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archives the CECIL W, ROBBIN SLIB' LOUISBURGCOLLtGt LOUISBURQ, N.C. 2764e Vol. XXXIV Louisburg College, Louisburg, N.C., March 18,1977 Bishop Addresses College Community On Founders Day Dr. Norris presents Bishop Blackburn with a replica of the President's Medallion. Bishop Presented Replica Of Medallion After Bishop Robert Blackburn had finished his speech on “What is Christian Higher Education?" on Founder's Day, he was presented with a replica of the Louisburg College President's Medallion. It was a surprise move, not listed on the official program for the convocation. Vice president John York presented Bishop Blackburn to President Norris for special recognition by the College. Dr. Norris, in his recognition, stated: "Bishop Robert M. Black burn, you have gained the respect and love of United Methodists throughout the North Carolina Conference, and Louisburg Col lege is especially appreciative of your strong commitment to Christian higher education. Your beliefs and your leadership inspire us in our work as educators and students of knowledge based on moral wisdom. We are pleased to recognize you officially today by presenting you with a replica of the Louisburg College President's Medallion, inscribed with the College motto, 'Wisdom is better than gems.' Thank you for your continuing fine example to us." Bishop Blackburn expressed his appreciation for this special recognition by the College and indicated that the Medallion would occupy a prominent space in his office. On Tuesday, February 15, Louisburg College celebrated its 190th anniversary. The Founder's Day Convocation was held in the college auditorium. Bishop Robert M. Blackburn, head of the N.C. Methodist Conference, presented the major address. Dr. J. Allen Norris, Jr. presided over the convocation. After the welcome the Louisburg Ensemble, under the direction of Miss Sarah Foster, sang an anthem. Canticle of Praise. Chaplain Sidney Staf ford gave the invocation and H. Phi Theta Kappa Inducts New Members Members of Phi Theta Kappa include (kneeling) Nancy Ferguson, Dianne Williams, Cheryl Hollar, Sharon Willey, Betty Darden, Cindy ,Oakley. Standing are Jimmy Bell, Jeff Capps, Tim McDade, Fred Pittard jLibby Lewis, Teresa Dixon, and Hank Reidys. Phi Theta Kappa, the scholastic honorary fraternity on campus, has inducted new members in a special ceremony. Installation re- quiremefits for the new members were read by the vice-president, Cheryl Hollar, due to the absence of the president, Dianne Williams. Nancy Ferguson, secretary, and Mr. Snyder, advisor, also partici pated in the ceremony. The new members repeated the pledge of initiation, after which they lit candles, signed the Phi Theta Kappa Membership Book, and were welcomed into the club. New members are Teresa Dixon, Tim McDade, Cindy Oakley, Debi Oliver, Hank Reidys, and Marsha Timberlake. Arthur Phillips, Jr., pastor of Louisburg United Methodist Church, gave the benediction. Academic Dean Brown spoke on behalf of the administration. Professor Ray Pruette spoke for the faculty and Steve Guyton and Sara Purser spoke on behalf of the students. Blackburn, speaking to an assembly of the student body, faculty, and friends of the college, spoke on "What is Christian Higher Education?" After defining "Christian" and "Education" the bishop stated that Christian High er Education Should create a consciousness of the sovereignty and reality of God. It should provide a theological base for the lives of students. The essence of education itself is teaching peo ple, he said, educating them until all their areas of awarness are completely utilized. According to Bishop Blackburn, education should create a sense of values in the student, and he quoted Thomas Jefferson who said, "What man's mind can create, his character can control." The Bishop went on to say that education should create oppor tunities and should satisfy the hunger for growth, and enable one to find the truth that will help to liberate, to discover new heights and to become "the person God has called us to be." in conclusion, he stated "If we do not know where we stand, we are subject to fall for anything."
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