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by  Taylor University

A MAGAZINE FOR TAYLOR UNIVERSITY ALUMNI AND FRIENDS
Special Merger Issue
n reading Dr. JaredGerig"sofficial historyof That faith andforward-moving vision has
FortWayne Bible College. I am struckby the characterized many FWBC leaders through the
dedication andcommitmentofso many years. Dr. S.A. Witmerbegan his loveaffairwith
associated with thecollege. I'm alsostruck education withatwo-mile walktothe firstgrade,
by the humanelement that surfaces intheirstories. forexample.Aspresidentfrom 1945 to 1958, he
The school's beloved first president. J. E. personifiedanearly slogan ofthe school, "Educa-
Ramseyer, devote—d mostofh—is lifetothe institu- tion forthe head andthe heart."
tion. For32years 32 years heandhis wife, Those sametraitsaretobe found in many
Macy. lived in twodormitory rooms in Shultz Hall. Taylorleaders, aswell.That is partofthecommon
When, in 1936 itwas made possibleforthemto heritage we celebrate inthis issue andillustrateby
build a small bungalowdown thestreet, there was wayofgraphicson thecover.Thereon, we
great rejoicing. Macy writes, "We were hovering celebrate the mergerofSummit/FWBCinto
around all the time the building wasgoing up like TaylorUniversity andrepresent:
tworobinsbuilding anest."No wonder.
•The intellectual leadershipofDr. S.A. Witmer;
In describing the school'searly leadersGerig
•The far-reaching vision and leadershipof
writes, "Theirdress was simple andoft-times well-
Dr. Jay Kesler:
worn.Theirhomes wereabitold-fashioned, their
food plain and theirsalaries ludicrous." •The gentle, watchful eyeof J. E. Ramseyer:
I'mhumbledas I sense someofthe sacrifices •The SSpairmimt-ybrMeoartrhiesd;life andexampleof
they made forthe school, how much they were able
• Dr. Milo Rediger's articulate expressionofthe
toaccomplish.Again, Gerig:
faith and learning integrationmodel;
Thehistoryoftheirlivesconstitutesa record •The wisecounsel and listeningearof
ofgloriousachievement. They, with others, Dr. BurtAyres.
ftohueyndbeedgatnheaMmiissssiioonnaarryyCmhouvrecmheAnsts;octihaetyion; I am humbledtothink how God has worked
through persons such asthese totouch the livesof
establisheda Bibletrainingschool; they
spearheadedgreatrevivals; theybelieved countlessothers, and still more humbled torealize
Godforthesalvationofsouls, thesanctifica- he standsready touse any willing heart. (Thereisa
lessonhere: even Billy the horse receives mention,
tion ofbelievers,forthehealingofbodies,
and apicture, in Gerig'saccount.)
fwoorrktheersraainsidnsgeonfdmiongnetyh,efmofrortthehcianltloitnhgeof I amexcited by theopportunities presented in
iO harvestfieldsofthe world. Theirpraying the mergingofourtwo institutions, the minglingof
wascoupledwith thisfaith whichclaimedthe ourtraditions. Itis indeed s—omethingtocelebrate.
DoneMarlow '81, editor
promisesofGod.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Taylor TMlQR
Volume84, Number4
Slimmer 1992
TaylorUniversity
Dr.JayKesler'58,president
Dr. Daryl R.Yost, provost
Taylorispublishedquarterlyforalumni,
students,faculty, staff,parentsofcurrent
studentsandfriendsofTaylorUniversitybythe
institutionalrelationsoffice, Dr. CharlesR
Jaggers'69.seniorvicepresident
DouglasJ. R. Marlow'81,editoranddesigner
BettyFreese,alumninoteseditor
JimGarringer, photographer
Studentassistanteditor. LoriSueRed'93
Studentwriters: AngelaCox'94, Randy Special Merger Insert
Dillinger'95
Regularcontributingauthors: Dr.JayKesler
'58,WesleyRobinson '50 1A IN THE PAST WE FIND OUR FUTURE
GRuaeysmtoanudth'o8r6,sDtrh.isEidswsuien:SSqhueirerns,HaMrtaerrk,Jeff Steppingforwardinfaith isa campustradition.
