Auburn Adventist Academy - Rainier Vista Yearbook (Auburn, WA)

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Princip al ' s Message For the price of a suit of clothes—$24.00, Peter Styvestant purchased Manhatten Island from the Indians. He, as shrewd as he was, had no adequate idea of the potentialities of the purchase or the subsequent developments of the island. No one could forsee or imagine all the phases, increases, and social relationships involved, but it was a good financial investment because of its marvelous increase in value. Even more fabulous increases are possible in other fields than finance and in a much shorter time. Many a young person has invested the price of a suit of clothes in Christian education and by toil, hardship, and privation achieved results even more extensive and permanent than the island purchased by the Dutch Patroon. R. L. Hubbs, Principal. II

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Our Conference President Speaks If there is one work more vital than another in these days of uncertainty, it is that of character-building. The problems facing the present generation dwarf those of the past. Young men and women graduating today are confronted with perils unprecedented in their magnitude. In order to prepare the graduates from Auburn Academy to meet these mighty problems which they must face, it is the purpose of the board and faculty to so arrange their program as to make character-building foremost, e do not in any sense intend to ignore the value of scientific knowledge or literary requirements. We are conscious of the fact that to compete in this modern world one must be mentally equipped; that the young men and women complet¬ ing work in our school should manifest strong intellectual development. But character must be paramount. To develop both the character and the mind in their proper relationship one to the other is the purpose of every board member. C. A. Scriven, Chairman Academy Board. Academy School Board io

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W. L. Schoepflin Preceptor Old Testament History English I Always tactful and understanding is our Dean, who with his pleasant manner, directs his boys” in the way that they should go. He is ever ready to counsel, joke, or teach, in an equally competent manner. A Letta Johnson-Hubbs Registrar Petite, energetic, and happy, Mrs. Hubbs graciously welcomes each new student with a smile as she efficiently irons out the problems that confront the new-comer as he registers. J. G. AAehltng, Jr. Accountant General Business Business goes speeding along with Mr. Mehling and his Studebaker. He is ever as energetic in his office as when on the skating floor; for he says business before pleasure.” 12