I Excellence is fundamental to Harding Heritage For 29 years Dr. George S. Benson served as president of Harding College, beginning in the rall of 1936 and retiring following the 1965 spring Commencement. Through his untiring efforts he raised the money to clear the indebtedness, build several new buildings, and establish a sizeable endowment. In addition to his effective leadership in Christian education, Dr. Benson was a forceful advocate of the American way of life. 6 More than a decade ago Dr. Benson began preparing Dr. Clifton L. Ganus, Jr., to succeed him as president. A year's study in college administration at Columbia University and actual experience in various administrative positions prepared President Ganus for the position he most capably fills. A scholar in American history and a dedicated Christ ion, Dr. Ganus knows the meaning of the "pursuit of ('xrellenrp.'"
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