Freshmen History Presentation on Monday

Presentation 2 years ago (Monday, September 15, 2008)

This coming Monday (August 30, 2010) I will be presenting the History of the College to the Freshmen in College Life. This marks the 5th Freshmen class that I have done the History Presentation with. The first class the heard the presentation was the class that just graduated in May, back when they were Freshmen in September 2006. I presented it a second time on Monday, September 10, 2007, and a third time on Monday, September 15, 2008. Last year I presented it on Monday, September 14, 2009. Every time I present the history to a new class I have a great experience of sharing just a little piece of rich heritage they have come to.

See you all Monday

Andrew's Good New Christmas party at Davis this Saturday

My favorite picture from last year's Andrew's Good New Christmas Party

This Saturday (December 12, 2009) marks the third annual Andrew's Good News Christmas Party. This will also be the second annual Christmas party at Davis. Last year we had over 4000 people attend. This year there will be two separate parties to help with congestion.

The first one will be from: 3 PM - 5:30 PM
The second one will from: 6 PM-8:30 PM

Feel free to Register here or learn more about it from the Andrew's Good New Christmas Party website.

Andrew's Good News Ministries as created in 2007 for the Franklin Graham Festival. The name comes from John 1.40-41: "One of the two who heard John speak, and followed Him, was Andrew, Simon Peter’s brother. He first found his own brother Simon, and said to him, “We have found the Messiah” (which is translated, the Christ)." Andrew brought his brother Simon Peter to meet Christ, and that is what Andrew's Good News Ministries is trying to do, bring others to Christ through different events.

Come Join us on Saturday and Celebrate the true
Reason for the Season...the birth of Christ

Merry CHRISTmas

Two Davis College History Presentations coming up

This September I will be presenting the History of the College twice. The first time will be on Monday, September 14, 2009 in the class that has been Freshman Seminar in the past years, now named College Life. This will be the fourth year I have had the honor of presenting the History to the incoming Freshman class. The first time was in 2006.

Click on the year for the previous teaching in Freshman Seminar: 2006 (no post for first year), 2007, 2008

The second time in September will be during Homecoming. On Friday, September 25, 2009 at 2 PM I will be giving a presentation to any Alumni or anyone else that would like to hear about the rich History of the College.

Stop by and hear about the rich history of Davis College.

Mrs. Marsha Fuller has gone home to be with her Lord

Mrs. Marsha Fuller (April 23, 2007)

I found out today that a beloved lady who worked many years at the Davis College has gone home to be with her Lord this morning (Monday, October 27, 2008). Mrs. Fuller started at the college in the early 1990s when Dr. Linebaugh was president. She left the school in April of this year. Mrs. Fuller was a wonderful example on the campus of Davis College and she will be missed greatly. My prayers are with her husband Marv. We know we will see her in glory one day with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Thanks Mrs. Fuller for smiles and kind words. You will be missed.

Dr. Dino J. Pedrone (Class of 1967) is named the 9th President of Davis College!

Dr. Dino Pedrone's Senior picture from the 1967 Theologue

Today (Monday, January 14, 2008) the official announcement was made of who the nineth president of Davis College will be: Dr. Dino J. Pedrone a member of the class of 1967. The class of 1967 just celebrated their 40th class reunion back at the September Homecoming. Dr. Pedrone is currently the senior pastor of New Testament Baptist Church in South Florida. Here is his profile from New Testament Baptist Church's website:

Pastor Dino Pedrone has served as Senior Pastor of New Testament Baptist Church since 1995. He is married to Bobbie Pedrone and together they have four grown children, JoAnna, Jonathan, Adam, and Nathanael. He has one grandaughter, Mia Angelina.

Before making the move to South Florida with his family, Dr. Pedrone held the position of Senior Pastor of The Open Door Church in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania for over 25 years. Currently, Dr. Pedrone also serves as President of Dade Christian School and The Master’s Academy, and President of The Florida Association of Christian Colleges and Schools (50,000 + members). As Senior Pastor, he oversees NTBC's multiple weekend services with over 2,000 members.

Dr. Pedrone received his D. Min. from Luther Rice Seminary and has gone on to receive several prestigious acknowledgments including listings in "Community Leaders And Noteworthy Americans," "Who’s Who in Religion," and "5000 Personalities of the World." He is also the recipient of "The Notable Americans Award."

Dr. Pedrone is author of sixteen books and booklets, contributor to various articles and magazines, Founder and Editor of Life@School Christian Journal of the Florida Association of Christian Colleges and Schools, and contributor to Directions, Family Life Devotional booklet, Hope Grows In Winter, and Looking Ahead.

His radio ministry includes “The Bible Speaks” radio ministry, which reached approximately one fourth of the known English speaking world, “Timely Truths” which currently broadcasts over WMCU 89.7 Spirit FM, and “The Caring Place" which can be heard on 1360 AM on Saturdays at 9 a.m. His television ministry includes fourteen years speaking on “The Open Door Hour” and ten years on “The Bible Speaks” network.

