Eastern Mennonite School - Shenandoah Yearbook (Harrisonburg, VA)

Text from Pages 1 - 110 of the 1948 volume:

{ l-H I Thy Word Is Truth The Word is the light that shines into the windows of our souls. Without the Word we are shut up in prison houses of doubt and speculation. Even the great Grecian philos- ophers, who, though apart from Revelation, advanced far in their quest for truth, were yet unable finally to pierce the somber walls surrounding them. In that last discussion on immortality that Socrates held with his friends before he took the hemlock, one of the inner circle, Simmias, stated that absolute truth might be impossible to find. He then advised that if this were the case, each man should simply “take the best and most irrefra- gable of human notions, and let this be the raft upon which to sail through life—not with- out risk, as I admit, if he cannot find some word of God.” We have this “word of God.” It is ours. When I was only a lad in Christ, I wrote one day with astonishment and awe on the Hyleaf of my Bible, “How wonderful it is that we can hold in our hands and on our laps the very Word of God!” The Word is the anchor of the soul amid the surging tides of this latter age. Many ships of faith and creed that once carried great cargoes of religious commerce have cut loose from the anchor of revelation, and now drift to and fro in the night, prey to every new wind of social doctrine and “scientific” dictum. The Word is the “sword of the Lord, and of Gideon” in assaulting the strongholds of Satan. It seems a very feeble instrument, but it is mightier than all the armies of Russia and all the atomic weapons of the United States. They shall pass away. It shall endure. “For ever, O Lord, thy word is settled in heaven.” The Word is the mirror of the human heart. The proud shrink from the image it sets forth. The righteous rejoice to see themselves depicted in the garments of righteous- ness. The Word is the compass of the conscience. True as the needle to the pole, the Word points the conscience to the will of God, and unlike natural compasses, no allow- ance for declination need be made for varying latitudes and longitudes. Its pattern for human conduct is universal. The Word is the staff of the pilgrim as he faces the last dark valley and looks beyond to the city of his eternal sojourn. Let us allow Van Dyke to say it for us: “No man is poor or desolate who has this treasure for his own. When the landscape darkens and the trembling pilgrim comes to the Valley named of the Shadow, he is not afraid to enter: he takes the rod and staff of Scripture in his hand; he says to friend and comrade: ‘Good-by, we shall meet again’; and comforted by that support, he goes toward the lonely pass as one who walks through darkness into light.” —Stanley Shenk. —II ill ■ITI III II [6] Dedication The president of Eastern Mennonite College opened the door to his office and walked in. It was 10:50. There were just fifteen minutes until he would have to meet with his class. He had walked up to the College that day maybe because he wanted to think or maybe just because he wanted the exercise. For a man who has been with the College for thirty years it was good exercise. He had hardly sat down before his door opened again. A girl needed a transportation route worked out so that she could make an emergency trip home by train that afternoon. His train schedules were at home. He could have said, “I walked up this morning; I’ll bring them up when I go home for lunch,” and then forgotten about them. He could have pulled out his watch and said, “I have a class in a few minutes; maybe someone else can help you.” He could have been too busy, or made a dozen other excuses. But he would not do any of these, because he does not do these things. He did say, “My train schedules are at home, but it will take me only a few minutes to get them.” And he did walk home and work out the girl’s transportation route. He was not just being courteous in an emergency; he was doing only what he naturally would do. As a church leader he has a church-wide viewpoint and a great concern that the church maintain her high principles of personal life and conduct. He moves cautiously, yet he hears two sides of a question and tries to weigh the problem to make a fair decision. He is always concerned that the church does not reach a static position in its ethical value in any age. One of his chief forms of recreation is the same as that of President Roosevelt. When the tasks of the school, the church, or just life in general become too heavy, he gets his fishing rod and drives to a trout stream. If it is the wrong time of the year to fish, he walks through the woods. His reading is well-balanced. He is well informed as to what is going on in the world. When it comes to religion, he is acquainted with the thinking of great church leaders in and out of our own church. Many busy men have little time for home life. This is not true of Brother Stauffer. At home he is very friendly and very informal. Believe it or not, he likes to tease. He has a way of getting close to his children. He likes cabinet work and has spent time with his sons showing them how to work with tools and helping them to set up a shop. He has watched Eastern Mennonite School grow up into Eastern Mennonite College. He has been a witness to all its changes. When the school began in 1918, he left the mission station at Altoona, Pennsylvania, and became one of its first teachers. Since 1935, he has served as President. As a tribute to his devoted service in behalf of Eastern Mennonite College and to his sincere interest in the life of every student as well as in the entire church, the 1948 SHEN- ANDOAH staff dedicates this volume to President John L. Stauffer. —Alvin Jantzi. 8 ADMINISTRATION To carry on successfully a college which provides a high level of intellectual instruction is a task which makes exacting demands upon its faculty. They must have a natural gift to receive and impart in- struction. They must have the executive ability to conceive and carry out a large program which cares for present needs and plans for future development. To carry on successfully a Christian college is an even more exacting task. The same natural gifts and training are needed. In addition, each member of the faculty must have a living personal relationship with Christ and an aggressve interest in forwarding the spiritual lives of his students. We praise God that we have such a faculty. To them has been entrusted the responsibility of keeping the College true to Christ and the doctrines of His Church. By work and prayer they seek to advance Christ’s cause and to build on the sure foundation of the Word of truth. THY WORD IS TRUTH. [10] Chester K. Lehman Dear Graduates of 1948: Your privilege of standing at the threshold of life has come at last. Perhaps this hour is more sobering than you expected. The realities of the world are grim, if not hostile, and you may wish to escape the inevitable conflict. This feeling may be the effect that the centuries of persecution suffered by Mennonites have had on your personality. Instead of aggressively challenging the world with your faith and convictions you may prefer to hold them to yourself. Rather than to confront neighbors and strangers with the beliefs of Christianity, you avoid clash of ideas and viewpoints. But is this the spirit of Christianity? Was it the spirit of Isaiah and Jeremiah, of Peter and Paul, of Conrad Grebel and Menno Simons, of J. S. Coffman and Daniel Kauffman? No, these worthy men of God conceived it as their mission to engage hostile countrymen in spiritual combat. They blazed the truth of the Gospel, crashed through hatreds and prejudices, and conquered the hearts and affections of their foes. The Gospel first made its way into an enemy world through the apostles’ undaunted courage of conviction begotten bv what they had seen and heard. We trust that your experiences within these walls have begotten similar convictions in you. The Gospel must still destroy the strongholds of Satan, must still win the love of enemies. Will you carry this spiritual battle into the camp of the foe? Will your life make an impact upon the hearts of men to bring them to the foot of the cross? Will you Mennonite youths lead to Christ the agnostic, the atheist, the Hindu, the Moslem, the Buddhist? Your Alma Mater has brought vou to graduation “for such a time as this.” “Where- fore take up the whole armour of God . . . and having done all, to stand.” My prayers follow you in this conflict. Sincerely yours, Chester K. Lehman. [12] The Bible School First among the departments o£ Eastern Mennonite College, the Bible School seeks to satisfy a wide range of interests and needs. A minimum of two hours per week of Bible is a requirement in every curricu- lum. For students who do not desire to complete the high school, a practical course of two years is provided consisting of a wide range of courses in book studies, church history and missions, Christian education, English, and music. College Bible curriculums offer two, four, and six years of study, the last two leading to the Bachelor of Religious Education and Bachelor of Theology degrees respectively. These curriculums recognize direct study of the Bible as fundamental to a theological curriculum. Biblical interpretation is an art requiring the highest powers of the intellect, purity of heart and motives, and Floly Spirit illumination. In harmony with historic Mennonitism, theology must be thoroughly Biblical. The study of church history should lead one to appreciate the efforts of former Christians to exemplify the faith and life of the Apostolic Church. Practical theology recognizes that the science of teaching and preaching must become a perfected art. The College It is with no small sense of satisfaction that Eastern Mennonite College launches forward into a new epoch of her history. With state accreditation achieved, there is no room, however, for the feeling that the Col- lege has arrived. Never dare that vicious self-satisfaction gain acceptance. There are larger and worthier goals to which the College should aspire. While we must look to the acquisition of material facilities, such as adequate dormitories, library, laboratories, and gymnasium, of far greater importance is the mainte- nance of high scholastic and spiritual standings. It should never be possible to make unfavorable com- parisons between this and other institutions with reference to quality of instruction and to the intellectual attainments required of students. Of still greater concern is the spiritual as manifested in an evangelical teaching of the Bible, including a vigorous evangelistic emphasis, a vital personal Christian experience, and an unstinting loyalty to Christ and His church. The call for a college education becomes pertinent to a Christian in view of an increasing appreci- ation of the worth to a Christian of knowledge and of the demands upon him for making the strongest possible Christian impact upon the world. We should seek to have every legitimate vocation and profession manned by Christians who are first witnesses of Christ and second the most proficient in their respective callings. The College seeks to aid in the preparation of men and women for some of these worthy callings in life, such as teaching, nursing, medicine, not to speak of others in which a general education is essen- tial. The curriculum is being broadened as rapidly as possible. The chief addition for 1948-49 is the set- ting up of a full department in home economics. It is hoped that before long it will be possible to conduct college courses in philosophy, business, and agriculture as well as to increase the offering in art, music, sociology, economics, and psychology. —Chester K. Lehman. Chester K. Lehman Bible Menno J. Brunk Bible, New Testament Greek Stanley Shenk Bible, Church History Clarence Fretz Christian Education, Practical Theology Bible and Philosophy In this department Eastern Mennonite College is laying foundations for all of life. Education is incomplete without the training which gives the student a broad outlook on all of life. In philosophy he receives much help in making a logical and safe approach to life's major problems. But basic information he needs. Putting Biblical studies first, the college student is able to approach all other studies with a mind well prepared to