Delaware Valley College - Cornucopia Yearbook (Doylestown, PA)

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PRESIDENT HERBERT D. ALLMAN 12

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WE have been both pleased and honored to reserve our Appreciation for Dean Cletus L. Goodhng. He has been more than a Dean, more than an administrator at Farm School, and we Seniors realize this fully. The very worst that could be said about him is that he is inclined to be over gentle and too kindly in his ways with the boys. Would that we had more people vith such a vice! This year marks the tenth anniversary of Dean Goodling ' s relationship with Farm School, and it pleases us immensely to be the first to pay tribute to him for such a long period of fruitful and faithful service. He came here early in 1927, in the midst of one of the wildest and most unprecedented periods of prosperity. He remained here throughout the depression, and did a man-sized job in sparing Farm School from the fate which befell many such institu- tions as ours. Today we are on a sounder basis than ever, and constantly expanding. What has all this meant to us? A great deal. Dean Goodling has shown us, in the most conclusive manner possible, that agriculture does pay, is worth while, and on par with the steadiest occupations in the country. We realize, how difficult a task it has been, how well it has been done, and what we owe to the man responsible for it all. If the ten years have given a comparatively young man such results— we can expect the next ten years to yield still better successes from a wiser and mellower mon. For all things, then. Dean — for everything you have done and undergone for us — for your self-sacrificing efforts on others ' behalf, permit us to be the first of many to offer our most sincere PPRFCl VTION 11

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MESSAGE OF THE PRESIDENT ' X ' ODAY you leave The National Farm School, your home for the past three ■ years. Nonetheless, to each Alumnus the string is on the latch, and we hope you will often return to this beautiful spot, where you spent so many happy and industrious days. During many years it has been my privilege to interview and advise scores of lads who annually apply for admission. Some of those accepted have dropped by the wayside. You men who graduate today prove your worthiness. Having made good at the School is an indication that you will continue to do so in the real world of activity. In this changing age, brains, perseverance and good character will be required in order to attain any goal. Your contacts here with fellow students and faculty have enabled you to know each other. You are better for those friendships and experiences. In addition to your education in farm theory and practice, you have com- pleted courses in carpentry, forging and machinery. Such comprehensive training makes for competence in any industrial pursuit allied with agricul- ture. Farming as a vocation, in competition with overcrowded professions of today, offers a good living to those who know how and are willing to work. I congratulate you upon having successfully graduated with the Class of 1937, and urge that you take advantage of all fair opportun ities that may come to you on your job and in contact with your fellowman. The functions of this School are to place boys in the farming industry. If you succeed in your endeavors, the purpose of the Trustees, Faculty and those who make the School possible has been achieved. HERBERT D. ALLMAN. 13