P. Lowell Haines Inaugural Speech
Taylor University inaugurates new president
By: Janel Reichert
UPLAND, Ind. – P. Lowell Haines proudly took his Presidential vows and gave his inaugural address on Friday as he officially became the 31st President of Taylor University.
Current Taylor University students proudly joined in the celebration as the first group of undergraduates in several years to see a Presidential inauguration at their school. The festivities throughout the week helped them engage in the meaning of the event as well as join together to welcome in President Haines and his wife, Sherry.
It’s easy for students to recognize the event as insignificant or miniscule as they travel from class to class in their day to day life, but for freshman Moorea Reiskytl, the inauguration is something she will remember for years to …show more content…
Not only does it show the students the hard work that goes into their education, but it also encourages them to pray for the leadership God has placed over their school.
During the ceremony, many people spoke about President Haines and the impact he has had in their lives. They praised the man he is and talked about how blessed Taylor University is to have a President who cares so deeply and works so hard for the benefit of the school and students.
After Haines’ expressed his surprise of becoming President of his alma mater during his inaugural address, he said “No one is more surprised, humbled, sobered. It’s what you do with the surprises that’s important. We were created for such a time as this.”
Becoming President of a respected school such as Taylor University is a high honor, and Haines’ inauguration reminds students of his dedication to their education. Students and faculty alike agree on the importance of this ceremony to help the faculty, staff and student body respect him and his position
By: Janel Reichert
UPLAND, Ind. – P. Lowell Haines proudly took his Presidential vows and gave his inaugural address on Friday as he officially became the 31st President of Taylor University.
Current Taylor University students proudly joined in the celebration as the first group of undergraduates in several years to see a Presidential inauguration at their school. The festivities throughout the week helped them engage in the meaning of the event as well as join together to welcome in President Haines and his wife, Sherry.
It’s easy for students to recognize the event as insignificant or miniscule as they travel from class to class in their day to day life, but for freshman Moorea Reiskytl, the inauguration is something she will remember for years to …show more content…
Not only does it show the students the hard work that goes into their education, but it also encourages them to pray for the leadership God has placed over their school.
During the ceremony, many people spoke about President Haines and the impact he has had in their lives. They praised the man he is and talked about how blessed Taylor University is to have a President who cares so deeply and works so hard for the benefit of the school and students.
After Haines’ expressed his surprise of becoming President of his alma mater during his inaugural address, he said “No one is more surprised, humbled, sobered. It’s what you do with the surprises that’s important. We were created for such a time as this.”
Becoming President of a respected school such as Taylor University is a high honor, and Haines’ inauguration reminds students of his dedication to their education. Students and faculty alike agree on the importance of this ceremony to help the faculty, staff and student body respect him and his position