This video footage shows J. Earl Danieley talking to grandparents during the 2010 Homecoming weekend about his family and the history of Elon. Danieley discusses his responsibilities between working on his family farm and studying at Elon College. Danieley had made up his mind to become a teacher in 1946 upon receiving his teaching certificates in Chemistry, Math, and French. Danieley discusses where he went to graduate school and when he returned to Elon College as a faculty member in the chemistry department. Danieley talks about the history of Elon College, specifically that it was founded in 1889 by members of the Christian Church. He provides the history of the 1700’s religious denominations. Danieley talks about the building growth, in particular, the second dormitory West Hall which opened in 1906. Danieley speaks about various presidents that have served Elon College and their accomplishments. Danieley talks about the fire of 1923 that destroyed the Old Main Administration Building and the rebuilding of the campus. Danieley discusses how the Great Depression affected finances and enrollment at Elon College. During the end of President J. Fred Young’s tenure, Elon formed its first presidential search committee in Elon’s history and received over 100 applications. Leo M. Lambert was selected as the eighth President of Elon College. Some of Danieley’s closing remarks include, “I have been privileged to be a part of Elon for the last 69 years” and “When you go to the football stadium, say ‘Go Phoenix.’” Some notable names include: J. Earl Danieley, Leon E. Smith, Emmett L. Moffitt, William A. Harper, J. Fred Young, and Leo M. Lambert.