within several blocks of the It didn't help that Miss were allowed out with the She retired at 72 and enjoyed campus when she moved to Abbey, along with her best boys was when one of the travelling across the U.S. Indiana. Many of the houses friend — who happened to be many societies presented and Canada. now near campus were President Monroe Vay- cultural programs in music, While note Taylor's old- moved from the north end of hinger's daughter -- ran into debate, or the such. "We est graduate at 95, she is the town by teams of horses. some problems now and could have dates for that, oldest living class represen-
No gas for heat, no elec- then. "We were very good and we could have dates if tative as a 1915 grad. -- KB tricity, and no plumbing - the niceties of Carbondale, Pennsylvania, were not to be found in Upland. Water was 'NFL Dream' drawn from an Artesian (from page 35) spring on the west part of campus or else from a pump time. Our dedication and began exhibiting signs of striking players were or- at the dining hall on the east hard work was finally pay- support for the strike teams. dered by their union to re- of what is now Swallow- ing off; we were about to This new-found support turn to camp. This time it Robin and carried into the realize our dream of being helped lessen our feelings of was their turn to be con- homes. Despite the fact that professional football play- being unwelcome outsiders fronted with some un- the Abbeys claimed the first ers. and gave us more confi- friendly news; they were telephone and bathtub in The first quarter served dence in ourselves and our told they would not be al- town, "things were so primi- mainly to calm the jitters that team. During the final two lowed to participate in that tive," Miss Abbey remem- lack of recent game experi- weeks, our fan following week's game. bers. "I couldn't get used to ence and playing a new role improved, and we had a With the players back, it, because we had lived in as a tight end brought to my near sell-out crowd in our we, as replacement players, the city before." stomach. For me, the jitters final game against Cleve- knew our brief stay in the
Small town life was turned to elation when I land. NFL would abruptly termi- appealing in ways, though. found myself standing in the The third and final nate Monday. The final "Back in those days, there Chargers' end zone with the week was the most difficult game did not end the way weren't so many here, you football. Imagine — my first for us. The negotiations we would have like to have know," Miss Abbey says. "I pass reception in the NFL broke off once again, and finished our three-week sea- don't suppose there were as resulted in a touchdown! that sent the striking players son; not only did we lose the many people in the whole Although my overall play back to the picket lines more game, but for most of the college as they have in the during the game was good, I dedicated and angry than players, it was end of a gaduating class now. It was could see areas where I ever before. Even with the dream. a small place. needed to improve. The picket lines back, everyone Our stay was short, but "It was fun. We knew game proved to be a very could sense the Players' our memories will last for- everybody. They didn't high point in my life, even Association was losing more ever. have the things to do then, of though we lost 10-9. and more support daily. The three weeks with course, that they have today The second week of This manifested itself most the Bengals was made en- -- no TV, no radio, nothing practice diminished the obviously in the increasing joyable by the coaching staff like that. The young folks I regular players' strike loy- amount of striking players and the community. Look- ran around with used to be alty to the point that we were crossing the picket lines. ing back, I feel my decision here all the time; there was met by virtually no resis- Even players dedicated to to play was the correct deci- no time, I suppose, when we tance in getting to and from the strike were beginning to sion for me, and I am thank- were much by ourselves. the playing field. By this openly show their disagree- ful that I had that opportu-
We had to make our own time, it was evident that the ment with the union's han- nity. I hope my football ca- fun, and we did it. In some Players' Association was dling of the negotiations. reer will continue next sea- ways, I think we had more losing its power to keep the By Thursday of that son, either as a coach or a fun than they do now." players on strike. The media week, negotiations had professional player. — WR Miss Abbey's aunt, and local communities also come to a complete halt; the LUMNI1 NOTES 42 A
Betty Freese Class News Editor
