1933 Cedrus Yearbook

F. A. JURKAT The college was first housed in the fine old mansion formerly belonging to Dr. Hugh McMillan,the first pas- tor of the Main Street Reformed Presbyterian congrega- tion of Cedarville. Half a century earlier, Dr. McMillan had taught an academy in this same building. These quarters proving too limited, construction of the new building on the main campus was begun, and its dedica- tion occurred during the meeting of Synod, 1896. Rev. David McKinney, D. D., chosen as the first President,served in this capacity until 1915, a period of twenty-one years. Upon his resignation, Dr. McChesney was elected as his successor. In 1913,the Theological Seminary of the Reformed Presbyterian Church was moved to Cedarville from Philadelphia. It is one of the oldest instiutions in the United States for the professional training of young men for the Gospel ministry. It has been in operation now for nearly a century and a quarter, with two brief intermis- sions. In 1928, the General Synod by a unanimous vote gave full ownership and control of Cedarville ,College to the Board of Trustees of the College; however, the Seminary has been continued in affiliation with the Col. lege proper. Five hundred graduates have passed from Cedar- ville's halls of learning and no more fitting testimonial to the value of the school could be imagined than their Treasurer; Professor of Languages and useful Christian lives in all parts of the United States History; A. B. Franklin College; A. M. Franklin College; LL. D. Franklin College; A. and the world. M. Wittenberg College; Ohio State University. Cedarville College's supreme ideal is to guide its students into the truth in all matters; and with a goal like this, the institution promises an even more brilliant future than has been its past. Dr.McChesney For nearly two-score years, Cedarville College has been a living and growing monu- ment to the sacrificing faithfulness of that band of men and women who have made it possible. Very, very close to the head of that list comes the name of the man who has been affiliated with the institution from its birth, whose life-work and hopes are so tied up in the work and hopes of the College that mention of the one automatically calls to mind the other—President W. R. McChesney. Dr. McChesney is known throughout much of the United States as an inspirational teacher and minister and a wonderful orator. Every student in the College's history has come under his influence in such vital courses as psychology, philosophy, logic, ethics, and so forth. One desiring to pursue the study of Greek in another school could give no higher reference than a transcript of Greek credits under Dr. McChesney. Dr. Mac's personality and prestige does much toward keeping the enrollment of the college up to its normal size—even to the ex tent of housing an annual collection of Illinois relatives in his home. Page Ten