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Kerrville, Texas Fall 2012
Fulfilling the Promise A Campaign for Schreiner University
In the midst of rapid cultural and technological change,
Schreiner understands that a twenty-first century learning
environment must prepare graduates for success in a fluid
world. At the same time, Schreiner’s core strength since 1923
has been building and sustaining relationships. Nurturing
a community of teachers and learners who encourage each
other to fulfill their potential by claiming bold goals is more
important now than ever.
That’s what this campaign—Fulfilling the Promise—is about:
reaching our potential, as individuals and as a community.
— Tim Summerlin, President
goalsSchreiner University’s reputation
as a premier place of learning
will be widely known through the
strengths of our faculty and the
achievements of our graduates.
Schreiner’s facilities, services and
campus ambience will reflect our
commitment to “Learning by Heart.”
Schreiner will begin its second
century from a position of ever-
growing financial strength.
Our goals are ambitious and far-reaching.
“If I have seen further, it is by standing on the shoulders of giants.” ~ Isaac Newton
When Hill Country rancher Charles Schreiner and Presbyterian leaders in our region fashioned a vision for Schreiner Institute, they undoubtedly recognized that their joint venture could transform the cultural and educational landscape of this favored region forever. Nearly a century since those first conversations, we—their successors—deeply honor the legacies of service and generosity we have inherited.
We give thanks for these “giants”—thousands of generous friends and committed employees who have enabled this amazing journey from a tenacious military prep school and junior college to a distinctive baccalaureate university that faces the future with confidence and creativity.
We welcome the challenge of change.
Anticipating our centennial in 2023, we accept the privilege of charting a new course for Schreiner’s second century—claiming a reputation as a premier liberal arts, church-related learning community. Thoughtful study and discussion have convinced us that now is the time to carry the promise forward, building on current momentum.
Celebrating Solid Progress
During the last decade and a half, Schreiner has:
enhanced our distinctive undergraduate curriculum with an interdisciplinary core; identified innovative signature programs; launched 13 new undergraduate degrees, most recently the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) and the graduate Master of Business Administration (MBA); grown enrollment by 67 percent, to 1100 students;
more than doubled facilities to support enrollment growth, with a physical plant now valued at $53 million; and
more than tripled endowment to $50 million.
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Our promise, Learning by Heart, is...
an invitation to embrace a way of living that is more than intellectual. Engaging heart, mind and spirit in their quest for knowledge, students and mentors achieve a deeper understanding of the world around them and their place in it.
a conviction that learning embraces challenge and transforms students into citizens imbued with discernment, compassion, and concern for the common good.
a belief that where students have been matters much less than where they are going; it’s a commitment to engage with students in attaining the knowledge, skills, and values essential to a successful and satisfying life.
This philosophy permeates all our decisions.
When I was a senior, Dr. Fred Stevens pushed me to prepare for the MCAT (medical school entrance exam), and his confidence proved valid. When I was accepted, I wanted to celebrate before interviews began.
A few of us decided to take Professor Stevens up on his offer to join him on his annual pilgrimage to Quetico Provincial Park in Canada. We did not really know what to expect, but prior canoe trips with Fred were a highlight of our time at Schreiner.
We experienced exhilaration as we touched large ice deposits, bathed in ice-cold water, saw eagles and loons nesting, observed osprey diving for fish, and admired the Northern Lights. Having a naturalist like Fred plan and guide the trip was the icing on the cake. Truly it was a priceless adventure. Fifteen years, medical school, two residencies, and a master’s degree program have passed and I now get to join Fred and his wife, Pat Chastain, again for the fourth time in the summer of 2012. Lucky me! I get to re-join my mentor.
~ Jason Aaron ‘97, MD, MPH
Learning by Heart Experience: trekking the North Woods
Dr. Fred Stevens (center right) unveiled nature’s North Woods treasures for Schreiner students Lorie Lafon, Jason Aaron and Jason’s friend, Fabian Fonseca.