NTBC has a rich history of ministering to the lost in South Florida over the past 50 years. With this rich history and the passion Pastor Pedrone himself has for reaching the lost, NTBC's tradition of impacting the local community with the life-chaging message of Jesus Christ for decades to come will continue to be a reality for future generations that have and will call South Florida their home.

(L-R) Dr. Dino Pedrone (1967) 9th president, Corey J. Adams (2007), and
Dr. George Miller III (1972) 8th president

Both Dr. Miller and Dr. Pedrone addressed the Faculty and Staff body after registration today and they will both address the student body tomorrow in a special chapel.

Dr. Pedrone had been considered for the presidency between the Kroll and Linebaugh administration (1990-1991), yet had other plans and now it is coming full circle. God has His timing and His timing and plans are perfect.

Tomorrow (Tuesday) Dr. Miller and Dr. Pedrone will address the student body in Chapel.

Dr. George D. Miller resigns from presidency

Photo by Corey Adams Theologue 2007

The day before graduation 2007 Dr. George D. Miller III submitted his registration to the Board of Trustees. The Faculty and Staff learned of the registration a few days before Christmas in 2007. I did not want to post anything about it until it was made official. Today (Friday, January 11, 2008) both our Davis College website as well as the Press and Sun Bulletin had an article about the registration. And while I know whom the next president of the college will be a formal announcement has not been made public yet. I will post about that on Monday or Tuesday when that "official" announcement has been made.

The press release from www.davisny.edu reads:

In the May 2007 meeting of the Board of Trustees, Dr. George D. Miller III, president of Davis College, announced his resignation that will lead to the implementation of a transition plan and his leaving the presidency of Davis College.

Dr. Miller has held numerous positions at the College since 1981 and was appointed president in the spring of 1998 serving in that position for the last ten years. During his tenure, the College received regional accreditation with the Middle States Commission on Higher Education and changed the institution’s name from Practical Bible College to Davis College. Dr. Miller has also helped develop numerous campus renovation projects and new academic programs, expanded financial support bases for the College, diversified the Davis College community, created additional recruitment markets, initiated numerous off campus teaching sites, and integrated the College with its local community more than ever before.

Though he announced his resignation, Dr. Miller will remain at the College until June 2008 to assure a professional transition beneficial to the College.

Just yesterday (Thursday, January 10, 2008) I was able to do an interview with Dr. Miller and so many of the details above will go into much more detail when I finish a write-up based off of the interview. Dr.Miller graduated from PBTS in 1972 and he returned to work under Woodrow Kroll in 1981 and served as Intern-President between Dr. Kroll and Dr. Linebaugh. He served during the Linebaugh administration also. In fact he has been serving at this college for 27 years. Now God has called him and his wife Elaine to a new journey.

I will keep this blog updated as more about this is made "official" and public. I also hope to do an interview with the 9th president of the college in the near future.

What memories do you have of winters at PBTS?

Photo taken by Kim Phillips December 2

What are some memories Alumni have of winters on the campus of PBTS and PBC? This is picture of the snow that covered the grounds on December 2, 2007. There are a few pictures in the post I did from the scan Mrs. Krooswyk gave me. I would love to hear some stories about the winter memories on this campus or any other memories of your time spent of the campus. There is much history to bring to the light.

Update: Presidential interviews are going well. Final stage for the writing of questions for Dr. Linebaugh's interview this week.

The New York Winter has arrived at Davis College

While I continue to work on the Presidential interviews I thought I would upload a picture of some of the snow on the campus. Early Sunday morning we received around 4 inches of the powder. This is a picture of the entrance sign this evening.

Last week I did my interview with Dr. Woodrow Kroll and it went very well. The whole interview was 2 hrs and 15 minutes in length. This coming week I have my interview with Dr. Dale Linebaugh. I hope to have the write-up about Dr. Kroll's interview on the blog this coming Friday. The write-up for Dr. Linebaugh will happen soon after the interview. I am still accepting questions for Dr. Linebaugh and Dr. Miller if anyone has any stories about them.

Eleanor (Klaub) Krooswyk- class of 1937 at Homecoming

Eleanor (Klaub) Krooswyk was the oldest Alumni to come to Homecoming this year. It was her 70th class reunion. She graduated in year 1937.

She and her husband worked for the school for many years. The picture above shows her and her late husband working for PBTS as field representatives.

Here is Mrs. Krooswyk at Homecoming with the Davis College display in the background.

Here I am with Mrs. Krooswyk in the Robb Gym for Homecoming 2007. Even after 70 years Mrs. Krooswyk is still going strong serving the Lord. It was great to see her again.