conference of the Society for outreach. In October the church Haven, Tuscaloosa, AL 35404. '44 Romanian Studies at Emerson was rededicated after extensive College. Recently published renovation. Dr. Paul Clasper, retired Dean was his volume, New England 51 of St. John's Cathedral in Hong Calvinism and the Disruption of Ted Dexter, chairman of Gospel Kong, has spent the fall term as the Presbyterian Church. Earl is 47 Sign Evangelism, has for the Visiting Professor at General professor of religion at Lafay- The honoree at the December past 39 years set up a Christian Theological Seminary (Episco- ette College, Easton, PA 18042. 1987 Fellowship of Christian exhibit at the Erie County Fair pal) in New York City. Athletes' International Pro-Am where he and his helpers dis- 46 was Conrad Rehling. At the play signs with a gospel mes- 45 awards reception, held in Flor- sage and provide a friendly In the years since 1963 when Dr. ida, Conrad was honored for his place for passersby to stop and Last October, Dr. Earl Pope Stewart & Jean (Hayes '47) work in the FCA Golf Ministry, chat. A busy Bible-study attended meetings of the Board Silver came to minister at First especially in the area of golfing teacher, Ted is now retired after of Trustees of the Albert Baptist Church in Seymour, seminars for the mentally and 23 years of teaching in the Fron- Schweitzer Prize for Humani- Indiana, they have seen the physically handicapped. tier Central School System. He tarianism in connection with the church grow into one of the Conrad is head golf coach at the lives at 35 Gilbert Avenue, presentation of the 1987 award leading congregations in University of Alabama and a Blasdell, NY 14219. to James Earl Carter, Jr., 39th American Baptist Churches, member of the NCAA Golf Hall U.S. President. In November he U.S.A., in world missions sup- of Fame. He and wife Maxine '55 presented a paper at the annual port and community and social (Dopp '42) live at 1330 Lynn
Dr. Jewell (Reinhart) Cobum has been appointed president of the University of Santa Barbara, 'Muthiah' a graduate institution of educa- tion, business administration, (from page 3) psychology and international studies. She and husband Wil- Taylor University that and I vividly remember the times, in talking with the liam '55, a physician, live at 632 relates. feel I I realize he's Muthiah shares with visitors fear," he "I can student, not the Calle Yucca, Thousand Oaks, is the school's heritage — give them some insight as to Taylor type," Muthiah ex- CA 91360. that it was founded in 1846 what they should be looking plains. "If I sense that, I back as a Christian institution and for in a college. I think the off, because I realize Taylor 56 remains so today. "When I students are more excited to is not for everyone." Douglas Woodward, son of stop and think about it, hear about Taylor from One thing he will en- Rev. Ron Woodward and wife that's to has in- is a Christian liberal something be proud someone who been courage Nancy, Newberg, Oregon, has of," Muthiah says, "to, in a volved in the programs here arts education. Muthiah has been selected to receive a $5,000 sense, pay reverence to. We than from someone who has no regrets about his college Leadership Scholarship, renew- started as a Christian school, been told about the pro- decision. "Looking at the job able in each of his four years at Taylor University. An out- and today we still strive to grams." market, I guess a degree standing student and leader, attain the same goals. Har- His academic combina- from either Yale or Harvard Doug was one of only three re- vard and Yale were once tion of business and psy- would have been an auto- cipients chosen in this annual Christian schools, but chology provides Muthiah a matic foot in the door," competition. Ron is pastor of the Friends Church in Newberg. they're not Christian schools good background from Muthiah reflects. "But I've today. which to work. "I really found that a degree from a
"There's a very com- enjoy the personal element liberal arts school is a great '65 mon atmosphere that still of the interviews," he says. benefit. I'm in business, and Samuel Wolgemuth has been exists here — the same val- "It boils down to sales. In the employers I interview named vice president/general ues, the same goals," this case, my product is Tay- with are going to want manager of the business publi- cations division of Murdoch Muthiah adds. "We're here lor University, and fortu- people who can think — Magazines. Prior to joining today for the same reasons nately that is something I well-rounded graduates. Murdoch, Sam spent 15 years people were at Taylor Uni- can sell with great integ- "I'd make the same with McGraw-Hill. He lives in versity in the beginning." rity." choice again," he adds. "I Maplewood, New Jersey, with four children. Muthiah relishes the That integrity is impor- really feel I've benefited his wife and opportunity to talk to poten- tant to Muthiah; just as he from a liberal arts program. tial students because he can wouldn't sell ice cubes to an My education has been '67 empathize with their di- Eskimo, he won't push Tay- much more well-rounded Rich Cummins has announced lemma. "I just went through lor University on every stu- than if I'd gone to either of the formation of his new com- that process four years ago, dent he encounters. "Some- the other schools." - KB pany, Fort Dearborn Invest- .