Syswerda'93
2a reasoning the merger
Addresslettersandcommentsto: Editor.
Taylor,500W. ReadeAve.,TaylorUniversity, TUFWpreservesandextendsthe vision ofourschools.
Upland, IN 46989-1001 Thestaffreservesthe
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lreitghttertsoapnudbltioshedaitrleeptrteerssenftoartsipvaecseamUpnlseoloifcited 4a christian commitment
minacnluusscironipitnsthaeremwagealzcionmee.dEfonrclpoossseibalseelf- Wesharea God-ordainedmissionforhighereducation.
addressed, stampedenvelopeforreturnof
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discretionoftheeditorandhisadvisorypanel.
Opinionsexpressedin Taylorarethoseofthe Inallfieldsofhuman endeavor, alumnishare Christ.
authors, notnecessarilyTaylorUniversity.
Personswishingtoreproduceanyportionof 8a tradition of community
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callorwriteinadvanceforpermission. Lifelongfriendshipsarenurturedinafamilyatmosphere
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page 13byDaveCole; photographofDon PresidentKeslershareshisdreamsandhopes.
Odle, page6byEdCunningham.
TaylorUniversitycomplieswithallfederaland 13a cause for excitement
statenondiscriminationlaws.TaylorUniversity
isanequal-opportunityinstitution. Direct Expandedopportunities leadthe waytokingdomsen-ice.
inquiriestotheOfficeofthePresident,Taylor
University, Upland, IN46989,317/998.5201,or
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25 TAYLOR GATHERING 32 VISTA
TAYLOR SUMMER 1992
EXCHANGE
Wehavereceivedseverallettersinformingusofpersons
whosenamesdidnotappearin thespecialhonorroll
insertedin theSpring '92 issuewhich recognized
parentsfortheirloveandsacrificeinhavingthreeor
morechildrenattendTaylorUniversity: Look—foran
addendum tothathonorrollin thenextissue. Ed.
A POST-MERGER PRAYER category ofwhere "the rubbermeets wewere students at Biblical Semi-
Thank—you for the Taylor theroad" in Christian living, plus the nary in NewYorkCity.
magazine aquality production. historical continuum ofinformation Theclass notesfrom thoseearly
It wasgoodto seeastrong pro- on the University iseducational. classes now look likean obituary
DaveScudder '60 column.
life article in the latest issue to
restore equilibrium. Roxbury, New York The reason I hadtomissthe 60th
Taylor'sdeserved national reunion ofthat illustrious classof
acclaim has been adelight to BLESSED MEMORIES 1931 wasbecause I was betweentwo
many ofus thesepast fewyears. The Spring "92 issueofTayloris majoroperations. I don't mind
Taylordidagreat thing in at hand and being read andappreci- getting aged, but I do find itmost
permitting many ofus whowere ated. I noted in theAlumni Notes inconvenient at times. We are sus-
graduatesofnonaccredited Bible underthe 1927 class thedeathof tained by thegreat love ofourLord
institutes in the late40sto secure Hazel ChamberlainJones. She and and seektoserve him until the end.
adegree inoneortwoyears of Maurice (herfuture husband) were Yourposition mustbe anexciting
additional work, andthoseofus involved in the accidentsix ofus. as oneasyouhearfromthe former
who benefittedremember. students, hadatLaPorte. Ind.. while students from all overthe worldand
Nowyou have merged with returning from Christmas vacationat in all sorts ofnewcareers that we
my FortWayne almamater, and it placesin Iowa. Hazel spent some neverdreamed about back in 1931.
is my earnesthope that the time in the hospital whileGertrude Irene and I still rejoice thatGod led
campusthere will carry on the Jackson and Maurice did not receive usto studyatTaylorand the many
greatearlyTaylortradition of ascratch. friends we have made overtheyears.
