From Deseret News archives:
BYU-Hawaii chief gets warm island welcome
Wheelwright vows to facilitate spiritual, academic growth
In a ceremony woven with traditional Hawaiian ceremony and heritage, the new president was installed with a charge to "lead us to new heights of service, achievement and recognition as a unique institution" by President Henry B. Eyring, second counselor in the First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and second vice chairman of the school's board of trustees.
A Hawaiian chant welcomed the new leader, and President Eyring presented him with a bowl carved from koa wood, symbolizing the need to nurture, care and trust.
"We present this gift to you with confidence that you will meet the sacred trust which has come to you and you will offer hope to all who would join this family of teachers, students and others who will nurture the children of God here," said President Eyring.
Wheelwright responded that he would do all he could to provide an education "in both spiritual and academic development."
With the new president come questions of new directions, and W. Rolfe Kerr, church commissioner of education, encouraged those at BYU-Hawaii to join in the transition.
"Notwithstanding the strength of the university, I am convinced that this is a timely transition. A transition is a time to review, revise if necessary, and confirm the mission of BYU-Hawaii, to ensure the spiritual development and testimony of every student who attends this institution.
"I am convinced that this is a timely transition," he said. "You will become stronger, more widely known, and the students will be better served, better prepared to contribute."
He said, "The president is the focal point in a shared vision for the future."
E-mail: jhart@desnews.com
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