Bryan College - Commoner Yearbook (Dayton, TN)

Text from Pages 1 - 46 of the 1944 volume:

ROOM ' ' ' ' ' ' f THTr lOB Ml . v-« EX L I C 12 I S J ' i ir Ueoicail icauon Because he sincerely desires to aid, and to uplift those around him. . . . Because he maintains his fine character and high ideals. . . . Because he never fails to see the other side . . . . Because his Christian life is a constant testimony to God ' s love and grace. . . . We, the class of ' 45, affectionately dedi- cate this Commoner to Professor Lloyd E. Fish. 1944 COMMONER BRYAN- UNIVERSITY LIBRARY Published by the Class of 1945 WILLIAM JENNINGS BRYAN UNIVERSITY Dayton, Tennessee To eioohx) SOLDIERS OF THE CROSS! OX THE FAR-FLUXG BATTLEFRONTS OF THE WORLD THE WARFARE AGAINST SIN AND IGNORANCE AND SUPERSTI- TION GOES ON WITHOUT CEASING. TO THE MIS- SIONARIES OF THE GOSPEL— WHOM WE DELIGHT TO HONOR IN THE THEME OF THIS BOOK— THERE CAN BE NO PEACE WHILE MEN AND ' OMEN AND CHILDREN ARE DYING. WITHOUT CHRIST, IN THE DARKNESS OF HEATHENISM. THIS VOLUME OF THE COMMONER PORTRAYS THE LIFE AND AC- TIVITIES OF STUDENTS AND STAFF AT BRYAN UNIVERSITY, BUT THROUGH AND BEYOND THESE PAGES RINGS THE URGENCY OF THE COMMAND GO YE . . . , AND IN THE DAYS THAT LIE AHEAD SOME OF THE YOUNG MEN AND WOMEN OF WHOAl THESE PAGES TELL WTLL TAKE THEIR PLACES IN THE FRONT R. NKS AS . . . SOLDIERS OF THE CROSS! Ike Waua e ok jaiik Beloved Fellowsoldiers : It is well that we understand our task in keeping and earnestly con- tending- for the faith which was once delivered unto the saints. Our re- sponsibility goes far beyond a defense of the Bible as the Word of God. The Bible itself is our weapon, and our greatest strategy is to use it ag- gressively as a weapon. For the Word of God is quick and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart. The Bible is its own defense. With this in mind, a minimum of time and energy has been given to defending the Bible here at the William Jennings Bryan University. Rather, the Bible has been put to the test. The Bible has been taught as God ' s Word by godly teachers. Scripture has been compared with scripture. Students and staff members have been urged to read, to study and to meditate on God ' s Word. The Spirit of God has opened the scriptures unto us. Lives have been and are being transformed. The results have been as God intended. Our hearts have burned within us. Lives have been cleansed and set apart for His service. Many have gone forth to wield the Sword of the Spirit. Others will follow, some to give a simple witness to Christ ' s saving and cleansing power, and others to teach and preach the unsearchable riches of Christ and His Word. In a few short years, we have seen the marvelous result of such a simple program of spiritual warfare, even though on a limited scale. There are many full-time Christian workers at home and abroad, and there are those who will support them. We would not forget the Bryan University soldiers for Christ in the Armed Forces. Others will follow in the train of those who have gone before. Pray ye, therefore, that this practical program may be enlarged. We have tasted the first fruits and anticipate greater victories, should the Lord tarry. Let us go faithfully about His business Till He Come. Earnestly yours, JUDSON A. RUDD, President. The 1944 Commoner 3n iKftttortam It was on December ii, 1943, that the Lord called home our beloved Dr. Harris H. Gregg. Xationally known as a Bible teacher, preacher, and expositor. Dr. Gregg had held pastorates in many parts of the United States and in Canada. Leaving active pastoral work in 1938 he gave his time unsparingly to Bible confer- ences in Canada. England, and throughout the L ' nited States, to the extent of his strength, and beyond. Dr. Gregg was a most humble, gracious, and loving Christian. He knew and loved the Word of God as few men have, and was a true soldier