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  The Echo: May 21, 1947

  Taylor University

  Volume 31, Number 1

  See You Next Fall -- Good Luck Seniors

  Dr. B.J. Martin to Deliver Commencement Address – Lloyd Willert Heads Seniors of ’48 – Nussbaum to Lead Juniors Next Year – W. Johnson Chosen Soph President – ‘Come Out Day’ Highlighted By Dr. Rediger’s Address – A Capella Choir To Give Sacred Concert May 23 – Socialism-Communism Splits French Cabinet – Choir and Orchestra To Perform for Commencement – Juniors to Honor Seniors at Banquet – Rose Organ Contest To Be Held, May 31 – Music Department Concludes Year With Many Activities – Fine Arts Recital Concert Given Tonight – Four Faculty Members to Leave – Dean Rediger Baccalaureate Speaker – Science Group Will Meet on T.U. Campus – Final Exams Close Year – Calendar of Events – Editorials – Am I Really Free? – Put Up Or Shut Up – The End–But More – A Tree – Prexy Says-- – Rocke and Bullis Guide the Gem – From the Pony Express – The Corner Stone – Highlights and Sidelights on Sports – Taylor Trojans Win First Night Game; 5-2 – Woman’s Play Day on T.U. Campus a Big Success – Teams from Four Local Colleges Participating – Indiana Tech’s Golfers Beat Trojans; 7.5-4.5 – Taylor Tennis Team Bows To Huntington; 6-1 – Adams Hat Sports Trophy Will Be Awarded Soon – Tri-College Golf Meet Won by Franklin – Indiana Tech. Victims of Eight Hit Attack – Trojan Nine Loses To Ft. Ben; 6-2 – Off ‘Dee’ Record – Philos Ring the Bell – Autobiography Of a Fool – Hotel LaFontaine Provides South American Touch For Mnankas and Dates – Senior Class Visits Breakfast Club on Chicago Trip – Soangetahas Entertain in ‘Vale of Tawasentha’ – Maidens and Braves Date for Weiner Roast

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  The Gem-Echo: May 7, 1947

  Taylor University

  Volume 2, Number 15

  Philos Present ‘The Chimes of Normandy’ – Marshall Reports Conference Ended Stalemate – G. I. Allowances Not to be Used As Vacation Pay – Klopfenstein To Edit ’47-48 Echo – Walden, Heckart To Head Other Departments – Annual Move-Up Day Will Be May 21 – Seniors To Take Comprehensives – Calendar of Events – Bertsche Will Lead Thalos in Coming Year – New Science Building Under Construction – Speech Department Plans Annual Dress Banquet – Coming? – Long Elected By Philos as Leader ’47-48 – Seniors To Come Out In Caps And Gowns At Chapel May 14 – Sweetser High School Students Visit Campus Science Exhibits – Sports Events – Millhisler and Weikel Direct Light Opera – ‘Smoke’ and ‘Tea at Four’ to be Given by Drama Class Friday – Fesmire Elected President of Education Club at Meeting – Semester-End Procedure Outlined by Vets Administration – Editorials – They Did–Well!! – Prexy Says-- – ‘Little Minister’ Scores Big Hit – Camp Fire – Six Days in The ‘Clink’ – The Corner Stone – Highlights and Sidelights on Sports – Woman’s Play Day Here, May 10 – Gymnastic Exercises Rough On Students – Manchester Nine Drubs Taylor Twice, 9-2, 5-2 – Girls Softball to Start As Soon As Possible – Four Colleges to Send Teams to Campus – Trojans Nine Bows To Huntington, 9-5 – Off ‘Dee’ Record – Free Orchids for Your Best Girl – Present and Future Echo Editors – Youth Conference Treasurer Reports – Nation’s Journalism Enrollment Doubles Over Pre-War Figure

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  The Gem-Echo: April 23, 1947