discern not only what is true and right, but what is of most value. This department includes the direct study of the Bible by inductive method that un- covers rich stores in this treasury of truth. Help is given in the systematizing of Biblical truth, in buttressing it with external and internal evidences, in applying it to current issues and to personal conduct, and in using it in all forms of Christian work. Church music, missions, and other related subjects further develop Christian perspective and practice. Every student is required to take some subjects in this department. Many specialize in it altogether. A number who are studying liberal arts endeavor to integrate a strong Biblical core into their program of studies. On every hand, we find a truth-seeking student body echoing the convictions of those founders who adopted as the school motto the fundamental verity, [ H] THY WORD IS TRUTH. —Clarence Fretz. Dorothy C. Kemrer Ernest G. Gehman Ruth M. (Mrs.) Brackbill Latin. New Testament Greek German English J. Mark Stauffer Hubert Pellman Margaret Martin Music English Art, Physical Education Language, Literature, and Fine Arts The instructors in this department believe that an inner life, born of God and depend- ent on Him for its growth and sustenance, is of first importance for everyone. Keeping this in mind, they believe that the proper study of language, literature, art, and music confers some valuable personal and professional benefits. The Christian who has a speak- ing acquaintance with the noblest in these areas of expression can intelligently meet educated people of the world in a more satisfactory way than if he were ignorant of the standard body of knowledge of this kind. Besides, he finds in these fields attitudes and ideals that he can incorporate into his life to make him not more cultured in a worldly sense but more refined and noble in his character. The Word is studied as the paragon of literature as well as the source of all spiritual life, the direct revelation of God to man, and the supreme authority in all matters on which it speaks. Recognizing it as such, the instructors test the purposes and content of all their courses by it and teach according to its evaluation of the materials that make up their areas of study. [15] —Hubert Pellman. Maurice T. Brackbill Mathematics, Physics, Astronomy D. Ralph Hostetter Biology, Chemistry Grace B. Lefever Chemistry, Laboratory Assistant Ethel Showalter (Mrs.) Strite Home Economics The Natural Sciences God has written His natural laws in the great book of nature. This book is worthy of study and perusal. “The works of the Lord are great, sought out of all them that have pleasure therein. . . . He hath made his wonderful works to be remembered” (Psalm 111). ‘‘Thou, Lord, hast made me glad through thy work: I will triumph in the works of thy hands” (Psalm 92). It is true, I believe, that there is no hint of salvation in nature to one not already con- scious of it. That theme comes revealed in words and not in matter or energy or any of their phenomena. But nature is a necessary complement to the theme of our religion. It enables us to know God better, to understand better His unlimited attributes of wisdom and energy. Nature sits in the amen corner of God’s cathedral and testifies to the teaching of His Word. All through the Bible we have references to nature in figure of speech and illustra- tion, and she can always be a most useful servant in teaching anything. There is a flower by the roadside. God planted it. Why? For you to see. It is just a chickweed, but the magnifying glass makes it glorious. There’s a bird on wing. God sent it. Why? For you to wonder where it goes. It’s just a warbler, but it’s on a long journey if the season is just right for it. There’s a pretty blue dress. God gave man the ability to synthesize the dye from the molecules of coal tar. Why? That men may say: “Marvellous are thy works; and that my soul knoweth right well” (Psalm 139). There's a star in the sky. God put it there. Why? For you to name. “He telleth the number of the stars; he calleth them all by their names” (Psalm 147). It is said that on one occasion when one of God's natural laws was shaping in Newton’s mind, he exclaimed: “O God, I think Thy thoughts after Thee!” That is what the earnest and devout student really does when he studies natural science. —M. T. Brackbill. [ 16 1 Harry A. Brunk History Daniel W. Lehman Education Elsie Marlin Supervisor in Training School Ada M. Zimmerman Education Dean of College Women Harold D. Lehman Physical Education The Social Sciences and Teacher Training In the development of the relatively new social sciences, such as history, sociology, and economics, each group of social scientists was eager to segregate its own particular field of investigation. This approach to the study of the social sciences meant much for the development of each separate social science. But such a narrow approach also meant that all the available facts relative to human society were not being used by each group. To correct this deficiency social scientists today, in the interests of accuracy and more valuable interpretations of social phenomena, are recognizing and utilizing the findings of the related social studies in their work. —Harry A. Brunk. A teacher is a voice. He is a voice to re-echo truth from one generation to another, not as he speaks it, but as he lives it. In the art of teaching it is the truth that counts, and not the teacher. In the ultimate, truth to be possessed must be experienced. And so he that teaches can hope only to make clear a path and to communicate a passion. To lead a pupil into oneness with a truth and have him forget who led him there is a tribute to a teacher’s art. In this he shares the immortality of the truth he lives and passes on. This is the essence of the service that Christ would have us give. It is the art of Christ Himself. It is the true teacher’s goal. —Ada M. Zimmerman. [17] John L. Stauffer Bible Ruth S. Stauffer Business Education Homer Mumaw Industrial Arts, Mathematics A. Grace Wenger English High School If the principles of the Mennonite Church are to be preserved for the future, it is necessary that the youth of the church be established in a faith that is founded upon the Word of God, led to a sincere appreciation of their unique heritage, guided into dynamic Christian living, and challenged to dedicate their lives to the service of Christ. It is the aim of the high-school department of Eastern Mennonite College to provide for Mennonite young people a program of secondary education which will realize these objectives. In the wide variety of Bible courses offered, an effort is made to lead the student, not only to a factual knowledge of the Scriptures, but also to an appreciation of the Bible as the Word of God and to a complete acceptance of its doctrines. The study of the history and work of the church stresses the cost of our faith and the distinctive contribution which our church can make to the modern world. Emphasis is placed upon the enrichment of Christian personality and the application of Biblical principles to everyday life. Through a consideration of world needs, young people are challenged to a sense of responsibility to the world, and provision is made for training in definite types of Christian service. In secular courses, as well, the emphasis is primarily Christian. The consecrated student regards the facts that he learns, the skills that he masters, and the appreciations which he develops, not as ends in themselves, but as aids to a beautiful and useful life. In literature he observes the forces which strengthen or weaken character; in history he profits by the [ 18] Norman Kraus History Norman Derstine Bible. Bible Correspondence School B. Charles Hostetler Bible J. Otis Yoder Bible Virginia G. (Mrs.) Weaver Biology Pictures on Previous Pages—M. T. Brackbill, Physics; Dorothy Kemrer, Typing, Latin; E. G. Gehman, German; Mrs. Ruth Brackbill, English; J. Mark Stauffer, Music; Grace B. Lefever, Chemistry; Margaret Martin, Physical Education, Art; Stanley Shenk, Oral Expression; Harold Lehman, Physical Educa- tion, English; Mrs. Slrite, Home Economics. experiences of the past; in science he traces the finger of God. Business education is taught with a special emphasis upon the application of Christian principles to business; instruc- tion in the practical arts is in harmony with the Mennonite way of life. The physical education program recognizes the importance of health to a life of service; the fine arts gain new significance as means of adorning Christian personality which is dedicated to enriching the lives of others. The major aim of every teacher is to help each student to a more meaningful Chris- tian experience. To provide a training which will produce capable servants for God is the ultimate goal of the department. The final authority to which all other truth is sub- ordinate is the truth of the Word of God. [ 19 J THY WORD IS TRUTH. —A. Grace Wenger. Henry D. Weaver Business Manager Sadie A. Harizler Librarian Lester C. Shank Dean of Men Ada M. Zimmerman (Picture on Page 17) Dean of College Women Miriam Barge Dean of High School Girls Administrative Staff The members of the Administrative Staff, while not meeting with the students in the classroom for forma! instruction, help to mold the lives of the students through informal contacts, and by working “behind the scenes.” With the development of our school into a four-year college, the Library has been expanding at a rapid rate. Our College Librarian is giving unselfishly of her time to the building up of an adequate library to meet the needs of a growing institution. Although carrying the heavy responsibilities of supervising the building program, doing all the purchasing for the College, supervising the employees of the College, as well as a hundred and one other duties, our Business Manager always has time for a friendly smile and a cheery “Hello” as he meets students in the halls or in his office. The Dean of College Women, Dean of High School Girls, and Dean of Men seek to build Christian character, give vocational guidance, and lead students into a deeper Christian experience through formal interviews, the daily prayer circle periods, and friend- ly informal chats with the students. I 20] —Lester C. Shank. John R. Mumaw Christian Education Practical Theology Moses Slabaugh Mary Emma Showalter Bible. Director of Bible Home Economics Correspondence School On Leave Joseph Baer Doris Sell (Mrs.) Shenk Elam Hertzler Laboratory Assistant Typing Laboratory Assistant Assistants [21 ] Officeaux Mary Florence Shenk Assistant Registrar Alphie Zook Assistant Dean of Men Violet Martin Nurse Mary Kathryn King Assistant Librarian Evelyn King Assistant Dean of High School Girls Jean Metz Business Office Doris Ours Typist Beatrice Hershberger Business Office Mary Suter Study Hall Monitor Betty Mosemann Business Office Mrs. Wade Shank Information Office Mrs. J. P. Heatwole Ironing Room Ollie Good Chief Cook Naomi Shenk Housekeeper Jacob Hartman Kitchen Assistant John Good Maintenance Man Wade Shank Maintenance Man CLASSES Our purpose in coming here has been to learn. As Freshmen, Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors, the hours we have spent in classes and in preparation for classes have been profitable ones. We have grown in wisdom. We have formed friendships which will last. We have worked together and en- joyed many class activities in our years at E.M.C. We have grown in wisdom. But we are thankful that we can testify to more than that. Classes have meant not merely the acquisition of knowledge but also the understanding which comes from a Chris- tian interpretation of facts. We have grown spirit- ually in our classes. We have been led to know God better. We have been challenged to go out to live lives that testify to our head and heart knowledge that THY WORD IS TRUTH. Standing—Stanley Shenk, Class Adviser; Melville Nafziger, Vico president; Orval Shank, President; Neil Turner, Business Manciger. Seated Elizabeth Good, Treasurer; Mary Kathryn King, Secretary. College Seniors Friday, September 5, 1947, found the College Senior Class in a sad state of affairs. You’ll not be surprised at this description when you learn that only one of our former executives had come back and that he asked to be released from his office because of his many other