Elizabethtown College - Conestogan / Etonian Yearbook (Elizabethtown, PA)

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THE TWENTY-FIFTH MILE-STONE- Continued nail O .liege. itulated E. C. which would of life. With lers ha -e sue- a very inspirational address on The Work and Worth of i lie brought greetings from our neighbor college and also co on its remarkable progress in its short existence. The founders of Elizabethtown College had in mind a scl develop the spiritual together with the social and intellectual sii this aim in view Elizabethtown College was founded, and the fi ceeded in establishing a distinctively Christian college. On Saturday afternoon, November 14, the Christian Education of E. C. was emphasized. A large number of Brethren ministers were present and gave beneficial remarks on the value of a Christian education. Dr. I. Harvey Brumbaugh, of Juniata College, brought greetings from this sister college and delivered a short address. Following the program the patrons, students, parents, and faculty spent a few hours in the dining-room, where old friendships were renewed and new friendships were made. An Alumni Program concluded the celebration of this anniversary. Pro- fessor |. W. Kettering, an alumnus of Elizabethtown College, presided. Many of the Alumni returned to their Alma .Mater to witness the celebration. Pro- fessor C. L. Martin, of Lancaster, gave an inspiring talk on The Alumni and their College. President Ober capped the entire Anniversary occasion by announcing ' Some Projects Under Way. )ne of the most vital problems facing the Col- lege Administration is the need of a new gymnasium. President Ober announced that the Alumni Board of Directors had selected a committee to plan and secure funds for a new gymnasium to be erected at an approximate cost of forty thou- sand dollars with an endowment of twenty thousand dollars. Next President Ober announced that the Gibble Building Fund Committee were to raise funds to fulfil pledges made by the Gibble families and had just elected John M. Gibble to be chairman of a committee to execute a definite active canvass of the Gibble clan. As a memorial to Miss Elizabeth Myer, President Ober announced that the room now occupied by the Dean of Women is to be pre- served in her memory. Two prizes were established of ten dollars each. One prize was offered by Reverend Edgar Diehm of Ohio to the best extemporaneous speaker among the students. The other prize was offered by Dr. Marburger, Instructor of Exten- sion Courses, to the student who has the highest Bible grades along with a Strong and influential character. ' lhe Ouatri-centennial was a success; nevertheless, E. C. expects to make still greater strides in future years.

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£9 «hk To the Members of the Senior Class. You have looked forward with fond anticipation to the attainment of graduation, which is a verj commendable goal. s a group of seniors you have striven to the same common end. In this purpose you have all shared in interest and effort, Few friendships an more enduring than those formed during the close contacts of common activities in school life. The pleasant relations which have existed between the student body, the faculty, and your class-mates will afford you many pleasant memories. Some of the large benefits resulting from class organizations com from the numerous opportunities of and the i! ' forbearing with one another in the course of the adjustments which must be made if we an to abide loyally and faithfully by the action of the majority. Vs you go forward into th large experiences of a cruel world you will find that the exercise of such adjustments to environment gracefully and harmoniously made will be one of your largest conduct assets. Oui associations with you have been most pleasant. Our heart- are hurt at the thought of your leaving. Ilu untried future challenges your best endeavors to do well the work which you have decided to undertake. nd your triumphs and successes in the lines of propei endeavor accomplished along the straight-edge of equity, justice, and mere) shall make us glad also Yom successful car. lis founded on the principles of righteousness shall constantly add to our joy. Your griefs and sorrows shall not escape our notice and can noi remain un-shared by us. You have displayed too keen an appreciation of the deepei things in life in these happy associations among us to tempi any of us to believe that you expect a life of continuous sunshine. You realize that there are experiences ahe ad which will t -i your power of endurance and your capability of adjustment. As you urow still wiser yoil will appreciate the rainy days of life bccau-i through them you will he able to enjoy the sunshine more. You must expect to he misunderstood at times when you are doing your very best. Yon must expect criticism to he passed Upon your actions at r.nies when it is least expected. Accustom yourselves to injustice. If your education lia- meant hut in part what we hope it lias, yoil will Ik equal to these tests. By virtue of the -tress and strain of your endeavor you will he in position to appreciate the calm of joj ho-e who succc-sfulh achiive under adverse Condi Your choices will determine your destiny. We can but ur.m- you a.nam to maki a life that in all things places first things first, to choose thai thi Lord Jesus Christ, through th( leadership of the Holy Spirit and in harmony with the will of God, -hall dominate your entin career. Maj you walk through life a 1 i i n • ; witness unto Mini, unashann d and that with Him as your abiding Companion there can be no failun l.i we add that in our opinion without Him tin re can lu no real success. Go whole- heartedly forward; maki life radiant wherever you go through the glow and glory of gladness of I lis service. As -indents yon now receivt our farewell and wi -hall hope that you will continual interest and support to your lina Mater. May you find your highest joy in ilu service of the Heavenlj Father as you follow Him in serving mankind throughout a long and useful career. We pray II;- choicest blessing upon each of you and hope earnestly that your porti aj bi that tranquillity oi soul which i- possible to the pure in heart. May the end of hfe find you facing undauntedly ' he glow of life ' s sunset in tin hope of a glad eternal Dawn, II K. Ober