Eastern Mennonite School - Shenandoah Yearbook (Harrisonburg, VA)

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Page Twenty-three Class Appreciation One of our first American Ambassadors to Great Britain, Edward John Phelps, in his last message to the court of England finished his address in these words, “Fortu- nate the guest who has found his welcome almost an adoption and whose farewell leaves half his heart behind.” I feel these words express the sentiment of each member of this Senior Class. At the doors of this institution we were met with a welcome, both by Faculty and Students. We have not forgotten that welcome. I am just as sure that our farewell will leave half our hearts behind. The memories of pleasant days we enjoyed as a class and with the student body here will linger long. We, first of all, give praise and thanks to our Lord and King for His leading us to this school. As an expression of gratitude for this we choose to be His Ambassadors. We appreciate the Spiritual blessings we have received from Him during this past school year. As we leave this institution we shall continue to look to Him as our King. As students, we owe much gratitude to our Faculty. We have appreciated your Christian character. We have trusted in your guidance both in secular and Biblical studies. We cherish the ideals you have set before us. Your lives have been worthy examples for us to follow. We are trusting that many more young people of our beloved church may in the future find help through your efforts. We also wish to remember the Board of Trustees as well as others who have contributed time and money to the school’s worthy cause. We have appreciated your making this institution possible. Our desire is that more who are seeking for an education may be helped in the work of this institution. I feel that each member of this class will become a loyal helper with you. The social activities, the athletics, the quiet chats and walks, the classroom ex- periences and many other activities have given us a deep appreciation of our fellow students. We feel our fellowship with you alone has made our school life well worth while. We have appreciated your Christian character and attitudes. I believe our acquaintance with each other has left de finite impressions upon us all. We trust that friendships we have made may continue after our school days here. Bruce has said, “No life is so strong and complete but it yearns for the smile of a friend.” Just so we shall look back to the friends of E. M. S. To the Juniors we would say, “With Him you can Conquer.” To the Sophomores “Strive tc the End.” To the Freshmen “Look Forward.” Dear Class Adviser: As Ambassadors for Christ we have looked to you as our chief counselor. We feel you have been a capable guide; one who has been interested in us. We have appreciated your willingness to co-operate with us in our work. The help you have given has made a large contribution to the success of our senior year. We wish you both wisdom and success in your future activities. Classmates: The task we willingly took upon ourselves is now finished. We have been looking forward to this present hour, and now it is nearly over. I am sure we have been blessed in our association and working together as a class. Probably there are many ways in which we could have improved our work, but we look to our failures as lessons for future success. I can say I have found many friends among us and I feel you have done the same. As we shall separate soon let us not forget the privilege God has given us in learning to know others who are also interested in forwarding the cause of Christ in this dark world. I have appreciated your willingness to co-operate; the spirit of unity among you, and the loyalty each of you has shown. May the ties of Ambassadorship ever keep us the same. Each of us is a member of this class. It is a union that time may break and scatter. We trust that all will be reunited in Eternity. Farewell to all. We trust t his parting will not separate us in purpose. May God be with you all. —H. Ernest Bennett.

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Page Twenty-two Mark Swartzentruber H. S. Bible I, II Greenwood, Del. Philomathean; Men’s Chorus IL; Mixed Chorus I, Il; Astralite II. Eager for Bible knowledge . . . not inclined to discourage- ment... musical talent used in literary and Christian work ... likes the stars . . . interested in hatcheries. Miriam M. Weaver HoS2 Laneaster, Pa. Philomathean; Avian IY. Delights in outdoor life... active in sports of all kinds... appreciated as a girl of few words . . . practical and self- reliant .. . carefree and pleasant. Henry Weber H- Ss iia Lititz, Pa. Philomathean; Men’s Chorus IV; Avian IV; Senior Jour- nal artist IV. Alert and resourceful . . . clever imitator of Italian dialect ... uniquely original ... fancy skater . . . delights in operating motorcycles and ancient cars . . . magnetic and expressive personality. Ida Josephine Witmer Hessel Maugansville, Md. Philomathean; Mixed Chorus II, III, IV; Avian LY. Lively in temperament... capricious .. . has an air of inde- pendence .. . participates enthusiastically in all sports .. . has won recognition as a reader .. . her merry light-heartedness is contagious. Ruth Yothers H.S. Bible I, II Perkasie, Pa. Armerian; Avian II. A girl of refinement ...a constant friend ...a loyal Avian— never misses a hike . . . industrious and never ruffled .. . steadfast in beliefs, reliable in service ... speaks Pennsylvania German fluently.

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. Page Twenty-four E. M. S. in Summer Girls’ Physical Education In the Recreation Hall Senior Journal Staff Students at Ease Natural Bridge ; (top center) E. M. §S. in Springtime Boys’ Physical Education Working on the Road Goin’ Home Student at Work Side View at E. M. S. (bottom center)