It was very general in content that was addressed. He talked about the college's purpose and he gave a brief vision. Not a lot different from Dr. Hyles' vision. 2 things he addressed were that there would be no intercollegiate athletics in the near future and that the majors would return to requiring Church Education 5 days a week. Other than that it was a get to know time. I was impressed by JW's ability to remember names. I had not seen him in 15 years yet he remembered me and called me by my first name. And when Pastors were introduced, we didn't have to introduce ourselves, he did it for us. And he gave some kind of story to go along with each man. He even remembered cutting my hair. LOL
I was also impressed with Steve Froelke. It seems they now have an alumni director who is concerned with all alumni, not just a few guys with big churches. And it seems like that he wants the job as alumni director, not just wanting to use it as a stepping stone to something else. I came away thinking I might now actually get letters from the HAC Alumni office.
I spent some time talking with Bro. Stuart Mason the new President. I came away impressed that this man can be successful at rebuilding the college.
So it was a good night. About 100 were there. And it was a gathering of alumni from across the years. The 70's, 80's, 90's, and recent years were all represented.
The school's colors have changed. From green and white to now Maze and Blue. Don't know who signed off on that one but my U of M apparel will now double for HAC apparel.
