Liberty University 1971 University Blvd.

Lynchburg, UA 24502

Selah 2002

Volume 20

YearsofaRichHeritage

150 students attended Liberty Baptist College in the fall of 1971. Today, Liberty University offers a variety of undergraduate and postgraduate degrees to a bustling, ever changing and growing campu s of approximately 8,000 students, thirsty for knowledge and growing in theLord.

O n January 21,1977 the Liberty students and faculty me t together on Liberty mountain to dedicate it to the Lord in prayer.

Dr. Falwell and Dr. Guillermin stand in front of the student body in 1976, whe n it wa s still small enough to fit in the sanctuary at TRBC

Twelve years ago, in 1990, Liberty University completed construction on the Vines Center which seats 10,000.

In the thirtyyears since Liberty first opened its doors to students there has been a phenomenal amount of growth. In the midst of all of this growth the students, faculty, and administration have maintained their desire to glorify God above all else. It is this reason that so many have chosen of the Liberty family. Looking back it is easy to see what God has done, but this year God's faithfulness seemed even more significant. In August of 2001, the yearbook staff picked the theme "Past, Present, Future," at that time we had no idea how much our future would change in just a few weeks. On September 11, 2001 we watched in horror, along with the rest of the world, as the tragic events unfolded. However, in the weeks and months that followed, we saw God's faithfulness in amazing ways. of us have come to understand how blessed we are to live in a country where we are free to praise name of God. That attitude of gratefulness extends to Liberty University where we have the privilege serve God together and to know His presence in the best and worst of times. As we look back on not this past year, but also the past thirty years, we can see the hand of God in every part of our wonderful love and faithfulness stands as a reminder to all of us to look forward to the future and all that God is going to do.

-Tara Johnson, Editor-in-Chief

On September11, 2001, the current studentbody, faculty, and city leaders gathered togetherin front of the United States flag toprayfor our nation.