FVL Flashback
to the 1960s

• Enrollment was rapidly growing, which led to creative use of space early in the decade.
• The cafeteria, stage, gym, and faculty lounge were turned into temporary classrooms!
• A much-needed building expansion project was completed for the 1965-66 school year—doubling the size of the school.
• The cross-town Apple Bowl football rivalry with Xavier had its first game in 1960, and judo team members competed in the National HS Judo Competition in Milwaukee in March of 1966.
• Of the 85 graduates in 1966, 22 chose to study to be pastors or teachers.
• The number of Federation congregations grew from 17 in 1960 to 22 in 1969.
• FVL’s ministry was blessed during the decade with expanded facilities, enrollment, and staffing.

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