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ment Corporation, in Farming- Stephanie (1) live at 12229 '77 Lee Whitman received the ton, Michigan. He and wife Jan Southpark Crescent, Surrey, master of arts in religious educa- (Smith x63) have three chil- B.C. V3W9K1, Canada. Susan K. (Wilson) Palomba tion degree on December 18 dren: Kelly (16), Lori (14) and has been named supervisor- from Southwestern Baptist Todd (11). The family lives at personnel services in The Theological Seminary in Fort 16340 Bell Creek Lane, Livonia, 72 Timken Company's Personnel Worth, Texas. Lee and wife Ml 48154. Gary Feenstra represented Administration and Logistics Cynthia (Sheats '79) live at Taylor University as an official Center. She has been with The 2027 Crestover Circle, Carroll- Rachel (Hoisington) Meyer delegate at the inauguration of Timken Company since gradu- ton, TX 75007. has moved, with her husband Hope College's President John ation. Her home address is 1224 Robertand theirtwochildren.to H. Jacobson, Jr., on October 9. Pickett Street N.W., North Can- Pennsylvania, where Robert has '81 ton, OH 44720. accepted the position of associ- George K. McFarland has suc- ate pastor of educational minis- Richard Knowles is a computer cessfully completed the prelimi- tries at the Watsontown Chris- programmer/analyst in the in- nary examinations for the doc- 78 tian and Missionary Alliance formation systems department torate at Bryn Mawr College, Church. The major thrust of his Bob Crabtree teaches eighth- of USA Today. He and wife Lori and has begun the research for is live Falls ministry is the administration of grade earth science and head at 301 Cundrv Drive, his dissertation. He is a history Watsontown Christian Acad- coach of cross country and track Church, VA 22046-41 19. teacher at Delaware County emy, an outreach of the church. and field at Wayne High School, Christian School in Newton Rachel teaches on a limited basis Huber Heights, Ohio. He re- Walter McRae received the MA Square, Pennsylvania. His in the academy as well as being ceived the master's degree in in pastoral psychology and home address is 112 South a full-time housewife and school administration in 1983 counseling from Ashland Theo- Woodlawn Avenue, Aldan, PA mother to Matthew (12) and from the University of Dayton. logical Seminary in May. He is 19018. Nathan (10). The family's ad- Bob and wife Doreen have two now working as a substance daughters, Bethany Meghan (4) counselor in Richmond, dress is R.D. 1, Box 1021, New abuse Columbia, PA 17856. 73 and Lindsay Marie (2). They Virginia. Walter and wife live at 7024 Cliffstone Drive, Sharie (Guthrie '82) and their Gayle Oldenbusch has com- Huber Heights, OH 45424. son Benjamin (2) live at 2813-0 '68 pleted her master's degree in Hilliard Road, Richmond, VA physical therapv and accepted a 23228. Mike & Jan (Schneider x72) position in the rehabilitation 79 Sonnenberg and family have center of St. Joseph's Hospital in Mark & Lisa (Lehe '82) Smith moved to Montreat, North Nancy (Grande) Graham Elmira, New York. Her address recently reported a move to Carolina, where Mike is teach- teaches high school English at is 714 1 /2 Kinvon Street, Elmira, Indianapolis where Mark is ing biology. In the summer they Fort Myers High School. Hus- NY 14904. now a marriage and family th- operate a Dairy King ice cream band David is a special assistant erapist at Family Service Asso- shoppe. Son Joel will have more to the county administrator for ciation; they have since moved surgery this summer. The '74 Lee County, Florida. Their again — still in Indianapolis — family's address is Box 58, address is 1840 Mara villa Ave- and now Lisa is working as a Montreat, NC 28757. Faye Chechowich will com- nue #705, Fort Myers, FL 33901. computer programmer at Re- plete the master of religious sort Condominiums Interna- education degree at Trinity Michael F. Reger has been tional. Their new address is '69 Evangelical Divinity School in named vice president of market- 1 011 2 Orchard Park West Drive, June. Faye is currently on study ing and public relations for the Rick Turner has just formed his Indianapolis, IN 46280. leave as a missionary with East Texas Hospital Founda- own company, Home Realty of Youth for Christ. Her most re- tion, a three hospital system Hilton Head, Inc. Rick has Jim Stimmel teaches math and cent service was in South Africa. based in Tyler, Texas. He has worked in real estate in the Hil- coaches at Hilliard High School, Faye's home address is 350A served as director of public rela- ton Head area for the past 15 Hilliard, Ohio. He lives at 3162 Prairie, Highwood, IL 60040. tions and assistant vice presi- years and is a leading agent on Havden Road, Columbus, OH dent in charge of public rela- the island. His wife Barb (Steb- 43220. tions at Baptist Medical Center bins '69), teacher at Hilton a '75 and Oklahoma Healthcare Cor- Head Christian Academy, Tim Wesolek recently was in- poration for five years; in De- wrote and directed this year's Vicki Ottoson works at the vited to address five TV classes cember, he coordinated the Christmas plav. For the 12th University of Denver School of at Liberty University. He is an public relations effort sur- year, Rick and Barb arranged a Education in a support staff account executive for WNUV- rounding the 20th anniversary trip to Atlanta for the Bill position. Her address is 1521 TV in Baltimore, Maryland. of the first heart transplant per- Gothard Seminars, this year East Alameda Avenue, Denver, formed by Dr. Christiaan Bar- taking a group of 110 people. CO 80209. nard, on staff at Baptist Medical They live at 22 Kingston Road, '82 Center. Reger is a member of Hilton Head Island, SC 29928. Rev. Derrell and S?ndy (Sch- the American College of Last September Randy Wyatt oenhals) Patterson and their Healthcare Marketing and has spent