and defender of the cross. His ministn,- to us in chapel and in Bible classes was both an inspiration and a blessing. The phrase he used most frequently was. Oh. what a won- derful Saviour. Truly, in losing Dr. Gregg, we hav e lost one of our best and very dearest friends ; but for him, to die is gain. The 1944 Commoner ADMINI TCATICN F A C U L T JUDSOX A. RUDD, A.B., M.A., LL.D. President, and Professor of Mathematics and Economics (Acting Dean) LLOYD E. FISH, B.A., M.A. Treasurer, and Professor of Psychology ' and Xew Testa- ment Greek (Men ' s Counsellor) JAMES WILLLAM HARTMAX Professor of Music HARRIS H, GREGG, A.B., B.D., D.D. Professor of Bible A, J, LEVENGOOD. A.B., B.D., Th.M. Professor of Bible GLENN GATES COLE, B.S.. M.S., ScD.. Litt.D. Professor of Science LUCIA CILLEY PETTIT. B.S. Instructor in English. Spanish, and Music JOHX S. BROWXLEE, B.D. Instructor in Bible and Speech LOIS SHORT, B.A. Instructor in English and History JANET WEBB. B.A. Librarian, and Instructor in English and French 1 t r— i Y MRS. JUDSOX A. RUDD, A.B. Instructor in Typing, and Office Secretary MRS. R. P. ABEL Instructor in Commercial Studies Elmi-r R. Walton, B.A., B.D., Field Secretary George B. Pettit, Assistant to the President Mrs. Lloyd E. Fish, B.A., Secretary to the President Mrs. John S. Brownlee, Girls ' Counselor Miss Dorothy Hess. Dietitian Mrs. J.xmes William Hartman Director of Social Activities S T A F F ADMINISTRATION BUILDING A Salute to Bryan Men in the Armed Forces Where is the person who today remains untouched by the fateful carnage of war? Indeed, the hearts of countless millions are with loved ones on the land, on the sea, and in the air. We of the Commoner Staff cannot hope to fully express the love and appreciation of our student body toward those of our number gone forth into the service of our country, but we do desire, in this page set apart for them, to show in some small measure the appreciation we have for them. Best of all, we are assured that those who have left us are not only giving their best for their country but are maintaining a clear-cut testimony for the Lord Jesus Christ. We also, who remain at home, are determined to be faithful to our re- sponsibilities, and con- stant as we under- gird our soldiers and our sailors with our prayers. f V ' C LAS S E $ SENIORS BEATRICE BATSON Charlotte, Tennessee Gold; F. M. F. Reg. Rep. i, C. S. A. Rep. 2, 3, 4; Who ' s Who 3, 4; Stud. Coun. i, 2, 3, 4; Debate i, V-Pres. 2;, Class Sec. I. 2, 3, 4; Forensic i. 2, Critic 3, 4. CLYDE BROGAN North Benton, Ohio Gold; Pastors ' F ' ship i, 2, Sec. 3. Pres. 4; Child Evan. 3. Pres. 4; Who ' s Who 4; ' 43 Com- moiicr Art Ed. ; Forensic 2, 3, 4; Class V-Pres. 2; Journ. 3, V-Pres. 4; Gospel Singers i, 2; Choir I, 2. ANITA GRAHAM Jacksonville, Florida Scarlet ; Lay Amb. i ; F. M. F. 2, 3; Piano Ace. i. 2, 3, 4; Forensic i, 2, 3, 4; Rifle i, 2. ERNESTINE HEALAN Winter Garden, Florida Scarlet; F. M. F. i, 2, 3, 4; Child Evan, i, 2, V-Pres. 3, 4; Forensic i, 2, 3, 4 ; Camera 2, 3, 4. EUGENE ROSENAU Bronson, Michigan Scarlet; F. M. F. 2, 3; Reg. Rep. 4; Camera 2, 3; Class Treas. 3, 4 ; Journ. 4 ; Newscttc Make-up Ed. 4 ; Basketball 3, 4 ; Football 3, 4. ROBERT ST. JOHN Hudson, Michigan Scarlet ; F. M. F. i, 2, 3. 4 ; Camera 2 ; Choir i. VIRGIL SORGE Altoona, Pennsylvania Gold; Pastors ' F ' ship i; F. M. F. 2, 3, 4; Child Evan. 2, 3; Gutenberg i ; ' 43 Commoner, Ass ' t Ed. ; Forensic 2, 3 ; Critic 4; Ncwseite 3, Ed. 4; Camera, V-Pres. i; Journ., Pres. 4; Choir I, 2 ; Basketball 4. T i Jp.; ? Commoner SENIORS PEGE HEGE Medina, Ohio Gold; Lay Amb. 2, 4; ' 43 Com- moner, Cir. Mgr. ; Nczvsette, Cir. Mgr. 3, 4 ; Forensic i, 2. 3, Rec. Sec. 4; journ. 3, 4; Cam- era 3, 4; Arcli. I, 2, 3, 4; Choir I, 2. SAMUEL HEMBERGER Atlantic City, New Jersey Scarlet; Pastors ' F ' Ship 1, 2; Who ' s Who 3, 4; Forensic i, 2, 3, Pres. 4; Stud. Coun. V-Prcs. 3, Pres. 4; Class Pres. 2, 3, 4; ' 43 Commoner Ed. ; Camera i, Pres. 2; Capt. Foren. 