More pictures from Homecoming 2007

Here are few other photos from Homecoming 2007.

Here is a photo of Dan Rathmell and myself at Homecoming.

Here is Vincent Griffis (1967), son of the late professor Dr. Paul Griffis (1932), and his wife Suzanne (Sisson) Griffis

The day of the BBQ on Friday there was a major thunder and rain storm. Afterwards there was a beautiful double Rainbow. A sign from God of His promise.

Homecoming begins in the morning

The 2007 Homecoming officially begins in the morning (Thursday, September 27, 2007). The Keynote speaker for the Leadership conference will be Dr. H.B. London of Focus on the Family. On Friday the reunions will be held for the Alumni. The three largest reunions will be for the class of 1952 (55th class reunion), class of 1957 (50th class reunion), and class of 1967 (40th class reunion). The majority of the activities will be held in the Robb Gym. I will post more as the events as they unfold. I have been enjoying getting the preparations ready including a 3 1/2 minute video about Dr. Barackman that will be shown on Friday. I might post on the web after I show it. I am looking forward to seeing and hearing what God wants to show me through this conference.

Dr. Floyd H. Barackman has gone home to be with his Lord

Yesterday (Tuesday, September 11, 2007) Dr. Barackman of the class of 1944 went home to be with His Lord. He was 84 years old. To read the small obituary click here. More about Dr. Barackman later today and tomorrow.

History of the School in Freshman Seminar

Yesterday (Monday, September 10, 2007) I had the privilege for the second year in a row to teach the History of Davis in the class Freshman Seminar. I had put together a PowerPoint last year, which I modified for this year. I am already thinking of ways to modify it for next year if I am given the chance to teach it again. There is much information to cover about a school that is 107 years old considering I cover the life of Dr. John A. Davis in detail as well. They seemed to enjoy it and many came up to me after I was done and said they had learned a lot. I enjoy teaching the rich history of this school and learning about it and the way that God has worked in the hearts and lives of Alumni and the lives of those the Alumni have touched in the name of Christ. The Sun never sets on PBTS/PBC/Davis Alumni!

Large storm over campus and Lightning hitting Chatlos

Last night (Saturday, September 8, 2007) at around 11:20 PM lightning struck the Chaltos dorm. There was a large electrical storm with much needed rain for the Binghamton area. The dorm is fine other than at the present time the phone system for the campus is not working. No one was injured, praise God. The lightning strike caused all the alarms to go off and the girls to be evacuated from the dorm to the gym for a short time. The event reminds me of the first classes done on this campus in 1911 and the large storm that occurred. I wrote about in Part 7 of the life of John A. Davis and also in an article about King Hall. The storm caused damaged the campus and destroyed trees. Are there any storm memories of Alumni?

New Semester of Davis begins this morning

Today (Tuesday, August 28, 2007) begins a new semester at Davis College. The 2007-2008 school year. The group of kids seem eager to learn about the wonderful Word of God we as Christians hold dear. I (Corey Adams) am working at the college for at least two weeks, maybe more if the Lord wants. I am doing more with computer services during a transition time at the school. Keep the school in your prayers. Keep the students and staff in your prayers. There is a spiritual war happening here with the next generation of Christian leaders. Pastors, Missionaries, counselors, and teachers are being trained to do the Lord's work and they need your prayers as they fight temptation in this dark world. The campus is beautiful this time of year as many Alumni, I am sure, remember. A new year is beginning and Lord is working!

A new semester is coming to Davis College

Nearly a year ago (almost 100 posts ago) I started blog as I was entering my Senior year at Davis College. Now I am an Alumnus of the College and it is hard to believe. Now I am in the process of looking for a job and an apartment to begin to pay down my school loans so that I continue the journey God has me on in going back to Papua New Guinea to do Bible Translation. This week also begins the last preparations for new school year. Faculty and Staff will be having meeting throughout the week and the RAs and RDs will be having training for the new students and transfers coming at the end of the next week. Keep the new students and returning students in your prayers that they will grow in Christ this coming year. So keep them in your prayers and the administration and faculty and staff. There is spiritual warfare going on and we can use all the prayers of the Body of Christ.

Theologue 2007: Onward and Upward

The last week of school a large box came on a UPS truck it was the Theologues! I knew they were on the way and when I grabbed hold of the box I rushed back to my room to open the box and behold the finished copies of: Theologue 2007- Onward and Upward. The next day the delivery began and the ones that had ordered a copy were very excited to get their hands on it. If anyone would like to order a copy they will be available hopefully in the near future on www.blurb.com. This was the company that we created the yearbooks through and next year the Theologue staff will be using the same website. The cost will be $45 plus S&H. I will do another post when you can start ordering them. I will also put a link on the side bar of this website and www.davisny.edu should also have a link soon after I finish the process for the online bookstore. It is exciting to see this process come together with the great team I worked with.