two weeks in Tokyo, Ja- family have moved to Little- served on the board of directors pan, on business. He is manager 71 field, Texas, where Derrell is of the Public Relations Society of of a software development pastor of the 750-member First Jim Postlewaite is currently the America and the American Dia- group responsible for develop- United Methodist Church. minister of Christian education betes Association. ing communications software They also have a new daughter, at First Baptist Church, Vancou- which will form the backbone of Kimberly Daun, bom August 1. ver, British Columbia. He previ- Ron and Jennifer (Leonhard) the integrated digital telephone Their other children are ously was on staff at Foothills Toll have three children: Lan- network of the future. He works Douglas (8) and David (3). The Christian College in Calgary, don (7), Whitney (3) and Trevor for Northern Telecom, Inc., a family's address is 1 1 4 East 1 9th, Alberta, as dean of student serv- (2). Ron works for UPS. The major telecommunications sup- Littlefield, TX 79339. ices and professor of Christian family lives at 3802 Victoria plier. Randy's address is 144
education. Jim, wife Merle, and Drive, Valparaiso, IN 46383. Luxon Place, Cary, NC 2751 1 their children Jeannine (4) and _ 44
major responsibilities in the Sheila (Pitts '87) Weiland, nois. Taylor people in the wed- '83 areas of youth ministry and Darla Haskins '88, Sharon Wit ding were Peter Griffin '89, music. His home address is 7801 '87, Bud Ramsland '86, Glenn Andrea (Salin '86) Hocken- Jim and Sue (Lindman) Maley - 14th Street, Westminster, CA Tower '85, Larry Walker '85, brocht, Cindy (Griffin '85) and their one-year-old son Neil 92683. Steve Hewitt '85, and Dan Mossburg, Byron Mossburg have moved to 3301 - 23rd Ave- Bragg '85. The couple lives at '83, Mark Tobias '86, Cheryl nue SE, Rio Rancho, NM 87124. Rachel Meighan is a graduate 818 Panorama Drive 3-B, Pala- Burnside '86, Kevin Davidson Jim received his PhD in indus- student in the cell and molecular tine, IL 60067. '86, and Rich Wagner '87. trial engineering from Purdue biology program at Boston Uni- Andy is employed as program- University in August and is now versity. She lives at 19 Adding- David Guerriero & Robin mer/analyst at Ingersoll Mill- employed by BDM Corporation ton Road #1, Brookline, MA Lynn Taylor, both '85, were ing Machine Company, and in Albuquerque. 02146. married September 6. Taylor Melodee is a programmer at alumni in the wedding were Dr. Woodward Governor Com- Steve Nygren was selected as Tami Tucker teaches first and Philip Petersen '76, Darrell pany. The couple's address is one of the Outstanding Young second grades at a Christian day Stone '85, Becky Bayliff '88, 1803 Rural Street #3, Rockford, Men of America for 1987. school on Pine Ridge Indian and Annette (Mast x87) IL 61107. Reservation in Pine Ridge, Schwartz. David is a graduate 84 South Dakota. Her address is student doctor at Palmer Col- December 19 was the wedding PO Box 419, Pine Ridge, SD lege of Chiropractic in Daven- day of Dean Hill '86 & Kara Jay Laffoon is the newly-ap- 57770. port, Iowa. The couple resides Stanley '87. Alumni in the pointed executive director of at 3541 Jersey Ridge Road, Apt. wedding were Darla Haskins Central Michigan Youth for 506, Davenport, IA 52807. '88, Kelly (Chandler '87) Christ, and his wife Laura is Berge, Sharon Wit '87, Ken campus life coordinator. They Sue Thomas '85 married Louis Vint '84, Mike Crabb '87, Steve were hired to begin a Youth for Weddings_ B. Kubler on June 20 in St. Pe- Wild '87, and Ed Mamer '87. Christ ministry in Gratiot and tersburg, Horida. Lisa LaBold Kara teaches kindergarten, and Isabella Counties. Their ad- Chris Edmonds '74 married '83 traveled from New Jersey to Dean is a district manager for dress is PO Box 527, Alma, MI Gary M. Ozburn on October 24 be a member of the wedding Farmers' Insurance Company. 48801. in Atlanta, Georgia, at the First party and provide support for They live in Sheridan, Indiana. Presbyterian Church. M. Sue's family. Sue is currently '85 Ainsley Atkins '75 was one of working in the counseling cen- David Steiner '86 & Beth Chris' bridal attendants. Chris ter of St. Petersburg Junior Col- Pringle '87 were married July Bonnie (Barkdull) Porter is now working as a consumer lege as an academic advisor and 18 at the First Baptist Church in teaches kindergarten in an protection specialist/investiga- also assists with the women's Geneva, Illinois, with Dr. Jay '58 open-concept school in Colum- tor with the Atlanta regional program. Her husband is an Kesler officiating. Alumni bus, Indiana. Her husband office of the Federal Trade architectural draftsman. The in the wedding were Amy Kevin teaches science in middle Commission. She completed a couple lives at 2875 67th Way Pringle '84, Naomi Humphrey school and coaches eighth- paralegal curriculum at the North, St. Petersburg, FL 33710. '87, Jonathan Steiner '84, Hans grade basketball. They live at National Center of Paralegal Keener x84, Mark Steiner '75, '85 '86 1715 Newton Street, Columbus, Training in Atlanta in June to Loreen Ann Vincent Roger Muselman and IN 47201. become certified by the ABA. married John Bennett x85 at Karen Muselman '87. David is Gary, who has been a friend for Calvary Bible Church in a second-year law student at ten years, has a