Augustana College - Rockety I Yearbook (Rock Island, IL)

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Greetings I lTH the present issue of HRacketwa Augustnna extends cordial greetings to its hosts of friends throughout the length and hreadth 0f the land. T0 the alumni in Elll departments, to all former students, to the present student bmly, tn thusc who have contributed hf: their means or otherwise to the support of this institutiun, m members of the Board, present and past. to the congrega- tions of the Synod, to the parents and relatives of the StleCntSHtlJ till we express it wurtl uf cheer and appreciation. A very prosperous school year is rapidly drawing to a close. We have many reasons to be thankful for the success that has attended the wnrk at the past year, for the general good health that has prevailed, and for the spirit of amity that has characterized our entire school family. A retrospect of the hfty-five US of Augustana's existence brings to mind many things of thrilling interest. There has been a 10mg series at sacrifices far the welfare of the i stitution on the part of its generous founders, its heroic band of devoted men who gave the best efforts of mind. heart, and body to the Work of administration and instruction, of its loyal patrons without whose sympathy and co-opemtion it would have heen hnpnssihle to achieve what has been accomplished. 1n the history of the institution there are some heroic chapters which are a true record of how faith-inspimdi hopeful and Cmtrztgwus men have climbed The worldls great altar stairs That slope through darkness up to God. They have done what they could, their work is appreciated, the present generation is enriched by the heritage of their labors. XVItile a survey of the past awakens El deep sense of gratitude for a legacy of faithful service and noble deeds, it inspires at the same time fnitlL hope, and courage for :l greater future h'Iidway between what the institution is and what it might bctamt- a vision of greater things comes to the workers who now are toiling in the midst of the field a vision of enlargement, of greater opportunities, of increased efficiency, at grander achievements. From 3 clear sky they seem to heat the divine cull, like unto that which came to Moses of aid, Get thee up into the top of Fizgnh, and lift up your eyes tn the west and to the east, to the north and t0 the south. From this lofty puint of outlook the prospect indeed is inspiring. It was never so bright. so full of promise for the future it is to-day. Augustanzt appreciates the llopen door that Li sct hefure her, and is girding herself in every possible way for the race that leads to the goal. This is the spirit that nctuatcs eveiy member at our school family. In the glow of this visiun of :1 greater Augustnna and with that enthusiasm hum ml the conviction of 21 lofty destiny, we speak out words of friendly greeting to the readers. at Rocix'etfc-l,H and pray that our message may find a ready response in their hearts. E. F. BARTHOLOMEW.