Cowley College - Tiger Daze Yearbook (Arkansas City, KS)

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.4-S XE: .ltf : In S 7-lf? ,fl , '75 fe-Htofwwe, rlxatnsas Qlitg jl1Il1iu1' Qlnllnge BY DEAN E. Q. Bli0'l'HEllS as HE c1'i'lztENs of Arkansas City believe in the best educational advantages for their young people. For many years her school system has stood second to none in the State. ln the spring of 1922 it was voted to organize a Jun- ior College in our city so that all of our young people could have the advantagt' of two years' college training. It was understood that wherever educational in- stitutions of higher learning are organized, a much larger per cent of the local young people take advantage of the privilege than when it is necessary for them to go away from hottie for the same advantages. The college work was begun very auspiciously in September, 1922, with somewhat over fifty students in attendance. Considerable interest was manifested in the new work throughout the year. Last fall the second year's work was be- gun with considerable enthusiasm by the new faculty and by both new and old students. The enrollment was materially increased, due to the fact that 'two 5ear's work was offered, as compared with but one year's college work the first year. The student body numbers approximately seventy-five, at present, a fair gain, but not nearly so large a gain as we expect to have in the near future. Time is a very essential element in organizing and establishing any type of an institution, and especially important is it for an institution of this type which is in a formative stage of development. about which so little is definitely understood. The first few years will test the value and service of any organization. VVe believe that the first two years have shown that the .Iunior College has justified its existence as a vital unit in the Arkansas City Public School system. Not that we are satisfied with our accomplishments fgrant that we shall never be entirely satisfied with our achievementsl, but because of the Junior College near- ly two score of our young people, who, otherwise, would not have attended college. have had an opportunity to explore a little farther into the field of the world's knowledge. They have acquired a training that should give them a deeper aiJpre-- ciation and understanding of some of the finer and better things of lifeg that will enable them to become better citizens. Few people can be associated with good hooks which represent the best thought of all ages, and with students and teachers of high ideals and aspiration, without being elevated to a higher plane of living. Special effort has been made to have all our college courses fully accredited by our State University. In this we have been very successful. In addition to the regular collegiate work, two or three short practical courses have been offered to meet the needs of local conditions, but for which college credit is not given. It is our sincere belief that as this institution grows, it should more and more endeavor to offer practical courses that will meet and help solve the problems peculiar to our local connnunity. Many students activities have been organized and encouraged which are playing an important part both educationally and socially in the life of the stu- dent body. Briefly enumerated they are: student councilg glee clubg both girls and boys athletics clubsg Y. W. C. A., a school paoer, The Pepper Boxng French Club, and an Annual, The Pioneer. There are also frequent school social as- semblies, and later in the year there will be given by the school a series of pan- tomimes and a school play. VVe are looking forward to a rapid growth and development of A. C. J. C. in the next few years, and trust that we may render a genuine and a fuller service to the people of Arkansas City, to whom we are certainly indebted for making it possible for so many of our young people to receive this advanced training. -f 11. .- -- 931' 9 T5 ....:-1 I Til lx-vu '

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