Some people stand just a Iittle taller than the rest. They serve others and give of themselves with no apparent thought of physical reward. Thus, it seems fitting for the senior class to honor one such man with this dedication as a symbol of gratitude, friendship, respect and love. He is a man who teaches his courses with enthusiasm and concern for each student's welfare. One of his students made the comment, " He explains assignments clearly, he recognizes all work done for the course and he makes tests into learning experiences by thoroughly going over them :' Because of his superior teaching performance he has been awarded the Distinguished Teacher Award twice, once in 1967 and again in 1976. Joining the faculty in 1961, he has been unselfish and untiring in his service to his alma mater . In addition to teaching a full-time course load as a professor of speech, he has been deeply involved with students in various co-curricular activities . For several years he served as director of the Monday Night Meeting. He also served as advisor to Campus Players and has served as the coach for students entering various individual events in intercollegiate forensic competition . Building it into a meaningful annual event , he has served several years as director of the Speech Arts Tournament. When students became interested in having a Spring Sing, he volunteered to serve as the faculty director and, under his guidance, Spring Sing has developed into a major campus event. He has also stimulated student participation in the interpreters theatre. Taki ng an active part in the Lord's Church, he is a frequent song leader and Bible class teacher at the College congregation . He has also served as a member of the Worship Committee and has promoted more extensive reading of the Bible in the worship services. A member of the local Optimist Club, he has assisted in the organization of Optimist Clubs in some near-by towns . Because of his genui ne interest in the students both as a teacher and as an advisor and because of the Christian example he sets before us in all facets of life, the senior class proudly dedicates the 1978 Petit lean to Dr. John H. "Jack" Ryan. t / - 1. A FAMILY MAN, Dr. Ryan ho lds his son on his shoulders as they watch the Homecoming parade tORether. 2. IN THE CLASSROOM Dr. Ryan has good rapport with his students . Here he listens to one of their questions. 3. USING HIS HANDS, Dr. Ryan makes a major point during his Speech 101 Class. 4. PRESIDING <wer the awards after Spring Sing's final performance, Dr. Ryan announces the coveted sweepstakes winner. S. JOINING fellow faculty members, Dr. Ryan enjoys a mid-morning coffee break in the Student Center. Dedication • 13 -- l
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