David Bowman Schneder

During his 35 years as president, the school expanded, adding college courses with Departments of Theology, Teacher Training, Commerce and Liberal Arts.

He felt that the Buddhism of his time had lost some its early virtues and had become a cult of glitter and pomp to impress the vulgar mind.

[4] Schneder and his wife made seven trips to the U.S., "never ceasing in their labors to build international goodwill and raise money for the school's expansion.

[7] In 1917, he was awarded Fourth Class Order of the Rising Sun by the Emperor "in appreciation of ... his efforts in the maintenance of friendly relations between Japan and America.

"[8] He later tried to bridge the growing U.S.-Japan antagonisms that led to World War 2 by sharing Christian viewpoints on reconciliation with his many contacts, including presidents and prime ministers.