preparing studentsofevery social Two studentsdied in that early Rev. KennethHoover '31
andeconomic level and of morningcrash when the driver. Sun City,Arizona
different ages forfruitful ministry EdwardAnderson, fell asleep at the
in church andmission.The wheel. He andanotherstudent. Rev. Hoover'sletterisdatedMay 7.Just
cthaamnptuhsatwialllonhea,vbeutamwiadyerthvaitsion LspaeVnetrnneearBlayctahewlel.ekdiaetdHaotltyheFascmeinley. I awsorthdisofishsiusedweeanthttoonpMreasys,2w8.e—rEedc.eived
distinctivebeencouraged. Hospital andtwoweeks in aprivate
HOORAY FOR PARENTS
Nothing would give me greater home before goingon toTaylor.
joy than to seeTaylorbecome a Edward andL—aVerne werefrom Among otherthings. I edit a
majorcenterofpreparation for myhomechurch Linden Methodist newsletterforfathers, publishedby
cross-cultural mission to at Waterloo. Iowa. We hadentered as Christian Service Brigade in
unevangelized peoples. freshmen in thepreceding September. Wheaton. I amalwayson the lookout
PaulErdel '48FWBI; '50 TU The accidenthappenedon Dec. 26. forcreative ideason fathering, and
Esmeraldas, Ecuador 926. Dr.Ayres ofblessedmemory my wife, amemberofthe proudclass
1
cared forall expenses and arrange- of'70. recently receivedyourSpring
SUBSTANTIVE ISSUES ments so that the living all got back '92 issueon parenting. I am writing
I've photocopied the vista toTaylor. because I wanttodoashortarticleon
piece. "Battle forthe ProxyVoice I also notedthedeath ofmy long- the issue, encouraging otheralumni
ofthe Prebom" by Rev. Dan time friend Larry Boyll '29. Heand I publications to follow yourexample.
Salhleoafrdmy(Seplreicntged'9r2e)praensdensteanttivitesto wplaasnnuesdedthaethsiesrvfiucneeroatl.mIemcaorrryiedwhthiech Iwetlhloudgohnte.thTehiosusguehwnaotsaexTtaryelmoerlaylum.
in NewYork state. Rev. Sheard main responsibility, aided by the I nonetheless readthisone with great
hits the nail on the head.The pastorofthe Lakeview UMC. Rev. interest.
political situation here in New Dennis Ramsey. Larry's son Robert Thanks foryourworkon this
York is terrible. gaveameaningful eulogy. magazine. I believe many people will
The Taylormagazine has Wallace Deyo '31, whosedeath is benefit from it.
become even more outstanding of alsonoted, was notonly aTaylor MarkFackler
late. The articles tit into the classmate, butalsoaclassmate when Wheaton. Illinois
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Honor Rolls Cite Taylor for
Building Character,
Teaching Free Enterprise
TaylorUniversity hasbeen named
totheJohn M. Templeton
Foundations HonorRoll for
CharacterBuilding Colleges forthe
fourthconsecutive year.
The honorroll recognizes colleges
and universities that prioritize the
developmentofstrong moral
characteramong students, as well as
education.Taylorrankedamong the
topthree ofthe 111 institutions
meeting the distinctive criteria
required forinclusion on the list.
Recognition by the foundation is
"very consistent withTaylor's
SPARKLINGSERVICE: CommunityOutreach volunteersreceiveon-the-jobtrainingfor mission ofpreparing young men and
makingadifferencein theircommunitiesaftergraduation. women as agents ofJesus Christ."
observes Provost Dr. Daryl Yost.
Students Light Path to Service, 763rd Honor Taylorwas selected from among
the 809candidates nominated
Students who volunteertheir orannual special events. exclusively by presidents and
time andenergies through the Outreach activities include developmentdirectors ofover 1450
University'sCommunity tutoring disadvantaged youths, eligible schools in the nation.