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Kathy Calhoun (second from right), a second-year medical student at the Texas A & M Health Science Center, experienced a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity last year at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston. She actually observed the first-ever full face transplant, led by Dr. Elof Eriksson and a 35-member surgery team. When she completes her medical training, Calhoun hopes to perform reconstructive surgery, helping others with disfigurements.
Schreiner University was the birthplace of my medical career as it molded me into the person I always hoped to become. I wanted a school that would challenge me and force me to become stronger and this is exactly what Schreiner did. I was given multiple chances that most people in college don’t get to excel and take command of projects. I absolutely loved every second of my time on campus and I so often think back to the incredible professors who taught me so much and all the happy times I had.
~ Kathy Calhoun, ’10
Learning by Heart experience: claiming a vocation
goalWe will increase student access and success. Providing a Schreiner education to qualified students regardless of their financial status and attracting meritorious students currently requires almost $9 million per year in Schreiner scholarships and grants. In addition to financial aid, we will continue to provide and strengthen academic support and enrichment initiatives which enable students to discover their strengths and thrive in social, academic and professional settings.
A variety of gifts will help keep open this door of hope.
Schreiner seeks gifts from $5,000 to $100,000 to provide a wide range of scholarships. Annual giving will support Presbyterian Heritage Grants, Hill Country Tuition Grants, Presidential and Trustees Scholarships, talent awards, campus jobs and other forms of student aid to more than 90% of our student body.
Endowed scholarships from $25,000 to $1,000,000 will provide permanent support by distributing an annual amount to worthy students while preserving the corpus for growth and safety, thus reducing dependence upon yearly gifts.
Schreiner University’s reputation as a premier place of learning will be widely known through the strengths of our faculty and the achievements of our graduates.
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Our signature academic programs —strong, in demand, distinctive—and those identified as priority programs, both academic and co-curricular, will deepen students’ experiences and help Schreiner carve out a more recognized niche. Current and endowed funding will sustain and expand these offerings.
We will enrich academic and co-curricular offerings.
Distinctive Offerings Learning Support Services
Honors Program
Interdisciplinary Studies/Lifelong Learning
Campus Ministry/Discerning Vocation
Global Studies & Study Abroad
Undergraduate Research
Living & Learning Communities
Signature ProgramsGraphic Design
Integrity Ambassadors in Business
Life Sciences
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One way to refresh the curriculum is by equipping the faculty with new teaching tools and connecting them to colleagues across the nation. In the summer of 2011, a special gift enabled Schreiner to send 16 teachers to an intensive seminar at New York City’s Barnard College. There they learned “Reacting to the Past,” an interactive teaching technique that engages students in recreating pivotal moments in history.
Upon returning, the faculty fine-tuned their version of “Setting Minds on Fire: The Birth of Democracy.” Ancient Athens in 403 BC became the “hands on” learning lab for every freshman student and will continue in years to come.
professional growth opportunities, including participation in national higher education dialogue through symposia and conferences;
support for engaging with students in undergraduate research;
use of teaching and research tools specific for each discipline, including technological advances; and
recognition and encouragement of outstanding professionalism through endowed funding, such as fellowships, lectureships, professorships and chairs.
We will attract, retain and equip excellent teachers.
The heart of any university—and, perhaps, especially a small liberal arts school—is its faculty. Schreiner has always been blessed with faculty known for their love of teaching and commitment to their students’ individual success. Attracting and retaining an excellent faculty depend upon current and endowed funding that enables:
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goalAs our programs mature and enrollment grows, Schreiner must provide facilities that keep up with our progress and reflect Schreiner’s commitment to holistic education—linking development of the mind, body and spirit. Such facilities not only encourage learning beyond the classroom and create places of fellowship and recreation; they also offer additional venues to the supportive Hill Country community that surrounds us.
A fine space in 1978, Edington Center can no longer accommodate the athletic schedule nor big events. Commencement Day excludes many family members and campus employees because there are no more seats.
Mountaineer spirit makes competitive athletics a chance for all to have fun.
Schreiner’s facilities, services and campus ambience will reflect our commitment to “Learning by Heart.”