2, 3, 4; Rifle I, 2. CALVIN MILLER Lancaster, Pennsylvania Gold ; F. M. F. i, 2, 3, 4 ; Child Evang. I, 2, 3, 4; V-Pres. 2; Forensic i, 2, 3, 4 ; Camera 3, 4; Span. 4 ; Choir 2. JEAN NEFF Altoona, Pennsylvania Scarlet; F. M. F. i, 3, 4, 5; V-Pres. 4; Lay Amb. 2; Stud. Coun. i; Forensic i, 2, 3, 4; Cor. Sec. 2, 3 ; Archery 2, 3, 4 ; Sec.-Treas. 2; Choir 2, 3. NELLIE STOVER Wapato, Washington Scarlet ; F. M. F., Sec.-Treas. I, 4, Pres. 2, 3; Who ' s Who 4; Class V-Pres. 3, 4; Guten- burg I. JOSEPH SULLIVAN Memphis, Tennessee Scarlet; Pastors ' F ' ship i, 2; C. S. A. Rep. 3, V-Pres. 4; Class Treas. 1 ; ' 43 Commoner Adv. Mgr. ; Gospel Singers i ; Choir I, 2; Forensic i, 2, 3, 4; Brass Ensemble i, 2. ALBERT WYLLIE New Orleans, Louisiana Pastors ' F ' ship i ; F. M. F. 2, 3, Pres. 4; Who ' s Who 4; For- ensic I, 2. 3, Debate iVIgr. 4; Journ. I, 2, 3, Pres. 4; ' 43 Com- moner, Bus. Mgr. ; Newsette, Ed. 3, Proof Reader 4; Rifle i, 2; Debate i, 2; Class Pres. i; Sports Capt. 4. The ig44 Commoner J u N R S LILLIAN BORGARD Winter Garden, Florida JOYCE BRUBAKER Lancaster, Pennsylvania CLEO GRAHAM Jacksonville, Florida GWEN HAY St. Louis, Missouri ANNA KETTENRING New London, Ohio FOREST LANCE Rittman, Ohio ALICE NORTHRUP Northboro, Massachusetts JOHN QUIMBY Newport, Kentucky BETHEL SMITH Intercession City, Florida WARD TRESSLER Meyersdale, Pennsylvania SUMNER WEMP Jacksonville, Florida MILDRED BALDWIN Watersnieet, Michigan BETTY BIRCH Macon, Georgia ROSEMARY BODLE Columbus, Ohio DOROTHY BORROR Columbus, Ohio MARTHA BRICKED Rittman, Ohio EILEEN GOODMAN Winona Lake, Indiana ALBERTA HENDERSON New Castle, Pennsylvania EDWARD MILLER Winona Lake, Indiana ALBERT MOGINOT St. Louis, Missouri GENEVENE PIFER Rittman, Ohio LESTER PIFER Rittman, Ohio FRANCES REED New London, Ohio MARY ROGERS Chattanooga, Tennessee CLYDE SIMMONS Spencer, Tennessee ANN WILDERN Dayton, Ohio Not pictured — ROWLAND BRADY Dayton, Tennessee FLORENCE MONCK Philadelphia, Pennsylvania s p H R E S F R E S H E N DELBERT BAKER Kittanning, Pennsylvania ELLEN CAMPBELL Combs, Kentucky ANGIE GARBER Leon, Iowa HAZEL GEIGER Green Cove Springs, Florida JEAN GULLEY Elkwood, Virginia RUTH HOOKS Kittanning, Pennsylvania LaVERNE HOWLAND New London, Ohio CHARLOTTE HOYT Winona Lake, Indiana ELAINE KENNARD St. Augustine, Florida RUTH KUHN Dayton, Ohio MIRIAM LEVENGOOD Dayton, Tennessee MARJORIE MILLER Winona Lake, Indiana EARL PECK Elyria, Ohio PAULA PORTER New London, Ohio ANNELLE RAMER Memphis, Tennessee BRUCE ROSENAU Bronson, Michigan THELMA STUTEVILLE Leon, Iowa ALICE TUCKER Ashland, Ohio EVA ZIEGLER Wellington, Ohio - w= il4:M tiVlJvut €CeANIZATICN Front row — H. Geiger, F. Reed, E. Ziegler, P. Hege, A. Northrup, President; J. Brubaker. Second row — L. Borgard, L. Howland, P. Porter, E. Campbell, B. Smith, Secretar ' -Treasurer ; M. Rogers, Vice-President; A. Kettenring. Third row — A. Henderson, D. Borror, T. Stuteville, B. Birch, A. Garber. Lay Ambassadors Not everyone is called to be a pastor or a missionary but every- one does have the privilege of be- ing a witness for Him. The Lay Ambassadors, one of the groups of the Christian Service Associ- ation, is an organization with a two-fold purpose ; first, bringing to the Throne of Grace those who are out serving our Lord and Saviour ; and second, giving prof- itable opportunity to all who de- sire to be ambassadors for Christ right where they are. Meetings are held every other Wednesday of each month, alternating with the C. S. A. prayer meeting. Child Evangelism Fellowship Suffer the little children to come unto me. . . . Believing that the Master would have us begin with the children, the Child Evangelism Fellowship has been organized. The basic purpose of this organization is to unite those interested in chil- dren ' s work and to open up op- portunities for