duties. However, we soon elected officers and were on our way rejoicing. We have had great pleasure in having in our class Ivan Magal, the first student to come to Eastern Mennonite College from across the seas. Along with our other minister class member, Ivan has given us much inspiration. As we approach graduation, we remember many past opportunities we have had for service, but we realize that our greatest opportunities are before us. Our class has shown a good spirit, zeal, strength, sincerity, and consecration which will be constantly enlarged and deepened as we carry them forth. The many experiences of deliverance of the children of Israel caused the Psalmist to say, “Through God we shall do valiantly: for he it is that shall tread down our enemies.” We have not had the striking experiences of the Israelites, but we know that apart from Christ we can do nothing. When we are hid with Christ in God we know that nothing in this world can overcome us; therefore, with this experimental knowledge of Christ, we, representatives of God and soldiers of the cross, go forth under our motto, “Valiantly through Christ,” to proclaim that THY WORD IS TRUTH. —Mary Kathryn King. Seniors Esther Mae Becker Junior College Bible Manheim, Pennsylvania Gospel Team 2; Deovonarian 1, 2; Zelathean 1, 2; Avian 1; Astral 2; Col. Highlanders 1, 2. Virtue alone is the unerring sign of a noble soul. —Boilfaw. Mary Kathryn King, Th.B. West Liberty, Ohio Asst. Librarian 3, 4, 5; Gospel Team 2, 3, 4, 5; M. Cho. 1, 2, 3; Y.P.B.M. Comm. 2; Social Ccmm. 3; Miss. Comm. 4; Fri. Morning Dev. Comm. 5; Smithsonian 1; Zelathean 2, 3, 4; Deovenarian 2; Theosebian 3, 4, 5; Libcrmantes 4; Scriblerus 2, 3; Weathei Vane Ass. Ed. 2, 3; Class Sec. 5. It matters not how long we live, but how. — Bailey. Lillian Brunk, B.R.E. Elida, Ohio Gospel Team 3, 4, 5; M. Cho. 2, 3, 4, 5; Evan. Comm. 4, 5; I.B.M. Comm. 3; Fin. Comm. 2; Theosebian 3; Cur. Rel. Lit. 4, Librarian 5; Zela thean 3; Smithsonian 1, 2, 4, 5; Avian 3, 4; Shen- andoah Ass. Ed. 5; Scriblerus 5; Astral 1, 5; Col. Highlanders 1, 2, 3, 5. A good laugh is sunshine in a house. —Thack- eray. Betty Viola Kurtz Junior College Harrisonburg, Virginia M. Cho. 1, 2; Cur. Rel. Lit. 1; Smithsonian 1, 2; Psychology Society 1; Col. Highlanders I, 2. Nothing is so contagious as enthusiasm; it moves stones. —Bulwer-Lytton. Sara Elizabeth Good Junior College Fleetwood, Pennsylvania Albright College Evening School 1945-6; M. Cho. 2; Gospel Team 2; Class Treas. 2; Cur. Rel. Lit. Sec. Treas. 2; Deovenarian 1; Smithsonian 1, 2; Astral 1; Col. Highlanders 1. 2. Wise to resolve and patient to perform. —Homer. Esther K. Longacre Junior College Bible Spring City, Pennsylvania Smithsonian 1, 2; Deovenarian 1; Cur. Rel. Lit. 2; Astral 2; Psychology Society 1; Col. Highlanders 1, 2. A tender heart; a will inflexible. —Longfellow. B. Charles Hostetter, A.B. Harrisonburg, Virginia Student Pastor 4; Gospel Team 1, 2, 3, 4; M. Cho. 1, 2; Social Comm. 2; Class Pres, of Jr. Coll, graduating cl. 2; V.-Pres. 3; Smithsonian 1, 2, 3, 4; Avian 1, 2, 3; Astral 2, 3; Col. Hikers 1, 2, 3, 4; Ed. Student's Handbook 2; Faculty 4; Asst. 3. If you want power you must pray. Ivan Magal, A.B. Brussels, Belgium Baptist Theological Seminary. Budapest, I, 2, 3. 4; Gospel Team 1; Cur. Rel. Lit. 1; Theosebian 1, 2; Zelathean 1, 2; Avian 1; Astral 2; Col. Hikers 1, 2. Talent is nurtured in solitude; character is formed in the stormy billows of the world. — Goethe. [27] Seniors Ida Elizabeth Mast Junior College Oley, Pennsylvania Gospel Team 1, 2; M. Cho. 1, 2; Touring Cho. 2; Avian 1; Deovenarian 1, 2, Sec. 1; Social Comm. 2; Zelathean 1, 2; Astral 2; Col. Highlanders 1, 2. Nothing common can seem worthy of you. — Shakespeare. Orval M. Shank Junior College Harrisonburg, Virginia Class Pres. 2; Y.P.B.M. Comm. 2; Smithsonian 1, 2; Deovenarian 1; Astral 1; Col. Hikers 1. It is by presence of mind in untried emergencies that the native metal of a man is tested. —Lowell. P. Melville Nafziger, A.B., Th.B. Gap, Pennsylvania V.-Pres. 4; Gospel Team 1, 2, 3, 4; M. Cho. 1, 2, 3, 4; Jail Comm. 1; Chm. of Fri. Morning Dev. Comm. 2; Chm. of I.B.M. Comm. 3; Chm. Evan. Comm. 4; V.-Pres. Y.P.C.A. 3; Smithsonian 1, 2, 3, 4; Deovenarian 2; Avian 3; Cur. Rel. Lit. 3; Col. Hikers 1, 2. 3, 4. Still achieving, still pursuing; learn to labor and to wait. —Longfellow. Neil Turner Junior College Broadway, Virginia Class Bus. Mgr. 2; Zelathean 1, 2; Cur. Rel. Lit. 1; Astral 1; Col. Hikers 1. None preaches louder than the ant and she says nothing. —Franklin. Mary Olive Yoder Junior College Bible Grantsville, Maryland Gospel Team 1; M. Cho. 1; Zelathean 1, 2; Menn. Hist. Society 2; Panel Dis. 2; Astral 1. More things are wrought by prayer than this world dreams of. —Tennyson. [28 1 FOUR-YEAR JUNIORS. First Row -Weldon Martin, Robert Stoltzlus, Mabel Erb, M. T. Brackbill, Sponsor, Rosa Mae Kurtz, Harold Housman, Leon Martin. Second Row -Violet Martin, Elsie Petersheim, Isaac Mast, Richard Detweiler, Pearl Myers, Esther Lehman. Third Row Esther Freed. Edith Gish, Laura Showalter, Miriam Nissley, Lowell Nissley, Anna Mary Weaver, Ruth Brubaker. Fourth Row Elam Hertzler, Alvin Jantzi, Warren Rohrer, Samuel Horst, Paul Glanzer, Dale Basingor, Gordon Shantz. College Juniors It was a hot day in the summer of 1947, and members of the College Junior Class were arriving by bus, taxi, train, and automobile from most of the points of the compass. When the dust of organization had begun to settle, our class adviser, Brother M. T. Brackbill, conducted the election of class officers. Ralph Malin was elected president, Harold Hous- man vice-president, Violet Martin secretary, and Robert Stoltzfus business manager and treasurer. Second semester increased the roll to total seventy-one members. Nearly half the class are from Pennsylvania; but Virginia, Ohio, Michigan, South Dakota, New York, Maryland, Iowa, Kansas, and Illinois are native states to one or more of us. The provinces of Ontario and Alberta have given nine of their sons and daughters to be our classmates. Our personal histories include a vast array of experiences. Nine of us have attended Lancaster Mennonite School. Three of us were students of Goshen College, and two of us have studied at Hesston College. Our half-dozen C.P.S. men have given approximately fifteen years of service. Our nine schoolteachers have presided in various schoolrooms for twenty-two years. Our four missionaries have spent eight and one-half years in rural and city missions. Two members of the class are ministers. Three have been engaged in relief work and two have been overseas for other reasons. We have one airplane pilot and two registered nurses among us. Our eight married class members have a total of eight children. On February 14 we gathered for a very enjoyable evening of companionship and en- tertainment. On another occasion the Seniors were our guests for a day of outdoor rec- reation. These times of fellowship have strengthened comradely ties. Deepening friend- ships among ourselves have resulted in higher spiritual ideals and richer Christian ex- perience. [30] Rosa Mae Kurtz. JUNIOR COLLEGE JUNIORS. First Row Maribel Kraybill, Aaron King, Laura King, Ralph Malin, Lois Kraybill, Robert Alger, Ruth Miller, Paul Swarr, Helen Brenneman, Ruth Ann Mast. Second Row Vernon Good, Martha Groff, Hazel Miller, Naomi Smucker, Mary Louise Yoder, Catherine Neuhauser, Ruth Steinman, Agnes Roth, Earl Stauffer, Rebecca Longenecker. Third Row—Archie Bontrager, Cleora Ropp, Martha Roth, Paul Schloneger, Maryann Mosteller, Miriam Buckwalter, Arthur Smoker, Adeline Snyder, Elsie Witmer, Virginia Weaver. Fourth Row—Anna Mary Oberholtzer, Roy Kreider, Florence Weaver, Arthur Graybill, Alice Snyder, Arthur Torkelson, DeEtta Burton, Harold Shearer, Paul Lehman, Martha Reesor. Not on Picture -Paul Hartzlor, Lorene Martin, Morris Yoder, Arlene Zimmerman. College Juniors “Will the meeting please come to order,” booms Ralph Malm’s big bass voice, and the Junior Class is off to a lively session of business interspersed with Dick Detweiler’s talent and Alvin Jantzi’s wit. Minds are alert; every valuable idea is seriously considered. New plans are offered. Someone suggests a class paper. Who will write our class song? Others remind us of the Junior-Senior outing, and on we continue. To be a Junior is a serious proposition, but it is also an interesting one. Across the still, dark campus I hear the strains of “The Star and the Wise Men.” It is the male quartet of the Junior Class. As they sing on I remember the morning they trailed into the Administration Building with muddy shoes and glowing tales of a profit- able tour to Kentucky. Yes, that was the day our class picture was taken for the third time. Hustle, crepe paper, whispers, a delightful program, and the Junior Class social was over. God has been good to us as Juniors. His hand has led us into pleasant ways. By His direction we have found new blessings, greater responsibilities, and wider horizons. Lois N. Kraybill. [31 ] First Row Allen Shirk, John Ropp, Betty Keener, Norman Derstine (Sponsor), Earl Witmer, Irene Halterman, Joseph Eshelman, Martha Smoker. Second Row La Vina Kramer, Arletha Zehr, Esther Weaver, Beulah Slaubaugh, Catherine Tice, Ruth Kurtz, Naomi Kennel. Third Row Gertrude Brunk, Eleanor Snyder, Thelma Ketterman, Merna Brenneman, Shirley Jean Troyer, Helen Trumbo, Grace Showalter. Fourth Row—Chester Raber, James Hess, James Brunk, Robert Lehman, Maynard Yoder, Richard Weaver, James Rohrer, Henry Weaver, Jr. Fifth Row Betty Marie Martin. Martha Jane Turner, Leah Kennel, Arlene Bum- baugh, Mabel Horst, Betty Detweilor, Ruth Peachey, Floyd Zook. Sixth Row -Orland Gingerich, Clayton Swartzentruber, David Kauffman, Hiram Hershey, Daniel Krady, Paul T. Yoder, Willard Mayer, Henry Swartley, Nathan Hege. Not on Picture Harlan Yost. College Sophomores The Eastern Mennonite College Class of 1950 was the largest sophomore class in the history of our institution. It was a hybrid class composed of Pre-Meds, B.S s, B.A.'s, Th.B s and B.R.E s. Our class adviser. Brother Norman Derstine, on two different occasions entertained the class in his home. We enjoyed this opportunity to meet our classmates in informal sur- roundings. Our class was a studious one, interested in the business of making profitable use of our college days. Many hours of sophomore time were devoted to the study of Psychology, Modern European History, Mennonite History, Introduction to Church History, Introduc- tion to Literature, Biology, Physics, Life of Christ, John, Biblical Archaeology, Chemistry, Introduction to Homiletics, and perhaps a dozen other subjects, if each individual schedule were consulted. The hours squeezed from study and from such physical requirements as eating and sleeping were spent in other beneficial activities including Christian service, athletics, and forms of recreation for the mind. By this time you may be wondering how Sophomores differ from other college stu- dents. Since our four-year college is still in the embryo stage, it would seem probable that class lines are also in the developmental stage, and that is just the case. However, an observer could distinguish a Sophomore from a Freshman. A Sophomore has lost his greenish tinge. But the poise and polish of the Senior and the ruggedness of the Junior is still foreign, except possibly in the later stage. A Sophomore may be described as “on the way.” A least the halfway mark is a great incentive as the year nears its end. —James Rohrer. I 1 First Row—-Henry Gamber, Eugene Souder, Martha Shank, Daniel Lehman (Sponsor), Vivian Beachy, James Stauffer, Lois Hoge, Robert Keener. Second Row -Alice Martin, Miriam Miller, Jesse Byler, Seth Lapp, Dorcas Zook, Mary Rutt, Pauline Peachey, Elda Edgin. Third Row—Ira Good, Clayton Detweiler, John Paul Heatwole, Elvin Weber, Daniel Hertzler, Chester Senscnig, Byard Deputy, Myron Augsburger. Fourth Row Salome Snyder, Esther King, Edna Detweiler, Blanche Mohler, Elizabeth Brubaker, Elsie Rush, Mary Ellen Stutzman, Morris Kauffman. Fifth Row Doris Showalter, Norman Hockman, Doris Shenk, Ruth Gamber, John Brenneman, Anna Frey, Martha Kauffman, Melvin Hess. Sixth Row Abram Hostetter, Lester Weber, Earl Bishop, Richard Moyer, William Detweiler, Robert Detweiler, Mark Kniss. Not on Picture Alice Rober. College Freshmen Yes, we were really going to a college. Now that E.M.S. had