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The 35,000 square foot Schreiner Event Center will serve our entire community and address specific needs of sufficient space for athletics and campus life. Included in the plans is a new gymnasium worthy of NCAA Division III intercollegiate athletics. Our current athletic and intramural facilities face enormous scheduling challenges, especially during basketball and volleyball seasons. Schreiner’s athletes do not receive athletic scholarships; they play for love of the game and to participate in a wholesome team environment.
In addition, lighting on the athletics fields will permit night games and add to the facilities’ flexibility. Like the recently completed Mountaineer Fitness Center, this project is central to our attention to lifelong physical wellbeing.
First Capital Priority: The Schreiner Event Center will reflect SU’s commitment to our new conference, relieve a shortage of facilities and nurture scholar athletes.
Fitting into SCACIn 2013, Schreiner will join the Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference (SCAC), comprised of colleges known for solid academics and competitive athletics. Many consider the SCAC the premier NCAA Division III conference in the West. Schreiner will join six prestigious universities in our region:
Trinity University (San Antonio) Southwestern University (Georgetown) Austin College (Sherman)University of Dallas (Irving) Colorado College (Colorado Springs, CO.)Centenary College (Shreveport, LA.)
However, we must acknowledge that SCAC
has told us that we will not be considered for
the conference basketball tournament until
we can provide adequate facilities. Schreiner
is the only school excluded.
Construction for gym and event center $10,257,434Architectural & Engineering Fees 704,655Furniture, Fixtures & Equipment 377,665Landscaping 236,153Maintenance Endowment 1,000,000Estimated Total Cost $12,575,907Gifts Received 1,948,316
Gifts needed to complete project $10,627,591
Schreiner Event Center Estimate Gifts needed to complete Event Center
RemainingGift
1 $4,000,000 $6,627,5911 $2,000,000 $4,627,5911 $1,000,000 $3,627,5913 $500,000 $2,127,5914 $250,000 $1,127,5916 $100,000 $527,591
11 $50,000 -$22,409
Plans to construct spaces that accommodate the growing strength of our campus ministry and performing arts programs are being developed now. Schreiner is engaging architects and campus master planners to review all existing space and to make recommendations that are appropriate, attractive and achievable. While no decisions have been made yet about exact locations and scopes of these projects, creative and flexible facilities will help Schreiner keep up with our progress in these areas.
Worship Center Schreiner is proud of its covenant with the Presbyterian Church (USA), as well as its vibrant, ecumenical campus ministry program. New spaces will provide quality settings for people of all faiths to gather, enjoy fellowship, study, reflect and worship. The Worship Center will also offer places for peer counseling and community service initiatives and settings for discovery of vocation or calling.
Gini Norris-Lane, Campus Minister
Worship Center will reflect Schreiner’s values
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A liberal arts university with a growing music program and a theatre major flourishes with quality performing arts facilities. Many of our students, regardless of academic major, find fulfillment by partici-pating in the music and theatrical ensembles sponsored on campus.
Still on the drawing board: Performing Arts Space
The health of our performing arts programs, music and theatre, can be measured not only by their graduates but most dramatically by numbers of participants in music and theatre ensembles. In recent years, our choral program has expanded to four ensembles and, most recently, a Schreiner concert band has been established to supplement participants in the Symphony of the Hills.
Both practice and performance facilities are inadequate to serve students participating in these programs. Schreiner is currently limited to acoustically and functionally outdated Dietert Auditorium and Hanszen Fine Arts Center (the old rifle range) for serving its students’ experiences in the performing arts. Schreiner University is committed to addressing these needs either through renovation and expansion of current facilities or construction of new facilities in order to attract and retain students for whom involvement in the arts is an essential part of a full college experience.
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The results?• Graduates will be technologically
conversant with the workplaces they will enter. They will be adept at using the tools of the digital age.
• The campus community will transcend geography in its ability to interact with partners across the nation and world.
• The command center for this technology revolution is the William Logan Library, which will support training, research and discovery through interactive technologies and innovative use of space.