experience among the children of this section. Find- ing the children in schools, in homes, and on the street, various members of the group teach them, through object lessons, choruses, and stories, the mes- sage of the Gospel and the will of the Lord for their lives. The children are eager to hear and to learn, and much good has been accomplished in their lives. Front row — A. Tucker, L. Howland, R. Kuhn, C. Brogan, President ; H. Geiger, M. Rogers, D. Borror. Second row — P. Porter, T. Stuteville, E. Healan, Vice-Presi- dent ; M. Brickel, C. Miller, E. Zeigler, A. Kettenring, Secretary-Treasurer ; B. Birch. Student Pastors ' Fellowship The Pastors ' Fellowship, an- other branch of the Christian Service Association, is an organ- ization whose membership in- cludes those students who are called of the Lord to the ministry of the gospel. Members of the Fellowship encourage one another in Chris- tian life and ser -ice. Young men find profit in discussion of the methods and problems of the ministry, and in opportunity for giving and hearing gospel mes- sages. Through active service in schools, churches, and mountain communities, the men of this group are equipping themselves, with God ' s help, for a full life of service. Seated — L. Pifer, Secretary; C. Brogan, Pre.sident ; J. Sullivan, Vice-President. Standing — S. Wemp, F. Lance, E. Miller, D. Baker, W. Tressler. Front rom — C. Graham, R. Kulin, Mrs. Pettit, M. Miller, E. Goodman, M. Bald- win, N. Stover, S ecretary-Treasurer. Second row — Mr. Pettit, A. Tucker, A. Wild- ern, Vice-President ; G. Pifer, J. Neff. Third rout —R. St. John, A. Moginot, E. Healan, E. Rosenau, District Representative. Fourth row — A. Wyllie, President ; G. Hay, C. Miller, M. Brickel. Not pictured — B. Batson, C. S. A. Representative. Foreign Missions Fellowship The Foreign Missions Fellow- ship is a branch of the Christian Service Association consisting of young men and women who in- tend to serve the Lord in foreign fields as God leads the way. Also included are students with an in- terest and love for foreign mis- sions, and missionaries. Meetings may consist of a round table discussion on some missionary topic, or of a number of book reports on missionaries ' lives, showing how God can work, and how He does work in their lives. Sometimes there is a meeting given over to introduc- ing the needs and difficulties of missionaries or stating require- ments of missionaries to various mission boards. Those who have attended these meetings can truthfully say that they have received much blessing and that hearts have been touched as God shows the need for missionaries to go into all the world and preach the Gospel. Seated — M. Rogers, Corresponding Secretary ; A. Wyllie, Debate Manager ; G. Hay, Corresponding Secretary; S. Hemberger, President; P. Hege, Recording Sec- retary ; B. Batson, V. Sorge, Critics. Second row — M. Baldwin, P. Porter, E. Goodman, E. Miller, M. Miller, C. Graham, J. Brubaker, A. Henderson, E. Kennard, H. Geiger. Third row — C. Miller, E. Peck, A. Ramer, W. Tressler, M. Levengood, R. Hooks, T. Stuteville. D. Baker, J. Quimby, J. Sullivan, A. Moginot, L. Borgard, F. Reed, C. Brogan, L. Howland, B. Smith, A. Tucker, S. Wemp. Forensic Union College life is a blend of for- mal and informal gatherings all combining to make a well- rounded college curriculum. The Forensic Union is one of those organizations which educates a student in the methods and pro- cedures of a formal meeting. The Union meets every other Tuesday of each month. The meetings are started with devo- tions, followed by a minute of silent prayer for men in service. Then follow special music, ex- temporaneous and impromptu speeches, book reports and po- ems, all centering on the chosen theme of the evening. Parlia- mentary drill and the critique complete the program. In clos- ing, the roll is called, then busi- ness is brought before