Outreach program were recognized participation in a Big Brothers and The foundation seeksto supply
bythePresidenton May 5 asthe Sisters-spin offprogram and a students, parents, and philanthropists
763rd Daily Point ofLightforthe program forinnercity children, and with a valid means ofdiscerning
Nation. "Community Outreach regularvisitsto the local Veterans' which educational institutions
volunteers are helping to solve Administration Medical Center. promote high principles, values and
serious social problems in their nursing home, and home forabused traditions.
community by building one-to-one and troubledchildren, among others. a separate,but relateddevelop-
relationships with those in need," The Community Outreach began Inment.Tayloris also namedto the
reads aprepared statement issued by in the mid-1970s, and its programs 1992JohnTempleton Foundations
theWhite House. haveexpanded substantially through HonorRoll forFree Enterprise
"From now on inAmerica, any theyears. Solving community Teaching.The school ranked in the
definition ofa successful life must problemsby developingone-to-one top 10among the 114colleges and
include serving others," says Bush. relationships is agoal ofeach universities named to the Honor Roll.
Tasting that successare the 250- outreach activity. Selected through anationwide
plus student volunteers, each of According to theWhite House, polling ofcollege presidentsand
whomdevotes 2-5 hours ofservice eachweeksix Daily Points ofLight academic deans, schools identifiedon
on aweekly orbiweekly basis in one are named. The honorrecognizes the honorroll have "institutional
ormoreofthe 10distinctoutreach those that "successfully address the commitment totraditional Western
programsoverseen by twostudent country's most pressing social political andeconomic philosophies."
co-directors. In addition,over350 problems through direct andconse- All four-year, accredited colleges
otherstudents participate in monthly quential actsofcommunity service." and universities wereeligible.
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ENVIRONMENTALSTUDIES CENTEROPENS
The new Randall CenterforEnvironmental
Studies will be ready foroccupancy this fall.
Environmental Studies Program Director Dr.
Edwin Squiers held some classes in the
uncompleted building this spring forthe
benefit ofgraduating seniors.Adedication
ceremony is plannedduring Homecoming
Weekend. October 16-18.
Dean Bids Farewell
PROFESSORJOINS BLUE RIBBON PANEL
After 10years asacademicdean.
Dr. Stephen Bedi. directorofteacher Dr. Richard Stanislaw has
education and associate dean ofeducation,
resigned to acceptthepresiden-
wasrecently asked to serveon the U.S. cy ofKing College in Bristol.Tenn.
Department ofEducation's Blue Ribbon LeavingTaylorand the Upland
Schools Panel inWashington. D.C. community has notbeeneasy for
The panel, comprisedof 100outstanding Stanislaw. "I have beenoverwhelmed
public and private school educators, will by the affirmationofall the people
review nominations forexemplary public and with whom I work," he says. "In
private schools worthy ofreceiving national spiteoftheexcitement, that has
recognition by the U.S. Secretary ofEduca- addedavery tough emotional ele-
tnioomni.nAactcioorndsiwniglltobeBendai.rrboewtewdeednow4n74totoa500 menAtskfoerdwthoircehflIecwtaosnnhoitsparcecpaorme-d."
smallernumbersothatsite visits may be plishments. Stanislaw points witha
conducted.
measureofjustifiable pride tothe
successofh—isefforts atfaculty
PERFORMING ARTISTSERIESANNOUNCED
recruitment the dean's primary
From thetoe-tapping musicof Dixieland responsibility, he says. Nearly40
to the humorandzest oftheVaudevillianera. percentofthecurrentTaylorfaculty
the 1992-93 PerformingArtist Series offers were hiredunderhis leadership.
artistic excellence andentertainment. Stanislaw has also made his mark
The season opens Oct. 10. with the New in whathedescribes as "openingthe
Reformation Dixieland Bandplaying alively faculty to match theirteaching with
combination ofjazz, gospel, andbluestunes. DISNEY'SRIGHT: "Itisasmallworld," research."Taylor's low turnoverrate
Thegroup is recognized foritsensemble saysDr. RichardStanislaw, whoasdean calls forfinding ways tokeep faculty
soundand infectious humor. developedTaylor'sinternationalties. excitedandfresh in theirfields, he
The internationally acclaimed Stockholm says. E—ncouraging scholarly research
ArtsTrio (piano, cello, andviolin) will is key "notattheexpenseof,but
perform Oct. 31. Membershave individually Burnworth CitedforHonor forthebenefitoftheirstudents."
placed first in distinguishedcompetition. An emotional Professorof The last 10years have witnessed
The Tin Soldier, aholiday ballet versionof Education Dr. Joe Bumworth was anexplosion in technology. Thedean
the classic Hans ChristianAndersen story named DistinguishedProfessor has helped introduce toTaylorcom-
will bepresented Dec. 4. by GusGiordano for 1991-92bytheAlumni puters, video, anda high-tech library.