Technology: Essential to Student Learning
Technology is no longer an option or a luxury; it is a necessity in education, as essential as food and air (if you are to believe college students). Technology is critical to how faculty teach, students interact, and ideas are tested in “real time.” Students and prospective students quickly sense whether a campus is attuned to technological innovation. Schreiner is committed to expanding its core services, while strengthening organizational capacity and emerging technologies. Special gifts will expedite these improvements.
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Perhaps the most challenging planning responsibility on campus comes in the field of technology, which—as we all recognize—can change by the day. Working with faculty, staff, students and consultants, the technology team has created a thoughtful and comprehensive multi-year plan to accomplish efficient and practical network services, improve core data systems, utilize external “cloud” services, enhance implementation of mobile devices, and more fully integrate social media, electronic resources, communications and training into the campus business and teaching/learning environments.
“The Web as I envisaged it, we have not seen it yet. The future is still so much bigger than the past.”
~ Time Berners-Lee Inventor of the World Wide Web
Gifts are welcome to underwrite a portion or all of the following advances:
• Increaseaccesspointsforwirelessnetworkaccesstounservedlocationsacrosscampus................................................................................................... $35,000
• Implementacampus-widefive-yearupgradeplanthatcyclesoutolderequipmentandinstallsupdated,maintainablenetworkingsystems........................ $335,000
• Establishoff-campusaccesstotheUniversity’sinternalnetworksystemforpersonnelconductinguniversitybusinessinotherlocationsandimplementacampus-wideidentitymanagementsystem.................................. $215,000
• Developandimplementacoherentbackupplanforlocallymaintainedsystemstoensurecrucialdataarenotlost................................................................... $275,000
• Increaseavailabilityandpublicityofcampuscomputingtrainingopportunities.... $75,000
• Installteleconferencingequipmentthatwillenablepersonneltousemorefullythevastuniverseofonlineresourcesandcollaborationswithotherliberalartsinstitutions................................................................................. $150,000
Total..................................................................................................................................... $1,085,000
Raised..................................................................................................................................... $129,000
Neededtoaccomplishalloftheseobjectives:................................................................... $956,000
Opening windows to the worldA state-of-the-art teleconferencing setup in Logan Library’s Scarle-Philips Room in the fall of 2012 will enable Schreiner to participate in the brand new Texas Language Consortium. Including Concordia Lutheran, Lubbock Christian, Texas Lutheran, and Texas Wesleyan, this collaboration will dramatically expand foreign language options to students on all campuses.
Each university will provide courses through high-definition video conferencing labs with assigned faculty and proctor support. Schreiner will contribute instruction in German; other schools will provide French, Mandarin Chinese and Spanish.
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goalWe are grateful that Schreiner’s endowment has tripled since 1997 and now surpasses $50 million. At the same time, the size of one’s endowment is more than a safeguard against turbulent economic times; it is one of the most visible and lasting markers of a strong university. Endowment funds are never spent; however, a portion of their annual income provides predictable and steady support and enables the administration to plan realistically for the future.
As the endowment grows, Schreiner will be better able to: support academic excellence through abundant scholarships and grants;
maintain and improve existing and new buildings envisioned that serve athletic competition, campus events, spiritual development, the performing arts and community needs;
enhance our library operations and collections;
offer professional growth opportunities for faculty and staff;
enrich curricular and co-curricular programs; sustain innovative technology throughout campus; and
respond to new opportunities for more thoughtful and thorough services.
Schreiner will begin its second century from a position of ever-growing financial strength.
How Schreiner’s endowment compares to peer* and aspirant** universities (January 2012 figures)
Abilene Christian, Abilene 4728 $299,109,000 $63,263Southwestern, Georgetown 1372 $268,983,000 $196,052St. Mary’s, San Antonio 4105 $163,058,000 $39,722Austin College, Sherman 1353 $124,895,000 $92,310Hardin-Simmons, Abilene 2312 $106,336,000 $45,993Texas Lutheran, Seguin 1344 $80,477,000 $59,879McMurry, Abilene 1414 $62,903,000 $44,486St. Edward’s, Austin 5454 $54,075,000 $9,915Schreiner, Kerrville 1117 $53,929,000 $48,280Howard Payne, Brownwood 1290 $43,596,000 $33,795Texas Wesleyan, Fort Worth 3378 $34,971,000 $10,353
Peer Institutions* are defined as higher educational units that are comparable with one another in terms of size, enrollment, program offerings and—sometimes—locales.