  Taylor University

  Volume 2, Number 14

  ‘Little Minister’ to Be Dramatized by Thalos, May 2 – Students Elect Curdy Council President – Dr. Emens President North Central – Concert Harpist, Here May 3 – Ben Greet Players Appear in ‘Merchant of Venice’ – Texas City Disaster Headlines Events Of the Week – Speech Department Presents Cyclorama – Campus To Commemorate Bishop Taylor’s Birthday May 2 – Calendar of Events – A Capella Choir Completes Tour – Lillotte Will Direct Cast – T. B. Society to Give Free X-Rays – Class in Children’s Literature Becomes Practical Lit. – ‘Do You Remember?’ – ‘Incurable Disease’ – Thoughts on Flexibility – Constructive Comment – Looking Down From A Hilltop – Prexy Says-- – Girls’ Association and Soangetaga Presidents – Student’s Paradise Found in Arts and Crafts – The Corner Stone – Highlights and Sidelights on Sports – Trojan Nine Defeated In Opener – Freshman A’s Win Men’s Intramural Basketball Honors – A’s Finish Season Undefeated; Soph’s Second Place – Intramural Track Meet to Be Held April 26th – Taylor Presents the Baseball Varsity – Taylor’s First Golf Team Almost Ready For Action – Indiana Central Wins Easily, 11-0 – Off “Dee” Record – Zook Receives Reserve Promotion to Captain – Sereny Stresses Danger of Communism – Indiana Broadcasters Announce Scholarship – Alumni Stroll Through Halls of Alma Mater – Comedy, Drama Share Bill in Shreiner

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  The Gem-Echo: April 2, 1947

  Taylor University

  Volume 2, Number 13

  Praise God for Victory -- Christ Arose for Us

  T.U. Accredited – Constitution Is Ratified – A Capella Tours Mid-West and East – Choir Leaves Mid-West – Eastern Trip Next – One Act Plays to Be Given by Drama Dept. – Germany’s Fate Rests In Big Four Meeting – Gitta Sereny Will Tell of Europe’s Youth – North Central Accepts Taylor – Girls to Retaliate at Fellow’s Open House – Calendar of Events – Editorials – Faster Pace Anticipated – We The People – He Is Risen – Prexy Says-- – Ambassador and Ministerial Leaders – The Corner Stone – Highlights and Sidelights on Sports – Lou Viau Receives Jack Dempsey Award – Freshman ‘A’ Lead Men’s League 3-0 – Senior Girls Victors In Exhibition Games 2-0 – Freshmen Lose Final Game 20-21; Wright Leading Scorer – Senior Girls Lead League 2-0 – B. Carter Leads League Scoring With 29 Points – Juniors Run Second; Hayes Leads Scoring – Ear To Ear – Parade Highlights Celebration – Taylor Celebrates – Juniors Receive Keys – Walden Appointed Assistant News Editor – Dining-Hall Music Committee Chosen – Tanner Receives Promotion – Homer Rodeheaver Holds Unique Chapel – Audience Thrilled By Jack Rank’s One Man Theater

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  The Gem-Echo: March 19, 1947

  Taylor University

  Volume 2, Number 12

  Shakespearean Artist To Appear March 29 – Truman Departs From Traditional Foreign Policy – Drake U. Pros. Unfair To Married Students – “Christ My Life” – Annual Inspection of Girls’ Dorm Mar. 28 – Warner Replaces Witmer As Business Manager – Stag Fudge Room To Be Completed – Constitution Ready For Student Ratification – Faculty Approves Social Rules – College Students Poor Risk For Insurance Firms – Jack Rank Portrays “The Taming of The Shrew” – Mid-Semesters To Begin March 24 – A Capella Choir to Sing in Cincinnati – Editorials – Thalo-Philo Programs – Who Pawned My Castle? – Good Job, Trojans – A ‘Fine’ Way – Jasper, Where Are Your Manners? – Prexy Says-- – Language Club and I. R. C. Presidents – The Corner Stone – Highlights and Sidelights on Sports – Juniors Lead In Intra-Mural Basketball – B Team Ends Year With Three Wins; Five Losses – Jean Hayes Leads Girls In Scoring For Season With 40 Points – Varsity Ends Season As Taylor Hayes Finishes First In Scoring With 252 Points – Cast This Ballot For Your Favorite Player – Seniors Drop Hard Fought Game; Final Score 22-12 – Faculty Defeats Girls; Remains Undefeated – Gymnastic Exhibition To Be Staged March 28 – Ear to Ear – New Philo Show Delves Into Past – Calendar of Events – Upland Proud of New Fire Truck – Government Requires Registration of Souvenir Weapons – Seniors Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day – Soangetahas Bowl With Dates