officially acquired her college rating, we had the honor of being the first liberal arts college freshman class. Arriving on the campus, the girls were assigned to rooms in private homes scattered hither and yon in Park View, while most of the fellows occupied compartments in the turkey building. The program for freshman days appeared to consist mainly of intelligence tests. Two days of bending over lapboards and persistently pushing the pencil point into the correct groove on the paper brought feelings of stiffening necks, cramped lungs, and a curvature of the spinal column. In the nick of time recreation brought the needed relief. The day after tests a Fresh- man could have truly sung, “Sometimes I'm up, sometimes I'm down ’ Before breakfast we scaled the crest of Massanutten only to descend into the very depths of Endless Caverns after lunch. Robert Keener, Mark Kniss, Lois Hege, Mary Ellen Stutzman, and James Stauffer formed our executive cabinet as president, vice-president, secretary, treasurer, and business manager respectively. Especially did we sincerely appreciate Brother Daniel Lehman, our class adviser. Alive and spirited, Brother Daniel staged a corn-husking which will hold first magnitude in our memories. Beguiling offers of prizes spurred us on to try to win at least one. After singing for local shut-ins, we found in Park Woods a bountiful feast that satisfied even our enormous appetites. Later, when the North River at Bridgewater froze, Brothci Daniel's vigorous nature called for more healthful exercise in a freshman skating party. Our first year of college has certainly been an enjoyable and inspiring one. We have taken one more big step in life, and are looking forward to future steps that will be mounted by the aid of the knowledge gained this year. —Miriam Miller. [33] 3 Standing—Norman Kraus, Class Adviser; Edward Stoltzfus, Business Manager; Charles E. Miller, President; Darrel Otto, Vice-president. Seated Corlene Schulz, Treasurer; Ruth Detweiler, Secretary. High School Seniors Wc have now climbed the last step of the ladder, completing twelve years of training for life and what it has for us. It has been a wonderful year, this last year, filled with many memories. As we are out attaining our goals, the memories of our last year together at E.M.C. will ever linger on. A few of us enjoyed four years together, while perhaps the majority of us came to complete our last few years at what is now our Alma Mater. The past year has been an eventful one to say the least. Remember the night wc went skating, and the delicious cocoa and doughnuts afterward; the Sunday evening we ate our lunches at Brother Stauffer’s; our class adviser’s parental care for us; and the ecstasy of three days in Washington with its steps, marbled walls, and hotel life. I'm sure none of us will forget those 12:35 class meetings either. Our richest experiences have come from learning to know our Lord and Master as our guide and stay at all times. We cannot go away the same because our experience with our Lord has made us more responsible than ever before. Our goal, as we press onward on life’s road, is to fulfill our responsibility and contribute our best to a world full of sin and strife. We want to bring it something far better than it has—Jesus, Saviour of all who accept Him. Yes, it has been a wonderful year. I 34 J —Ruth Detweiler. Seniors Janet Abe Cumberland, Maryland Cresaptown H. S. 1; Allegany H. S. 2; Aimerian 3, 4; Nature 3. It is a friendly heart that has plent of friends. —Thackeray. James Blosser Harrisonburg, Virginia Dayton H. S. 3; Jr. Cho. 2; Adclphian 1, 2; Armerian 4. Let us never forget that the cultivation of the earth is a most important labor of man. — Webster. Norma Albrecht Pigeon, Michigan Pigeon H. S. 1, 2; Jr. Cho. 4; Philomathean 3, 4; Mennonite Hist. 3; Needle Crait 3; Nature Treas. 3; Dining Hall Comm. 4; Girls' Athletic Mgr. 4. Have you had a kindness shown? Pass it on. —Burton. Miriam Brenneman Accident, Maryland Jr. Cho. 2, 3; Adslphian 1, 2; Philomathean 3, 4; Christian Ser. Act. 3; Mennonite Hist. 4; Avian 4; Library Club 3. Contentment has great delight and little trou- ble. —Epictetus. Betty Allebach Kulpsville, Pennsylvania Towamoncin H. S. 1; Jr. Clio. 2, 3; Adelphian 2; Philomathean 3, 4; Mennonite Hist. 3; -Lnorgctie Scratchers 3; Scriblerus 4. Life is not so short but there is always time enough for courtesy. —Emerson. Floyd Brunk Upland, California Last Huntingdon 1, 2; Jr. Cho. 3; M. Cho. 4; Men’s Cho. 4; Armerian 3, 4; Mennonite Hist. 3; Photog- raphy 3; Weather Vane Pressman 3, 4; Social Comm. 3, 4; Touring Cho. 4; Athletic Equipment Mgr. 4. The fewer the words, the greater the profit. — Fenelon. Mary Baer Hagerstown, Maryland Jr. Cho. 2, 3; M. Cho. 4; Adelphian 1, 2; Philo- mathean 3, 4; Weave-it Sec. 3; Needle Craft 3; Weather Vane Typist 4. The lasting and crowning privilege of friend- ship is constancy. —South. Kennelh Brunk Elida, Ohio Elida H. S. 1, 2, 3; Philomathean 4, Pros. 4; Cur. Rel. Lit. 4; Astral 4. Ah, how good it feels! The hand of an old friend. —Longfellow. 135] Seniors Grace Burkey Petoskey, Michigan Petoskey H. S. 1; Adelphian 2; Armerian 3, 4; Mennonite Hist. 3; Library Club 3. Cookery is become an art, a noble science. — Burton. Chee Tao Chan Canton, China Ling Nam H. S. 1, 2; Emmanuel College 3; Armer- ian 4; Debating 4. I profess not talking; only this, let each man do his best. —Shakespeare. Nancy Burkholder Harrisonburg, Virginia Jr. Cho. 1, 2, 3; M. Cho. 4; Adelphian 1, 2, Sec. 2; Armerian 3, 4; Mennonite Hist. 3; Energetic Scratchers 3; Scriblerus 4; Assoc. Ed. of Hand- book 3; Assoc. Press 3, 4; Social Comm. 4. There is an art of reading, an art of thinking, and an art of writing. —Disraeli. June Marie Collins Timberville, Virginia Lancaster Mennonite School 2; Jr. Cho. 1, 3, 4; M. Cho. 4; Adelphian 1; Philomathean 3, 4; Christian Service Act. 3; Cur. Rel. Lit. 4; Scrib- lerus 4; Photography 3. Smooth runs the water where the brook is deep. —Shakespeare. Alice Byler Pigeon, Michigan Pigeon H. S. 1, 2, 3; Philomathean 4; Avian 4. A cheerful life is what the Muses love. — Wordsworth. Beulah Dersline Fountainville, Pennsylvania Doylestown H. S. 1, 2; Jr. Cho. 3; Armerian 3, 4; Mennonite Hist. 3; Choral Society 3. Light is the task when many share the toil. — Homer. Daisy Byler Pigeon, Michigan Pre-professional Exams 1, 2; Philomathean 3, 4; Christian Ser. Act. 3; Mennonite Hist. Sec. 4; Needle Craft. 3. The small courtesies sweeten life. —Bovee. Lucille Detweiler Fairview, Michigan Fairview H. S. 1, 2; Armerian 3, 4; Mennonite Hist. 3; Library Club 3. Gentleness succeeds better than violence. — La Fontaine. [36] Seniors Ruth Deiweiler Souderton, Pennsylvania Souderton H. S. 1; Jr. Cho. 2, 3; M. Cho. 4; Adel- phian 2; Philomathean 3. 4; Debating 4; Nature 3; Class Sec. 3, 4; Assoc. Press 4; I.B.M. Comm. 4. No star ever rose or set without influence some- where. —Meredith. Ruth Gross Doylestown, Pennsylvania Doylestown H. S. 1, 2; Armerian 3, 4; Mennonite Hist. 3; Mennonite Farm Youth 3; Scriblerus 4. Age cannot wither, nor custom stale, her infinite variety. —Shakespeare. Mary W. Gehman, Bible Mohnton, Pennsylvania Armerian 1, 2; Mennonite Hist. 2; Nature 1; Avian 2. Thy rod and thy staff they comfort me. —Psalm XXIII. Vivian Guengerich Goshen, Indiana Goshen H. S. 1, 2, 3; Jr. Cho. 4,- Armerian 4. What sweet delight a quiet life affords. — Drummond. Ernest M. Godshall Souderton, Pennsylvania Souderton H. S. 1, 2; Jr. Cho. 3, 4; M. Cho. 4; Armerian 3, 4; V.-Pres. 3, 4; Christian Ser. Act. 3; Mennonite Hist. 4; Almshouse Comm. 3, 4, Chm. 4; Class Pres. 3. Curiosity is one of the permanent and certain characteristics of a vigorous intellect. —Johnson. Ruth Hackman Norristown, Pennsylvania Stewart Jr. H. S. 1; Jr. Cho. 2, 3; M. Cho. 4; Adelphian 2; Philomathean 3, 4; Mennonite Hist. 3; Cnoral Society 3; Weather Vane typist 4; Almshouse Comm. 4. My life is but a field. Some harvest rich to yield. —Babcock. John Paul Heatwole Harrisonburg, Virginia Adelphian 1, 2. Good humor makes all things tolerable. — Addison. Sara Hallman Doylestown, Pennsylvania Doylestown H. S. 1, 2; Jr. Cho. 3; M. Cho. 4; Armerian 3, 4, Sec. 4; Christian Ser. Act. 3; Choral Society 3. Happiness grows at our own firesides, and is not picked up in the gardens of strangers. — Jerrold. [37] Seniors Dwighi Heatwole Bridgewater. Virginia Adelphian 1, 2; Armerian 3, 4; Mennonite Hist. 3; Current Events 3. The town is man's world, but this country life is of God. —Cowper. Roy Kiser Stuarts Draft, Virginia Stuarts Draft H. S. 1, 2; !r. Cho. 3; M. Cho. 4; Men's Cho. 4; Philomathean 3, 4; Mennonite Hist. 3; Photography 3; Astral 4; Weather Vane typist 4; Shenandoah typist 4. Whatever is worth doing at all is worth doing well. Charles Hernley Scottdale, Pennsylvania East Huntingdon 1, 2, 3; Jr. Cho. 4; Philomathean 4. God's in His heaven — All's right with the world! —Browning. Leona Kornhaus Denbigh, Virginia Morrison H. S. 1, 2, 3; Philomathean 4; Mennonite Hist. 4. I know that the sunshine shall follow the rain. —Miller. Margaret Jantzi Clarence, New York Jr. Cho. 1. 2. 3, 4; M. Cho. 4; Adelphian 1, 2; PhiloiriOthcan 3, 4; Christian Ser. Act. 3; Cur. Rel. Lit. 4; Photography 3; Debating 4; Scriblerus 4; Assoc. Press 3, 4; Shenandoah typist 4. They are never alone that are accompanied with noble thoughts. —Sidney. Miriam Kreider Palmyra, Missouri Hesston College 1; Jr. Cho. 2, 3; M. Cho. 4: Adelphian 2; Armerian 3. 4; Mennonite Hist. 3; Cur. Rel. Lit. 4; Art 3; Social Comm. 3, 4. Many persons feel art, some understand it, but few both feel and understand it. —Hilliard. Ruth Kindy, Bible Freeland, Michigan Jr. Cho. 1; M. Cho. 2; Philomathean 1, 2; Chris- tian Ser. Act. 1, 2; Nature 1; Avian 2. What good I see, humbly I seek to do. —Arnold. Mary Lou Lauver Mathis, Texas Lincoln School, Argentina 1; Mathis H. S. 3: Jr. Cho. 2; Adelphian 2; Philomathean 4; Mennonite Hist. 4. All I have seen teaches me to trust the Creator for all I have not seen. —Emerson. [38] Seniors Florence Alice Lepley Reedsville. Pennsylvania Reedsville H. S. 1, 2, 3; Armerian 4. A perfect faith lifts us absolutely above fear. —MacDonald. Doris Mausi, Bible Bay Port, Michigan Jr. Cho. 3; M. Cho. 4; Philomathean 1, 2; Nature 1; Avian 2. Music is the universal language of mankind. —Longfellow. George Mark Naubinway. Michigan Engadine 1, 2, 3; Armerian 4; Cur. Rel. Lit. 4; Debating 4; Gospel Team 4. When Nature has work to be done, she creates a genius to do it. —Emerson. Lucille Mayer Pigeon, Michigan Pigeon H. S. 1, 2, 3; Armerian 4; Mennonite Hist. 4; Avian 4. There's no place like home. —Payne. Dale Marlin Maugansville, Maryland Woodland Way Jr H. S. 1; Men's Cho. 4; Adel- phian 2; Armerian 3, 4; Woodcraft 3. To God. thy country, and thy friend be true. — Vaughan. Charles E. Miller Nappanee, Indiana Nappanee H. S. 1; Jr. Cho. 2; Adelphian 2, V.-Pres. 2; Armerian 3. 4, Pres. 4; Christian Ser. Act. 3; Art 3; Class V.-Pres. 3; Class Pres. 4; Social Comm. Chm. 3, 4. The flowering of civilization is the finished man, the man of accomplishment, the gentleman. — Emerson. Cora Mae Mausi, Bible Bay Port, Michigan Jr. Cho. 1, 2; Armerian 1; Philomathean 2; Men- nonite Hist. 2; Nature 1; Avian Sec. 2; Gospel Team 4. Cheerfulness keeps up daylight in the mind with steady and perpetual serenity. —Johnson. Doyle Miller Edward, Missouri Climax Springs H. S. 1; Jr. Cho. 3; Men's Cho. 4; Adelphian 2; Armerian 3, 4; Debating 4. Common sense is in spite of, not the result of education. —Hugo. [39] Seniors Robert Miller Akron, Pennsylvania Ephrata H. S. 1; M. Cho. 2, 4; Adelphian Pres. 2; Philomathean 3, 4, Pres. 4; Mennonite Hist. Pies. 3; Cur. Rel. Lit. 4; Debating 3, 4, Pres. 3; Scrib- lerus 3, 4; Assoc. Press 2, 3, 4; Slienandoah Photographer 3, 4; Gospel Sign Comm. 3. Great thoughts reduced to practice become great acts. —Hazlitt. Darrel Olio Springs, Pennsylvania Jr. Cho. 1, 2, 3; M. Cho. 4; Adelphian 1, 2, Pres. 2; Philomathean 3, 4; Mennonite Hist. V.- Pres. 3; Music 3; Debating 4; Class V.-Pres. 4; Asst. Shenandoah Bus. Mgr. 4; Assoc. Press 3; Asst. Athletic Mgr. 4; Employment Comm. 3. A Christian is God Almighty's gentleman. — Hare. Clara Moyer Souderton, Pennsylvania Souderton H. S. 1; Ir. Cho. 2, 3; M. Cho. 4; Adel- phian V.