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Students Body Launches David Cox Will Fill Board Inaugurates "Operation Recreation" Unexpired Board Term Consulting Program The Student Council has an­ For the first time in a great num­ nounced plans for a supplementary ber of years Taylor University, by student project, a recreational area, to be completed this spring. In view action of the Board of Directors, of the necessary delay in beginning is entering into a relationship with work on the previously-proposed ra­ educational consultants to help ana­ dio station, the new project is de­ lyze the institution and establish it signed to fulfill present needs on on a stronger educational and pub­ the campus. The recreational area will be lo­ lic relations foundation. Gonser and cated behind Magee-Campbell-Wis- Gerber, educational consultants from consin Dormitories, on the site of Chicago, Illinois, will work with the the present tennis courts, and will administration and the Board, as measure 265 by 130 feet. This area will be surfaced with asphalt, lighted well as the faculty, students, and for night use, and will include six alumni in a program that will in­ tennis courts, a basketball court, volve a self-survey and, if necessary, two handball courts, three badminton a redirection of certain emphases courts, a volleyball court, and shuf- fleboard. Facilities for croquet, to make Taylor a more effective op­ horseshoes, and possibly miniature erating educational institution. It is golf, will be provided next to the Taylor's purpose to give a high asphalt courts. The completed proj­ standard of academic training to her ect will be known as the Leland Meier Memorial Recreation Area, students, and to do this work in an in honor of the freshman student effective Christian atmosphere. It is who was killed in a motorcycle ac­ the Board's conviction, and that of cident this year. the administration, that there are The purpose of the proposed proj­ David Cox, of Alexandria, Indiana, ect is to meet a need on the campus has been appointed to serve the un­ tremendous potentials for our col­ for adequate recreational facilities. expired term of the late Grover Van lege that have never been touched. Present tennis court conditions are Duyn as alumni representative on Thus, we are happy to have the pos­ poor; the gymnasium is not always the William Taylor Foundation sibility of having for the next three available for extracurricular activ­ Board of Directors. Mr. Cox, owner ities; and no other provisions have of supermarkets in Alexandria and years a very high calibre type of been made for active recreation, Connersville, is a member of the leadership to come to us to "help which is an important part of a well- First Methodist Church in Alexan­ us help ourselves." Both Mr. Ger­ rounded person's life. It is the hope dria. For the past one and a half ber and Mr. Gonser have had long of the leaders of the project that the years he and his wife have been new area and equipment will stimu­ helping to establish the Union Meth­ careers in education, primarily as late more students to participate in odist Church near Alexandria, pas- vice-presidents of Northwestern Uni­ the recreational opportunities. tored by a Taylor student. This sum­ versity. They are unusually gifted The whole project is being care­ mer the Coxes will join the Lacour in the area of public relations, re­ fully organized, with Jack Riggs as Evangelistic party, which is going to general chairman, with Dr. Paton Japan to help establish ten new lating itself to both internal and Yoder as sponsor. Three main com­ churches. The Coxes have three sons, external groups. Thus, this program mittees have been formed, with a ages fourteen, ten and seven. will get down to the very founda­ student chairman and a faculty ad­ tion of our college, emphasizing our visor for each. The Facilities Com­ mittee, headed by Bob Stoker and strong points and endeavoring to Coach Granitz, is responsible for In a voluntary chapel on March 29, eliminate our weaknesses. All re­ preparing the area for the laying of the whole financial campaign was lated groups will be involved such the asphalt, and putting in the equip­ laid before the students. Informa­ as faculty, students, alumni, Board ment after the surface is completed tion was given on ways of contacting -—in other words, the student labor. prospective donors, such as parents, of Directors, and other publics in Brochures, placards, and all the de­ friends, relatives, business acquaint­ our constituency. tails of advertising will be handled ances — preparing the students for We urge you to be much in prayer by the Promotion committee, under the big drive during the Easter va­ the direction of Ivan Niswender and cation. for this program, for it is the con­ Warren Lewis. The Finance com­ "The responsibility for the success viction of many of us that Taylor mittee has the big job of raising of the project," says Jack Riggs, stands at the threshold of increased the money, which amounts to about "depends on the cooperation of the usefulness in the program of the $12,550. This committee, led by Dave students in raising the money and Kingdom of God. You will hear con­ Schwartz and Coach Odle, has a rep­ helping install the equipment. If a siderably