Eastern Mennonite School - Shenandoah Yearbook (Harrisonburg, VA)

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Ruby Berkey Hasty Oronogo, Mo. Armerian; Mixed Chorus IV; La- dies’ Chorus IV; Astral IV. Cheerful, fun-loving . . . hails from plains of Missouri and is proud of it . singing is her hobby. Ruth Brackbill Hes: by TEV: Malvern, Pa. Adelphian II; Philomathean I, III, IV; Mixed Chorus II, III, IV; La- dies’ Chorus IV; Nature Society III; Avian IV; Sec. Athletic Assoc. IV; Journal Staff IV; Assoc. Editor of Senior Journal. Witty . .. spontaneous humor... a pleasant and obliging friend . . . in- dustrious . . . positive attributes . an efficient waitress in our di ning hall . . enjoys Christian service. Lila Buckwalter HeSi Lv. Atglen, Pa. Armerian. Possesses dependability and originality .... delights in culinary arts and needlecraft . . . witty with droll hu- mor .. . clever imitator of Negro dia- lect. Left Column top to bottom John Paul Alger Hoscathaly Broadway, Va. Philomathean. A natural born farmer and poultryman ... refined and friendly . . . quiet and industrious . . . enthusiastic basket-ball player. Virginia Bontrager He Soak y- McBrides, Mich. Armerian; Mixed Chorus IV; Ladies’ Chorus IV; Avian IV. Always busy and accomplishing much ... ready wit... jolly and friendly ... shows good sportsmanship. Edith M. Brunk Hoel Lali Ly Fentress, Va. Philomathean; Mixed Chorus II, III, IV; Ladies’ Chorus II, III, IV; Astral IV; Journal Staff IV; Senior Journal artist. Friendly, candid and vivacious ... ardent tennis fan . .. enjoys bicycling and skating . . . devotee of music, literature and art. Page Eight

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Class Adviser’s Message to the Seniors THE CHRISTIAN ADVANCE Your motto suggests expectation of continued progress. It indicates a desire to develop more fully the human resources within you. It infers that you anticipate Christian service under the leadership of Christ. This urge for progress, growth, and development is a worthy and noble desire. I sincerely wish you the best of success in your Christian advance. There are several spiritual factors which I think are essential to your progress. You need the power of intellectual achievement, the strength of Christian character, the courage of conviction, and the passion of divine love. You have given studious attention to the accu mulation of knowledge. In addi- tion to the facts and formulas you have learned in the classroom, you have come to see and appreciate the relationships between these and the life you expect to live. You have discovered ideas and ideals that challenge you to more noble living. I hope you will continue this learning process through the years. Strength of character gathers in a personality through experience. You have enjoyed rich Christian fellowships here. You may well cherish the valuable dis- cipline of this institution. These personal and social restraints have laid a good foundation for the self-control and self-discipline so essential to an effective Christian testimony. Convictions have been born in you through spiritual enlightenment and by direct communion with God. You have increased your knowledge of the Word in the classroom and in the various meetings and conferences that have been provided for your spiritual growth. The periods of devotion, the chapel exercises, and prayer circles have developed within you stronger desires and deeper longings for the better life. You need these convictions to go forward in the great conquest of life. Love gives a rich color to our religious experience and testimony. It is this supreme passion that impels one to spend his life in service for Christ and for others. An inward love for Christ constrains men to sacrifice for His glory. I am most con- cerned that this force should be found in your lives as you go forward with Him. With the power of knowledge within you, strength of character, personal con- victions, and a passion for souls you can go on victoriously under the banner of the Cross. Submission to the will of God and devotion to the interests of His kingdom mean victory for you. May the Lord bless your lives with abounding grace as you move “Forward with Christ.” Page Seven

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Right column top to bottom Naomi Byler H. S. 1V Pigeon, Mich. : Philomathean, Avian IV. Black hair and. twinkling eyes . . . heart of sunshine that smiles the clouds away . . . dainty and open hearted . . . has proven that still waters run deep. Orie Cutrell IraColl ale Scottdale, Pa. Scottdale H. S. ’36; Smithsonian, Men’s Chorus II; Avian I, II; Business Manager of Senior Class II. Dependable . . . industrious . . . lover of poetry . . . possesses athletic skill . . operator of campus Model T . . . expects to resume work at the Publishing House. Grace Fisher H.S. Bible I, II Kinzers, Pa. Armerian; Ladies’ Chorus I, II; Nature Society I; Avian Il; Class Treasurer I, II. Cheerful disposition . . . dependable, kind and sympathetic . . . always ready to assist others . . . covets a deeper knowledge of God’s Word. Vivian Burkholder H. S. I, II, Ill, [V Dale Enterprise, Va. Armerian I, III, IV; Adelphian IT; Mixed Chorus II, III, 1V; Senior Journal Artist. Quiet, thoughtful and dignified .. . exercises her artistic ability . . . finely developed aesthetic sense . . . possesses a unique gravity. Laura Coulson Heo wiry Willow Street, Pa. Philomathean; Mixed Chorus II, IIT, IV ; Ladies’ Chorus II, II, IV; Na- ture Society III; Avian IV. Experienced in domestic arts... en- quiring mind . . . original and unex- pected remarks in class . . . takes special interest in music and Latin. Ruth Eberly HeSal , Lititz, Pa. Armerian; Mixed Chorus IV; Avian IV. Brisk, energetic, congenial . . . can give and take in good-natured fun . . . an enthusiastic Avian . . . interested in sports. Page Nine