Alma White High School - Lance Yearbook (Zarephath, NJ)

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1 Q Alma White, Founder C1862-19465 The Spirit of Alma White Gentle zephyrs of the spring are whispering among the trees on the campus of AWC. We can hear their low murmur like the soft hum of a song or the music of an Aeolian harp. What is the tale the winds are whispering? It is the mystery of life, the resurrection of life every- Where. We see it in the freshness of the grass, in buds and blossoms, we hear it in the rippling brooks and in the joyous song of the birds. All nature is pregnant with rich promises. This freshness of life portrays the Spirit of Alma White College. She, too, like an adolescent maiden, is still ln the springtime of life, just budding into the bloom of youth. Already we can see abundant promise of vast pos- sibilities revealing themselves in her noble mien. With loving interest we watch the gentle unfolding of her var- ious graces of mind and character. She has that spirit of true nobility which loves to undertake an arduous task because it is right, regardless of praise or blame. She is not only a few ye-ars of the future, but also beyond, into infinity. Go on, Sweet Alma White. Go bravely forth into the larger life. With thy brave, noble spirit and undaunted courage thou shalt overcome all difficulties, conquer all obstacles. The present student body, like a vanguard, pledge thee lifelong allegiance, fidelity, and loyalty.

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s I i 1 DEDICATIO This initial Yearbook is respectfully dedicated to an inspiring teacher, an approachable advisor, an under- Standing friend-Professor Norman R. Fournier. Admired by students and faculty members for his ability and scholarship, he has spent many years teaching at Alma White College and is at present the Head of the Department of English. At Rutgers University he is kH0wn for his excellent record in graduate work. His interests are many, and he does many things well. Ht! is a lover of the fine and beautiful. His work and faith give him satisfaction, and his joy does not depend Upon transient pleasures. We have often gone to him with our problems and have found him ready to listen and to help. Just a friendly conversation with him is enlighteningg knowing him is a rewarding experience. In informal conversation his voice puts us at our ease, in classes his insight and critical appreciation of literature are an invitation to learning. Here is our opportunity, in the pages of the 1959 Lance, to express our appreciation. For all we have re- ceived through our acquaintance with you we say, Thanks, Prof. Weire really grateful.

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Greetings from . . REV. KATHLEEN M. WHITE President, Zarephath Bible Seminary As President of Zarephath Bible Seminary, I am pleased to extend my congratulations to the students of Alma White College and the Seminary for the work which they have accomplished in producing such a fine Year- book. Initiative and perseverance will always assure suc- cess, as illustrated by this all-inclusive volume. Those responsible, who have expended hours of effort in order to achieve their desired end, can say with Caesar, Veni, vidi, vici. Young people in Pillar of Fire schools have been for- tunate in having as examples such leaders as Alma White, the founder, and the late Ray B. White, former President of the Seminary. Alma Whitels progressive Christian ideals and spirit-filled life, and her never-failing faith in American youth inspired her to establish Christian schools throughout the United States and abroad. Envisioning the educational pitfalls that youth would encounter as man's spiritual values became more and more distorted in relation to Bible truths, she prepared for them a spir- itual refuge that would not crumble or decay. Pillar of Fire schools, built on the solid foundation of the Bible, have never swerved in their faith. Christian ethics must be emphasized in educational circles as well as in the church and home. Each must complement the other. Tntegrity and honesty must become more and more an integral part of educational training. Discard the Bible, and civilizations will soon deteriorate and fall. Profound statements regarding the Bible by men of renown-our Presidents, statesmen, authors, essayists, scientists, and astronomers-might be quoted, but the Word of God has proved itself infallible. Never has it failed prophetically, and its promises have stood the test of time. Almost without exception all our American colleges have originated under the leadership of church denomin- ations. Too many, however, have drifted from their spir- itual moorings, retaining but little semblance of their former religious standards, forgetting it was religious fervor and vision which brought them to birth. We en- courage our students to become bearers of gospel light. The Pillar of Fire, too, has solved the debatable ques- tion as to whether women should be granted full minister- ial privileges. Alma White, one of the nation's pioneers in the crusade to extend women ordination privileges, won her battle, becoming the first woman bishop. She was recognized as a forceful speaker with a dynamic per- sonality, ably filling the pulpit. Her ministry was well rewarded in the salvation of souls, in the building up of churches and institutions of learning in the United States and abroad. 'The establishment of two non-commercial radio broadcasting stations are likewise a credit to wom- an's leadership, And so we bid the graduates of Zarephath Bible Seminary and Alma White College Godspeed, trusting the years spent in study and Christian fellowship will prove a spiritual anchorage in life's arena as useful citizens of a Christian democracy.