Aspirant Institutions** are those that have achieved higher measures of academic reputation, financial resources, and/or greater selectivity. These are the institutions that serve in diverse ways as models we “aspire” to emulate.
Endowment per Student
Total Endowment
Enrollment FY 2011University
Schreiner recognizes that most major gifts for the endowment will come through estate provi-sions that may take many years to realize. In the meantime, in-creasing permanent funds to the equivalent of $100,000 per student will effectively double our current endowment to more than $110 million. This increased financial strength has supported Schreiner’s aggressive growth over the past decade and will undergird future progress.
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We know Schreiner is a place on the move—strengthening its academic programs, gaining in recognition and respect, meeting educational needs important to state and nation. As from the beginning in 1923, Schreiner is persistent in making its own path—as evidenced by Schreiner’s signature programs and distinctive offerings.
All of us recognize that a destination rarely remains a destination very long. Indeed, organizations that thrive are continually renewing and revising their goals and strategies and then claiming even larger visions. And so it will be with Schreiner.
We give thanks that our trustees, faculty and administration do not see a resting place on the horizon. We have the vision, confidence, strategies and plans to achieve them.
The Future Beckons
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Make a difference where we’re making a difference!
Friends who support Schreiner are backing a success story that has unfolded amidst challenging odds. As Schreiner moves into its second century of service, we intend our reputation as the most student-centered institution in Texas will be well known and well documented. When one asks, “Where can one find a premier place of learning, where a student can experience a life-changing undergraduate education?” the answer will be, “Schreiner University in the Texas Hill Country, of course!”
Just as every student matters at Schreiner University, so does every gift. Supporting the “Fulfilling the Promise” Campaign is a way to make a difference because each contribution at a small university makes a real difference….is noticed…is appreciated.
To accomplish these goals, Schreiner respectfully asks you to consider:
Gifts to the annual fund underwrite student aid to cover the gap between tuition and the cost of providing a high-quality educational experience and enhance program funding.
Gifts to the capital projects and other important initiatives will provide superior learning opportunities.
Gifts to endowment, including through bequests and other planned gifts will secure Schreiner University’s long-term health and legacy.
We invite your friendship and support for the journey.
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2012-2013 Board of Trustees
Term Expiring 2013Rev. Dr. Stuart Baskin TylerMr. Philip Hering WacoMr. Frank Maresh HuntMs. Vicky Pappas HoustonMr. Darrel Rice DallasMs. Angie Richmond San AntonioMr. Charles Sapp San AntonioMr. Nicholas Serafy BrownsvilleMr. Brian Sullivan AustinMr. Billy Wilkinson AustinMr. Walter Workman Kerrville
Term Expiring 2014Mr. James Alsup MidlandMr. Tom Baldwin San AntonioMs. Susan Stephens Brooks San AngeloMr. Mark Clements SpicewoodDr. Gary Allen Crozier KerrvilleMr. Bill Harrison San AntonioMr. Thomas Weir Labatt III San AntonioMs. Janet McKinney KerrvilleMs. Lea Nye San AntonioMr. Robert Parker HoustonMr. Israel Peña BoerneRev. Dean Pogue Katy
Term Expiring 2015 Mr. Rick Cree Dallas Dr. Demmie Mayfield San Antonio Ms. Nancy Paup Fort Worth Mr. Michael Pate Washington, D.C.Ms. Jane Ragsdale Hunt Mr. Max Sherman AustinDr. William Reid Horseshoe BayMr. Karl Ransleben Fredericksburg Mr. Robert Scott FalfurriasMr. Ron Tefteller San Antonio