BS degree in Neenah, Wisconsin. Alumni in Indiana University, and Beth is a '86 architecture from Georgia Tech; the wedding were Laurie Bohn sales associate for L.S. Ayres & he is a roof repair evaluator for '85, Ann (Bennett) Briggs, and Company. They live at 710 N. Scott Hughett, executive assis- Ledbetter Roofing Company. Suzy Anthony '89, and Dr. Lincoln Street, Apt. 1, Bloom- tant to U.S. Senator Richard The couple lives at 2387 Poplar Andy Whipple, associate pro- ington, IN 47401. Lugar, works out of Sen. Lugar's Springs Drive, Atlanta, GA fessor of biology, and his family Indianapolis office. His respon- 30319. traveled from Taylor University Kris Walton '86 and Paul sibilities as a representative of to attend. Loreen and John met Gammage were married July 12. the Senator include travel Robin Hockenbrocht '83 and at Taylor when both were fresh- Kris is a social worker on the throughout the state of Indiana. Robert Mourey were married men; he is now associated with staff of Riverside Methodist
August 1 at the Free Methodist his family's business, Michigan Hospital in Columbus, Ohio; 87 Church, Spring Arbor, Michi- Communications, and she just Paul is a student in The Ohio gan. Attendants included Jen- finished her master's degree in State University School of Op- Jennifer Aldridge teaches fifth nifer Kopecky '84, Rhoda business at the University of tometry. They live at 791 grade in Okeechobee, Florida. Gerig '85, Heidi Montague Wisconsin. Thurber Drive E, Apt. E, Colum- She is planning to be married in '84, Andrea (Salin '86) bus, OH 43215. April. is Her home address 904 Hockenbrocht, and Doug Dean J. Callison & Diane L. Treasure Road, Stuart, FL 34997. Hockenbrocht '86. Robin is an Wyse, both '86, were married in Kara Johnson '87 married occupational therapist at the Archbold, Ohio, on September David Kuneli in Grand Rapids, Linnaea Everill has been ap- shock and trauma center of the 5. Taylor people in the wedding Michigan, on October 24. Taylor pointed full-time lay coordina- University of Maryland Hospi- were Hettie (Powe) Reule, participants in the wedding tor at North Webster, Indiana, tal. Rob is pursuing a PhD in Roger Muselman, Dan were Jennifer Johnson '89 and United Methodist Church. She pharmacology at the Johns Johnson, Tom McAfee, KC Lisa (Turon x88) Berghaus. is in charge of youth ministries, Hopkins Medical School. They Carlsen, and LeDania (Wal- Kara is a first-grade teacher at Christian education and evan- live at 3201-H Wheaton Way, lace) Bowell, all '86 graduates. Haver Hill School in Portage, gelism. Her address is Route 1, Ellicott City, MD 21043. The couple's address is 694-720 Michigan, and David is an engi- Box 96B, North Webster, IN Ridgetop Drive, PO Box 1694, neering student at Western 46555. Scott Berge '85 & Kelly Chan- Susanville, CA 96130. Michigan University after hav- dler '87 were married July 1 1 in ing spent 11 years in the Marine Nathan Harvey is assistant Danville, Indiana. Alumni in Andrew Griffin & Melodee Corps. Their home address is pastor of Garden Grove, Cali- the wedding included Kara Hoffman, both '86, were mar- 122 E. Candlewyck, Apt. 1103, fornia, Friends Church, with Stanley '87, Stacey Moore '86, ried on June 27 in Rockford, Illi- Kalamazoo, MI 49001. .
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chael into the world on October She joins Bradley (2) and their Rich '83 & Pam (Drenth x84) 19. His sisters Jana (7), Lindsey parents at the family's new Lantz announce the birth of Births (6) and Kendra (3) are excited to address, 345 Southampton Emily Jean on October 14; she have a little brother. John is an Drive, Geneva, IL 60134. joins brother Christian McKin- Linda and Jim Jerele '68 had electrical engineer, and Lori ley (4). Rich is completing his their fourth child on Mav 28, a keeps busy being a mother and Dan & Linda (Black) final year at Trinity Evangelical son named Joshua. Their other home-schooling the girls. The Tonnesen, both '81, announce Divinity School where he will be children are Joe (8), Jake (4) and Nelson family lives at 88 Glann the birth of twins, Jessica Lynn graduating in June with a mas- daughter Jordan (2). Jim is a Road, Apalachin, NY 13732. and Ashley Morgan, on August ter of divinity degree. The fam- radiologist in Columbus, Ohio. 17. Their other children are ily lives at 310 Elm Street, Glen The family lives at 697 Gate- Michael '77 & Pam (Wilks x79) Joshua (3) and Danielle (2). The Ellyn, IL 60137. house Lane, Worthington, OH Walcott are pleased to an- family's address is 400 West
43085. nounce the birth of Rebecca Newport Road, Hoffman Es- A son, Christopher Eugene, Jr., Lynn on April 25. The Walcott tates, IL 60195. was born January 7, 1987, to Bob & Jean (Eger) Wing, both family lives at 301 Presbytere Chris and Ramona (Bess '83) '72, announce the adoption of Parkway, Lafayette, LA 70503. Russ '81 & Sandy (Smith x81) Smith. Chris is a truck driver their son, Timothy Robert. Williams announce the birth of for a local trucking company, Timothy was born April 12 and Twins, Stephen and Sarah, were Megan Leigh on October 14. and Ramona is at home with joined the family on April 16. born April 22, 1986, to Ken '77 & Megan, her parents, and her sis- Christopher. They are expect- Kathy (Donovan '82) Yocum. ter Rachel (3) live at 730 Bolton ing their second child in May.