Jazz Dance Chicago. Inthe next years.Taylormust
Association,culminatingthis 1
Dramatic soprano DonnaRoll will spring's recognitionconvocation. furtherdevelop her international
present arecital ofsongs celebrating emphasis, broaden herethnicbase,
American music from vaudeville toAmeri- andcontinue torecruit faculty based
can theateron Feb. 13. on scholarship, teaching, and inte-
Vaudeville, atheatre art-style popularin gration ofthe Christian faith, he says.
the 1920s, will be explored in "The Vaudevil- "Thejobofdean is atoughonein
lians." presented by the Dakota Hills many ways," he says, then falls
ProductionCompanyon March 13. silent. "But, oh. it matters. Itreally
Aseason ticket forthe series is offered for does. Every yearwhen I handout
$15, asignificantsavingsoverindividual thosedegrees, I get tears in my eyes.
ticketprices. Forsubscriptionsorrenewals, And I know it's worthit. Our
call [phone] afterAug. 24. students are going to makeadiffer-
OVERCOME:Dr. JoeBumworth ence. In them we multiply ourselves."
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418 Degrees in Wheeler Stadium MAKINGWAVES:
(right) Cameras,
embers ofthe largest-evergraduatingclass filed sunglasses, and
throughthe twin spires ofthe Rice BellToweren smilesweretheorder
route toWheelerStadiumforTaylor's 146th ofthedayin theJim
commencementexerciseson May23.Academic Dean Dr. WheelerMemorial
Stadiumforthefirst
Richard Stanislaw thenreminded the418 gra—duating baccalaureate/
senio—rs ofthe University's motto, luxetfides light and commencement
faith and itsembodiment in the bell tower's symbolism. exercisesin 19years
"May yourlivesbe held in thatbalance," he said. tobeheldoutdoors.
Aftersketchingextant global problems, commence- Thestadiumsetting
mentspeakerDr. Jewell ReinhartCoburn '55 queried, "Is provedapopularone
this the new worldorder?" She then challenged her
audience: "The true worldorder(belongs) tothose of
vision withpractical eye toeffective implementation.
Lookaboutyou. You are they.You are thechildren of
..
God, the calledones, the set-apartones, thecommis-
sionedones. You are tappedtobring righteousness and
justice, goodness and holinesstothis fragile old globe."
Amongthose she was addressing: AndreasEicher,
fourth-generationTaylorstudent from afamily witharich
missions tradition; MitziThomas, non-traditional student
whohadgiven birth toherthirdchild amonth earlier; and
Kristi Brown, whohadreceivedhermaster'sdegree from
the University ofIowajustone weekearlier.
APPLAUSE: (above)Dr. WilliamKanagaisflankedby
(fromleft)ProfessorEmeritusDr. Hazel(Butz '38)
Carruth. StudentBodyPresidentMichaelHammond,
andNationalAlumniCouncilPresidentDickGygi'67.
Coburn, Kanaga Cited for Contributions,
Awarded Honorary Doctoral Degrees
A university presidentand a helping SouthAsian refugees after Dr. Jewell
prominent businessman were thefallofSaigonin 1975. Reinhart
Coburn '55
awarded honorary doctoral Dr. William S. Kanagaservedas
degrees atcommencement in May. chairmanofthe prestigiousArthur
Dr. Jewell ReinhartCoburn, Young international accounting, tax,
presidentofthe University ofSanta andconsulting firm from 1977-85.