more about this program resentative on every floor of every committee, or sub-committee, or in­ in the months to come, and we trust dorm to take pledges from the stu­ dividual falls down on the job, that that this will be one of the most dents. The goal of $25 per student means that the project will not be productive ventures of growth into has been set. a 100% success." which Taylor has ever entered. Ct Pelscnal Wold CHOIR TO TRAVEL AT EASTER TIME It no doubt would be a real inspiration for each one of our great constituency to be able to spend a few days on our campus at The A Cappella Choir has an­ nounced the itinerary for its annual this springtime of the year. Spring on Taylor's campus is a time of spring tour. This year's tour will new life and vigor. As the campus becomes green and the loving at­ cover the eastern part of the coun­ tention of Mother Nature makes our campus beautifid, we cannot try, concentrating in the Ohio and help but think of other aspects of campus life that also speak of Pennsylvania area. Host pastors for abundant living. the two-week tour include several alumni. This year's program will in­ We have experienced one of the finest revival periods that any clude numbers by a girls' trio, and college could hope to have. There has been new spiritual light and Warren Lewis, Director of Public life shed in the hearts of many, many students and staff members, Relations at Taylor, will accompany as well as visitors on our campus. We thank God for new life spir­ the choir to provide information about Taylor University for inter­ itually and for its inspiration as it reaches out and makes life so rich ested pastors and students. Travel­ and invigorating. ing with the choir again will be Miss Again, you would be inspired to feel the sense of responsibility Ruth Bixel, professor of organ. Pro­ that is upon the campus as we face Youth Conference. Our students fessor Eugene Pearson directs the group in a program that ranges from and faculty are making preparations for the throng of youth that Bach and the classics to favorite will be coming upon our campus in just a little over a week. It is hymns of the church and Negro spiri­ a joy to see how selflessly time and talent are given in the hopes that tuals. Choir members are anticipat­ young people from high schools all over this part of the country ing the trip, with the prayer that might have "springtime" come into their hearts and lives through a they might be used to win souls for spiritual awakening. the Kingdom. We rejoice further in the interest that is evidenced on our The complete schedule is as fol­ campus as a new project is being sponsored by the young people lows: themselves. As an evidence of their love and interest and endeavor Thursday, —First Baptist to promote Taylor University, the students are promoting a new Church, Painesville, Ohio. recreational area that will render a tremendous service to this in­ stitution. Outsiders cannot fully appreciate the implications of Friday, —First Methodist this unless they are able to witness it upon the campus. It would Church, Sharpsville, Penna. not be difficult to list other areas in which this same spirit is being manifested. Taylor University will be strong only in proportion to Saturday, —Grace Methodist Church, Punxsutawney, Penna. this evidence of growth, both spiritually and academically, and in a real sense, materially, upon our campus. We urge our constituency Sunday, , 9:30 a.m.—Free to be in prayer for these fine young people, for their teachers, and Methodist Church, State College, for the larger staff here as they work in this program of Christian Penna. higher education. We need your prayers, your moral support, and Sunday, April 11, 2:30 p.m.—St. the benefits of your influence, both in terms of finance and in terms John's E.U.B. Church, Shamokin, of new students. As we enthusiastically give of our best to promote Penna. the interests of Taylor University as a God-given institution, we will indeed be making an investment in the ongoing life of the Sunday, April 11—E. Stroudsburg Methodist Church, E. Stroudsburg, Church of Jesus Christ. Penna. Evan H. Bergwall Monday, —The Cranford QUARTET TO TRAVEL Evangelaires Will Tabernacle, Cranford, N. J. Tuesday, —Trinity Metho­ The Ambassadors Quartet is plan­ Tour Midwest dist Church, Annapolis, Md. ning to travel to Germany this com­ ing summer under the auspices of Taylor University has announced Wednesday, —M eth o d i s t Youth for Christ International. This the summer itinerary for the Evan­ Church, Brentwood, Md. is the third Taylor group to visit gelaires, five students with a gospel that country within the past few message in music. Included in their Thursday, —A ldersgate years. Members of the quartet are tour of the midwest to represent Tay­ Methodist Church, Wilmington, Kenn Gangel, John Terrell, Tom lor will be the states of North Da­ Del. Wells, and Bill Yoder. kota, Minnesota, Illinois, Wisconsin, Michigan, Ohio, and Western Penn­ Friday, —Cokesbury Metho­ In Germany the quartet will have sylvania. dist Church, Marcus Hook, Penna. complete charge of the music in The group, composed of Joyce evangelistic campaigns. They will al­ Bresson, Shirley Bohleen, Joanne Saturday, —Main Line so take part in the organization and