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  The Gem-Echo: March 5, 1947

  Taylor University

  Volume 2, Number 11

  14th Annual Youth Conference On Campus – King George’s United Kingdom Faces Crises – Varsity Nears End of Season – Rules Group Sends Recommendations To Administration – Seniors Plan Formal Shindig – Student Council Extends Welcome – Bishop Hughes Gives Inspiring message – J. Ericson and D. Wood Co-Chairmen of New Philo Program, Mar. 14 – Formal Banquet and Junior Play Provides Colorful Evening – Varied Activities Around ‘Towers Seen Far Distant’ – Editorial – Which Level Controls Your Life? – Are We Awake? – Once Upon A Time… – Prexy Says-- – Meet Your Y. C. Co-Chairman – The Parlor Sofa Reports – The Corner Stone – Highlights and Sidelights on Sports – Taylor Bows to Huntington In a Thriller – Taylor Girls In Their Debut Beat Huntington – J. Van Horn’s 13 Points Clinches The Contest – Taylor Girls Make It Two In a Row Over Huntington, 36-26 – Postponed – To Start Intra-Mural Basketball On March 11 – An Active Golf Schedule Planned, 12 Matches Set – Oakland City Edges Trojans; Coppock Sinks 26 – Game Decided In The Last Three Minutes of Play – Girls’ Inter-Collegiate Play Day Here, May 10 – Quips on Campus Life – Mnankas Stage Staking Derby At Idyl Wyld – Museum Open During Conference – Freshmen Stir Campus Life – New Furniture Brightens Rec Hall – Closing Date of Contest Advanced – Dr. Tinkle To Teach At Ball State – Dr. E. C. Raine Gives Insight To Alaska – Sophomores to Take Comprehensives – Calendar of Events

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  The Gem-Echo: February 19, 1947

  Taylor University

  Volume 2, Number 10

  Juniors Produce Magnificent Obsession – Group Proposes Changes In Social Rules – First Campus Queen Crowned “Miss Gem” At Valentine Day Festivities – Well-Known Speakers Highlight Youth Conference Program – Alaskan Authority Will Speak Feb. 21 At Lyceum – Shorty McElwee and Varsity Club Present Inspiring Pep Session – Community Group Hears Address by Judge Rhoads – Calendar of Events – Curtain to Rise At 8:00 p.m. February 21 – Oratorical and Essay Contests Around the Corner – Editorials – Keeping Social Rules Up To Date – Taking a Chance on Profs. – Marshall Advocates Military Training – Prexy Says-- – The Corner Stone – Highlights and Sidelights on Sports – Trojans Beat Ft. Ben In The Last Minute – Ft. Ben B’s Smothered By Taylor’s B’s, 51-12 – Willert and Shy Lead To Victory – An Active Baseball Schedule Planned – Tri-State’s Fast Break Clicks, Taylor Bows, 58-44 – Track Is Back In The Sports’ Limelight – Ball State Trips Taylor Despite Hayes’ 27 – Taylor B’s Lose to Huntington B’s – Cook’s Foul Shot Decides Contest – Revival Of Tennis Planned This Spring – Marty’s Ladditudes – Thales Conjures Variety Show From New Thalos – Miss Gem-A Personality – Who’s Who

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  The Gem-Echo: February 5, 1947