A daughter, Sarah Ruth, was They join brothers Michael (4) Way, Hanover Park, IL 60103. The family lives at 409 1 /2 High bom to Fred and Barb (Dunkel and Daniel (3). Ken is a social Street, Wadsworth, OH 44281. '73) Adams on August 22. studies teacher and cross coun- Tyler James was born on Sarah joins two brothers, Joshua try coach at Eastbrook Junior Mother's Day, May 10, 1987, to Karin Ruth was born October 23 Daniel and James Caleb. The High School. Kathy keeps very Jim '82 & Ronda (Everhart '83) to Jay '84 & Elisa (Jessup '85) Adams' are serving as career busy at home. The family lives Etherington. Jim is currently Case. Jay and Elisa teach at Rift missionaries with the Free at 6802 E, 300 S, Marion, IN teaching history and coaching Valley Academy, a school for Methodist Church in the Philip- 46953. the girls' basketball team at missionary children in East Af- pines. Their address is PO Box Pendleton Heights High School. rica. Their address is Rift Valley 113, Davao City, Philippines Graham Christian Ellis is the Academy, Box 80, Kijabe, 9501. firstborn of Dr. David Ellis '78 Glenn and Cindy (Tobias '82) Kenya. and wife Carol, entering this Karsten proudly announce the Joel and Janell (Tharp '74) world October 14. Dave is assis- birth of Wesley Glenn on Au- Ron '84 & Julie (Ringenberg Hibbs became the parents of tant professor of educational gust 18. Glenn is a bond sales- x85) Moser announce the birth
Jason Christopher on Novem- psychology at the University of man for the investment firm of of Ronald Scott, Jr., on August ber 2. Brother Jesse (4) and sister Pittsburgh. Dave, Carol and Van Kampen Merritt in Lisle, 26. Scottieand his parents Iiveat Jodi (2) live with Jason and their Graham live at 747 Russell Ave- Illinois. Cindy is at home with 4712 South 74th E. Place #76-5, parents at PO Box 236, Hines, nue, Johnstown, PA 15904. Wes. The family lives at 1525 Tulsa, OK 74145. OR 97738. North President Street, Whea-
Brett Michael was born Decem- ton, IL 60187. On August 1 8, Jordan Tyler was Cundar Lamberts '74, pastor ber 9 to Kathy and Richard born to Brian and Melanie of the Judson Baptist Church, Lloyd '78. Brett joins brother Greg and Joy (Yonally '82) (Zurcher '84) Williams. Brian 3150 West Alex-Bell Road, Day- Ryan (2). Pyles are please to announce the is a plastic mold designer for ton, Ohio 45449, and his wife birth of Sarah Katherine on NIBCO, Inc., in Elkhart, Indi- Kathy welcome the latest addi- Jennie and Mark Rutzen '78 November 27. They live at 6333 ana; Melanie is at home with tion to their growing family. proudly announce the birth of Stone Road, Hudson, OH 44236. Jordan after three years of teach- Rachel Rebekah Laura was bom Justin David on September 27. ing first grade. The Williams
August 27 and joins Sarah (7), Mark is vice president of H.W. Mark and Lynda (Seaberg '82) family lives at 657 West Market
David Abraham (Abe, 5), and Rutzen and Son, Inc., in Chi- Richert announce the birth of Street, Nappanee, IN 46550. Matthew (2). Kathy is teaching cago. He and Jennie were mar- their first child, Ryan Allan, on Sarah at home. ried in September, 1985. The November 5. The family is at Scott Andrew was born on Sep- family's address is 6066 North home at 2223 Stirrup Lane, tember 21 to Scott & Beth The birth of Tory James was Elston Avenue, Chicago, IL Wheaton, IL 60187. (Flora) Shaum, both '85. They welcomed on October 14 by his 60646. are presently in a pastoral in- parents, Susan and Jim Nelson, Jeff '82 & Narlynn (Dempsey ternship and planning to leave and by their children, Ryan (8) Randy and Nancy (Zeller '78) x85) Vinyard are enjoying their for Hong Kong with Overseas and Sara (2). The family's ad- Smith announce the birth of first child, Jessica Lauren, born Missionary Fellowship in June. dress is 18322 Clairmont Drive, Sarah Jeanne on September 21. October 24. Jeff and Narlynn Their current address is 1 37 Fos- South Bend, IN 46637. Their address is 4334 North Bell recently moved to Denver ter Street, Elkhart, IN 46516. Avenue, Chicago, IL 60618. where Jeff remains employed by David & Connie (Abbott) Digital Equipment Corpora- David & Esther (Wagoner) Conant, both '76, announce the Mark & Nancy (Thorpe) tion. The family is enjoying a Sapp, both '86, were blessed birth of their fourth son, Trent Bromhead, both '79, announce beautiful home in the moun- with Natasha Elizabeth on
Andrew, on April 10. His broth- the birth of twin daughters, tains west of Denver. Their August 1 . Upon completion of ers are Nathan (7), Dustin (5) Christa Marie and Jenna Lynn, address is 7072 Silverhorn his master's degree in theology and Corey (2). Dave and Connie on November 3. Mark is major Drive, Evergreen, CO 80439. at Azusa Pacific University in continue to minister to single accounts manager for Kraft, June, David accepted a position adults at the Willoughby Hills Inc., and Nancy is a market July 18 was the birthdate of asassociate pastor of First Breth- Evangelical Friends Church. analyst. They reside at 34 Plum Timothy Scott, born to Pete and ren Church, Goshen, Indiana.
