Adelphian Academy - Bell Echoes Yearbook (Holly, MI)

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l The qualifications specified for the principal of a secon- dary school today are legion. The desirable traits of per- sonal character number many more. lf a person would sit down and list all these, surely he would get discouraged. The natural question would be where to find a person anywhere to fit this complex picture. Mem- bers ofthe A. A. school fam- ily would answer en masse, Where O where, but in Adelphianf' Ad e I p h i a n students have learned that whether it's a minor personal problem, a tough Biblical question, or a major educational crisis which confronts them, there is one door on the campus always open--the door to the Principal's office. They've learned that the smiling, ex- uberant man behind the desk is ready to listen, to advise, to pray with them. The temporarily discouraged staff member likewise finds behind the same desk, a pair of broad shoulders on which to roll his problems. we .lbeclicaie N'Vhether he's busy with his dynamic discussions in Bible Doctrines, plugging through a deskful of correspondence, directing the Chapel devotions, driving the bus on a choir trip, hatching up a new activity for the Senior class, or planning how to get the student body to raise more Shi subscriptions, Elder R. W. Pratt's day is sure to be a busy one. That he can keep up the terrific pace with a perpetual smile on his face is a marvel to all. The theme of the l95-4-55 Bell Echoes is built around that small, but important thing--the keyhble. Elder Pratt's 200 odd pounds and six foot frame would not let him be called something small--but he certainly is something important to everything at Adelphian--as important as the key itself. Because he is the key to so much of the activities at Adelphian-- in the educational program, the religious emphasis, the cultural development, the recreational activities--in fact in all that makes Adelphian the school where education is life and because of the deep and abiding place he holds in the affections of the school family, the Annual Staff affectionately dedicate the l954-55 edition of the Bell Echoes to Adelphian's key personality--Principal Roger W. Pratt.

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Sfqff ffi :aim-Nancy Wolf O cers Associate Editor-Ellen Boothby Associate Editor-Janet Thomas Loy Out Editor-Sharon Ketels Lay Out Editor-Don Powers Circulation Manager-Helen Racino Art Editor-James Kovin Advertising Manager-Terry Buchanan Editorial Advisor-Mr. H. Ingersoll Production, patience and perseveran-ce were readily built into stuff members as they raced against deadlines: but thus book would have been impossible without the guidance of Mr. Ingersoll, to whom we pay our tributes. hx I V, . , -5 4 , L, 7 gg it if J

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Board of Education tl. IC. HUTCHPTS.. L . President, Lansing Il. H. NELSON . L . . . .. Secretary, Lansing' H. F. Roll M. Li. Rice W. A. Nelson R. VV. Pratt Conf. Treasurer Lake Union Pres. Lake Union Ed. Sec. Principal Lansing Rerrien Springs Berrien Springs Adelphian ll. li. Jones ll. L. lioothbv IC. H. Knauft .-X. K. Phillips l'i'1m'1Pal Principal Battle Creek Detroit Cedar Lake Battle Creek Fred Green A. R. Mohr L. J. Wall li. li. Garrett BLD. Kalamazoo Grand Rapids Lansing Nilr-5 IC. Vanntirimley R E. Eckerman Mt. Pleilflflrif Iflscamihgi f- Seventh-day Adventists believe in Christian education as a part of the church program just as much as any other phase ot' the Advent Message. Facts and figures have given prool' over and over again of the value of young people attending schools where the atmosphere and training is based on Bible teaching. We realize that the public schools can not give a religious mold and we would not want it that way, We count it a privilege to live in a country where we are allowed, in addition to supporting the public schools through taxes, to support our own schools for the training ol' young people along the lines of the Advent Message. Our schools provide the leadership for our cause. Future Adventist teachers, ministers, medical workers and administrators are now attending classes in our schools somewhere. We thank the Lord for the teachers who are devotedly giving their lives for the molding of the youth for a place in the work here on earth and a preparation for the home in Heaven. G. li. Hutches The Adelphian faculty and students are anxious to give honor to the faithful members of our Academy Board. Elder G. lil. Hutches, our chairman, has given splendid leadership to the advancement of the work ot' our school. Our deepest appreciation for that leadership cannot be spelled in words. The joy of association and fellowship with such a l'hristian leader of progressive vision cannot be adequately pla-ed within the confines of any written message. We can merely breathe a prayer of thanksgiving to the Father of us all and have faith that He understands the unutterable expressions of our hearts. Those of us at Adelphian appreciate the cooperation of' every Board member and wish to express gratitude for their line help. Mr. Pratt