Bacone College - Warrior Yearbook (Muskogee, OK)

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A few years ago on one of my visits to Baltimore, Maryland, it was my privilege to visit Old Saint Paul's Church and there I found a statement written in 1692 that reassured me when I became discouraged about the behavior of our people throughout the world. A portion of the statement entitled Peace', read: You are a child of the universe, no less than the trees and the starsg you have a right to be here. And whether or not it is clear to you, no doubt the universe is unfolding as it should. Therefore be at PEACE WITH GOD, whatever you conceive Him to be, and whatever your labors and aspirations, in the noisy confusion of life keep peace with your soul. With all its sham, drudgery and broken dreams, it is still a beautiful world. Be careful. Strive to be happy. ', Then, in reviewing the annual editions of the Warrior since 1910, Idiscovered a forthright challenge to a disciplined life dedicated to peace with all people by General Porter who drafted the school laws of the Creek Nation and who was elected Chief of the Creek Nation in 1899: mfhough our tribal organization is fading away, we will be transformed as a potent factor, an element within the body of Christian civilization. The philosophy of the history of the future shall trace many of the principles of government and institutions so dear to them to those they have found among us. Now that we have demonstrated that we have ability to make for ourselves and children, homes, and having the sanction of every law, let us make for ourselves this firm and fixed resolutiong Let our every act speak it forth: let the elements or forces of nature carry our resolutions to ourfriends the world over, let them in their senses know and feel it and enter upon the performance of our high mission. Many of you have done it alreadyg many have begun it, and those who have not yet begun it, begin at once and devote all ofyour energies of soul, mind, and body to the task set before us, even if it takes years-yes a lU'e time to carry it outf' We suggest that each Bacone student dedicate his or her life to Peace in the World by accepting the opportunities made possible at Bacone College by thousands of people who care about you and love you--by accepting the following pledge: In the knowledge and appreciation of the responsibilities I have, I will give my best in LEADERSHIP and DEVOTION to the mission for my life that the world starting WITH ME will bring peace and goodwillg THIS IACCEPT with a strong belief in the triumph of the American way of lie with its roots so deep here in Bacone. THIS IACCEPT with afirm belief in the SUPREME WORTH OF EACH INDIVIDUAL and in the respect of his right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happinessg THIS IACCEPT with the dedicated understanding that TR UTIL GOODNESS, JUSTICE, and BEA UTY are fundamental eternal values, THIS I ACCEPT knowing that every RIGHT I have implies a corresponding RESPONSIBILITY - the freedom I enjoy has a corresponding obligation - that every material POSSESSION is my stewardship implies a DUTY, THIS I ACCEPT believing that my performance of USEFUL SER VICE is expected and needed by mankind and that the greatness of my human soul is set free through UNSELFISH and SACRIFICIAL LIVING, THIS I ACCEPT with the FAITH that an ALL WISE AND ALL LOVING GOD will enable my highest achievement and fulfillment, my greatest happiness, and most creative productivity when I live in harmony with HIS WILL, THIS IACCEPT with the firm belief that LOVE is a greater world WIDE FORCE in the battle for the hearts and minds of men everywhere than all the nuclear implements of hate and war, and thatPEACE THATBEGINS WITH ME is the only TR UE HOPE for mankind. H r The year of 1972-73 has been eventfulfor the Bacone Family and one of the finest years since its beginning in 1880. Memories of our experiences with each other in art, music, athletics, classes, spiritual re-enforcement and Christian fellowship, the dining hall, dormitories, social events, interpersonal relationships, counselling, speclalguests, in helping others to have a better life, publications, friendships, and a host of other events known to ourselves have added to PEACE as our WAY to a secure personal world and respect for our CREA TOR and SOURCE of all life and strength. God Bless each one ofyou -- Always! In His Service, MMM Garold D. Holstine President .PUSH

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Presidents Message PRESIDENT 'S ME SSA GE I 9 73 PEACE AND GOOD WILL There is no way to peace, peace is the way. 'l A. J. Muste In the Book of Isaiah there is a significant prophecy: They shall beat their swords into plowshares and their spears into pruning hooks, nation shall not lift up sword against nation, neither shall they learn war anymore. ll From the Prince of Peace we learn from the SERMON ON THE MOUNT, one of the greatest guides forfullness of living for every human being, there is the key verse, Blessed are the Peace Makers for theirs is the Kingdom of Cod. Mankind must travel the peace roadsg otherwise, there will be strU'e and destruction of the abundant earth. Bacone College stands for the peace road in its message and mission through its people relationships, its curricula, its activities, its services, and its dedicated objectives founded in prayer and continued in faith. No river can return to its source, yet all rivers must have a beginning. Our American way of life is the result of contributions from many cultures. We will grow spiritually stronger and richer, not by shutting off some of the contributors but rather by accepting them into our society. Today the dominant society in the United States is deeply indebted to the AMERICAN INDIAN, a people poor in things but rich in spirit, for the many ways in which they have so greatly enriched life as we know it today. Bacone College has students and stafffrom many lands, races, and cultural backgrounds. We need to build bridges not walls, between our many cultures, and this bridge can come only through love and understanding. Let us help our LOVE to grow as one of the fruits ofpeace and good will. Peace of mind and soul comes from respectfor Cod in nature. The American Indian expresses so well the healing and health power of Cod in SPIRIT in the TEMPLE OF GOD, his BODY, and in NATURE as described in the Symphony Iroquolhnv: Gather the life of the streams and forests. Cather the leaves of the Spring and Autumn. Cather the dust of the mountains and valleys, Dust of the rocks and mud of the marshes: Cather the snows and the rains and the breezes, Cather the earth and the sun and the heavens. Cather the ways and the wisdom ofanimals, Cather the song and beauty of birds! Mix with the roots of the basswood and sassafras And with the clean air flowing through the pines, Dip, with an acorn cup into woodland springs, And drink, for you drink the most marvelous medicine.

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