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William W. Prescott, (1855-1944) was an educator and administrator. His parents were Millerites in New England. While in his last year at South Berwick Academy, he taught Latin and Greek. He was principal of high schools in Northfield and Montpelier, Vermont (1877 to 1880). With his acceptance of the presidency of Battle Creek College (1885-1894), he entered upon a career unique in many respects in Seventh-day Adventist history. While still president of Battle Creek College, he helped found Union College and became its first president in 1891. He appointed principals for the two institutions to act while he was absent from one or the other. Then late in 1892 he assumed the presidency of the newly founded Walla Walla College. Thus, he was simultaneously president of three colleges in the year. During a world tour (1894-1895), he helped to found the Avondale School in Australia. In 1901 he became the vice president of the General Conference, chair of the Review and Herald Publishing Association board, and editor of the Review and Herald. Later in his career, he served as head of the Bible Department of Emmanuel Missionary College, a post he held until 1934. Whether teacher, editor, administrator, or secretary of the General Conference Department of Education, Prescott left a strong impression on the entire educational work of the denomination.