the Union. A motion to adjourn brings to an end a pleasant evening. Spanish Club The Spanish Club has a four- fold purpose. C)ne of the aims of the members is to acquire the ability to understand Spanish better, and to be able to speak the language more fluently. Then, the club upholds in prayer those missionaries and Christian work- ers who are serving the Lord in Spanish-speaking countries. And as they pray for the workers, club members become better ac- quainted with work in these countries. At each meeting a dif- ferent country is discussed ; and a talk, given by one of the mem- bers, acquaints the group with facts concerning that country. Meetings of the Spanish Club are held on the second and fourth Mondays of each month. Front row — H. Geiger, M. Miller, President ; Mrs. Pettit, A. Henderson, J. Brubaker. Back row — A. Garber, D. Borror, C. Miller, A. Moginot, D. Baker, A. Tucker, T. Stuteville, Secretary-Treasurer ; A. Wildern. Not pictured — A. Ketten- ring, Vice-President. Journalism Club The Journalism Club was formed with the purpose of serv- ing as a means of expression for the journalistic minds and talents of the students. The club receives instruction in modern methods and practices of the journalistic world. Most important project of this organization is a share in the writing, editing, publishing, and distribution of the Neiuscttc, official monthly publication of the unixersitv. Seated — F. Reed. Secretary-Treasurer; Virgil Sorge, President; C. Brogan. Vice-President. Staitding — P. Hege, L. Howland, J. Brubaker, M. Rogers, B. Smith, E. Kennard. Back row — A. Wyllie. E. Peck. A. Wyllie, Proof Reader ; M. Rogers, Assistant Editor ; P. Hege, Circulation Manager ; V. Sorge, Editor ; Mrs. Fish, Alumni Editor ; Dr. Rudd, Faculty Adviser. Newsette Staff As the official publication of the university, Ncicscttc travels monthly throughout the nation, bringing Echoes from Bryan Hill. Edited and published by students, under faculty supervi- sion, Nezvsette affords opportu- nity for the development and ex- pression of literary talent, and Ijrings the many friends who read it current information of plans, happenings, and progress on the hill. From a humble beginning in 1935 as a mimeographed paper of forty-five copies, Ncz i ' sctfc has grown in size and style to its present importance and a circu- lation of nearly twelve thousand. Members of the Journalism Club contribute the articles concerning student and school happenings ; members of the staff write from time to time concerning their re- spective fields ; and pertinent quotations from other publica- tions frequently find a place. Clank of the press, smell of the printer ' s ink, and the whir of the folding machine that has re- cently supplanted the hand method, bring nostalgic memo- ries to every student who has been a part of the university. M. Brickel, G. Hay. L. Howland, N. Stover, D. Borror, R. Kuhn, E. Ziegler, E. Healan, J. Neff, J. Brubaker, A. Garber, T. Stuteville. E. Goodman, A. North- rup, A. Ramer, M. Miller, B. Birch, J. Quimby, S. Hemberger, Forensic Captain; A. Moginot, R. St. John, A. Wyllie, Sports Captain ; S. Wemp, J. Sullivan, Captain. Scarlets Scarlets, chosen as are the Golds by an equal division of the student body, fight hard to equal and excel the performance of their friendly opponents. Like the Golds, they are endeavoring to demonstrate true Christian ethics by striving lawfully, fighting the battles hard, yet maintaining the unity that goes beyond the temporary division. The forensic tourney — they say — will give them the final boost to victory. E. Kennard, C. Graham. H. Geiger, P. Hege. A. Tucker. B. Smith. E. Camp- bell, A. Wildern, M. Baldwin, A. Kettenring. M. Rogers, C. Hoyt. A. Henderson, M. Levengood. J. Gulley. F. Reed, P. Porter, G. Pifer. V. Sorge. W. Tressler. Cap- tain ; F. Lance, E. Miller, Sports Captain ; E. Peck, L. Pifer, C. Miller. C. Brogan. Not