Ambassador College - Envoy Yearbook (Big Sandy, TX)

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Character From the Greek kharakter, an ancient engraving tool, or the impression it left on metal or stone; hence, a lasting, distinctive mark or symbol. 66 he man who does not read good books,” wrote Mark Twain, “has no advantage over the man who can’t read them.” Likewise, the man who does not use his education has no advantage over the man who has no education. Though a person may have all the knowledge in the world, that knowledge is of no value unless it is put to proper use. The ability to come to right knowledge and under- standing, and then to direct the mind and body into following the right course, is what we know as charac- ter. Ambassador College stresses character development in every aspect of a student’s education — in intellect, in personality, in physical fitness, in daily life — but also stresses that none of the knowledge a student gains while at college is of any value unless he or she puts it to the proper use! What good is knowing the purpose and meaning of life — mankind’s true destiny and how to achieve it — if you’re going to do nothing with that knowledge? What good is knowing the principles that cause peace, happiness, prosperity and abundant well-being if you arent going to apply those principles? Character is the key to the right use of knowledge. It is the basis of any truly successful life. The world, in general, ignores this fact, but in true education, the importance of character development is continually stressed. Yet character not only is the most important aspect of true education, it is also the most difficult to de- velop. Character comes from diligent work, from the inexorable requirement that every student perform each task set before him or her with care and thoroughness. That’s why the spirit of diligent work — honest, painstaking work — pervades the Ambassador campus. If Ambassador College neglected its obligation to instill sterling character in its students, it would utterly fail to properly prepare students for life ahead. CHARACTER — the most important aspect of true edu- cation — does not come from wishful thinking, but from persistent action. That’s why the spirit of work pervades the Ambassador College campus.

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MIRA TRIES EATAT eA CNET HSE ate N SSE RE RES, 3 3} el From the Latin personalis, habitual patterns and qualities of behavior as expressed by physical and mental activities. housands from all over the world visit the Ambas- sador College campuses each year. Many say the atmosphere at Ambassador is the happiest they’ve encountered. “T cannot find words to express it,’ Her Majesty Queen Sirikit of Thailand told Ambassador’s founder, Herbert W. Armstrong, during her visit in 1985. “Maybe the most important value here is that you produce incredible people — people with good qualities.”’ What is it about Ambassador’s people that inspires such comments? Ambassador College was founded on the philosophy that true education develops more than the mind. It develops personality, true culture, poise and emotional maturity. Personality is, by one definition, the inevitable expression of everything a person is — his or her LEARNING TO LOVE and enjoy others — to give of yourself in personal relations — is the basis of a radi- ant personality. In the words of Ralph Waldo Emerson, “The greatest gift is a portion of thyself.” DEVELOPING an outgoing interest and warmth for one’s neighbor is a crucia l step toward developing a giv- ing, unselfish, caring personality. character, values, attitudes, emotions and behavior. Am- bassador strives to develop personality to the fullest. Learning to love and enjoy others — to give of yourself in personal relations — is the basis of a radi- ant personality. People don’t develop such unselfish, outgoing con- cern for others by dwelling upon themselves, but by developing and maintaining a sense of purpose outside themselves. ““We-thinking can be nurtured just like me- thinking can,” wrote Michael and Lise Wallach, psy- chologists at Duke University. Ambassador is an ideal environment for nurturing “we-thinking.” Its small enrollment comprises more than 40 nationalities, giving students daily exposure to a worldwide spectrum of people, customs and cultures. Daily life is designed to draw people out of themselves and to stimulate interaction with others. At Ambas- sador, a person develops an appreciation for, rather than an aversion to, individual differences. Ambassador tries to bring out the best in its stu- dents, so they will continually bring out the best in others. One of Herbert W. Armstrong’s favorite sayings was, “You never have a second chance to make a first impression.” Ambassador students and alumni try not only to make a good first impression. They try to make a good lasting impression.0