-Pres. 2; Philomathean 3, 4; Mennonite Hist. 3; Scriblerus 4; Current Events 3; Assoc. Press 3, 4; Shenandoah Assoc. Ed. 4; Touring Cho. 4; Weathervane typist 3; Social Comm., Chm. 3, 4. Nothing is more simple than greatness. —Emer- son. Doris Livengood Ours Pinto, Maryland Cresaptown Jr. H. 1; Adelphian 2; Armerian 3; Ir. Cho. 2, 3. The only way to have a friend is to be one. — Emerson. Grace Mumaw Harrisonburg, Virginia Jr. Cho. 1, 2, 3; M. Cho. 4; Adelphian 1, 2, Sec. 2; Armerian 3, 4; Weave-it Pres. 3; Choral Society 3; Class Sec. 3. There is a healthful hardiness about real diqnity that never dreads contact with others. —Irving. Betty Anne Reinford Creamery, Pennsylvania Towamencin Jr. H. S. 1, 2,- Jr. Cho. 3; Philoma- thean 3, 4; Christian Ser. Act. 3; Nature 3. Compassion is the fairest associate of the heart. —Paine. Hilda Josephine Myers Williamsport, Maryland Williamsport H. S. 1, 2; Armerian 3, 4; Chris- tian Ser. Act. 3; Nature 3. To a man who himself strives earnestly, God also lends a helping hand. —Aeschylus. Doris Arlene Risser, Bible Maugansville, Maryland M. Cho. 4; Philomathean 3, 4; Mennonite Hist. 3; Panel Dis. 4; Gospel Team 4. A friend may well be reckoned the masterpiece of nature. —Emerson. 140] Seniors Margaret Risser Maugansville, Maryland Woodland Way Jr. H. S. 1; Jr. Cho. 3; M. Cho. 4; Philomathean 3, 4; Mennonite His!. 3; Cur. Rel. Lit. 4; Panel Dis. 4; Weather Vane typist 3; Shenandoah typist 4; Gospel Team 4; Mixed Octet 4. Great works are performed not by strength but by perseverance. —Johnson. Elmer Schwartzentruber, Bible Baden, Ontario Jr. Cho. 4; Armerian 3, 4; Christian Ser. Act. 3; Cur. Rel. Lit. 4; Woodcraft 3; Avian 4. That man is great and he alone who serves a greatness not his own. —Meredith. Bernard Sarco Hagerstown, Maryland Woodland Way Jr. H. S. 1; Hagerstown H. S. 2; Armerian 3, 4; Astral 4. A decent boldness ever meets with friends. — Homer. Clarence Sell Souderton, Pennsylvania Jr. Cho. 1, 2, 3; M. Cho. 4; Adelphian 1, 2; Armerian 3, 4, Pres. 4; Mennonite Hist. 3; Nature 3; Class Bus. Mgr. 3. The mind ought sometimes to be amused. — Phoedrus. Ruth Schlabach Goshen, Indiana New Paris H. S. 1, 2, 3; Jr. Cho. 4; Armerian 4. Charity is a virtue of the heart. —Addison. Laura Shaddinger Fentress, Virginia Mt. Pleasant Mennonite S. 1, 2; Jr. Cho. 3; Armer- ian 3, 4; Christian Ser. Act. 3; Nature 3. A flower of meekness on a stem of grace. — Montgomery. Corlene M. Schulz Vinton, Virginia William Byrd 1; Jr. Cho. 2, 3; M. Cho. 4; Adel- phian 2, Sec.; Philomathean 3, 4; Christian Ser. Act. 3; Avian 4; Nature 3; Class Treas. 3, 4; Gospel Team 4. As pure as a pearl, a noble and innocent girl. —Meredith. Ellen Shank Marion, Pennsylvania Charnbersburg H. S. 1, 2, 3; Armerian 4; Chris- tian Ser. Act. 4. Silence is a great art of conversation. —Hazlitt. [41 ] Seniors Ruby Shank Harrisonburg, Virginia Dayton H. S. 1; Jr. Cho. 2, 3; M. Cho. 4; Adelphian 2; Mennonite Farm Youth 3; Philomathean 3, 4- Christian Ser. Act. 3. Enthusiasm is the element of success in every- thing. —Doane. Stanley Souder Telford, Pennsylvania Adelphian 1, 2; Philomathean 3, 4; Panel Dis. 4; Weather Vane Artist 4. Every artist was first an amateur. —Emerson. Fannie Kathryn Showalter Broadway, Virginia Jr. Cho. 2; Adelphian 1, 2; Christian Ser. Act. 3; Mennonite Farm Youth 3. There is beauty all around our path, if but our eyes can trace it 'midst familiar things. — Hemans. Milo Stahl Harrisonburg, Virginia Jr. Cho. 4; Men's Cho. 4; Adelphian 1, 2; Philo- mathean 3, 4; Mennonite Hist. 3, 4; Current Events 3; Debating 4. In all matters, before beginning, a diligent preparation should be made. —Cicero. Elizabeth Smucker Harrisonburg, Virginia Jr. Cho. 2, 3, 4; Adelphian 1, 2; Armerian 3, 4; Christian Ser. Act. 3; Nature 2. Other wish had she none, but to follow meekly, the sacred feet of her Saviour. —Longfellow. Edward Stoltzfus Hudson, Ohio Aurora H. S. 1, 2; Jr. Cho. 3; M. Cho. 4; Touring Cho. 4; Men's Cho. 4; Philomathean 3, 4, V.-Pres. 3; Cur. Rel. Lit. 4; Nature 3; Debating 4; Class Bus. Mgr. 3, 4; Gospel Sign Comm. 3. Learning without thought is labor lost. —Con- fucius. Glennys M. Showalter Waynesboro, Virginia Jr. Cho. 1, 3; Adelphian 1, 2; Philomathean 3, 4; Christian Ser. Act. 3; Mennonite Hist. 4; Nature 3. To the pure, all things are pure. —Shelley. [42] Seniors Warren Stoltzfus Belleville, Pennsylvania Belleville H. S. 1; Lancaster Mennonite School 2, 3; !r. Cho. 4; Armerian 4. “The Gentleman is a Christian product. —Calvert. Ruth Wenger Fentress, Virginia Mt. Pleasant Mennonite S. 1, 2; Ir. Cho. 3; Armer ian 3, 4, Treas. 4; Mennonite Hist. 3; Mennonite Farm Youth 3. Everywhere I have sought rest and tound it not except sitting apart, with a book. —Kempis. Alma Trumbo Broadway, Virginia Broadway H. S. 1; Jr. Cho. 2, 3; M. Cho. 4; Adel- phian 2; Choral Society 3; Philomathean 3, 4; Christian Ser. Act. 3; Mennonite Hist. 4. Music is a thing of the soul. —Holland. Luke Yoder Greenwood, Delaware Greenwood Mennonite S. I, 2; Greenwood H. S. 3; Men's Cho. 4; Philomathean 4; Mennonite Hist. 4; Debating 4. Swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath. — James 1:19. Thelma Jean Trumbo Broadway, Virginia Broadway H. S. 1; Jr. Cho. 2, 3: M. Cho. 4; Adel- phian 2; Choral Society 3; Philomathean 3, 4; Christian Ser. Act. 3; Mennonite Hist. 4. Music is well said to be the speech of Angels. —Carlyle. Mark Yoder Greenwood, Delaware Greenwood Mennonite S. 1, 2; Greenwood H. S. 3; Men's Cho. 4; Philomathean 4; Mennonite Hist. 4; Debating 4. The integrity of men is to be measured by their conduct. —Junius. Grace Ruth Weber, Bible Blair, Ontario Armerian 4. Live with men as if God saw you, converse with God as if men heard you. —Seneca. Eldora Zook Kansas City. Kansas Little River H. S. 1; Inman H. S. 2; Jr. Cho. 4; Armerian 3, 4; Nature 3. To live is not to live for one's self alone. — Menander. [43] First Row -Catherine Roth, Elizabeth Shank, May Chan, A. Grace Wenger (Sponsor), Ruth Yoder, Esther Kindy, Mae Nessel- rodt, Dorothy Peachey. Second Row Joan Good, Harvey Peachey, Anna Martha Yoder, Ruth Emswiler, Anna Mae Hartman, Linden Bowman, Jane Watters, Patricia Swavey. Third Row Avinelle Ketterman, Margaret Yoder, Dorothy Hege, Earl Swartz- entruber, Levi Miller, Leona Albrecht, Mildred Miller, Anna Stahl. Fourth Row—Marilyn Stutzman, Georgia Lois Helmick, Velda Handrich, Robert Collins, Grace Derstine, Arlene Martin, Doris Frey. Fifth Row Clyde Histand, Mildred Alger, Daniel Wenger, Frederick Brunk, Paul Shenk, Roland Hunsberger, Rhoda Showalter, Roy Showalter. High School Juniors Unopened gates, untrodden paths, and unknown destinies lay in store as we, the High School Juniors of Eastern Mennonite College, began the year of 1947-48. With will- ing minds and eager hearts we opened the gates of learning and began the long trek down the unknown path. Along the way we met Chaucer, Washington, and Queen Victoria; earnestly we pondered on the great doctrines of the Bible or concentrated on the require- ments of the Christian life. As the big hand on the hall clock approached eight-fifteen, many Juniors made their way to the auditorium for one of their favorite hours—Junior Chorus. American History under Brother Norman Kraus found us exploring the past events of our country. Our class sponsor, Miss Wenger, helped us appreciate more deeply the classics of prose and poetry in our Literature. Her friendly smile greeted us invitingly as we entered Room G. Under the able leadership of our teachers we were eased over the rocks of obscurity on to a dawning of new understanding. The year ends; the gate has been opened, the path trodden, and we stand on what had seemed the horizon. But there in front of us we see a new gate, a new path beckon- ing us on. So with faith in our Leader, Jesus Christ, we slip our hand into His and go forward. r 441 —Grace Derstine. First Row -Dorothy Suter, Mildred Rush, Maynard Miller, Jerrel Suter, Maurice Baer, Omar Showalter, Betty Baer, Feme Pell- man. Second Row -Margaret Eshleman, Wilma Lee Showalter, Lorene Weaver, Charlene Weaver, Luanna Good, Esther Kniss, Rhoda Yoder, Shirley Harmon, Peggy Brackbill. Third Row Michael Shenk, Harold Buckwalter, Mabel Shenk, Esther Trauger, Esther Bontrager, Ruth Hershberger, Dorothy Yoder, John Kreider, Galen Swope. Fourth Row -Ruby Oaks, Janet Showalter, Ann Raber, Becky Henkels, Mary Clemmer, Cathe.ine Mumaw, Sarah Godshall. Fifth Row -Carl Metzler, Clyde Fulmer, Melvin Wenger, Cletus Hobbs, Catherine Martin, Pe ry Brunk. Not on Picture—Richard Alderfer, Orvin Kiser. High School Juniors I gathered my books from the table (they were spread over a vast territory) to make room for the strange young man standing there. He sat down and spread out his books —and registration card. I glanced as politely as possible at the white paper and noticed “High School Junior.” “You're a Junior?” From my voice he had no way of knowing if I was asking a question or stating a fact. “Yes.” I didn’t know if he was answering my question or confirming my statement. “So am I!” Definitely a statement. That was just the beginning of an unforgettable year. I spread out my books often; but our Junior year wasn't all books and study. Our socials were always good. Soon after Christmas, Miss Wenger, our sponsor, entertained us at a Saturday evening social. Every minute was filled. And more than that—there was plenty to eat. Who will forget the Junior-Senior Outing? Not a Junior! If we do have to say it, we gave the Seniors a pretty exciting time—well, a time, anyway. I gathered my books and together we left the library. “We'll be Seniors next year!” From the tone of my voice he could not detect if I was asking a question or stating a fact. “Yes.” Definitely a statement. [45] —Ann Raber. First Row Donald Suter, Joyce Frey, Eula Propst, Ada Clemmer, Joanna Wenger, Velma Cook, Rachel Gehman, James Shank. Second Row—Grace Lefever (Sponsor), Mildred Schlabach, Ewell Hartman, Virginia Miller, Mildred Moyer, Mildred Zurcher, Beverley Campbell, Wanda Smith, Paul Turner, J. Otis Yoder (Sponsor). Third Row Naomi Koger, Robert Johnson, Pauline Wenger, Glenn Baer, Gladys Coffman, Donald Turner, Nancy King, Mildred Detweiler, Willard Heatwole. Fourth Row—Harold Beyeler, Leon Gray bill, Daniel Bender, Clarence Recser, Willis Miller, William Gotwals, Sanford Martin, Joanne Christner. Not on Picture -Charles C. Miller. High School Sophomores Br-r-ing your diaries, Sophomores, and we shall review the events of the year. Haven't we really had some good times so far? Our height of enjoyment was the “Discovery Party” supervised by our sponsors, Miss Grace Lefever and Brother Otis Yoder. This was held in memory of that day many years ago when Columbus sailed the ocean blue in fourteen ninety-two. To prove our ability as discoverers, we were sent over the campus to count such things as mailboxes, trees, and doors. Our total number was supposed to amount to 1492, but unfortunately it didn't. We played other interesting games, also. We have had good times when we could be relieved of our studying and thoroughly enjoy a social, games, outings, snowballing. We are learning to take responsibility in dif- ferent kinds of work. We are the happy band of twenty girls and twenty-one boys, and we hope that the Sophomores next year will enjoy their class activities as much as we have ours. [46] —Rachel Gehman. First Row Harold Heishman, Nolan Good, Isaac Oberholtzer, Teddy Hartman, Merle Kiser, Fred Shank, Nelson Suter. Second Row—Dorothy Shank, Lois Mumaw, Mrs. Lewis Strite and Homer Mumaw (Sponsors), Vada Yoder, Marian Stemen, Geneva Coiner. Third Row -James Martin, David Brunk, Harold Jantzi, James Lehman, Merlyn Suter, Harold Heatwole, Juanita Hart- man, Rosalie Hartman. Fourth Row Jacob Stahl, Ralph Martin, Miriam Kuhns, Doris Propst, Betty Martin, Ella Coifman, Phyllis Steckley, Merlin Harman. Fifth Row—Ethan Showalter, James Rhodes, Clifford Stutzman, LeRoy Terwillegar, Paul Wyse, Homer Yoder, Peggy Mosteller. Not on Picture- George Brenneman, Joanna Landis. High School Freshmen A door was slowly opened and eager-eyed youth stood on the threshold of a new opportunity in life. Yes, that was we Freshmen at E.M.C. Here were new challenges to be met, new fields to be conquered, new goals to be attained. In our freshman year at E.M.C. we found opportunities all about us. There were friendships to be formed, tasks to be performed, obstacles to be overcome, joys to be met, and yes, a few disappointments, too. All of us enjoyed our Adelphian Literary programs in which