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ith the completion of the addition

to the men’s residence hall in

sight, it calls for a moment of

reflection. Many students could

give testimonials from different

viewpoints on the much-

anticipated building project ranging

from three women having to share one bedroom in

Paden Hall to men living in units A and B of Emmons

Hall. i

One memory which every faculty, staff, and

student will cherish is of Mr. Paul Merritts. Mr.

Merritts and late wife, Helen, heard God’s call to

donate money for the college to build a new men’s

residence hall. In mid-October Mr. Merritts joined the

College family and lived in the Dambach apartment

while Dr. Biscoe made other suitable living

arrangements.

Taking the opportunity to show him the The students accepted Mr. Merritts as part of the

on-going construction of the new addition College family. Melissa Bennett said, “ It has been an

to the men’s residence hall, Dan Giltner
encouragement to me to have Mr. Merritts here on

gives Mr. Paul Merritts an eagle-eye view
campus. His friendliness has been a blessing to all

on the hydrolic lift.

those people that know him.” He was always seen at

Mr. Merritts takes advantage of the many meals sitting and visiting with students. On Monday

activities on campus. Here he is reviewing nights he would join some of the students in a weekly

the program of a faculty fine arts program Bible study. Besides interacting with the students,

held in early November. Dr. Biscoe
Mr. Merritts kept busy by working on the campus

comments on Mr. Merritts presence on
grounds. He was often seen sweeping the sidewalks,

campus, “ It has been a privilege to have

raking leaves, or pulling weeds.
him on campus this winter. As he

interacted with the student body, he

added a rich spiritual dimension to out

campus. His spiritual insight to living for

the Lord is a challenge and example for

students and staff.”

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