Eastern Mennonite School - Shenandoah Yearbook (Harrisonburg, VA)

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—— BOO isi! Edna Whetzel I = boropya Od Ik Criders, Va. Philomathean ; Mixed Chorus IV. Takes life calmly . . . considerate and thoughtful of others . . . reserved . . . a native of the Virginia m ountains. Anna Witmer PISS. kV Ephrata, Pa. Armerian; Mixed Chorus IV; Ladies’ Chorus; Avian IV. True to her work . . . kind, thought- ful and unselfish . . . delights in tennis . . has poetical ability. Florence Yothers HH: S2iV Perkasie, Pa. Armerian; Avian IV. Lively and industrious . . . congenial . smiles and the world smiles with her ... . always a cheerful worker in the task, Page Nineteen

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Left Column top to bottom Rhoda Swartzentruber H. S, Bible I, II Greenwood, Del. Philomathean; Mixed Chorus I]; Ladies’ Chorus II; Astral II. Sincere. . . capable of shouldering responsibility . .. has literary talent . . . her sunny smile and congenial personality are appreciated by all. Allen Weaver TAS .aLV; Kansas City, Kans. Armerian; Mixed Chorus IV; Astral IV. Enjoys cooking his own meals . . . fun loving and energetic . . . alert and obliging . . . photography is his hobby. Mary McNeill Weaver HS. HT, Tv Waynesboro, Va. Armerian; Mixed Chorus III, IV; Ladies’ Chorus III, IV. Thorough in her school work . . . enjoys outdoor sports . . . interested in nature . . . a pleasant and efficient future farmerette. Verna Wagler H. S. Bible I, I St. Agatha, Ontario. Armerian. Studious, pleasant, and good natured . . works for the joy of working . . . serene and quiet mannered . . . finds pleasure in Christian activity. Marlin Weaver Hes. DV Annville, Pa. Philomathean; Nature Society III; Avian IV. Aggressive with a keen eye for business . . has a brisk soldierly walk ... spends much time with cars. Sara Jane Weaver Ls foo BY Lancaster, Pa. Philomathean; Mixed Chorus IV; Avian IV. Spreads sunshine by cheerful singing .. . optimistic, purposeful . . . eager to lend a helping hand .. . children enjoy her stories. Page Eighteen

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Class Appreciation It is with a strange mingling of feelings and emotions that we, the class of 1940, appear before you tonight. It is not our purpose to make a display of any knowledge that we have acquired, but to mark in a formal way the close of our school career. We extend to all of you a hearty welcome to share these honors with us. Dear Parents, we would indeed feel most ungrateful if we did not try to tell you how much we are indebted to you. You have sacrificed unsparingly of your time and money; we know that many prayers have ascended to the throne of grace in our behalf, and we realize that had it not been for your sacrifices we wou ld never have attained this goal. We especially welcome you tonight, feeling that this honor should be yours as much as ours. To the Board of Trustees we owe a great debt. You have given most liberally of your time, prayer, and financial support that we might have the privilege of re- receiving an education unstained with the heresies and temptations that are met in so many of the schools and colleges of our country. We wish we could clasp the hand of each of you and say, “God bless you.” Dear President and Instructors, you cannot realize how much you have meant to us. We have been almost amazed at the loving patience which you have shown toward us when our minds seemed too dull to grasp certain truths to be learned. We can never know how you have labored in prayer in our behalf that we might be fitted for the battle of life; sometimes we may have chafed under what we thought were hard rules and restrictions, but we realize that these chastisements were for our good. May the Lord richly reward you for your interest in our welfare. To our beloved class adviser we would say most warmly, “Thank you!” You have given generously of your time and energy in directing our footsteps to this goal. We have appreciated your interest in us and your kindly advice in class affairs. Your exemplary Christian life has been an inspiration to us all. May God abundantly bless you. Fellow-students, the time has come that we must leave you. We have appreciated your fellowship and your encouragements. May your lives continue to be a blessing to others as they have been to ours. Set your goal high; do not become discouraged if the way seems hard. Henry Van Dyke once said that often faltering feet come surest to the goal. Juniors, this position will soon be yours; you will soon be followed as examples of the ideals which characterize this School. So live that the high standards of this institution will never be lowered. Classmates, we are about to part, never again to be together as we are tonight. We have spent many pleasant times working together as a class. But the time has come when each of us must face life upon our own responsibility and initiative. We can no longer lean upon our partners expecting them to bear us along with them. Each one of us must put on the whole armor of God, and, pressing into the battle, go “Forward With Christ.” —Daniel B. Suter. Page Twenty