Barbara. Calif., since 1987. has been He has chairedboth the advisory
engaged in educational and humani- board and the board ofdirectorsof
DISTINGUISHED PARENTS: Tomand tarian activities since hergraduation theAmerican Institute ofCertified
HelenBeersofUpland, bid., were fromTaylorUniversity in 1955.An PublicAccountants. In 1988-89. he
honoredattheSeniorDinneronthe educatorand author, she has been servedas nationalchairmanofthe
eveofcommencement. SonJim '92 is involved in numerous international U.S. ChamberofCommerce. Now
theirsixthchildtograduatefrom
Taylor, whereTomservesasassociate and intercultural educational and retired, he continues todevote his
vicepresidentfordevelopment. humanitarian programs, including time andexpertise topublic, busi-
volunteerworkforthe RedCross ness, andChristian organizations.
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FRESHMAN NAMED NAIAALL-AMERICAN
Freshman Am) Boothe earned NAIA All-
American honors by placing sixth in the400-
hurdlesat the NAIA national track and field
meet hostedby Simon FrasierUniversity in
Abbotsford, BritishColumbia. Boothe,
Taylor's school record holderin both the
400-and 100-hurdles, became thefirst
women's track and fieldathlete toearn NAIA
All-American recognition since Lori Shepard Appointments Announced
in 1983. andthe first-everfreshman.
At theearlierNCCAA national meet. Recently, Dr. CharlesJaggers '69
Boothe was namedthe women's Outstanding was named seniorvicepresi-
Performerofthemeet. She won both the dent forTaylor. Hisduties
100- and400-hurdleracesand ranon the include strategic planning forTUFW
winning400- and 1600-meterrelay teams. andoversight ofthe institutional
relationsdepartment. Jaggers has
servedTaylorsince 1972.
AWARD RECIPIENTS CLOSE THE GENDERGAP
NCCAA CharlesJoggers GeneRupp Dr. Ken Swan hasbeen appointed
At the 1992 trackandfield vice president forthe FortWayne
championships, seniors CarrieWilliamson campus. He has taught atTaylor
andChris Bombei bothreceivedthe since 1968 and served in avarietyof
NCCAA'sWheelerAward. The award is administrativecapacities.
given annually to the male and female track Gene Rupp '58 assumes duties as
athletes whobestdisplay the attributes of vice presidentfordevelopment. He
Christiancharacter, communityservice, has servedas associate vice president
campus involvement, and athletic ability. fordevelopment since 1988.
Williamson and Bombei werechosen among Controllersince 1977, Alan Smith
applicants from the 15 schools involved in has been namedvice president for
thechampionships.This is the firsttimethat Kenneth Swan businessand finance.
Ta\lor athletes ha\e won both the male and
female awards in the same year.
NCCAA Honors Innovator in Sport's Anniversary Year
LADYTROJANSTO PLAY DOWN UNDER
During the 100th anniversary year international contests, andvisited
Rachel Haley '92 and RhondaAndrew ofbasketball, the NCCAA over40countriesduring 11 trips to
'92 ofthe LadyTrojans basketball team will presented Don Odle '42, long- the Orientandone to SouthAmerica.
serveascoachesand play basketball forthe timeTrojan basketball coach and In 1960, at the requestoftheChinese
BurdekinWildcats inAyr.Australia this professoremeritus, with its Sports Nationalist
summer. Haley isTaylor's all-time leading MinistriesAward.The award government,
scorer, whileAndrew isthe LadyTrojans recognizes memberinstitutions and/or hecoached
single-season scoring leader. individuals forsignificant spiritual the Chinese
outreach through the utilization of Olympic
PUBLICATION UPDATESTAYLORATHLETICS athletic ministries. Odle isthe first team toa3-3
LockerRoomNotes, anew publication individual toreceive the award which record.
from theTaylorathletic department, is was inaugurated in 1990.
available monthly throughoutthe 1992-93 While serving asTaylor's head
school year. Each issue includespreviews basketball coach (1947-78). Odle
and results from Taylorathleticevents, as pioneeredthe use ofathletic
well asarticles on the players andcoaches. teams inoutreach ministries,
The $20 subscription includes ten earning him the appellation.
