Eastern Mennonite School - Shenandoah Yearbook (Harrisonburg, VA)

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IINHAT IMAY KNOW HIM l MARY ETHEL YAKE Iunior College I, II Svottrlale, Pennsylvania Seeks unbeaten paths of thinking . . . original . . . performs an act after she has Hrst thought it through . . .any scientific subject captivates her interest . . . has poetic, artistic, and mu- sical abilities. ..capable physical education monitor because of her love for sports . . . unpredictable . . .to study people is her hobby. Scottdale H.S. '-11: Sniithsnniun: Avian: Astral II: Mixed Chn- rus: Senior .lonrmll Stntf II. That I May Know Him BY RUTH STAUFFER That I may know Him, my Lord of the Pas! What' deep hurning low' sent Him down, fl0ZUl'l lo us From Heaven, to Earth Can we fathom the step? He of the light We of the night Yet, lo, where He spoke Freslz eouragz' awoke Good tidings, salrlation For each tribe and nation. That I may know Him, my Lord of the Present Behold, in high Heaven hy Ihr' Fatller, the Son Vietorious, all glorious Our Redeemer and Lord Giver of might To live ever aright For, lo, He is here In His Spirit, so near, Guiding our pathway Through each little day. That I may know Him, my Lord of the Future See Him, the Lamb, in His kingly array Matchless, eternal, exalted is He Il 1'lComing home His beloved people. Angels of light Await the hlest sight For through His salvation Those, from tribe and nation Throng round Him, the King His praises to sing I Then I shall know Him, perfertly. l 20 l

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'I'1tA'r IMAV KNOW HIM - I RUTH EMMA SHENK Iunior College Bible I, II Ialiu':lstvl'. Pvnnsylvallirl Recreational interests in basketball and tennis . . . works first, then plays . . .one of the tallest members of our class . . . uses song as a means of testimony of the joy of the Christian life . . . Good Samaritan philosophy. . .a hroad missionary vision. Manor Twp. II.S. '-ll: Slllllllrltlllilllll Avian I: Astral: Mixed fIll4lI'IlF. EVELYN MARIE SHOEMAKER Iunior College I, II Svottmlnlc-. l'4-nnsylvnuia I-Ier brown eyes sparkle with mischief . . .staunch supporter of Mennonite Publishing House interests. . .leader of social activities.. .high ideals . . . testifies for the Master in song. . . Christian love surging through her personality . . .journalist ...her merry heart doeth good like a medicine. Si-nttdnlv lI.S.,'-II : Smithsonian: Avian: Astral II: Mixed Cho- rus: Journal Staff II: Assoc-iatv St-nior .Iuurnal Editor II. RUTH VIRGINIA STAUFFER Iunior College I, II Ilan-rismilnu'g:. Virginia Meditative . . . accomplished artistic skill . . .adds enrichment to quartets by high soprano voice . . .tall of stature . . .lover of good literature . . .experienced in domestic arts . . . neat- ness personified . . . reserved . . . looks forward to entering the nursing profession in the fall . . . high ideals . . . confidential. EMS. '-ll: Smitltsonianz Avian I: Mixed Chorus I, II: Class 'rl'6'2lSllN'l' II: Sr-riblvrus II: Y.l'.f'.A. Cabins-t I. FRANCES ARLENE WHITMORE lunior College I, II Ilngerstown. Marylznul Industrious . . . star student in Greek class . . .conscientious- ly does every task assigned . . . plans to serve her Lord in the missionary held . . .quiet sense of humor . . . hails from Mary- land . . .one of the roses of Sharon Cottage . . .stabilizing influence in her class. Ia-lnaste-r HS, TIG: Smithsonian: Avian Il. I '9l

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College Class Presidenfs Address Appreciation BY RllSS1il.l , BARR Tonight. the forces of the world are pitted against each other in a deadly conflict. The best of young men, the creatn of society, have answered and are continuing to answer the call to military service to become an integral 132111 of the war machine. Society has been disrupted. Plans on the part of many for an education in higher institutions of learning have been discontinued. Indeed, we are graduating at a most critical time. I h D A In light of this we are especially grateful to the Lord for the privilege al- forded us to attend Eastern lNfIennonite School. Before going forth in His name. we pause to express our sincere appreciation. DEAR PARaN'rs, to you we give thanks for bestowing upon us a wonderful Christian heritage. Faithfully you have guarded and nurtured us. With parent- like concern your eyes have been turned toward this spot in Shenandoah Valley. Untiringly you have labored and sacrificed that the privilege might be ours to enjoy the blessings of a Christian education. Keenly have we felt those prayers that have ascended to the throne of grace in our behalf. On this occasion we are assembled in a spacious auditorium. Many were the times when the entire student body gathered here to give attention to Spirit- filled messages. New impetus and ardor to press forward were effected by the work of the Spirit. From this very platform we were led to greater adoration of our Creator through the rendition of choruses from the master cotnposers. Thanks to the Board of Trustees and the faithful stewards of Gotl's bounty who for the cause of Christ and the furtherance of Christian education have made it possible for us to enjoy these blessings. To you DEAR FACUI.'l'Y, we give thanks. Your spirit of consecration and exemplary living have inspired us to follow Christ even as you are following Him. You have handled aright't.he XVord of Truth and have now delegated us to go forth and uphold the same principles and ideals. You have been patient and longsulfering in dealing with us when our feet have wandered from the path of righteousness. Divine blessings upon you as you continue steadfastly to declare the whole counsel of God. DEAR Ct.Ass Anvtst-JR: You have challenged us to live life at its best, the abundant life in Christ jesus. Your sympathetic concern for the proper guid- ance of Christian youth is connnendable. YVell do we recall your fatherly coun- sel from the platfortn, in class meetings, and in personal chats. With increased stamina may you persist in upholding the doctrines of Holy XVrit and in strengthening the bulwarks of our faith. FELLOXV C1.AssMATEs, this is indeed a momentous prelude to stepping over the threshold of instittttional learning into the commencetnent of life and its associated problems and experiences. It really does seem but a matter of weeks since we first met. But what joyous experiences we have had together. His in- visible Spirit in the quietness of morning watch, in the lull of conversation, and the meditations of routine study has spoken peace and dispensed strength. XfVe have been bound together by the Spirit of Christ who trusts all tnemory of Him- self to the hearts of men. Upon bidding farewell may each of us go forward determined by His grace to appropriate by experience the compelling urge of the Apostle Paul, That I May Know Him. tm