both Freshmen and Sophomores participated. The climax was a literary social in May. Prayer circles every day were something new to most of us, but not one of us would want to miss them now. We had some really interesting basketball and baseball games. You know, Freshmen vs. Sophomores, or something like that, and those who didn’t want to play usually got their exercise anyway. And dorm life! There is just nothing else that we can compare with it. “Never a dull moment” certainly applies here. Oh, yes, we had classes too! General Math., and Old Testament History and Geogra- phy, and English, and some more. We really appreciate all the patience and kindness our teachers have shown in guiding us through our first year of high school. A few words and a friendly smile help so much when you know that behind them is a prayer for your success in meeting life’s opportunities. Now it is all past. Our opportunities have come and gone, and we have all missed some of them. However, next year is before us, and the next, and the next, and they will bring their opportunities to each one of us. Maybe we’ll even be Seniors some year, but we’ll never forget our freshman year and those who helped us to open the door and face it all. —Harold Jantzi. [47] First Row -John Burkey, John Sauder, Roy Strubhar, Enos Heatwole. Second Row—Verna Crane, Helen Frey, Mary Lou Boiler, Anna Horst, Roxie Shank, Edna Miller, Mary Zimmerman. Third Row—Florence Reinford, Mary Kauffman, Margaret Martin, Sadie Renno, Evelyn King, Helen Mutnaw. Not on Picture—Mahlon Blosser, Daniel Gehman. Seated—Margaret Shenk, Mildred Kraus, Katie Yoder, Edna Sommers, Fannie Miller, Mildred Heacock, Virginia Raudenbush, Charlotte Wenger. Standing Myron Ebersole, Harry Kraus, Sanford King, Paul King, Mrs. Paul King, Margaret Briggs, Hazel Hostetter, Harold Yoder. Not on Picture—Daniel Baer, Jane Lehman, Elsie Shirk. Second Semester [48] First Row—Chester K. Lehman, M. T. Brackbill, Mrs. M. T. Brackbill, Dorothy Kemrer, Richard Culp, Daniel W. Lehman, Henry D. Weaver, Stanley Shenk, Ernest Gehman, Ira Miller. Second Row—Esther Weaver, Catherine Tice, Ruth Good, Alma Kauff- man, Elisabeth Horst, Esther Freed, Kathryn Hertzler, Mildred Heistand, Jeannette Whetstone, Ada Kennel. Third Row Mabel Erb, James Hess, Ivan Magal, Ellen Kauffman, Verna Mae Brandt, Gladys Mullet, Charles Hostetter, John Brenneman, Mary Kathryn King. Fourth Row Evelyn King, Rhoda Peachey, Elizabeth Gingerich, Janet Weaver, Orpah Mosemann, Erla Oberholtzer, Anna Mary Weaver, Lucille Shank. Filth Row Dale Basinger, Melville Nafziger, Nathan Hege, Daniel Smucker, Joseph Eshelman, Miriam Stoltzfus, Laura Showalter, Alma Maust. Summer School Would you like a worth-while summer vacation? Then come to Summer School. You’ll discover variety in every phase of school life. Yes, you would appreciate the campus with its touch of summer’s beauty. Long would you remember the brilliant hue of the rose arbors. This past summer thirty-eight students chose to spend their vacation here. They represented the states of Pennsylvania, Virginia, Ohio, Indiana, Maryland, New York, Montana, and the country of Belgium. Twenty-one of them were teachers or prospective teachers and two were nurses. Two guest teachers, Ira Miller from Steelton, Pennsylvania, and Richard Culp from Goshen, Indiana, besides some of the regular faculty—Ernest Gehman, Chester Lehman, Daniel Lehman, Stanley Shenk, Dorothy Kemrer, M. T. Brackbill, and Mrs. Brackbill— served as instructors. The school day began with a short chapel service at seven-twenty. Classes were in session the entire morning, which left the afternoon free for study or anything you chose to do. The hoys slept almost any time; they became confused as to when the day began or ended. The girls lodged at Woodlawn Dormitory; six boys attempted to occupy third floor of the main building. Naomi Shenk and her helpers at the College Shoppe served meals for those who did not prepare their own. At mealtime they had priority on every available chair in the Shoppe. Other features that added spice to the summer’s vacation were a marshmallow toast, a corn roast in Park Woods, an outing at Hone Quarry, the trip to Gettysburg and Washington by the American History Class, Y.P.C.A. activities, and Elisabeth Horst’s Ford V-8. Let me again challenge you to plan a worth-while vacation. Come to Eastern Men- nonite College for Summer School. —Mabel Erb. [49] aborers Together with Christ HIGH SCHOOL SENIOR CLASS POEM Far in the distance, the mountains Stand, purple and iron-gray. Cold and unfriendly, they tower At the close of a cloud-swept day. The lone citadels of the ages, Majestic and dauntless and free, They cut off a rugged people From the Christ of Calvary. Towering spires of the city Gleam in the morning sun. But hurrying throngs in the streets below, Degraded, alone, and undone, Stumble and grope in the darkness, For helpless, they cannot see The light of the love of our Saviour, Our Christ of Calvary. O Master, the Lord of the Ages, Fill us anew with Thy love, Love for the sheep who are straying Far from our Saviour above. From greed and self-love wholly cleanse us, Show to us dark Calvary, And send us forth as laborers, Laborers together with Thee. —Margaret Jantzi. Special Bible Term “Study to shew thyself approved unto God.” We were a happy expectant group when we arrived on the campus of Eastern Men- nonite College on January 21 for a period of Bible study and Christian fellowship. The record of previous years was broken when one hundred and sixty-two persons from many different states found that this school always has room for one more—even though she was crowded before we arrived. We have appreciated the way she has welcomed us and received us into her various activities. Many of us have experienced joy in Christian service distributing “The Way” and by serving on religious programs. Also we enjoyed an inspiring series of revival meetings, conducted by Bro. Nelson Kauffman, during which many reconsecrated them- selves to God. Besides the excellent instructions received in our classes, we were given the oppor- tunity to study some of the wonders of God’s creation by trips to Natural Bridge and Endless Caverns. This year because of the increased number of students a new literary society was organized which was named the Victorian. This society with the Mennovians and Bcrcans rendered the last program conjointly, which proved a big success. Altogether we can say we are glad that we could come and learn from God’s Word and may we go forth and use our knowledge to His glory. “For the Lord is great, and greatly to be praised.” —Lillian Miller. GRADUATES Standing—Nelson Heatwole, Nevin Horst, Oscar Schrock. Seated—Alta Snyder, Miriam Replogle. SPECIAL BIBLE TERM—GROUP A First Row—Mary Nafziger, Anna Nussbaum, Floyd Zehr, Mary Wyse, Bessie Lehman, Martin Yoder, Jr., Alta Snyder, Celesta Gascho, Mildred Albrecht, Joni Beachy. Second Row Maxine Purcell, Clara Roggie, Jean Garber, Lydia Ann Yoder, Sylvia Mast, Ruth Hallman, Lauren Horst, Ruth Eby, Ivo Gingerich. Third Row Orpha Graybill, Paul Hochstedler, Leroy Ebersole, Emory Helmuth, Glenn Graybill, Mary Horst, Cora Ropp, Donald Martin, Ella May Byler, Dorothy Good. Fourth Row Glenn Maust, Herman Yoder, Esther Miller, Edith Amstutz, Doris Albrecht, Elizabeth Frank, Susan Yoder, Beulah Richer, Amos Bontrager, Ruth Swartzendruber, Joe Kipfer. Filth Row Enos Hege, Noah Hege, Louise Hess, Elvin Graybill, Oscar Schrock, Noah Gehman, Jr., Clayton Albrecht, Evan Brenneman, Harold Brenneman, Luther Grove, Jr. Sixth Row Titus Beam, Cora Ebersole, Irene Shank, Clayton Geiser, Clara Frey, Ethel Hers hey, Fred Miller, Nathan Amstutz, Esther Clark, James Bender. Seventh Row-Marvin Swartzendruber, Anna Fulmer, Pauline Swartzendruber, Jacob Gehman, Levi Miller, William Miller, Jr., Anna Martha Garber, Clayton Berkey, Richard Bender, Ruth Bechtold. Eighth Row—Nevin Horst, Wesley Ropp, Clayton Maust, Miriam Hollinger, George Reno, Stanley Gascho, Marie Detweiler, Verna Brenneman, Herbert Hess. Not on Picture Adam Baer, Amos Lehman, Emory Martin, Ruel Martin, Mrs. Ruel Martin, Alvin Myers, Harry Reno, Della Schloneger, Miriam Witmer. S.B.T. Faculty • Millon Brackbill Paoli, Pennsylvania J. Ward Shank Broadway, Virginia J. Irvin Lehman Chambersburg, Pennsylvania [52 | SPECIAL BIBLE TERM—GROUP B First Row Nellie Lambert, Virgil Lehman, Ada Yoder, Raymond Yoder, Annie Kulp, Anna Peachey, Kathryn Wenger, Nelson Heatwole, Sadie Mast, Howard Bowman, Second Row Mary Rice, Mary Jane Troyer, Catherine Yoder, Grace Yoder, Rhoda Longacre, Urie Kanagy, Olive Rush, Alfred Brenneman, Dorothy Swartley, Walter Petersheim. Third Row—Ida Trauger, Ar- lene Witmer, Sarah Meyers, Tillie Miller, Mary Horning, Ruth Ravenscroft, Ruth Wood, Miriam Shaub, Gladys Sensenig, Carrie Tyson, Fourth Row—Evelyn Wenger, Alice Longenecker, Jessie Fisher, Luke Shank, Stanley Horst, Mast Stoltzfus, Lester Kurtz, John Horst, Leroy Petersheim, Anna Miller. Fifth Row Margaret Moyer, Fannie Troyer, Ada Metz, Irene Snavely, Helena Yoder, Orpha Horst, Erma Kauffman, Grace Landis, Anna Shertzer. Sixth Row —Martha Lehman, Warren Kratz, DeWitt Heat- wole, Samuel Kauffman, Ethel Myers, Clarence Reinford, Harold Lehman, Julia Yoder, James Shank, Benjamin Kauffman. Seventh Row Simon Sharp, Ruth Heatwole, Miriam Replogle, Isaac Risser, Alice Hertzler, Lillian Miller, George Wilkins, Elizabeth Nice, James Zimmerman. Eighth Row David Meyers, Betty Jane Brenneman, Marvin Ulrich, Clara Martin, Earl Mast, Francis Rohrer, Oman Huber, Richard Weber, Ruth Peachey. Thy Word Is Truth j Above the words and flowing speech Of honored kings and famous men; Above the writings of renown Thy Word of truth shall ever stand. Though chaos lies in distant lands, Though darkness lies in many hearts. Though armies fight against our Sword, They never shall destroy its truth. Though compassed by the views of men, Though spurned and scorned by hearts of pride. Though theories rise from world-wise thoughts, Forevermore THY WORD IS TRUTH. —Vivian Beachy. [53] YPCA The organization which is the greatest and carries on the greatest extracurricular work at E.M.C. is the Y.P.C.A. It is but natural that Christian stu- dents preparing for more effective service and wit- nessing in their lives should not wait until they leave the College before engaging in Christian serv- ice and witness. The need for Christian testimony is not remote. It is right about us, in the College, in the community, and in distant places, which are yet within reach of our help. The Y.P.C.A. is the agency through which stu- dents serve and which finds more opportunities for student testimony. It works with students to ma- ture them in their Christian lives and works through students to bring the Gospel to others. Christ is exalted and His Word proclaimed. The whole work and purpose of the Y.P.C.A. rests on a sure founda- tion, the unshakable conviction that THY WORD IS TRUTH. [54] Standing—Harry A. Brunk, Sadie A. Hartzler, Mrs. Ruth Brack bill, Clarence Fretz, Faculty Advisers. Seated Earl Witmer. Treasurer; Richard Detweiler, President; Allen Shirk, Vice-president; Mabel Erb, Secretary. Young People’s Christian Association With an eye single to God’s glory, growing in membership, expanding in service, intensifying student activity, ever extending the area of Gospel witnessing, and in all maintaining the vitality of spiritual power, the Young People’s Christian Association since 1922 has pressed forward steadily toward the declared goal in its constitution. “The object of this organization shall be to enlist the co-operation of all Chris- tian students in order to strengthen the spiritual life of the school; to promote growth in Christian character, fellowship, and aggressive Christian work, espe- cially by and for the students; to train its members for Christian service, and to lead them to devote their lives to Jesus Christ and the extension of His church.” In the heat of Africa, amid the wreckages of Europe, in the turmoil of India’s troubles, from the hills of Kentucky and Tennessee to the northerlies of Canada, in cities, along countrysides, in hospitals, schools, churches, and homes, scores of consecrated men and women, lifetime Y.P.C.A. members, are leading souls to liberty. With the 1947-48 student population approaching five hundred, plus a six weeks’ addition of one hundred and sixty-two Special Bible