Advisory TrusteesMs. Anne Compton DallasMr. J. B. (Bubba) Coskey* Houston Rev. Dr. David Evans Austin Mr. Jimmie Peschel Kerrville Mr. Stuart Sliva* El PasoMr. Bill Wilson* KerrvilleRev. Dr. John Wurster Houston* denotes inactive status
Trustees EmeritiMr. James Avery KerrvilleMr. Peter Baldwin Dallas
University Officers Dr. Tim Summerlin President
Ms. Peg Layton VP for Enrollment and Student Services
Dr. Charlie McCormick Provost and VP for Academic Affairs
Mr. Bill MuseVP for Administration and Finance
Dr. Candice Scott Chief Information Officer
Ms. Lane Tait Assistant VP for Marketing
Mr. Mark Tuschak VP for Advancement
Deans Dr. Diana Comuzzie Trull School of Sciences & MathematicsDr. David Smith Cailloux School of Professional StudiesDr. William Woods School of Liberal Arts Ms. Karen Davis Kilgore Director of Development
Officers of the Board Chair: Mr. Michael Pate Washington, D.C. Vice Chair: Mr. Thomas Weir Labatt II San Antonio Secretary: Mr. Walter Dunlap Dallas
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Campaign Steering Committee
Financials: Total Assets Surpass $110,000,000
2012 ExpensesAuxiliary 20%
Institutionalsupport25%
Academicsupport7%
Instruction30%
Student services18%
2012 Revenues
Auxiliary 26%
Gifts and grants12%
Investments12%
Net tuition and fees50%
2011-2012 Selected Financial Statistics
Assets Cash and cash equivalent $2,401,907Accounts and pledges receivable 1,052,374Other assets 1,966,490Investments 50,352,869Land, buildings and equipment, net 54,935,747Total assets $110,709,387
LiabilitiesAccounts payable $1,660,674Deposits and deferred revenue 844,628Notes payable 16,094,497Total liabilities $18,599,799
Net AssetsUnrestricted $49,825,481Temporarily restricted 7,978,726Permanently restricted 34,305,381Total net assets $92,109,588
Total liabilities and net assets $110,709,387
The above numbers are unaudited. Fiscal year concludes May 31.
Royce Faulkner, Honorary Chair
Susan & Randy Brooks San AngeloJanet & Kent McKinney KerrvilleViveca & Nick Serafy BrownsvilleLaura & Weir Labatt III San AntonioAnne & Rick Cree DallasRebecca & Bill Harrison San AntonioJerry & Mark Clements SpicewoodNancy Paup Ft. WorthNancy Anguish MidlandBarbara & Mike Pate Arlington, VAJudy &Warren Ferguson KerrvilleSandy & Jim Alsup Midland
Liaisons to the Steering CommitteeDr. Tim Summerlin, President
Mr. Mark Tuschak, VP for University AdvancementMs. Karen Davis Kilgore, Director of Development
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Many services of worship end with a “benediction,” understood to be a “blessing”
as we depart. A literal translation of that word, however, is “the good word.”
As I look back over Schreiner’s 89 years, a double handful of “good words” come to mind:
Visionary jumps out as I think of the old Captain and some worthy church folks who dreamed a dream and then set themselves to dig a school out of a corn field.
Persistent were those who would not give up during the Great Depression—or when most of the young men went off to war.
Flexible were those who maintained Schreiner’s basic academic integrity while tuning its programs to fit the needs of a changing society.
“For all that is past, thanks. For all that is to come, YES!” — Dag Hammarskjold
CMB 6229 • 2100 Memorial Blvd.Kerrville, TX 78028-5697
Mark C. TuschakVice President for Advancement & Public Affairs
Karen KilgoreDirector of Development & Planned Giving Advisor
Faithful were all who taught, who coached, who swept the floors, who refused to give up on reluctant learners, who prayed faithfully, who worked beyond assigned tasks.
Generous were those who built the current learning environment, who established the endowment, who denied themselves for the good of the human community, who believed that the future was worth personal sacrifice.
May those and other such “good words” become the benedictions of those in the next generations who reflect on how we played our assigned roles as Schreiner stands on tip-toes to embrace the future.
— The Rev. Dr. Sam Junkin President Emeritus