  Taylor University

  Volume 2, Number 9

  Dr. Oscar W. Miller Heads Psychology Department – “Christ My Life” Announced As Youth Conference Theme – Britain’s Labor Government Facing Economic Crisis – Latin America Offers Studies for Spanish Students – Veterans Line Up As Enrollment Reaches 365 – Good Response to WSSF Campaign – Library Fund Tops $5,000 Mark – Dr. Roy Smith Gives Timely Address – Holiness League Cabinet Elected – New Thalos To Present Show February 7 – Pastor Nieomueller Gives Address At Indianapolis – North Central Examines Taylor – Talented Ohio Prof. Makes Hit on Campus – Miss Gem Contest Deadline February 12 – Editorials – Welcome – Is It Our Fault? – Eleventh Hour Cramming Spells Three O-clock Doom – Prexy Says-- – Get A Rake, Jake!! – Fond Memories Of Campus Pets – The Corner Stone – Highlights and Sidelights on Sports – Trojans Lose Despite Coppock’s 28 Points – Cook and Wilkins Lead Taylor B’s To Victory – B’s Defense Holds Indiana Tech, 45-44 – Manchester B’s K.O. Taylor B’s, 62-41 – Practice Sessions Are Vital In Molding A Winning Team – Student Pep Band Adds Share To Victory – Central’s Fast Break Wins – T. Hayes Scores 12 Points But Manchester Drubs Taylor 53-29 – Marty’s Ladditudes – Sophs. Celebrate Following Exams – Who’s Who – Chisolm-Leeman Ring Wedding Bell – Busy Speech Dept. Entertains In Shreiner

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  The Gem-Echo: January 15, 1947

  Taylor University

  Volume 2, Number 8

  Dr. Roy L. Smith Lyceum Speaker – Marshall Assumes Helm of U.S. State Department – Coach Dodd and Students Are Shaken Up In Vacation Accident – H. Johnson and Barker Co-Chairmen Of ’47 Youth Conference – “Magnificent Obsession” Cast By Juniors -- $4,000 Goal Set For Library from Students, Faculty – Echo Literary Contest Open To All Students – Chicago Taylorites Attend Rally During Holiday Vacation – Two Pipe Organs Purchased By School – Students Support Recreation Project – Sherlock Baffled By “Surrender” – Christian Advocate Editor Here January 18 – A Capella Sings In Muncie Jan. 19 – Calendar – Editorials – Standing At The Crossroads – Challenge Of The Future – The “201” Psalm – “My Car” – Pony Express – Prexy Says-- – Doran (Bantle) and Lamott ’38 Write Of Experiences – The Corner Stone – Highlights and Sidelights On Sports – Taylor Drubs Defiance For Third Straight Win – Latest – The Sportslight – Doepke Sinks Winning Basket As Trojans Defeat Ft. Ben; 46-44 – Taylor (B) Wins First Victory, 50-23 – Coppock and Tinkle Combine when Taylor Trims Concordia – Teamwork Decides Thriller, 54-50 – Girls’ Intramural Basketball Teams And Captains Chosen – Marty’s Ladditudes – Who’s Who – “Buenos Dias” and A Glance at the Class in Spanish

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  The Gem-Echo: December 18, 1946

  Taylor University

  Volume 2, Number 7

  A Merry Christmas and Blessed New Year

  Campus Steeped in Tradition as Yuletide Approaches – Marty’s Chatter – English Club Entertained by Dr. Hilbish – Grubbs Leads Senior Party; Zimmerman Chairman for Junior – Home Economics Girls, Echo Staff and Library Attaches Entertained Monday – Marion College Group Officiates At Holiness League – Quartet Impresses Student Body – Christmas Program And Banquet To Be Thursday Night – The Christmas Spirit – The Lamplighter – Pause To Comprehend – The Gentile Too – Prexy Says-- – The Corner Stone – Echo Now in 31st Year – The Echo Staff of 1946-1947 – Christmas Cannot Be Kept Alone – Echo’s Doctor Q. A. Exposes The Secrets of Copy to Press – The Christmas Gift To the World – Love Makes Spirit Of Christmas – An Unseen Guest – Christmas Centers Around The Family – The Very Spirit Of Christmas – “I’m Dreaming Of A White Christmas” – Rumors Are Flying About Christmas – “C’est La Guerre” Joe Vet Reminisces – Christmas Holidays And Customs Hold Fond Memories – Christmas Eve Brings Excitement to Arne In Denmark – Mexican Christmas Period of Festivity – Byres and Molotov Agree On Treaty Plans – Christ-Centered Sports Is Aim Of Taylor – coach Dodd Massages Athelete In New Training Room – In The Sportslight – Veteran Bob Long – Frosh Harold Coppock – Sigma Delta Psi Athletic Fraternity Planned at Taylor – T. Hayes Leads Scorers – Highlights and Sidelights On Sports – Physical Education Dept. Progresses – Taylor Loses to Manchester, Ball State {B} – Trojans Lose Close Game 61-57; Tinkle Sinks 20 Points – Taylor ‘B’ Loses By Single Point to Manchester ‘B’ – Dave Tinkle Leads In Popularity Poll; Taylor Hayes, Second – Ball State ‘B’ Team Drops Trojans, 53-40 – Faculty Gathers in Campbell Parlors For Santa’s Visit – Wedding Bells Ring For Carpenter December 21 – $10,000 In Prizes In Fiction Contest – Museum Inspected By Writing Class

