Monmouth College - Ravelings Yearbook (Monmouth, IL)

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THOMAS HANNA McMICHAEL President A. B., Monmouth College, 1886 ; A. M., ibid., 18811 : Xenia Theological Seminary, 1890 : D. D., Westminster College, 1903 ; LL. D., College of Wooster, 1H28 ; LL. D., Westminster College, 1929.

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Thirty Years June i, 1903 is a red letter day in the history of Monmouth College. That day marks a turning point in the history of the institution. At that time there came to Monmouth a man in the very prime of life under whose influence Monmouth College has taken her high place in the hearts of thousands of students, in the hearts of other thousands of friends of Chris- tion education, as well as in the educational world. At that time Monmouth had about 150 students in the college department and the faculty of all de- partments numbered 18. The college boasted four buildings. Old Main, built in 1:863, the Auditorium, built in 1897, a new gymnasium, built in 1902, (now the Little Theatre) and the Terrace, the president ' s home. This silver haired young man knew the problems and difficulties of a college from three viewpoints, but he had dreams for Monmouth and for service that could not be dimmed by mere problems, burned out by fire, bankrupted by hard times, nor tempted by flattering offers. He knew the viewpoint of the student and an alumnus. He had lived for many vears in daily contact with the problems that the president must face, for his father had been president for nineteen years. He knew what the church expected of its colleges, for he had been a successful minister. Through the vears he has never lost any of these perspectives. This year, on the thirtieth anniversary of the assumption of the presi- dency by Thomas Hanna McMichael, all Monmouth folk and all Monmouth friends join in expressing their love for him and their gratitude for what his dreams, his leadership, and his determination have accomplished. Pasre Fourteen

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' •- • ' . This opportunity to speak to Monmouth student., through the Ravelings is one which I value highly. We often speak of care-free college years, ' ' but su;h expressions do not well apply to these times of confusion, anxiety, and self-denial. I wish to pay a tribute to tlu many Monmouth students who in the hard year, 1932- 1933, have refused to submit to circumstances, and with smiling faces and brave hearts have held steadfastly to their college course. We look forward confidently to a time when those whose names and pictures appear in these pages will look back to their college days from po- sitions of honor, usefulness, and happiness. J. S. Cleland, Dean of the College- We are a body of friends, here at Monmouth Col- lege; and the closing of this college year, which mark.- for me the completion of the cycle of one whole student generation, finds me more than ever conscious of the mutual helpfulness and confidence which characterize the spirit of the institution. May each one of us make his best contribution to it and may no member ever miss the joy of full participation. Mary Ross Potter. Dean of Women. Last year I said we would always remember 1932. — a year of Depression, Sacrifice and Achievement. May we now look forward to another year of Achievement. but with a minimum of Depression and Sacrifice. D. M. McMichael. Page Sevente