This video is a tribute honoring Dr. J. Fred Young’s 25 years of excellence at Elon College, now Elon University, during his years as President from 1973-1998. There are three themes in this video that relate to the history of Elon College. The themes are: J. Fred Young as the builder, educator, and leader. Specific individuals discuss major topics that include: J. Fred Young’s overall vision for Elon College which involved cleaning up the campus by creating the landscaping department, improving academics, and encouraging life-long learning. Additional comments from individuals reflected Young’s ability to keep an eye on the bigger picture, implementing great ideas that helped move the campus forward, the trustees being proud to have Young as Elon’s President, and the nature of his leadership style that reflected team work. Some of the individuals interviewed in this video include: James Earl Danieley, Jo Watts Williams, Susan Klopman, Gerald (Gerry) Francis, John S. Sullivan, Nan Perkins, Phyllis Young, J. Fred Young, and Lucille Stone.