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  The Gem-Echo: December 4, 1946

  Taylor University

  Volume 2, Number 6

  Over the Back Fence – Literary Societies Select Gem-Queen Candidates – Miller Appointed Associate Editor – Service in Chapel Highlights Thanksgiving Day – Calendar of Events – Burkhead Wins First Place In Echo Poetry Contest – A Capella Choir Presents First in Series of Concerts At Wabash Churches – There’s Always A Way – Student Council, I.R.S. and Ambassadors Start WSSF Campaign – Jack Pischel, Harold Johnson Recognized by Poetry Association – Christmas Vacation – Radio’s Dixie Four To Appear Friday – Scott-Morrison Opens Year’s Lyceums With Brilliant Performance – Editorials – Is Coal Our Goal? – Dividends For Christ – This Collegiate World – First Place Winner in Recent Echo Poetry Contest – Second Place Winner – Histoires Francais Flow From Swallow Robin – Prexy Says-- – Betty Loeffer and Maureen Carver, ’46, Teach in Puerto Rico – The Corner Stone – Highlights and Sidelights on Sports – The Leading Scorers – Taylor Athlete to Be Awarded Dempsey Cup – The Sportslight – Indiana Central Superior in Fast Break-Wins 54-42 – Taylor Beats Concordia, 44-41, Bows to Tri-State, 43-34 – Trojans Unable to Match Neatly Timed Plays of Tri-State – Taylor “B” Edged By Indiana Tech “B”; Ed Shy Is High Scorer – Taylor Wins Opening Game: T. Hayes Sinks 22 Points – News Boy – Who’s Who – New Fine Arts Club Organized – Science Club Tours Marion Park, Has Weiner Roast – State Psychiatrist Lectures to Education Club – Next Echo To Be Super-Size

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  The Gem-Echo: November 13, 1946

  Taylor University

  Volume 2, Number 5

  Over the Back Fence – Extra! – Basketball Season Here – Harpsichordist to Appear – Donald Scott-Morrison Featured in Opening Lyceum Program – Dramatics Lab Before Public – We Thank Thee – Preliminary Training Complete; Varsity Chosen – Inaugural Brings Dignitaries to Campus – Editorial – “Go Get ‘Em–Trojans!!” – Commendations – Those Goats – Classroom Insight – Poet Geniuses – Pony Express – Prexy Says-- – Literary – The Corner Stone – The Echo Sport Page – Highlights and Sidelights on Sports – Sport Shots – First Game - Taylor vs. Concordia - Friday – Juniors Win Touch Football Crown – Juniors Finish Undefeated; Frost Clinch Second Place – Taylor Announces New Cheer Leaders – Taylor Proudly Presents ’46-47 Basketball Varsity – Dodd Announces New Schedule for Basketball – “B” Squad Plans Effective Schedule – “B” Squad Schedule – News Boy – Echo Sponsors Another Contest – Who’s Who – Frost Return to Childhood – Our Band Struts Again – Last Chance

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  The Gem-Echo: October 30, 1946

