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A MAGAZINE FOR TAYLOR UNIVERSITY ALUMNI AND FRIENDS r It only takes a spark... t r i 1 Annual report supplement Honor roll of donors I *.'*-' * 4» ^ J • | ,1 ^^ PRECIS the time I sat under his after having retired, he continues to tutelage, Dr. Heath was a teach in a college near his Florida skinny, wizened, old man. home.) 1 ByHe was fond of telling his The flame of learning Dr. Heath classes that he graduated from kindled in me was just one part of seminary at the fall of the Roman my Taylor experience. Yet, it has empire. Most of us believed him. affected my life and my service to "I only weigh 98 pounds," he'd others. confide. "I'll probably be blown H To my mind, that's what Taylor is '**, away in the next windstorm." In about. Here, individuals are edu- moments of weakness, generally cated for lifelong learning. Students while cramming for the every- are affected and, in turn, will affect Friday morning Greek test, there the world around them. were those of us who devoutly It makes for a stimulating and wished for a tornado. challenging environment. As you Dr. Heath taught New Testament read this issue, share a little of the Greek—never my best subject. In excitement. Herein, you'll find high- fact, I hated it with a passion lighted reports from across the surpassed only by his love for the campus, pointing to significant ac- language of Saint Paul and Saint complishments of the past year. Luke. Also listed are the names of the It took me four long years to many, many people who, together, wade through the four semesters of ensure that Taylor maintains her Greek needed to meet my language standing as a beacon for Christian requirement. I never did come to liberal arts education. share Dr. Heath's fervor for the For all of us at Taylor, please subject. allow me to thank you who are a part By example, however, he of this world-changing endeavor. sparked in me a genuine love for Through your gifts and support, you learning and a thirst for knowledge. spark the flame of learning in the "I'm up reading by 5:00 every hearts of young men and women morning," he would say. And it who will influence the lives of seemed he was forever running off countless people. to Greece for continued study, translation work, or participation in an archeological dig. (Even today, '8 -Doug Marlow 1 , editor TABLE OF CONTENTS TAYLOR magazine Volume 27, Number 1 Fall, 1989 Taylor University Dr. Jay Kesler '58, president CONTENTS Dr. Daryl R. Yost, provost EXCHANGE TAYLOR magazine is published quarterly for 2 alumni, students, faculty, staff, parents of Readers respond to previous issues of the magazine. current students and friends of Taylor University by the University Advancement Office, Dr. Charles R. Jaggers '69, vice ON CAMPUS president. 3 Jay Kesler's new book on marriage and family, Taylor's high school involvement programs and more. Doug Marlow '81 , editor Betty Freese, alumni notes editor Jim Garringer, photographer IF AGAIN, Lori Anderson '90, student proofreader C YOU CANT GO HOME WHY 00 THEY '91 Ann Calkins , student news editor CALL IT HOMECOMING? Page 4 Tim Carlson '90, student technical assistant reflects for class Jane Huntzinger '90, student assistant editor An alumna on returning her 25th reunion. By Martha (Elkund '64) Geddes. Regular contributing authors: Dr. Jay Kesler '58, Wesley Robinson '50, Jere Truex '68. 8 TRADITION Guest authors this issue: Steve Baarendse Taylor's first donor, lifesaving and school saving efforts, '90, Jim Garringer, Marsha (Elkund '64) Ged- and a last-second shot. By Wesley Robinson '50. des, Carl Hassel, Brenda Hendrickson 76, Robert Hodge, Dr. Charles Jaggers, Damon Seacott, Allan Smith, Dr. Richard Stanislaw, Q THE TAYLOR CHRISTIAN LIFE CONFERENCE Wynn Lembright, Daryl Yost. 1 Take a look at the conference which offers something Address letters and comments to: Editor, for all ages. Photography by Jim Garringer. TAYLOR magazine, Taylor University, Upland, Page 21 IN 46989. The staff reserves the right to publish a representative sample of letters and 11 ANNUAL REPORT 1988-89 to edit letters for space. Unsolicited manu- The achievements and challenges of this past year are scripts are welcomed for possible inclusion in the magazine. Enclose a self-addressed, chronicled in this report. stamped envelope for return of material. Selection and publication are at the discretion HONOR ROLL OF DONORS of the editor and his advisory panel. Opinions 20 expressed in TAYLOR magazine are those of With appreciation to those who make Taylor possible. the