Their home is at 1172 East 341 Tree Village, Beloit, WI 5351 1 Kimberly (Wheaton '83) Esther is taking a furlough from Street, Eastlake, OH 44094. Hoffman. The family lives at teaching this year to care for Chase '81 & Debbie (Home 7607 South Arbory Lane, Laurel, their daughter. The family's John and Lori (Ehresman '77) '82) Nelson announce the birth MD 20707. address is 615 Hackett Road, Nelson welcomed Justin Mi- of Brittany Kay on December 8. Goshen, IN 46526. 46
of his younger brother Evans, as tance in Soviet-occupied Af- well. They were struck by a ghanistan. His address is PSC Marilyn Peterson '86 lives in Deaths truck as they changed a tire Box 311, APO, NY 09614. London where she works part- along 1-70 in Illinois. Ernie was time in the British office of Dr. Akiji Kurumada x26 died a teacher in the Marion, Indiana, Harold "Butch" and Erin Amnesty International. Her in Japan on July 9. A convert of school system. His brother was (McConnaughey '78) LaMar home address is 26 Womersley OMS (formerly Oriental Mis- a student at Anderson Univer- continue their ministry in Ja- Road, Crouch End, London N8, sionary Society) co-founder sity. Their mother, Mrs. Lee maica. They rejoice that God is England. E.A. Kilbourne in 1903, Dr. Bradley, lives at 810 South sending revival to their church. Kurumada was the last link McClure Street, Marion, IN Their address is Duncans PO, Eight Taylor University alumni with the earliest days of OMS. 46952. Trelawny, Jamaica, W.I. participated this past summer in He became one of the first stu- the orientation program at Af- dents at Tokyo Biblical Semi- Jeff and Mary (Rupp '79) rica Inland Mission headquar- nary and later served as the Shadowen, and children Sarah ters. They were: school's president. He attended Global and Micah, spent a four-month Warren '67 & Barbara (Phin- Taylor University in the early study furlough in the States. ney '69) Day: Warren is direc- 1920s and was 99 years of age at Taylor_ They lived with Mary's sister, tor of personnel for AIM and his death. Deborah Rupp '76, who is ath- Barbara is administrator for the Barbara Hovda '53 is kept very letic director at Fort Wayne furloughed services depart- Rev. Hershal Bauer '32 died busy as hostess of the Holiday Bible College. Her home ad- ment. October 17 in Del City, Okla- Home in Hualien, Taiwan. A dress is 1010 Illsely, Fort Wayne, Dan & Sharon (Bothe) homa. He was a minister in the missionary serving with Over- IN 46807. Chittick, both '74: Dan and United Methodist Church. seas Missionary Fellowship, Sharon have taken a sabbatical Barbara asks for prayer as they After two years of missionary to teach this year at Rift Valley Rev. Virgil Brown '32 died look for a larger house to accom- service in Taiwan, Phil Academy, a school for mission- October 29 at his home in Grand modate the growing OMF fam- Heebner '81 is now enrolled in ary children in Kenya. Junction, Colorado, following a ily. Her address is Min Chuan Trinity Evangelical Divinity Doug & Robin (Mook) Taylor, long illness. Virgil had been a 4th St. #1, Hualien, Taiwan School. He and wife Vicki plan both '81: Robin serves as ad- minister in the United Method- 95044. to return to Taiwan when he ministrative assistant to the di- ist Church in Wyoming and finishes in 1989. Their current rector of finances; Doug works Wisconsin throughout his long Donna Colbert '54 returned address is Box D-585, 2065 Half nearby at Lederle Labs. life; he was almost 84 at his from Zaire last March upon the Day Road, Deerfield, IL 60015. Diane Stocksdale '85: Diane is death. He is survived by his recommendation of her physi- now teaching math at Rift Val- wife Gladys and sons David, cians. Now she is feeling much Daniel O. Shani '81 arrived last ley Academy. Stephen, Philip and Paul. Gla- better and is teaching in a small September from Nairobi, Naomi Humphrey '87: Naomi dys resides at 3188 Elm Avenue, Baptist school in Fort Wayne, Kenya, where he had been is serving as a dorm parent at Grand Junction, CO 81504. Indiana. She is happily situated working for World Vision. He is Rift Valley Academy. in a mobile home on her now enrolled in a six-month Jay '84 & Elisa (Jessup '85) Helen (Hogan x34) Griswold, brother's farm. Her address is course at the School for Interna- Case: Jay and Elisa are teaching widow of the late Rev. Kenneth 7028 Wheelock Road, Fort tional Training, Brattleboro, VT and supervising a dorm at Rift
Griswold '33), died April 22 as Wayne, IN 46835. 05301 . Daniel and his wife Nel- Valley Academy and attended the result of an automobile acci- lie have a son and a daughter. the 1986 orientation program. dent. As of January, Gary Bowman '65 began a full-time ministry at Jack Weaver '46 died October TEAM headquarters to assist 30. A former biology professor the area secretaries until he is at Anderson College, Jack spent assigned a particular area of the So how do I become part of the last 30 years with IBM in world to work with. The Bow- Poughkeepsie, New York. Since man family is adjusting to life in Alumni Notes? he and wife Mary Alice (Seelig the States after their years in x44) moved to Florida, they had Spain. Gary and wife Sherryl been active in Inverness United (Hatton '65) have three chil- Methodist Church where Van- dren, Paul (a college sopho- It's easy! If you would like to be included in the Ness Chappell '36 is associate more), Daniel (high school sen- Alumni Notes section of the Taylor University pastor. Jack's sister is Bonnie ior), and Cristina (eighth grade). follow