SESQUICENTENNIAL ALMA MATER
Dr. Ed Whitelock and Dr. Stephen Mulder created an original Alma Mater in honor of Gordon's 150th birthday in 2002. The work was presented to the faculty in their pre-semester meetings in August and was performed by the Gordon Choirs on November 1, 2002, as Gordon inaugurated Dr. Lawrence Weill as President. The new Alma Mater was sung at Graduation for the first time on May 10, 2003.
of new Alma Mater performed by the Gordon College Chamber Choir.
Written by Ed Whitelock
Remember him, our namesake strong
Who braved the fight at Gettysburg
Remember too the many sons
Who studied here our nation's work
Our history runs deep and long
Three centuries we've served the young
Sing praise to Gordon College
Our gateway into knowledge
Our path from base uncertainty
To honor, courage, loyalty
Remember now our own desires
That brought us to these humble halls
Remember always we aspire
To answer truth and beauty's calls
We've seen one hundred fifty years
Of triumph over ignorant fears
Sing praise to Gordon College
Our gateway into knowledge
Our path from base uncertainty
To honor, courage, loyalty