pictured — B. Batson, Forensic Captain. Golds Golds, traditional rivals of Scarlets in forensics and sports, constitute an important, they would say most important, part of the student body. Competition has been keen, with football tied, and the Golds holding an edge to date by virtue of basketball vic- tories in two closely-contested games. Pressing hard for the de- cision in the forthcoming foren- sic tourney, the Golds confidently expect to continue their record of recent years. Camera Club The Camera Club is composed of the group of students who are interested in photography. Mem- bers are instructed in the funda- mentals of picture-taking, devel- oping, printing and enlarging. At its disposal the club has a well- equipped dark-room, flood-lights and other necessary equipment for the amateur. Members de- light in the magnificent mountain scenery surrounding the univer- sity campus and take full advan- tage of the picture-taking oppor- tunity. Wartime shortage of film and supplies has curtailed activi- ties this past year, and compelled thrifty use of cameras. Neverthe- less, many delightful scenes and events have been snapped to preserve memories of happy hours. Standing — M. Miller, F. Lance, C. Miller, B. Birch, M. Rogers, Prof. Fish, W. Tressler, J. Brubaker, E. Peck, P. Hege, S. Wemp, J. Quimby. Seated — L. Borgard, N. Stover. nccling — J. Brubaker, Vice-President; E. Kennard, C. Graham, B. Birch. iing — D. Borror, Secretary-Treasurer; W. Tressler, President; J. Ne£f, P. ' , E. Peck, L. Borgard. ..■ .,, % M ■ yim. :s i Archery A campus organization dear to the hearts of many students is the Archery Club. Shaded spots on the gently rolling, tree-cov- ered campus provide an ideal set- ting for archery, and the merry laughter of the spectators and the determined expressions on the faces of those who draw the bow indicate the combination of pleasure and seriousness with which the archers approach their sport. Despite the many demands on time and energy which compete for the student ' s attention, arch- ery serves a useful function in the recreational life of the uni- versity. Front row — L. Borgard, N. Stover, B. Eatson. Back row — A. Wyllie, C. Bro- gan, S. Hemberger, W. Tressler. Who ' s Who The first edition of Who ' s Who in American Colleges and Uni- versities was printed in 1934. In- cluded is a list of college and uni- versity students who have proved outstanding in character, scholar- ship, leadership, and capacity for future usefulness to society. Each year outstanding students are given this distinction of list- ing among the foremost Ameri- can youth. Who ' s Who has several pur- poses : to be an incentive for stu- dents to get the best results from their college experiences, to com- pensate students for genuine achievements, to serve as a stand- ard of measurement for students comparable to that of other rec- ognized scholastic and service or- ganizations, and to recommend successful students to the busi- ness world. Student Council The Student Council is a rep- resentative body serving as a go- between for students and fac- ulty. It consists of nine students, two from each class, one non- resident, together with the two dormitory counselors and the university president. Students el- igible for election to the council are nominated by the faculty. The names are then presented to the respective classes and voted upon. Regular meetings are held each Thursday, with the council presi- dent and vice-president alter- nately presiding. It is one of the many duties of the Student Council to present to the faculty any and all sugges- tions or problems presented by the students. B. Batson, Vice-President ; W. Tressler, A. Northrup, Secretary-Treasurer ; Prof. Fish, M. Rogers, A. Moginot, S. Hemberger, President. Not pictured — A. Garber, D. Baker, M. Levengood. Hermits ' Hall Hermits ' Hall has been the