Term students, the task of providing spiritual nurture and service opportunities for everyone was enormous. Fifteen com- mittees and seven subcommittees shared primary responsibilities. Blessings from the Lord were abundant. Students were spiritually strengthened and discovered the thrill of witnessing. Men and women of surrounding areas were led to salvation. Lonely homes were brightened. Missions near and far were given aid and inspiration with the knowledge that THY WORD IS TRUTH. [56] —Richard Detweiler. City Missions Three committees work in collaboration with the ministers and the workers in the area of these churches. Cottage meetings held on Sunday after- noons and visitation through the week constitute a great part of our work. In the colored section. Broad Street, there are three regular quartets re- sponsible for work in homes. Our fellowship with the Christians has been an inspiration to more effective evangelistic work among the unsaved. Patients in the hospital are also visited each Sunday afternoon. Students help in the Sunday school, children’s church, prayer meetings, and revival meetings. One of the rich experiences of this work has been to see the husband and wife of a family accepting Christ. There is a change in home condi- tions as well as the heart. Now they go along to tell other unsaved friends about the true joy of Christian living. In the Chicago area the cottage meetings are in charge of two students per home. These co-workers take other students along to the home or homes in their charge from Sunday to Sunday. These meet- ings may be conducted as a children’s hour, open discussion and testimony period, or a time of Bible study by the book. Visitation is done through the week as the workers see the need. Many new homes have been contacted through survey work. The visitation work in the Ridgeway (formerly called Red Hill) area is done mostly on weekday evenings and on Saturdays. The workers are en- couraged by the definite interest and concern for their souls’ needs by several families in this com- munity. Students teach classes in Sunday school and help in the evening services and children’s meetings. Boys’ workshop meets twice a week in the evening, and a girls’ club has been organized for handicrafts. The harvest truly is great; time is short. Pray ye therefore. —Betty Marie Martin. Pictures. Top—Chicago Avenue Mennonite Church. Center—Standing: John Ropp, Chicago Avenue Committee Chairman; Aaron King, Broad Street Committee Chairman. Seated: Leon Martin, Mary Zimmerman, Ruth Miller, Betty Marie Martin. Bottom Broad Street Mennonite Church. [57] mm . twppjgp Missions and Evangelism At six o’clock Sunday morning you could see more than a hundred consecrated students gathered to listen to a speaker presenting the work done in one of a dozen mission areas throughout the world. Then all united in prayer for the workers in that field, for the workers in all the fields, and for new workers to be sent into new fields. These conviction-fostering prayer meetings planned by the Missions Committee and held in the still hours of the morning challenged many stu- dents to sacrificial living, to deeper consecration, and to a greater burden for the lost. New convic- tions were born, new visions were grasped, and new spiritual power was developed for the great work that lay ahead. From the consecrated body of students, the Evan- gelism Committee sought to choose willing work- ers to represent Christ on Gospel Teams, in the mountains of Virginia and Kentucky, in the cities of eastern United States, and in the many rural areas dotting our country, wherever some mission work has been started. To hear their voices raised in song, to hear their testimony for Christ, or to see their faces glowing with a message of love would inspire any onlooking Christian. To see them mud-spattered from the hills of Kentucky, smoke-begrimed from the cities of Pennsylvania, or weary from miles of travel, yet with a smile on their faces that speaks of peace within, you would know that theirs had been a worth-while trip. —Nathan Hcge. Pictures. Top—A Missions Committee Poster. Center Stand- ing: Melville Nafziger, Chairman Evangelism Committee; Paul Glanzer, Missions Committee Chairman. Seated: Nathan Hege, Lillian Brunk, Ruth Brubaker, Martha Smoker. Bottom —A Gospel Team. [ 38 I Y.P.B.M. and I.B.M. To deepen our faith in the Word of God; to broaden our knowledge of what the Bible teaches; to inspire us to more earnest support of the princi- ples, teachings, and standards of God’s Word; to broaden our spiritual vision; to build up in our hearts a growing faith; to make Christianity prac- tical to us; to root us strong and deep in the truth; to unfold in us an unwavering desire to do the right and to follow the Master; to present more effectively the need of entire devotion to the cause of Christ and our duty of service to Him; these are a few of the reasons that the Y.P.C.A. sponsors the Intermediate and Young People’s Bible Meetings. It has sensed the need of the students and the part these meetings play in fulfilling this need. It has seen the value of helping students to learn by serving, by speaking, by expressing their cherished beliefs to others. It has felt that our duty begins at home, in our own hearts, in our own lives. Only when these channels are clean and ready can we be useful to God and fellow men, and so Young Peo- ple’s and Intermediate Bible Meetings have been presented to aid in feeding the personal spiritual needs of the students. We have sought to meet these needs this year with programs on Godliness, Simplicity, the Unequal Yoke, Music, Self-denial, the Devotional Covering, Missions, Obedience, and Prayer. Through these and other programs these Bible Meetings have sought to ground us firmly in the Word of God, which we cherish because THY WORD IS TRUTH. —Daniel M. Krady. Pictures. Top—Intermediate Bible Meeting. Center Stand- ing: Daniel Krady, Y.P.B.M. Committee Chairman; James Hess, I.B.M. Committee Chairman. Seated: Earl Bishop, Arlene Bumbaugh, Ruth Detweiler, Esther Lehman. Bottom— Much work goes into the preparation of a Y.P.B.M. program. [59] mwbm Membership and Finance fONTRIBUTCl When you as a new student come to the Eastern Mennonite College campus, you will soon, either by written invitation or personal contact, be intro- duced to the Y.P.C.A. No doubt the person who first approaches you about the Y.P.C.A. is one of the Membership Committee. By questionnaires this Committee is able to dis- cover the interests and talents of each student and thus aid in giving him service opportunities in the field of his own interests. A detailed record is kept showing the number of times each student has been used in service. This Committee is responsible for large posters that are placed before the student body representing the different fields of Y.P.C.A. service. It introduces the student to, stimulates his interest in, and keeps him acquainted with the work of the Y.P.C.A. The Finance Committee is the bookkeeping com- mittee of the Y.P.C.A. To it falls the great respon- sibility of stretching a $3000 budget to meet the needs of an expanding organization. At the annual Y.P.C.A. Drive, faculty and stu- dents pledge themselves for the amount which they desire to pay toward the attainment of the goal set by this Committee. A budget is prepared to distrib- ute this money among the following areas of work: Local, which includes all services in Harrisonburg and six surrounding communities; Literature, which includes tract and “Way” distribution; Mis- sions, which contributes to Levi Hursts in Africa and the mission station in Kentucky; Itinerary, which supports workers that are sent out during the summer; and a remaining fund for any other proj- ects of the organization. Donations, the financial lifeblood of the Y.P.C.A., are always welcomed by this Committee. —Merna Brenneman. Top -Chairman of Membership Committee signing up a new member. Center—Standing: Earl Witmer, Chairman of Finance Committee; Hiram Hershey, Chairman of Member- ship Committee. Seated: Edith Gish, Merna Brenneman, Gertrude Brurik. Catherine Tice. Bottom—Gifts support the varied work of the Y.P.C.A. [60] Tract and Gospel Sign We believe literature evangelism by circulating tracts, Bibles, Testaments, and Gospel portions to be very effective. Special efforts to check on results have not been made, but we are confident God is using the tens of thousands of tracts and portions of Scripture which have been given out. By the help of a co-operative student body we have been able to give a monthly testimony in every home in Harrisonburg. We always maintain a constant supply of Gospel Bombs available to stu- dents homeward bound or for Gospel Team groups. We are experimenting this year with placing tracts in cellophane envelopes. At intervals we mail tracts to various homes in near-by communities. This year we have included in each envelope a special return post card listing several questions which the reader may check and return for literature, informa- tion, and help. Many of these have been returned to us. We always keep well stocked with a large variety of the latest Gospel tracts for personal uses. The Gospel Sign Committee has been appointed to conduct a work of testimony by means of Gospel signs. A large 25 by 10 foot sign was constructed along Route 11, north of Harrisonburg, facing south-bound traffic. The posters on it are changed every six weeks. Signs have also been placed in eight city busses. The transportation authorities have been unusually co-operative in this work. We are convinced that in Tract and Gospel Sign evan- gelism, the hindering factors are not obstacles caused by those among whom we work, but rather the lack of constant and earnest effort on the part of us as Christian workers. —Samuel Horst. Pictures. Top A glimpse into the tract cabinet. Center Standing: Robert Lehman, Gospel Sign Committee Chairman; Samuel Horst, Tract Committee Chairman. Seated: Clayton Swartzentruber, James Brunk, David Kauffman, Elsie Peter- sheim. Bottom- Going out to erect a Gospel Sign. [61 | Sunday School and Rural Workers The Rural Workers Committee members have had a vision of the real worth of a soul. Nothing short of the love of God and the knowledge of what Satan will do with a soul has compelled them to devote their time and talents to the task of bring- ing the “other sheep” into the fold. Let me give you a glimpse into some of the thrills that come from working for the Lord. As an outgrowth of cottage meetings in Elkton, we rented the lounge of the hotel and began a Sunday school. Today we are looking for a larger place in which our many faithful little friends may worship their Lord. Almost every night during our midyear revivals one or two cars went to a trailer camp about twenty miles from school to bring those who were hungry for the Word to our services. It was the last night of the meetings and as the group climbed into the Y.P.C.A. car to go back to camp the conversation was of spiritual things. That night Jean asked the question, “What must I do to be saved?” Today she is a Christian and her heart’s desire is to live for Jesus and to come to E.M.C. where she will have Christian friends. Several blocks from the center of Mt. Jackson, hymns could be heard coming from the group conducting street meetings on the corner. Personal workers were busy giving tracts to the Saturday night shoppers. After the Gospel had been given in word, two boys made their way to a member of our group. After these boys had been helped spiritually, they left with a greater desire to live for Jesus Christ. To bring others into a closer relationship with God is the aim of the Rural Missions and Sunday School Committees as they go forth in the strength of Him who rose from the dead. —Pearl Myers. Pictures. Top—A street meeting in Mt. Jackson. Center— Standing; Weldon Marlin, Sunday School Committee Chair- man; Allen Shirk, Rural Workers Committee Chairman. Seated: Isaac Mast, Rosa Mae Kurtz, Pearl Myers, Orland Gingerich. Bottom- Entering the Sunday school at Weyer's Cave. [62] Prison and Almshouse Thv slaves of the pre-Civil War period were emancipated on September 22, 1862—but slavery still exists! There are men who are slaves, slaves to the devil. They drink and become drunkards, they kill and become murderers, they steal and be- come thieves, they commit social sins and become