  Taylor University

  Volume 2, Number 4

  Over the Back Fence – Convention of O.M.S. Nov. 1-3 – Junior Class Sponsors Skating Party – Faculty Get-to-gethers – A Story of Success: “Hardship, Struggles and Sweat-Pouring Labor”: A Look At Our President – Societies Hold Annual Celebrations – Philo Hayride – Thalo Barn Party – Meredith to Be Inaugurated – Bishop Cushman Guest Speaker – 8th President to Be Inaugurated – Well-Known Bishop On Campus – Opportunity Still Knocks – Editorial – Battle Stations – Classroom Insight – Literary Efforts – A Capella Choir Makes Debut – The Corner Stone – Alumni News – Prexy Says-- – Bob Meredith Enters Taylor – The Echo Sport Page – Highlights and Sidelights on Sports – Juniors Lead Touch Football League – Juniors Remain Undefeated: Frosh Hold Second Place – Basketball Practice Begins – Juniors 12, Sophs 0 – Tumbling Club Organize – Juniors 12, Frosh 0 – Ball State News – Girls’ Day Winners Given Ribbons in Chapel – Frosh Tie Sophs, 0-0 – News Boy – Who’s Who – Dates Set for Mid-Semesters

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  The Gem-Echo: October 16, 1946

  Taylor University

  Volume 2, Number 3

  Over the Back Fence – Fall Revival Now in Progress – Dr. E. W. Petticord Speaks Twice Each Day – Evangelist of Renown Visits Campus – Who’s Who Candidates Are Named – Rush Day Results, Thalos 131; Philos 73 – Echo Sponsors Contest – Emblems In Review – Dean Rediger Receives Doctorate – Revival Emphasis Typically Taylor – A Capella Plans Tours – Parking Lots Constructed – Editorial – Let Us Go On – Mystery Reigns In Ol’ Wisconsin – Taylor On The Air – I. G. Report – Good For You – Poet Geniuses – Classroom Insight – The Corner Stone – Prexy Says-- – Alumni News – The Echo Sport Page – Highlights and Sidelights on Sports – Taylor Initiates Girl’s Sports – Sophs Whip Juniors 6-4 – T-Club Announces Specific Plans For ’46-47’ Athletics – Sophomores Win Championship – Sophs Win Champ Game 9-8 – Freshmen Beat Sophomores 13-6; Juniors Won Forfeit – News Boy – Who’s Who – Ambassadors Elect Officers

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  The Gem-Echo: October 2, 1946

  Taylor University

  Volume 2, Number 2

  Over the Back Fence – Coming Events Demand Decision – New Students To Choose Society – Approaching Revival Calls For Resolve – Tug O’ War Declared Tie – Freshman Class Elects – Literary Societies Wave Their Colors – Thalonians Say “Know Thyself” – Philaletheans “Lovers of Truth” – Rush Days Call For Vote – World Condition Alters Traditions – Franklin College Head Delivers Matriculation Address – Changes in Staff Announced – Editorial – Whom To Serve – Stop–Look–Listen – Classroom Insight – Dramatic Arts – Wearing Of The Green – Radio-Record Player Dedicated – The Corner Stone – Prexy Says-- – Alumni News – The Echo Sport Page – Highlights and Sidelights on Sports – New Students Win Championship Fina, 5-0 – Freshmen {A} Are Victors in Softball Fina, 9-4 – ’46-47’ Crown To Frosh (A) – Philo Girls Win Traditional Game From Thalo Girls, 10-5 – Girls’ Play Day – Touch Football Schedule to Start Saturday, Oct. 12 – Amstutz Hurls 3 Hit Shutout – News Boy – Who’s Who

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  The Gem-Echo: September 14, 1946

  Taylor University

  Volume 2, Number 1

  Over the Back Fence – Taylor Begins New Century – School Opens With Record Enrollment – College Store Remodeled – Taylor Welcomes Seven New Profs. – A Word From “Murph” – Forward With Faith As New Century Dawns – Matriculation Nears 400 – Summer School A Dreamland – Editorial – New Debate Same Subject – “Yours–“ – When Students Come… to a Christian College – The Corner Stone – Prexy Says-- – Alumni News – The Echo Sport Page – Highlights and Sidelights on Sports – ’45-46’ Girl’s Sports – Taylor Cheers Wide Athletic Program – Coach Dodd Will Guide Taylor Athletics – T-Club Plans Big Year – Sisters Frolic – Sport Shorts – Taylor’s Schedule for Basketball – Touch Football – Tell A Friend – Win Some Money – Literary Societies Extend Welcome – Taylor Family to Be Guest at Reception – Echo Sponsors Chapel