guidelines: (Weaver '44) Odle. Mary Alice The family's address is Box 493, Magazine, simply these lives at 472 Siesta Terrace, Inver- Waterman, IL 60556. send your name, including your maiden name, ness, FL 32650. the class from which graduated; Richard Hoagland '73 has been and you were Rev. Paul Zook '48 passed granted tenure and confirmed list your address and telephone number for away at his home on June 18 of by the U.S. Senate as a Career alumni records, although only your address will coronary occlusion. He is sur- Foreign Service Officer. Em- vived by his wife Beatrice ployed by the United States In- be posted in Alumni Notes; present your infor- (Payne '46), two children, formation Agency in Peshawar, mation according to the style of that particular David and Sharon, and seven Pakistan, he has recently been grandchildren. Paul served appointed Public Affairs Officer section of Alumni Notes; mail to Betty Freese, pastorates in the United Breth- for Afghanistan. He is respon- Alumni Notes Editor, Alumni Relations, Taylor ren in Christ Church for 30 sible for implementing a new, University, IN 46989. Your item years. Beatrice lives at RD 2, Box Congressionally-mandated $1 .6 Upland, news 412-Z, Franklin, PA 16323. million program in press, infor- will be placed in production for the next Taylor mation, culture, and education University Magazine -- and we thank you for Ernest L. (Ernie) Bradley, Jr. for the approximately 3.2 mil- '81 was killed November 2 in an lion Afghan refugees in Paki- your assistance! accident which claimed the life stan and for those in the Resis- ALENDAR OF EVENTS c 47
March 3 Bell Choir Concert, 7:30 pm, CRH 4 Jazz Ensemble with Don Lamphere, 7:30 pm, CRH 2 Nostalgia Night, 8:15, RA ICC Airband, 8:15 pm, RA 4 Musical -- You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown, 8:15 5 Play — Amadeus, 8:15 pm, LT pm, CRH 6 Campus Visitation Day 5 Musical — You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown, 8:15 Play -- Amadeus, 8:15 pm, LT pm, CRH 7 ICC Taylathon Competition 9 Taylor Family Chapel, 10:05 am, RA Play — Amadeus, 8:15 pm, LT 10 Annual Business Seminar, 9 am, RA 16 Final Evaluations begin 14 Marriage, Family & Singleness Week — Dr. Jim 21 Baccalaureate, 9:30 am, OG Smith, 10:05 am & 7 pm, RA Commencement, 2 pm, OG 15 Marriage, Family & Singleness Week, 7 pm, RA 24 Summer Session I begins 16 Marriage, Family & Singleness Week, 10:05 am & 7 pm, RA June 17 Marriage, Family & Singleness Week, 7 pm, RA 18 Marriage, Family & Singleness Week — Ed Dobson, 10 New Student Orientation/Fall Registration 10:05 am, RA 11 New Student Orientation/Fall Registration SAC Coffeehouse, 8:15 pm, SU 20 Summer Session II begins 25 Spring Break begins, 5 pm July April 8 New Student Orientation /Fall Registration 6 Classes resume, 8 am 9 New Student Orientation/Fall Registration 9 Chorale Spring Concert, 7:30 pm, RA 22 Summer Session ends — 15 Youth Conference — Bob Laurent, 3 pm, RA 29 Taylor Christian Life Conference Jay Kesler — 16 Youth Conference, 9:30 am, RA 30 Taylor Christian Life Conference Jay Kesler — SAC Concert - Geoff Moore, 9 pm, RA 31 Taylor Christian Life Conference Jay Kesler 17 Youth Conference - Bob Laurent, 10 am, RA 20 Sophomore Alumni Induction, 6:30 pm, HDC August 22 National Student Leadership Conference for 31 Faculty Conferences/Colleagues' College begins Christian Colleges Chemistry /Physics Field Day, 8 am, NSC September SAC Coffeehouse -- Pierce Pettis, 8:15 pm, HDC 2 New Student Orientation begins 23 National Student Leadership Conference for 6 Fall semester begins, 8 am Christian Colleges 12 Spiritual Renewal Week begins 24 National Student Leadership Conference for 30 Campus Visitation Day Christian Colleges 27 Brass Ensemble & Chamber Orchestra, 7:30 pm, CRH October 28 Play -- Amadeus, 8:15 pm, LT 7 Parents' Weekend begins 29 Play -- Amadeus, 8:15 pm, LT 21 Homecoming Weekend begins SAC Coffeehouse, 8:15 pm, SU 28 Campus Visitation Day 30 Play -- Amadeus, 8:15 pm, LT 31 World Opportunities Week begins
May RA: Rediger Auditorium; CRH: Carruth Recital Hall; SU: Student Union; LT: Little Theatre, Ayres Building; 1 Marion Philharmonic Orchestra, 3 pm, RA HDC: Hodson Dining Commons; NSC: Nussbaum Play — Amadeus, 3 pm, LT Science Center; OG: Odle Gymnasium
Football Reunion for Taylor's first teams
October 8 -- Parents' Weekend; special recognition to 1948-51 squads OLLAGE OF GUESTS & HONORS 48 c
Janet Benson (right), a resident of the Melmark Home for mentally retarded children and adults, sang a beautiful and touching rendi- tion of "My Father's Eyes;" she and Mrs. Mildred Kentel, co- founder of the Melmark Home with her husband, spoke in chapel,
fill Briscoe (below, right) ministered to the campus during World Opportunities Week; her husband Stuart was the Spiritual Renewal Week speaker a year ago. They pastor in Brookfield, Wisconsin.
Dr. Carl Lundquist (below, left), president of the Christian College Consortium, was a guest speaker in November (see page 13).
Two guest speakers for January's second Senior Seminar on Jerusalem were Muhammed Suleibi (above), minister of information in Washing- ton, D.C., for the Kingdom of Jordan, and Zvi Brosh, consul general in Chicago for the State of Israel. Sergei Avrutin, a Russian Jew, was allowed to emigrate, thanks to the
letter-writing campaign of Dr. Bill Fry and the Taylor students he met
during last year's trip to the Soviet Union. He visited Taylor in January. 8UI B8blil
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