Lincoln University - Lion Yearbook (Lincoln University, PA)

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Horace Mann Boni» The University extends itN fondest wishes to the Centennial Class of IVVi. All have the highest hope that your lives may be spent honorably and con- structively in the service of humanity. The Centennial slogan is. ‘Tree Persons in a Pree World Through Educa- tion and Brotherhood. We do not here plead that yon attain distinction, as the World ordinarily measures honors and advancement. We ask, and hope, only that you lx- j ood men, ever conscious of your responsibility to men of all races, creeds and nationalities throughout the World; and that you con- tinually cultivate in your heart, and prove through your action, that you are a true son of an institution so dedicated. I President

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president President' of the L'nncr iit» The University extends its fondest wishes to the Centennial Class of 195-4. All have the highest hope that your lives may he spent honorably and con- structively in the service of humanity. The Centennial slogan is: Free Persons in a Free World Through Educa- tion and Brotherhood. We do not here plead that you attain distinction, as the World'ordinarily measures honors and advancement. We ask, and hope, only that you be ood men, ever conscious of your responsibility to men of all races, creeds and nationalities throughout the World; and that you «.on tinually cultivate in your heart, and prove through your action, that you are a true son of an institution so dedicated. Hokacf. Mann Bond . . .

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To the Men of Lincoln University: We often hear much talk in these days about pioneering and the breaking down of frontiers. It appears to me that real men of the Negro race have a wonderful opportunity in the waning years of this century to open the frontiers of human relationship, locally, nationally and internationally. Lincoln men have been doing this for decades and I know that you educated men will continue to do so. Many educated Negro men and women become exceedingly bitter inside as they meet the barriers after they have attained some stature. To mention names is always open to question, but I will risk mentioning a few taken at random—from the field of Medicine which I know about more thoroughly than any other area. Montgomery Kennedy, 18, Beaufort, S. C.; L. M. Donalson, '26, Fayetteville, Lake City, S. C. are just a few of the men who have moved into areas of work wherein they minister in the most intimate human relationships to both negro and white, slowly pressing in the direction of recogni- tion of the common needs and rights of all. I commend pioneering to your future. You can do it. H F. Grim Dean of the University MEN OF VISION LEAD THE WAY Members of the Senior Class: At the time of Commencement we, as usual, feel a sense of gratification and loss with the departing of our Seniors. The gratification comes as a result of a job well done, the loss is felt in the severing of ties of four years standing. Neither event need be looked upon in any sense except that which is implied in every graduation: The dawn of a new period in your approach to full manhood. It is my hope that this dawning will develop into a clear day of intellectual and moral growth. If you make your day bright enough, you need never fear the setting of your sun. J. Ni wton Hill Dean of the College To the Members of the Class of 1594: We often look upon graduates as leaving the University. In one sense it does mean parting from the campus with all its associations, but in another sense we never leave the University. We are the University and wherever we live and work, there is the University to be described according to our life and work. Andrew E. Murray Dean of the Seminary