Jake B. Schrum
1991-2000
Jake B. Schrum served as 17th President of Texas Wesleyan University from 1991-2000. His inauguration was held on April 24 1992 and former United States President Jimmy Carter was the keynote speaker.
Schrum received his Bachelors in Psychology from Southwestern University, a Masters in Divinity from Yale University Divinity School. In addition to these degrees he attended Perkins School of Theology at Southern Methodist University from 1968-1970 and completed Harvard University's Institute of Educational Management in 1983.
Prior to his presidency, Schrum served as Vice President of Texas Wesleyan University (then Texas Wesleyan College) from 1978 to 1982 and as Vice President of Development/Planning at Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia. Prior to Emory, he was Vice President of University Relations at Southwestern University in Georgetown, Texas; Director of Development at Muhlenberg, Pennsylvania; and a development officer at Yale School of Divinity.
Inaugural activites included the dedication of the Law Sone Center for the Arts, a Country & Western Dance, and a reception. A majority of the photographs in this digital exhibit were taken by Sarge Hill and, possibly, Sheila Holder.
Jake B. Schrum
Dale Blackwell of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram and Sargent Hill pose for a photo during the inaugural breakfast.
SGA Vice President, Carol Pollard; Dean of the Library, Douglas Ferrier; and SGA President, Christopher Lee at inaugural breakfast on the 1st floor of the Eunice and James L. West Library at Texas Wesleyan University.
An invitation to the Inauguration of Jake B. Schrum on April 24 1992. Schrum would serve as the 17th President of Texas Wesleyan University. 39th President of the United States, Jimmy Carter, was the keynote speaker for the inaugural convocation.
An unknown person holding up 3 fingers to the camera during set up for the inauguration.
An unknown photographer stands on scaffolding, waving at the camera.
Former United States President Jimmy Carter before the Inauguration of Jake B. Schrum. Carter gave the inaugural address for Schrum's inauguration.
Kay Granger, Jimmy Carter, and Jake Schrum pose for photograph prior to the inauguration. Kay Granger received an Honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters during the inauguration and was the Mayor of Fort Worth from 1991 to 1995.
Jake Schrum and Jimmy Carter stand infront of a window, watching the crowd outside gather prior to the inauguration.
A landscape view of the Presidential Inauguration of Jake B. Schrum. The speaker podium is outside the front of the Eunice and James L. West Library, the audience seating is on the University Mall, and the Oneal-Sells Administration Building and Mulkey Hall can be seen in the background.
Hazel Harvey Peace and unknown procession member make their way to their seats for the Inaugural Convocation of Jake B. Schrum. Peace received an Honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters during the inauguration and is the namesake of an elementary school (2010), municipal building (2009), and library youth center in Fort Worth (2001).
Board of Trustees member, Bob Bolen, gives the Introduction of Guests at the Presidential Inauguration of Jake B. Schrum. The inauguration was held outside the Eunice and James L. West Library with audience seating located on the mall. Bolen was the mayor of Fort Worth from 1982 to 1991.
Former United States President Jimmy Carter gives the inaugural address at the Presidential Inauguration of Jake B. Schrum. The inauguration was held outside the Eunice and James L. West Library with audience seating located on the mall.
Jake B. Schrum gives his Presidential Response at his inauguration. According to an article in The Business Press following the event, Schrum's response he made it clear his measurement of the University's success was not based on how well graduates positioned themselves professionally, but on how much public good they achieved. The inauguration was held outside the Eunice and James L. West Library with audience seating located on the mall.
Texas Wesleyan President, Jake B. Schrum, stands with Vivian Sone, wife of Law Sone, for the unveiling of a bust of Law Sone during the decication ceremony for the Sone Fine Arts Center.
Law Sone was the 12th President of Texas Wesleyan University from 1935-1968. Sone received his Bachelor's and Master's from West Texas State College (currently West Texas A&M University) in Canyon, Texas and his Doctorate from Colorado State College of Education. In 1958, Sone was honored iwth the Doctor of Laws degree from John Brown University in Siloam Springs, Arkansas.
Bust of Law Sone unveiled during the dedication ceremony of the Sone Fine Arts Center. The ceremony included performances by the Wesleyan Jazz Ensemble; Wesleyan Singers; Sue Buratto, accompanied by Roger Keele; and presentations and remarks by Jake Schrum.
Jake Schrum pose with the family of Law Sone: children; David Sone, Beverly Elbert, Law Sone Jr.; and wife, Vivian Sone
Front of invitation to the post inaugural dinner and country & western dance. The dinner and dance were a part of the inaugural festivities for Jake B. Schrum.
Back of invitation to the post inaugural dinner and country & western dance. The dinner and dance were a part of the inaugural festivities for Jake B. Schrum.
A fiddle player performing at the Country & Western Dance as part of the inaugural celebrarion of Jake B. Schrum.
A guitar player performing at the Country & Western Dance as part of the inaugural celebrarion of Jake B. Schrum.
A 5 piece band performing at the Country & Western Dance as part of the inaugural celebrarion of Jake B. Schrum.