Alfred University - Kanakadea Yearbook (Alfred, NY)

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Qt raneiisante DQ Alfred's Traditions new HE highest end of education is not to make scholars simple or skilled workmen, but rather to develop character- strong, noble, beautiful. 'W t .511 if? v '14 -X A Y il These words, quoted by one of those noble men who been the goal to which Alfred has ever tried to bring her . A ,Q students. In doing this she has made and is making scholars ' Xuglki' and skilled workmen, but with them she is not satisfied. Her greatest aim is to crown their intellectual and material achievements with strong manly character. il Her history is a history of earnest, Christian characters who have sacri- liced to the utmost that she might live, grow, and give to the world, men and women who have learned from her that the end of true scholarship is service. These noble characters stand for service, 1'idelity and truth. Their persistent and sacrificing toil gives us our Alfred as she is today, the Alfred whose greatest treasure and pride lies in manhood's clear eyes and woman- hood's high stainless name. il' Our college has ever stood, and must ever stand high above all the degrad- ing inliuences of the world that militate against truth. For what is a college but a center representing truth, truth in its completeness! Moreover, it is the duty of the college to send this truth out into the world in ever widening circles of light and infiuence. This Alfred has ever done, and in so doing has reached practically every corner of the earth. ' il Around the qualities of character, service, fidelity and truth all the worth- while and lasting traditions of our college have grown. And to those who were, to us who are, and to those who will be students of old A. U.,-it is the sacred duty and privilege to carry on in the spirit of service and love that inspired the founders of our institutiong those founders who deem the most suitable legend for the ofiicial seal of Alfred University, as expressive of its aim and high mission, to be Fizz! Lux. CLet there be lightj Sip.. Y i .f 'X Q0 . J, y spent their whole life in service for our Alma Mater have Tr Q O xi 'dai at r f I I2

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KING ALFRED S'rA'ruE, Winchester, England QI! wrufor King Ayred Our filred was namedl King Alfred IN days ofold King Alfred lived, KING Alfred was the people's friend, King Alfred styled the Great. He led in learningls ways, So brave in war, so strong in peace, And making people wise and good, So wise in school and state. Our Alfred lives today. THEN sing of Alfred's Glory, A THOUSAND tongues swell Alfred's praise, Of Alfred's greatness sing. A thousand hearts respond. Let Alfred's name and Alfred's fame, While young and old their tribute bring, Adown the ages ring. Of mern'ries true and fond. UNFURL the banner to the breeze, And lift the standard high- , Enshrined in loyal, loving hearts, Our Alfred can not die. II

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Qt resonance Our College , UR College, those words leave our lips with a patriotic fmt -.Q reverence, which only time and associations could impart. We love to hear her name upon the lips of men. ls it just -ffl 9 . . . CQ yj I because she is our college and shrine? Let us look into the test tube of facts and the crucible of truth. 11 ln the Hrst -N 1 place, we challengethose of vision to point us to a more 4 -,j healthful and beautiful place. The larger towns and nearby ' A ' cities are not slow to recognize the fact. You may see them taking their vacation in our community, you may see them as they appear to meditate and drink in the natural and artificial beauty ofour campus. 11 Alfred has always been characterized by warm sympathy for young people hungry for education and dependent on their own exertions. Today we are a rapidly growing University. Our doors are wide open to all young people of worthy ideals. The true end of scholarship is service, teaching the high quality of high citizenship. What Alfred aims.to do, is to incul- cate such to the making of a man ready to meet moral crises, to stand H1111 in epidemics of opinion. 11 Alfred has been a pioneer in founding institutions oflearningg she has also been a pioneer in a democratic control of those institutions. Alfred has a unique college democracy and Honor system. The Honor system places the student on his honor and is a test of strength and character. The government of the students, by the student and for the student is a great opportunity to become acquainted with tl'LlC citizenship and the elements of leadership. 11 Leadership is a sacred trust and responsibility. The class functions, the clubs, the fraternities, the social demands and the religious life of our big University family, furnish exceptional training to any who may aspire. Do we need to worry about successful teachers and engineers after four : , Q 3, ' ti iff'-as : 31 ' umm? 5. if Ph.. ,f-QD years of this discipline? . . . 11 Athletics with the strong backing of our Alumni has been placed on an intercollegiate basis. There is every opportunity for participation fiom the ontests of classes and organizations to the systematic rigorous flickering c Q l discipline and training for the Varsity. . . 11 Lastly, our social life sapslrom the fountains of confidence, sell-con trol and true friendship Young men and women meet upon that broader basis which makes it possible that, Alfred's pride lies in manhood's clear eyes and ' ' ,Y womanhood's high stainless name. i . '1'l'hJ friendship becomes so knit together, that the vacation separations 1 L are often savored with a few quiet tears. It is at these times, when the thoughts of some future parting will have become a memory and the thoughts ofour Alma Mater will be a part, of our life. 13