adulterers, they forge checks and become liars, they do many things and become violators. They are violators of the laws of society, the laws of the state, and the laws of God. The state deals with these violators by imposing a sentence upon the convicted persons. Perhaps they will spend a short or long term in a city jail, in a state penitentiary, or in a prison labor camp. Our Y.P.C.A. works with such men, not to free the imprisoned body but the soul hound in chains of sin. We give our testimonies as witnesses of the saving blood of Christ by sing- ing songs and speaking to these twofold prisoners at the Harrisonburg city jail and at the prison labor camp at Iron Gate, Virginia, where a number of men accepted Christ. The Y.P.C.A. also works with another needy group. These people are more or less victims of circumstance. Poverty, a lack of parental or family love, a financial failure, a lower mental capacity, or many other varied circumstances may have led them to this home for underprivileged people. This home is the Almshouse, and it provides a field of service which has proved to be a place to witness for many students. —E. Warren Rohrer. Pictures. Top Rockingham County Jail. Center Standing: Ernest Godshall, Almshouse Committee Chairman; Alvin Jantzi, Prison Workers Committee Chairman. Seated: John Kreider, Ruth Hackman, Lois Hege, Warren Rohrer. Bottom Rockingham County Almshouse. [63 j College and High School Social “What shall we do this Saturday night? How about a skating party or taffy pull next Friday night?” These are but a few of the questions the Social Committee has the privilege of discussing. After long days of hard study, students of E.M.C. poring over books and term papers need refreshment occasionally. Noticing the smooth clear ice out on Shenk’s pond, Chairman Paul Yoder suggests the possibility of a skating party. Everyone is agreed; the hot chocolate and doughnuts are ordered, and we're off to an evening of vigorous exercise and fun. Since the ice eventually melts and another Friday night appears, why not have a wiener roast? How many shall we order and what kind of drinks shall we buy? Friday arrives; the students are happily seated around the fire munching their last potato chips. The smiles on their faces doubly repay our efforts. It will be full moon in two weeks; let’s plan a hayride up to Laird’s Knob—or it might be a nice evening to get out our marching shoes and take a brisk walk around the countryside. It’s May now; we’ll gather up our blankets and seat ourselves in Park Woods and enjoy a challeng- ing program. Maybe it’s a clear, cool night; come with us up to Vesper Heights. Here we’ll sit and enjoy God’s handiwork together with the privilege of Christian fellowship. —Betty Detweiler. Top—A glimpse of a college social. Center —Standing: Henry Swartley; Paul Yoder, Chairman College Men's Social Committee; Ruth Kurtz, Chairman College Women’s Social Committee; Chester Raber; Miriam Kreider; Charles E. Miller, Chairman High School Boys' Social Committee; Michael Shenk. Seated: Ida Mast; Clara Moyer, Chairman High School Girls' Social Committee; Nancy Burkholder. Not on picture: Floyd Brunk, Betty Detweiler. Bottom Even the work for a high-school social is fun. | 64 | Employment and Car A car is pulling out from E.M.C. destined for New Market and Mt. Jackson. Yes, it’s Saturday evening and witnesses are going forth to labor. Street meetings will be held, tracts will be distrib- uted, lost souls will be contacted. This work is urgent. Now let’s turn to Sunday afternoon—witnesses arc praying. They are about to drive to numerous homes to give souls the Living Word. They are driving with Jesus. What’s the connective link? What’s the underly- ing factor between these activities of the Y.P.C.A.? “Transportation!” someone shouts. Under the aus- pices of the Car Committee, Christian service in surrounding communities is kept moving. Chris- tian service? Yes, and the fellows who get the witnesses there are the fellows on this Committee. A telephone breaks the silence. The receiver is lifted. “Yes, this is the Employment Committee.” “You'd like someone to shovel the snow from your drive? All right. I’ll send a man over as soon as possible.” A student is secured. This classmate who is going out will find a threefold value in the work. First, he will earn money to meet expenses. Second, the employer will have his job done faithfully. Third and most important, the student will leave a Christian testimony of a Christian at work —Joseph C. Eshelman. Pictures. Top Work for students. Center—Standing: Floyd Zook, Employment Committee Chairman; Willard Mayer, Car Committee Chairman. Seated: Joseph Eshelman, Robert Keener, Clyde Fulmer, Lester Weber. Bottom—Caring for the Y.P.C.A. car. I 65 J Friday Morning Devotions Every school-day morning students responded to the ringing of the bell which called them from classrooms and dormitories to Chapel. Although this bell ordinarily rang to designate intervals be- tween class periods, at this particular time of the morning it was the students' “Angelus Bell. It was an invitation to the daily assembly in the Chapel. It was a call to a humble and reverent devotion to God. On Friday morning an entire class period was set apart as a period for devotion. The Friday Morn- ing Devotions Committee prepared the weekly programs. Bible reading, prayer, singing, and topical discussions constituted the programs. The topics were of a nature that drew our minds to heavenly realms and gave us a feeling of reverence toward an invisible God. Here contemplating the glory and majesty of a thrice-holy God, we received soul nourishment and strength to go with us throughout the day. The programs were rendered by the students and served a twofold purpose: to foster growth and development in the lives of those who participate in this phase of Christian service, and to provide an opportunity for assemblage wherein students and teachers unitedly fellowship with God and respond to the impulse of devotion. These assemblies granted us hallowed fellowships with Christian believers. They caused us to antici- pate the call of God to us from the duties of earth life into His great assembly of saved ones to enjoy the fullness of His presence forevermore. —Naomi Kennel. Pictures. Top—The committee meets with those on the pro- gram lor a devotional period. Bottom- Naomi Kennel; Harold Housman, Chairman; Mary Kathryn King. 166] B. Charles Hostetter Student Pastor Dear Classmates of ’48: “Seekest thou great things for thyself? seek them not.” We have just come through a period of great privilege, that of attending a Christian school with a missionary emphasis. Let us praise and thank God for this. It has come to us hy no merit of our own, but as a gift from God. However, this privilege has laid upon us the obligation of sharing this Gospel with the world that is perishing for the lack of it. What are our plans as we stand on the threshold of life laden with opportunities? Will we use these blessings of training to seek great things for ourselves? I beg of you to seek them not, for God has placed a higher responsibility on us. To whom much is given, of him much will be required. Where are the men and nations who have used God’s blessings selfishly to seek great things for themselves? They are gone. They neither found happiness for themselves nor created it for others. The lure that led them on this search was never more than a camouflage or mirage, or a big lie of Satan. To seek great things for ourselves will not yield success or true greatness. The world’s program, which is promoted by motives that are basically selfish, has proved through the centuries that such living does not bring to the individual the desired ends, but only disappointment and regret. By faith let us plan and dedicate our lives to exalting and promoting the cause of the Saviour Jesus. His program is eternal and worth while. As we seek great things for our God, we will find real happiness and true greatness for ourselves. —B. Charles Hostetter. [67] ACTIVITIES There is more to life than work. There is more to school and college than lessons. We need our times of relaxation, periods when we can gather with other students for social recreation and the mental refreshment which comes from slackening the bow. Here at E.M.C. are many activities groups to pro- vide such relaxation. Almost everyone can find at least one activity group within the area of his inter- ests; or he may choose to develop some new hobby. There is something for everyone, from the athletic hiker to the sedentary book lover. A variety of out- of-doors activities gives an increased love for God’s creation and a fuller understanding of His works in nature. Different indoor activities help to de- velop the social side of our natures. Choruses pro- vide opportunity to praise God at the same time that members are developing and training their voices to sing better. Through all the varied activities runs a thread of consecration to God. Even in our lighter moments we recognize His claims and realize that all our activities can help to round out our personalities and make us more effective ambassadors proclaim- ing that THY WORD IS TRUTH. [68] First Row Mark Stauffer (Conductor), Martha Jane Turner, Mary Rutt, Betty Keener, LaVina Kramer, June Marie Collins, Ruby Shank, Miriam Nissley, Corlene Schulz, Ruth Peachey. Second Row—Laura King, Miriam Miller, Miriam Kreider, Doris Risser, Ruth Anna Mast, Irene Halterman, Doris Maust, Mary Baer, Virginia Weaver, Alice Martin, Margaret Jantzi. Third Row Gertrude Brunk, Maribel Kraybill, Margaret Risser, Ruth Detweiler, Alma Trumbo, Thelma Trumbo, Elizabeth Good, Clara Moyer, Ruth Miller, Elsie Petersheim, Lillian Brunk. Fourth Row Doris Showalter, Esther Lehman, Betty Kurtz, Mary Olive Yoder, Lois Hege, Lois Kraybill, Ruth Kurtz, Helen Mumaw, Helen Trumbo, Grace Showalter, Ruth Gamber, Edna Detweiler, Cleora Ropp. Fifth Row—Ida Mast, Merna Brenneman, Betty Detweiler, Doris Shenk, Ruth Hackman, Florence Weaver, Martha Shank, Alice Snyder, Nancy Burkholder, Adeline Snyder, Ruth Kindy, Rosa Mae Kurtz, Blanche Mahler, Richard Detweiler. Sixth Row—Robert Miller, Floyd Zook, Alphie Zook, Robert Stoltzfus, Roy Kiser, Harold Shearer, Morris Kauffman, Aaron King, Roy Strubhar, Melville Nafziger, Norman Hockman, Isaac Mast, Edward Stoltzfus, Clarence Sell, Darrel Otto. Seventh Row—Abram Hostetter, Ira Good, Clayton Swartzentruber, Lowell Nissley, Henry Weaver, Samuel Horst, Maynard Yoder, Chester Raber, David Kauffman, Floyd Brunk, Elam Hertzler, Archie Bontrager, Harley Good, James Stauffer, James Hess. Eighth Row—Robert Lehman, Chester Sensenig, Paul Swarr, Daniel Krady, Earl Witmer, Lewis Kraus, Roy Kreider, Warren Rohrer, Mark Kniss, Earl Bishop, Myron Augsburger, Ernest God shall, Eugene Souder, Robert Keener, Alvin Jantzi, Ralph Malin. Mixed Chorus We are no longer many voices; we are one—the Mixed Chorus. Our singing cannot be beautiful unless each individual voice has melted away into the one great composite whole. Nor can our service be effective unless we are united in purpose. Our purpose is twofold: to enjoy a worship experience by singing sacred music, and to share it by singing for others, that His name may be glorified. It is our conductor’s prayer that each member be completely yielded to Christ so that through our singing the highest honor will be brought to His name. One of the year’s high spots was when we helped our alumni friends sing “The Holy City.” The platform was full and overflowing, but so were our hearts, and we did not mind being crowded. What a thrill it was to blend our voices with so large a group—a foretaste of a greater choir in the Holy City. Our schedule for the year included also the annual Christmas program, a program during Special Bible Term, and the Commencement program. This year with the Mixed Chorus has been a pleasant one. Brother Stauffer’s untir- ing efforts and co-operation from the group have made it so. We pray that through our work the name of Christ has been honored. —LaVina Kramer. [70] First Row -J. Mark Stauffer (Conductor), Wanda Smith, Dorothy Peachey, Verna Crane, Feme Pellman, Mary Ethel Heatwole, Mildred Schlabach, Virginia Miller, Elizabeth Shank, Rhoda Yoder, Ruth Hershberger, Mary Clemmer, Anna Mae Hartman. Second Row -Betty Baer, Martha Roth, Eldora Zook, Peggy Brackbill, Wilma Lee Showalter, Esther Kniss, