Lincoln University - Lion Yearbook (Lincoln University, PA)

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Harold Fetter Grim Dean of the University 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. Newton 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

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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

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To the Class of 1954: You have the unique distinction of graduating in the One Hundredth Year of Lincoln University’s existence. During this year Lincoln has been pointing with pride at the achievements of her graduates. The quality of the men in your Class war- rants the prediction that you will have more than your proportionate share on the roll of the illustrious sons of the Second Century.” James Bonner MacRae Dean of Students James Bonner MacRae Dean of Students TO A FULLER HERITAGE Paul Keuhner Registrar 18 To the Class of 1954: Your special position and privilege at this point, as The Class of 1954, stem from your having shared generously in the rich experience of Liberal Education through Alma Mater. It follows that you are challenged to continue in the quest for education throughout life, and to assume the respon- sibilities and discharge the obligations that attend your privileged position. We hail you and wish you well, and shall follow your progress with pride in your achievements. Austin H. Scott Treasurer and Business Manager Austin H. Scott Treasurer and Business Manager