monthly issues and afreecopyoftheTaylor "FatherofSports Evange-
football and basketball programs. lism." In 1952. he founded
To subscribe, sendyourname and address Venture forVictory,
with acheck forS20 made payable toTaylor combining basketball with
University Athletics to: JeffRaymond, evangelism. In his 15 years
Sports Information Director.TaylorUniver- with the organization he
sity. 500W. Reade Ave.. Upland. IN 46989. cploaaycehresdinmosroemeth6a0n0-1p5l0us Do" odle '42
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Balancing Act holderin the hammerthrow. "The relay at the
biggestconflictcame when I wanted NCCAA
Addjuggling tothe repertoire of tostay andworkalittleextraat championships
Becky Moell, Lynn Swingand practice, but I alsowantedtoget and set a school
Carrie Williamson. School- home and spendtime with my wife." record in the
record-setting members ofTaylor's "Chris and I both had goodstudy process. Itwas
track and field teams, they success- habits before wegot married, so that thefirst school
fully balanced academics, athletics, justcontinued," adds Moell. who recordforMoell.
and married life tograduate this May. majored in social studieseducation. while William-
Each placedinatleasttwoevents "Being marriedgives us agreater son also holds
atthe NCCAA national meetMay 1- senseofresponsibility soweare records inthe
2, atHuntingtonCollege, where more motivated to get the important 400 meterrelay
Taylorplaced third in both the men's thingsdone. We even find ourselves and400meter
and women'scompetition. studying on weekends." dash.
Williamson, SwingandMoell.
Despite the demandson their Besides being teammates on the "Competing
time, the three adjustedto manned trackteam, Moell andWilliamson in track has been agoodoutlet for
lifewhilecontinuingtoexcel in both weremembersoftheTaylor me," saidWilliamson, an elementary
athleticsandacademics. "After cheerleading squad fortwoanda education majorwhomarried
Laurie and I got married, I knewour halfyears. The twoclosefriends husbandJohn in the summerof 1989
home would always be aquiet place teamed in theirlastcollegiate race "When Coach Bauerknew Ihad
to study." says Swing, acomputer with Angela Ruckman '92 andAmy otherthings to—take care of, hewas
science majorandTaylor's record Boothe '95 towinthe 1600 meter very flexible." JR
End of a Long Inning tsreamnessfteerrr,edhotwoeTvaeyrl,ora.nd soon after TouHranaasmeanntdtBheraeles,cownhsoecwuteirveebtoitmhes.
ForBeaslesn,iotrhsecKoymlpelHetaiaosnaonfdtDheoug baseDbuarlilnpgrtohgeirramcarreoesres,tothneeTwrojan DniasmtreidctHpoenrofroarbmleers-Mtehnistiyoeanr,Allle-dthe
Taylorbaseball team's 1992 heights, with the squad postingthree team in nearly everycategory in
season marks theendofalong road straight 20-plus win seasons and 1992 as they batted .436and .400
they have walked together. qualifyingforthe District 2 respectively, with Haas
They developedacamara- pounding out nine homeruns
derie while playing Little ATBAT:KyleHaas(left)andDougBeals and 44 RBI's. and Beals
League, atime Beals describes hitting five homers togo
as"being friendsbecause we along with40 RBI's.
always pitched againsteach In what is regarded as a
other."Then, during theirhigh highly individual sport, the
school days atWheaton North twohavegrown closeras
(111.), the twoplayed side by- players andasfriends, despite
sideon thediamond. Now, being fierce competitors.
eightyears later, it istime to "People thinkthatjust
hang up the spikes. because you are friends,you
Itseemedthe two would can'tcompete witheach
head theirseparateways after other." Haas said. "I hope 1
high school when Bealscame broughtout the best in Doug,
toTaylorandHaas wentto because I know he b—rought
IndianaUniversityon a out the best in me." MS
baseball scholarship. Haas
was redshirtedhis first
TAYLOR SUMMER 1992
With gratitude to Nancy Hanks, among others.