Dutro, Marian Lucht, and Jack Au­ Youth for Christ, Devon, Penna. administration of follow-up work gustine, will present a program of such as Bible correspondence musical variations, including mixed Sunday, —Siloam Methodist courses, Youth for Christ rallies, and trios, instrumental, and solos. The Church, Philadelphia, Penna. Youth Bible Clubs. Also included in program will be of special interest their ministry will be open air meet­ to youth, with an emphasis on vital Sunday, April 18—First Methodist ings and tract distribution. Christian living. Church, Columbia, Penna. The fellows are now holding Alumni and friends in the states services to raise prayer and financial mentioned, who would like to have Monday, —C. M. A. Church, support for this enterprise. If you the Evangelaires hold a service in Ellwood City, Penna. desire to have the quartet in your their churches, may make arrange­ church, you may contact Bill Yoder, ments with the Public Relations Of­ Tuesday, —M issionary Taylor University, Upland, Ind. fice on the campus. Church, Ottawa, Ohio Here's an Idea Student Guidance Is UPLAND SPONSORS Everybody's Job The Grace Methodist Church of RECOGNITION BANQUET Elkhart, Indiana, is initiating a Tay­ lor University scholarship program The Problem— for high school graduates who are You who are alumni and parents members of its Sunday School. The of students deserve a word of ap­ program will encourage young peo­ preciation for the way you have sent ple to attend a Christian school, and in names and addresses of prospec­ will aid those who are planning on tive students to the Public Relations entering direct or indirect Christian office. At the present time there are service, or those who desire to at­ 1850 names on the prospective stu­ tend college and do not have the dent list, as a result of your efforts means to do so. The scholarship will and our advertising program. But a pay $200 per semester for two se­ catalog, a departmental folder, and mesters toward the expenses of the a form letter from the office is not chosen candidate. The candidate enough to show these students what will be selected on the basis of his Taylor is really like. The answer to or her participation in the four main this problem lies in personal contact, branches of Church activity: Church and it is being developed in a new Worship Services, Sunday School Student Guidance Program, which Activities, Methodist Youth Fellow­ will work through several different ship, and Stewardship. He also must groups. meet the Taylor entrance reouire- ments. Rev. Robert Gorrell '30 is The Administrative Answer— pastor of the church. For each faculty or staff member Coach Odle who travels in the interests of the school, a list will be provided of Coach Don J. Odle, recently named prospective students in the particu­ outstanding young man of Indiana New Catalog Ready lar area to which he is going. He for 1953 was honored at a Recogni­ will make personal visits, or phone The catalog for the 1954-55 school tion Banquet on March 27 at 6:30 calls if necessary, to these future p.m., in Maytag Gymnasium. Con­ year has been published and is be­ Taylorites, in an effort to answer ing mailed to prospective students. gressman John V. Beamer of Wabash their questions and build up their was the guest speaker for the dinner, Alumni and other interested friends interests in Taylor. are encouraged to obtain these cata­ which was sponsored by the Upland logs and use them in their church The Faculty Answer— Lions Club, in cooperation with of­ ficials of the local community and libraries or in personal consultation. Faculty members are also being Catalogs may be obtained by send­ university. Over 1300 invitations asked to call on those in their home were sent to civic, business, educa­ ing a post card to the Public Rela­ areas who might be directed toward tions Department, Taylor University, tional and religious leaders in Grant Taylor for their Christian higher and neighborhood counties, to alum­ Upland, Indiana. For the purpose of education. keeping the files straight, indication ni of Taylor and to other interested should be made as to whether you The Student Answer— friends of the coach and the com­ are an alumnus, parent, pastor, in­ munity. The school kitchen staff An organization is being formed served approximately 400 persons. terested friend, etc. Otherwise you among the students to set up a pro­ may receive a letter urging you to gram of personal calling. This pro­ Odle was presented the Junior attend Taylor—it has happened! Let gram, which will be initiated during Chamber of Commerce award on us hear from you! Easter vacation, will be maintained January 30 in recognition of his un­ on a permanent basis. Each state usual work with the Venture for will have a general chairman, who Victory basketball and preaching will divide the students and prospec­ tours of Formosa and other countries Mrs. Kelly Will tive students into home areas. A talk of the Orient during the past two Work on Doctorate with a person who is now at Taylor summers. will mean a lot to one who is think­ Displayed for the first time at the Mrs. Roberta Kelly, head of the ing about attending. banquet was Odle's new book, Ven­ Home Economics Department at Tay­ ture for Victory, published by the lor, has