men ' s dormitory for Bryan stu- dents during the past six years. Twelve spacious rooms provide living quarters for the her- mits, this year hailing from ten different states. I ' rom eight o ' clock in the evening until six o ' clock in the morning silence reigns throughout its halls, save for occasional backslidings when a mysteriously-propelled tin can or two clatters down the corri- dor. Late on a Sunday evening the occupants of Hermits ' Hall kneel together in one of the rooms, reverently petitioning the Heavenly Father to bless them together with true fellowship and unity of mind. Many are the hearts that have been touched for Christ within the walls of Her- mits ' I-iall. V. Sorge, W. Tressler, S. Hemberger, C. Miller, D, Baker, F. Lance, E. Miller, Prof. Fish, Counselor; J. Sullivan, S. Wemp, J. Quimby, E. Peck, A. Moginot, C. Brogan, R. St. John. A. Wyllie. Not pictured — E. Rosenau, B. Rosenau, C. Simmons. Front row — M. Rogers, A. Ramer, L. Borgard, Rev. Brownlee, Mrs. Brownlee, J. Brubaker, M. Brickel, A. Wildern, B. Birch. Second row — P. Porter, E. Healan, A. Henderson, G. Hay, R. Kuhn, E. Kennard, A. Tucker, D. Borror, C. Graham, F. Reed, E. Zeigler, P. Hege. B. Smith. Third row — C. Hoyt, J. Gulley, T. Stuteville, A. Kettenring, M. Baldwin, A. Northrup. Fourth row — E. Goodman, M. Miller, J. Neff, A. Garber, L. Howland, H. Geiger, N. Stover, A. Graham. The Octagon The Octagon, home of the fairer sex, is far from a dull place. Indeed, with some three dozen girls living within its walls, it couldn ' t be dull. Rev. and Mrs. Brownlee — familiarly known as Pop and Mom — are counsel- ors, comrades, and sympathetic friends to the girls, comforting homesick freshmen or heartsick seniors with equal impartiality. The spacious central lobby, into which all the rooms open, is the center of social life for the girls. Used for study, for parties, for ] rayer-meetings, and on Satur- day nights for dates, the lobby is attractively furnished offering a homey, cheerful welcome to the Octagonettes and their friends. SPORTS AND MUSIC A further result of the war situation and reduced student enrolhnent is the limitation of activities of both the AIu- sic and Athletic departments. How- ever, these phases of school life have yet been able to function effectively. Special music has been provided for se eral of the downtown churches. The athletic program has featured football, basketball, tennis, and other favorite srames. irmKsjm J i ® COMMONER STAFF Front ro ' uj — C. Graham, Circulation Manager; S. Wemp. Editor; G. Hay, As- sistant Editor; Forest Lance, Photograph Manager. Back roii — A. Northrup, Busi- ness Manager; Prof, and Mrs. Fish, Facuhy Advisers; J. Quimhy, Advertising Manager; B. Smith, Art Editor. It is the sincere desire of the Commoner Staff of 1944 that this annual may serve both as a friendly portrayal of collegiate life at Bryan, and as a reminder of the irrevocable call of God to go into all the world. Although scholarship and social life comprise an important part of Bryan activities, the staff wishes also to present the spiritual life and aspiration of the school. The theme of Missions is carried out on each division page as a testi- mony of Bryan interests abroad. Even though the present turbulent conditions of the world seem to discourage missionary endeavor, there are still numerous fields open to the gospel. Well-trained young people, fully yielded to the will of God, are needed to answer the call. South and Central America, Mexico. Alaska, and many other countries are in need of workers. Even through the devastation of war, many ways have been paved for carrying the gospel to parts of the world otherwise impenetrable. Is this not a sufficient call to prepare for the future and to be well equipped for the service of God? In the effort to produce an effective and complete book, the staff faced grave problems presented