Cedarville University - Miracle / Cedrus Yearbook (Cedarville, OH)

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The college was first housed in the fine old mansion formerly belonging to Dr. Hugh McMillan, the first pas- tor of the Main Street Reformed Presbyterian congrega- tion of Cedarville. Half a century earlier. Dr. McMillan had taught an academy in this same building. These quarters proving too limited, construction of the new building on the main campus was begun, and its dedica- tion occurred during the meeting of Synod, 1896. Rev. David McKinney, D. D., chosen as the first President, served in this capacity until 1915, a period of twenty-one years. Upon his resignation, Dr. McChesney was elected as his successor. In 1913, the Theological Seminary of the Reformed Presbyterian Church was moved to Cedarville from Philadelphia. It is one of the oldest instiutions in the United States for the professional training of young men for the Gospel ministry. It has been in operation now for nearly a century and a quarter, with two brief intermis- sions. In 1928, the General Synod by a unanimous vote gave full ownership and control of Cedarville College to the Board of Trustees of the College; however, the Seminary has been continued in affiliation with the Col- lege proper. Five hundred graduates have passed from Cedar- ville’s halls of learning and no more fitting testimonial to the value of the school could be imagined than their useful Christian lives in all parts of the United States and the world. Cedarville College's supreme ideal is to guide its students into the truth in all matters; and with a goal like this, the institution promises an even more brilliant future than has been its past. K. A. JURKAT Tro» uw: l rofe tor of LantrunsH- «nil History: A. It. Franklin Collette; A. M. Franklin Collette: U- ! . Franklin Collette: A. M. Wiltcriberv CollcKe: Ohio State University. Dr. McChesney For nearly two-score years, Cedarville College has been a living and growing monu- ment to the sacrificing faithfulness of that band of men and women who have made it possible. Very, very close to the head of that list comes the name of the man who has been aftiiliated with the institution from its birth, whose life-work and hopes are so tied up in the work and hopes of the College that mention of the one automatically calls to mind the other—President W. R. McChesney. Dr. McChesney is known throughout much of the United States as an inspirational teacher and minister and a wonderful orator. Every student in the College’s history has come under his influence in such vital courses as psychology, philosophy, logic, ethics, and so forth. One desiring to pursue the study of Greek in another school could give no higher reference than a transcript of Greek credits under Dr. McChesney. Dr. Mac’s personality and prestige does much toward keeping the enrollment of the college up to its normal size—even to the extent of housing an annual collection of Illinois relatives in his home. t'aae Ten

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This problem resolves itself into the relative advisability of a policy of laissez- faire or one of mercantilism. Shall the gov- ernment keep out of business altogether, or shall it enter into the economic life when- ever it deems it necessary? The former leads to an anarchical state; the latter, car- ried to its logical conclusion, ends in Social- ism. Obviously, the trend in the United States is toward a modified Socialization of economics; the Interstate Commerce Com- mission, the present banking reforms, gov- ernment subsidizing of marine and air transportation, government regulation of power, light, and gas rates, all point strong- ly to a decreased fear of executive and legis- lative powers. Whether this be good or bad, it is fully in accord with our previously-de- scribed cycle of government. From this study, then, of the science of government — its origin, its forms, its rights and powers—we draw three con- clusions. In the words of Woodrow Wilson, “The end of government is the facilitation o mental action is necessary cooperation. The tive adaptation, shaping old habits into new new ends.” oi.n MAIN the objects of society. The rule of govern- method of political development is conserva- ones, modifying old means to accomplish —Walter S. Kilpatrick. History Agitation for a Reformed Presbyterian College was inaugurated at the General Synod of the Church, May, 1879, by the Rev. J. F. Morton, D. D. Upon the acceptance of ROItKRT KICHAltDS Cedarville. Ohio Student llody l’re . 4: Cliu Officer I; Y. M. C. A. Cabinet 2: Mixed Chorun I: Min.trel I; 3: Hand 1. 2: Uternry 1, 2. 3: Football 1. 2. 3. 4: IlaxVetbntl 3. 4: Cloaa Flay 4: OJru. Flay 2. 4 : Ccdru Stall 2. 3. I. JOSKril FREE Clayton. Ohio Mnwbih Bible College. Grantham. Fa.. 1. 2:Cla«« F renident 4: Y. SI. C. A. Cabinet 4 : Mixed Chorus 4 ; Minstrel 3: Quartet 3. 4: l.iterary Fresident 4 : Debate 3. 4: lllble Bonding Content Winner 3: Cla » Flay 4: Ccdrux Flay 3. I: Cedrus Staff 4. ROBERT WHITE Yellow Springe. Ohio Fo«t Graduate a motion to this effect, a com- mittee. with Dr. Morton as chairman, was appointed to carry out the project. At vari- ous subsequent meetings of the General Synod, further action was taken, but the lack of funds prevented the immediate opening of such an institution. A committee was appointed in 1885 to secure a site for the college at or near Cedarville. Ohio. Seven years later, several large donations made possible further consideration of the project, and in September, 1894, Cedarville College was opened with a faculty of 6 and a student body of thirty-six. I’aet .Vine

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Dr. Jurkat Ever since the second year of the College’s establishment, Dr. Jurkat has been an indispensable factor in Cedarville College life. A brilliant scholar, widely-read in many languages, he is the last resort to which we full back whenever we want information in any field. His teaching schedule reflects this mental versatility, for it is always crowded with many hours of classes, in several different fields. German, Latin. Hebrew, Greek, Ameri- can History—or history of any sort—occasional sciences, advanced Bible courses—all these are included in his average schedule, and he teaches them all equally well, mixing in numerous anecdotes fitting to the given subject, and adding liberal portions of crack- ers and cheese to the college student’s ever-hungry inner man. Dr. Jurkat holds the purse-strings for the College, and in times like these, that alone qualifies him to be described as a financial genius. Dean Steele In a world of rapidly inceasing complexity, perhaps the most valuable subjects of all as a means of preparation for life arc the social sciences. Economics, sociology, and various phases of world history fall within Professor Steele’s province, and a survivor of one of his courses is well grounded in a knowledge of the subject. However, Professor Steele does not confine himself to social sciences; he is also professor of Bible, and of public speech. The debate teams under his tutelage have built up an enviable record in the past two years. As Dean of Men, and Faculty Advisor for the Y .M. C. A. for several years, he has endeared himself to the hearts of every C. C. man who has come under his regime. Prof, and Mrs. Steele’s home is a welcome gather- ing place for groups of Cedarville College’s students, at parties nad Y. M. C. A. Cabinet meetings, or just for a touch of old-fashioned Hoosier hospitaity. The Campus The trees which beautify the College main campus are of great variety. Shrubbery is artistically arranged around the two buildings, and the long front walk is lined with shrubs and small evergreens. The Cedar Day platform is the “concentration point” of the campus’s beauty, for here a veritable grove of majestic evergreens forms a natural setting for an outside performance. The baseball diamond to the rear of Old Main is one of the finest of which any college in Ohio can boast; and a practice gridiron is also found on the athletic field. I'oo KUrrn