Allentown Bible Institute - Beacon Yearbook (Allentown, PA)

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ass Z5 tory VVe, the Class of 1935, have come not to the end but to the beginning, For some of us this is the end of our work here in the Allentown Bible Institute but it is also the beginning of a life of service. VVe look back on our school life as an accomplishment not only for man but for God. Our class has been engaged in building a structure, each member being a laborer. Our goal has been to erect a structure that will stand throughout eternity. We do not feel that our building days are over but we do feel that here we have laid a firm foundation upon which We can build for the remainder of our lives - a foundation that will sup- port a great and beautiful edifice, Uhristian Character. Year after year other laborers have begun to build. Arches have been planned with patience, stones have been laid with prayer, mighty pillars of resolve have been raised and blocks of wisdom fitted in. Our laborers have Worked together faithfully. They have been watchful, prayerful and earnest. One of them is William Allshouse, who came to A. B. I. six years ago from Glassboro, N. J. From the very beginning he has diligently applied himself in the pursuit of his studies. Since that time he has endeared himself to the entire school. ln William we have found a steady Chris- tian character. For five years he sang in the school quartette, which traveled about the country spreading the Gospel. Last year he grad- uated from the Theological Department, tonight he is completing his High School. ' To prove to us that he had the interest of the school at heart, last June he married the music teacher, thus assuring us that she Would not leave. Throughout this year he has served very efficiently as Dean of men. We predict a bright future for him in whatever work he attempts since he has so successfully carried on his work here. Mr. Allshouse, as you graduate tonight We can truthfully say that your name will always bring pleasant memories. May God richly bless you in your every attempt for Him. -Nl 2 6 39

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fha Lmmi essaqe To the Class of 1935: Time, yes time, which waits for no one has spun its Webb of years- eleven of them since the first Commencement. Twelve boys and girls in a new experience said Good-bye to their Alma Mater to face a wide, wide world. What a task! Who can rightly prophesy the future? Will it be success or failure? The first is hoped, always hoped, and the latter is shunned wherever and whenever possible. Clan we fully trace the footprints of those who have come and gone since 1924? Wind and wave have crossed and recrossed the paths of the true and the lbrave, but they must cross and recross again where they have not, for the command is Forward, ever Forward and forward they go. But can and will those who have gone before do it all? No, no, never, there must be others - always others and others. 'tCouragze, boys, courage , signaled some one from a distant point, Recruits are coming, they are marching in a stately fashion, their ban- ners are unfurled, their weapons for a spiritual warfare are brandishing against the encamped hosts of evil. Come on! Come on! fellow comrades, we welcome you. We Will make places for you. Your equipment is not like ours who have gone before. Yours is better, yes, better in many Ways. Experience plus knowledge plus God is everything necessary for success. We thank God and rejoice 'to know you have joined us. Though we may be unseen and separated one from the other by mountains, plains and seas, yet, Blest be the tie that binds Our hearts in Christian love, The fellowship of kindred minds Is like to that above. Before our Father's throne We pour our ardent prayers, Our fears, our hopes, our aims are one, Our comforts and our cares. We share our mutual woes, Our mutual burdens bear, And often for each other flows The sympathizing tear. VVhen we assuuder part lt gives us inward pain, But we shall still be joined in heart, And hope to meet again. WALTER F. BUBB, President of the Alumni Association. -will 2 5 Ih-

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Beulah Kunkle from Bethlehem, Pa. entered school in 19301. We are told that still water, runs deep . That this applies to Beulah one can readily see, for she is calm, possessing a quiet, determined nature and a faithful heart. In spiteof great obstacles she is the overcomer and is graduating from both the Theological and High School Depart- ments. Beulah, our prayers and good wishes go with you and we trust that you will be a great blessing in the 'world as you pursue your course as a nurse. Harold Garrison is from Glassboro, N. J. and has been with us for two years. Seeing the need of an education under Christian influence he came to A. B. l. after spending two years in the Grlassboro High School. He has lbeen a sincere and earnest student. We feel sure that as he continues to walk with God that ihis life will prove ia blessing to manv. Harold, we are wishing for you the richest of God's blessings. Julia Etien, another one of our laborers, comes from Allentown, Pa. Julia is the first Allentown High School graduate to graduate from A. B. l. She entered school in 1933 and working unceasingly, has been an example of the real student. She has also been faithful in preaching when the opportunity was offered. ln our class she has discharged her duties very efficiently as the Secretary. We feel confident that she will be a blessing wherever she goes. Y Lewis Adams, our class President and Editor-in-chief of '4The Beacon , has done everything from the humblest work to assisting in The teaching. He came to us from Glassboro, N. J. in 1932, having grad- uated from that High School. Throughout his entire school life he has been a hard and willing Christi-an worker. He is frank, open, and generous. The interest of thc class was deep in his heart. This year he served faithfully as librarian. For two years he sang in the school quartette which has been a great blessing through its ministry in song. Besides 'being a real student Lewis is a preacher. His faith in God and his preaching ability predict that he will be a great 'blessing to the church. ' Truly one of our foremost students goes forth with the best wishes of everyone connected with A. B. T. Artemas Byrd, the Vice President of our class and Assistant Editor of The Beacon came from Coopers, W. Va. in 1932, having completed High School at Bramwell, VV. Va. His training in Business College ac- counts for the efficiency with which he has served as the school book- keeper for three years. -Ol ' 27 lk-