authors, not necessarily Taylor University. Thank you. Persons wishing to reproduce any portion of TAYLOR magazine's contents are requested to cc THE ROAD TO THE BIG LEAGUES write in advance for permission. It all started at Taylor for the son of a former baseball Printing, Colony Printing and Labeling, Eaton, coach who hit the big time. A pictorial essay by Jim Indiana; mailing, Faris Mailing, Indianapolis, Garringer. Indiana; mailing labels prepared by Information Services, Taylor University. Typesetting, layout and paste-up was done at Taylor University EC ALUMNI NOTES using the Apple Macintosh II computer, Apple News from members of our Taylor family. LaserWriter II NT printer, and Aldus Page- Maker software. Final output at Taylor University Press on the Allied Linotronic 1 00 WHAT FUTURE, CHINA? WHAT HOPE? typesetter. £2 An eyewitness account and perspective from someone Front cover and back cover photos by Jim who was there. By Brenda Hendrickson 76. Garringer. Taylor University complies with all federal and Page 62 state nondescrimination laws. Taylor University is an equal-opportunity institution. Direct inquiries to the Office of the President, Taylor University, Upland, IN 46989, (317) 998- 5203, or the Office of Civil Rights, Washington, DC. Mailed in Indianapolis, non-profit permit #8 by Faris Mailing, Incorporated, 535 South Illinois Street, Indianapolis, Indiana 46225. Please mail address corrections to Alumni Office, Taylor University, Upland, IN 46989. EXCHANGE Broadcast beginnings piano music. The broadcasts Happy memories were aired on Sunday after- On page 37 of the Summer, noons, live, by telephone, from In thinking of Taylor, one 1989 issue of TAYLOR maga- Shreiner Auditorium, Helene thinks of the inspiring professors zine, there is reference to radio Music Hall. who shaped one's life. It & television programs developed In the school year that fol- happens that during my life as a in 1958 being broadcast over lowed, radio broadcasts were missionary and now as a WLBC, Muncie, Indiana. aired on WKMO, Kokomo, volunteer prison worker, I have Taylor radio broadcasts on Indiana for 13 weeks, ending in written at least 250,000 letters. I WLBC go back to the school a special hour-long broadcast of still write up to 15 letters a day year 1941-42, when friends of THE MESSIAH' by the Taylor to prisoners. Dr. J. A. Huffman, Bible profes- Choral Society in December, And how often my mind sor, made it possible. Either Dr. 1942. This had the largest harks back to dear Professor Huffman, or Dr. Robert Lee listening audience of any of the Cline. How she just loved the Stuart, the president of Taylor at series. English language! And how she that time, gave the sermon on the Since I was college electrician imparted that love to her stu- half-hour broadcast. Music was those years, I was radio techni- dents; how she polished up our provided by students directed by cian for the telephone connec- model letters. And, Professor Raymond Kreiner, vocal music tions. Cline, I owe so much to you! professor, and Miss Thodora Rev. Don R. Yocom, '44 Maynard Ketcham, class '25 Bothwell, professor of organ and Springfield, Ohio Springfield, Missouri Student calendars campus: A Taylor 'Odyssey' Taylor students who have always wondered complete a practicum, internship or independent how to keep track of athletic events, play produc- study before graduation. She decided to prepare tions, music concerts and assorted other activities the school events calendar as her independent have a friend in Connie Lindman, a senior Com- study project. munication Studies major. According to Lindman, she made different Last year, Lindman decided to put together a proposals of the idea, reviewed them with her calendar/day planner, designed to make it easier adviser, then presented her ideas before the for students to keep track of events. student senate in order to receive funding for her The 1 989-90 Odyssey, named to complement project. Taylor's yearbook, the Illium, became the reali- Once her idea was approved, she began zation of the dream for an activities calendar sending letters to department heads, and contact- Lindman has had since her freshman year. ing people about the events to be collected in the "When I came to Taylor," said Lindman, "I planner. was unsure of when and where events were and I Now that this year's Odyssey is completed thought about the calendar I had used in high and has generated enthusiasm among the student school." body, Lindman would like to see her project con- The Odyssey, which was put together on the tinued.