by the shortage of paper, film, and labor. Each member, how- ever, has contributed much in procuring pictures, writing articles, and organizing the book as a whole. If this book has brought happy memories; if it has reminded you of your responsibility to the Lord Jesus ; if it has been a blessing in any way ; we, the Junior Class, are satisfied that the hours spent in publishing the book have been worth while. The ig44 Commoner OUR MISSIONARY ALUMNI Ruth Glemext ' 43 Hebrew Christian Mission Detroit. Michigan Ruth Dawsox ' 40 Cleveland Hebrew Mission Cleveland. Ohio Mildred Kuntz ' 40 Good News Mission Houck, Arizona Rebecc. Peck ' 40 Hebrew Christian Mission Detroit. Michigan Louise Post ' 41 Faith Mountain Mission of Kentucky Decoy, Kentucky Edgertox H. Reid ' 37 Ohio Messianic Testimony Akron, Ohio Ralph Toliver ' 37 China Inland Mission Kiantsing. China Rebecca Toliver ' 38 China Inland Mission Kiantsing. China ' ILLIAM ' 0XDERLY ' 36 ' ycliffe Bible Translators Mexico Citv, Mexico In a special way, we are bound with cords of Christian love to our own mis- sionar} ' alumni. Short years ago, they walked these halls, their voices lifted in prayer and song and praise. They pored over books, they joined in sports, they worked beside us in the many places of service. And through it all their faces were turned steadfastly toward the regions beyond, where God was leading. In a special way they are ambassadors, too. We hold them in our thoughts and uphold them in our prayers. And we delight to do them honor on this special page of the 1944 Commoner. May God richly bless and keep and use them. The 1944 Commoner SNAP AND ADX FAITH THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY WILMINGTON 19, DEL. Welcomes Graduates of V( ' illi:iiii Jennings Bryan University (Full. accredited by New ork Regents and recognized by Army and Navy authorities.) FUNDAMENTAL PREMILLENNIAL SCHOLARLY Compliments of Our Friends MAJOR D. W. RYTHER REV. J. FLOYD GILBERT A. P. CASH WILLIAMS GLASS FRAME CO. This page has been removed due to privacy concerns. The ig44 Coi. ' the QUICK-ENERGY F O O D _ Grace Theological Seminary A standard theological school where the whole Word of God is honored and the high academic demands of Christian Scholarship are directed toward a practical Christian Ministry, with the following purposes and ideals: A Bible-centered Curriculum A Competent and Believing Scholarship A Missionary and Evangelistic Devotion A Spirit-filled and Separated Life A Premillennial Hope and Viewpoint A Spiritual and Prayer-charged Environment An Expository Preaching and Teaching Ministry COURSES LEAD TO RECOGNIZED THEOLOGICAL DEGREES AND ARE OPEN TO ALL WORTHY AND PROPERLY QUALIFIED STUDENTS No tuition charges. Living expenses moderate. Unique spiritual, intellectual and recre- ational advantages. Write for information. Alva J. McClain, President Winona Lake, Indiana SUNDAY SCHOOL LITERATURE Following the INT. UNIFORM LESSON TOPICS Quarterlies and Papers Also an Advanced Study Quarterly THE BIBLE EXPOSITOR AND ILLUMINATOR A Quarterly of 192 Pages In Three Monthly Parts Sample pack free on application and sample lesson of the BIBLE EXPOSITOR AND ILLUMINATOR sent on request of Sunday School Officials. Address Union Gospel Press Box 6059 Cleveland, Ohio MORGAN FURNITURE Dayton, Tennessee BILL ' S CANDY STORE SANDWICHES, DRINKS AND CANDY Dayton, Tennessee JOHNSON HARDWARE Phone 191 Dayton COLUMBIA BIBLE COLLEGE Robert C. McQuilkin, President BIBLE COLLEGE AND SEMINARY COURSES LEADING TO DEGREES Columbia, South Carolina The ig44 Commoner HARRY GRANERT STUDIOS PORTRAIT PHOTOGRAPHERS . . . ARTISTIC PHOTOS Photographs Made as They Should Be Made T Member of the Photographers Association of America T 8131 Market Street Business Phone 6-7335 Residence Phone 7-3534 Chattanooga, Tennessee Compliments of J. L. 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