announced her plans to at­ The Alumni Answer— Light and Hope Publishing Co., of tend Indiana University during the Alumni are also being organized Berne, Ind. The book has 176 pages, summer session and the next aca­ under a committee of three mem­ illustrated, and sells for $2.00. demic year. During this time she will bers, who will be responsible for be completing the work necessary placing a Guidance Counselor in each for her Ed. D. degree. Mrs. Kelly area. This program will renew the Former Professor received her M.S. from Purdue Uni­ challenge of Taylor for the alumni, versity, and has taken additional in addition to being a service to the To Present Program work at Ball State Teachers College. prospective student. During her studies, Mrs. Kelly will Dr. John H. Furbay, former Taylor be under a leave of absence from Your Answer— professor and now director of Air Taylor and will be receiving the There is a place for you as parents World Education for Trans-World benefit of the new In Service Faculty and friends in this new program. Airlines, will be the featured speaker Assistance which was inaugurated You probably know one or more in the final lyceum program at 8 last year to encourage and aid the high school students who are look­ p.m., on . He has recently faculty in their graduate work or ing for a college. Why not talk to returned from a global lecture tour doctor's degrees. them about Taylor? Then send their addressing 66 organizations in 22 Plans are now being made to se­ names and addresses to the Public countries. cure a competent person to teach Relations office, with as much in­ His many activities include special the Home Economics courses next formation about them as possible. assignments for the War Department year during Mrs. Kelly's absence. Or if you know someone who is al­ during World War II, director of Work of the department will proceed ready planning to attend Taylor, you numerous documentary films, profes­ without interruption and senior ma­ can talk to them and sell them on sor of various world universities, jors will be able to complete their the school. We need your part in the delegate to UNESCO, and author of programs according to schedule. answer to this problem! several books. Campus Briefs SAMMY MORRIS FILM Eight new members were inducted into Chi Alpha Omega, the Taylor scholastic honor society, on Febru­ ary 25. Those honored were: Gail Brenneman, Betty Lou Fitch, Bar­ bara Gordinier, Miriam Hegle, George Paterson, Joanna Phillipe, Richard Steiner, and Carmen Wilks. .. .The Music Department has pre­ sented two joint recitals, with a third scheduled for . Those already appearing were Ernestine Good, pianist, and Ray Adams, tenor; and Dorothy Wing, pianist, with Richard Raby, baritone. Donna Wright, pianist, and Miriam Hegle, soprano, will share the stage in the next program.. . . Plans have been an­ nounced by the Speech Department for production of "Elizabeth the Queene," by Maxwell Anderson next October. The third annual Shakes­ pearean Festival will be held in April of 1955, with "Romeo and Juliet" as the featured drama... . Coach Don J. Odle and Prof. Paul Pixler have been elected president and secretary-treasurer, respectively, of the Hoosier Conference. At the same meeting, Forrest Jackson and Howard Habegger were named to the all-conference first team.... Kathy Epp, Mountain Lake, Minn.; James Glebe, Gaines, Mich.; and Sue The above picture shows the set-wc c involved in filming Sammy's Life. Cheesman, Montpelier, Ind.; were winners of the Homer and Annabel The filming on sets such as the from a professional agency. However, Speech Contest with their orations above picture shows has been com­ cameramen actually travelled to Af­ on the life of Dr. Albert Schweitzer. pleted for the Sammy Morris Film. rica to film scenes of a primitive vil­ Rev. and Mrs. Homer Chalfant '14 Special photographic effects are now lage, tribal chieftains in their na­ (Annabel Guy '15) are sponsors of being added, and the campus pre­ tive costumes, and the jungle itself. the contest... . Bill Plumb, from Bar- miere of the film will be held some­ The story begins with Sammy's cap­ rington, N. J., has been selected as time that fall. ture by the enemy tribe, and follows editor of the 1955 Gem.. .The Art his escape through jungle and swamp Department is sponsoring free eve­ One of the biggest problems in until he arrives at the plantation on ning painting classes on the second filming the story of Sammy Morris the coast. and third Mondays of each month. was in finding correct costumes and Pictured above is the set as it ap­ The classes are open to anyone who properties for the 1890 period, in peared for the scene of the mission is interested, who pays $1.00 for use which the story takes place. Most of compound in Africa, where Sammy of equipment, and who furnishes his the scenes were shot in Chicago, spent many hours with Miss Lizzie own materials. where these articles were available MacNeil, studying the Word of God.

TAYLOR UNIVERSITY BULLETIN APRIL 1954 UPLAND, INDIANA VOL. 47, NO. 1 Issued monthly. Entered as second class matter at Upland, Indiana, April 8, 1900, under Act of Congress July 16, 1894

MR. & MRS. HUGH FREESE UPLAND, INDIANA

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