Eastern Mennonite School - Shenandoah Yearbook (Harrisonburg, VA)

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Forward With Christ We the class of 1940 find ourselves in a world where people are groping about in blinding darkness. They are searching for lasting happiness’ and peace of mind, but they are not finding it. We see a pathetic picture of multitudes hampered by ignorance and who are gullibly following a deceiver. They repeatedly grasp a t baubles of pleasure but they find no lasting satisfaction. An unprincipled and enraged enemy is plotting their destruction. He has cast this darkness about them lest they should see the glorious light of the gospel. He is keeping them blinded in ignorance so they cannot find the satisfaction they are seeking. We have found the light that can pierce this darkness and guide souls out of its maze. This light has revealed to us the greatest philosophy of life, the author of which is God Himself. It is a philosophy that will give true and lasting happi- ness. We have been delivered from the clutches of ignorance and sin. This is a day of good tidings. Shall we be blameless if we withhold the good news from, the world? Let us go “Forward with Christ” in this mighty conflict against the forces of evil, proclaiming the gospel to those that are in darkness. It is our duty to expose the subtle deceiver who is blinding the masses of humanity, and to teach the gospel that will loose the shackles of darkness, and lift the depressing chains of bondage. To those who accept its message it will cause to spring up within their hearts a spring of joy that time and eternity cannot de- stroy. Since we have heard the field-cry “Forward with Christ” let us earnestly show the folly of stumbling about in the quagmire of darkness. The true light is now shining; it is utter folly to seek happiness in the mire of sin. Christ has made it possible for us to live above sin and the follies of this world. He gave His life so that we need not die. It is He who has given us the desire to live for the noble things in life. Our love for Him constrains us to bring the message of salvation to others. But Satan and all the hosts of evil are arrayed against us. It is their purpose to keep humanity in ignorance of our message. No tactics are too foul for this enemy, and no stratagem is too horrible. We cannot hope to overcome him in our own strength. But as we go “Forward with Christ” we need not fear. On Calvary our Christ endured fierce blasts of satanic hatred and fury. We follow a captain who has all power in heaven and upon earth. With implicit confidence in him and in the word of God we are going forth conquering and to conquer. We shall not compromise; we can accept no terms of surrender; and we cannot know defeat unless we forsake our invincible leader. Let us boldly and sincerely accept this great challenge to go “Forward with Christ.” —Samuel Nafziger. Page Twenty-eight

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HIGH SCHOOL SOPHOMORES FRONT ROW: (left to right) B. Kraybill, N. Graybill, N. Weber, Miss Zimmerman, R. Brenneman, R. Snavely, S. Witmer. SECOND ROW: J. Brunk, L. Batterman, L. McDorman, R. McDorman, B. Landis, L. McDorman, B. Hartman, A. Rheil. THIRD ROW: K. Fisher, E. Ziegler, E. Shetler, S. Boll, E. Miley, E. Mumaw, H. Stoltzfus. FOURTH ROW: G. Gross, D. Warfel, E. Martin, S. Wenger, E. Ogburn, V. Simmons. FRESHMEN FRONT ROW: (left to right) J. Hartman, D. Shenk, P. Lehman, Mrs. Brackbill, D. Clymer, R. Weber, Melvin Showalter. SECOND ROW: S. Eshleman, B. Boyce, J. Weaver, D. Lehman, B. Hershberger, Anna Showalter, Lorraine McDorman, M. Barbe, H. Stauffer, A. Histand. THIRD ROW: J. Heatwole, E. Alwine, K. Heatwole, A. Blosser, E. Carr, C. Hartshaw, S. Hartshaw, P. Showalter, E. Good. FOURTH ROW: L. Rohrer, E. Driver, J. Martin, R. Brunk, G. Suter, L. Eshleman, A. Sheeler, J. Baer, R. Bullock. Page Twenty-seven

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