Judson College

I first learned of Judson College when I was a boy of 8 or 9 in the First Baptist Church of Decatur, Ala. The late Emmie Frances Wolfer was in our church. She was alum and a big supporter of Judson. Her generosity made it possible for scores of young women to attend Judson.

I've always had respect and admiration for Judson College. I served on the Board of Advisors a number of years ago. Graduates from this place have distinguished themselves in many ways and in many places.

Judson is among the 200 oldest colleges in America. It's true that most of the colleges in our nation founded as Christian institutions have deviated from their roots, but Judson has remained true to her Christian mission.

Your degree means that you're efficient in a discipline, that you can recognize and solve problems, that you have leadership skills and that you have proper emphasis on your spiritual life. This college has given you much, and you leave something of yourself here, including a lot of money! Education is costly, but ignorance costs more. You have added another layer to the rich culture of Judson, but what of the future?

The service-learning you rendered while in college is a good foundation for life and actually a “saving account” that you can draw on by continuing to help others in the name of Christ, especially the most disadvantaged.

It remains true that you judge the character of people by how they treat others whom they think can do nothing for them in return.