John Franklyn Norris

Dr. J. Frank Norris preached the baccalaureate sermon to the 1924 graduating class. At that time, Norris headed the largest Bible school in the world, in addition to pastoring First Baptist Church of Ft. Worth, Texas. Students choirs sang special numbers and visiting missionaries who offered brief testimonies regarding their work. The service was ended by Dr. Charles Blanchard, who encouraged the graduates toward courage and faithfulness.