Carl Sandburg records thatAbraham Lincoln's In anearlierday in history we tended todivide our
fatherwas5'9" tall andweighedabout 185 students intotwogroups, thosegoing into"full-time
pounds. Separate from the fact that this is Christian service." andthose going into"secular"
exactly my size, I wondered where the genes professions. Theoriginal Fort Wayne BibleTraining
thatproduced"honestAbe," the 6'4" School was in fact foundedtoequippastors and
railsplittercame from. Abraham Lincoln's mother. missionariesforcarryingoutthe Great Commission.
Xanc\ Hanks, sometimes called Nancy Sparrow, was Inthe intervening years, however, ourunderstanding
tall and described as slender, flic point ofthis rather ofthat Commission has expanded. Today we make
interesting setofdetails is that the name Lincoln is no sacred-seculardistinction, but believe that persons
one ofthe mostrecognized namesevertobe associ- mustbe equally committedtoJesusChrist, whatever
atedwith ourcountry, whereas the name Hanks is theirprofession.
known only tothose with interest in the Lincoln The following listofmajors availabletoour
history. Lincoln, however, once saidto Herndon. students is indicativeofthe rangeofopportunities for
"God bless my mother; all that I amoreverhope tobe Christian service available in amodern world:
Iowetoher." accounting, art, biblical literature, biology, business
AsTaylorUniversity and Summit Christian administration, chemistry. Christianeducation,
College are now merged intoone. and as the Fort computerscience, early childhoodeducation,
Wayne site is now known asTaylorUniversity-Fort economics, elementary education. English. French,
Wayne Campus, there is noquestion that the former history, individual goal-oriented, international
names will be eclipsed in the passage oftime. studies, liberal arts, masscommunication, mathemat-
However, this is already trueofthe FortWayne ics, math/computerscience, music, natural science,
Female College and the FortWayneCollege in the pastoral ministries, philosophy, physical education,
familytree ofTaylorUniversity, andofBethany Bible physics, political science, psychology, recreational
Institute. FortWayne BibleTraining School, and Fort leadership, social work, sociology, Spanish, and
Wa\ne Bible College in the history ofSummit theatre arts.
ChristianCollege. Iamdaily consciousoftheheritage which I enjoy.
As in the life ofAbrahamLincoln, there is more to Tomy knowledge, my family was notdirectly
ourhistory than asingle name can hope toconvey. involved in the formationofeitherofourinstitutions,
Forexample, Lincoln's maternal grandfatheris butIoweagreatdebt to those who nurtured me into
unknown, though Lincoln thought him tobe a the faith, firstatdaily vacation Bible school at the
Virginia planter. And it is highly unlikely that his Gospel CenterChurch in South Bend, IN, andthen
mother. Nancy, wouldhave metand marriedThomas the folks atthe Auten Chapel United Missionary
Lincoln had it notbeen for Henry Sparrow whotook Church in my teenage years. TaylorUniversity
herinto his home ashisown daughter. Whocan provided theopportunity to study undercommitted
really take credit forthe man whobecame America's faculty mentors in an open, unafraidenvironment that
mostfamouscitizen? Truth would probablydictate examined the accomplishments, ideas, beauty and
thatagreat many people and acombination ofmany challenges ofacivilization. As aTaylorstudent, I
small and very largecircumstances contributed tothe attended youth conferences in Founder's Hall in Fort
end result. Wayne andcame toappreciate and trust the shared
Doubtless this magazine is too limited in its scope faith offaculty andstudents at thethen FortWayne
to beexhaustive and will not dojustice tothe many BibleCollege.
persons,events, anddecisions thatcontributed so My roots aredeepand mygratitude isgreat. Itis
much overthe years toourcombinedheritage. What my prayerthatthe articles in this
we do hope toconvey, however, is that God has magazine will contribute toour
ordainedavision forChristian highereducation and senseoffamily withappropriate
hasput thatvision into the trustoffaithful persons reverence and gratitude tothose
overtime. He—has been faithful through great testings mentionedandthose known only
and struggles theological, financial and academic. toGod who have made thisday
And through itall he has protectedthecentral theme possible.
ofthe vision: the presence ofathoroughlyevangelical
institution with serious commitments toboth biblical Dr. JayKeslersen'esas
authority and scholarly pursuits. presidentofTaylorUniversity.
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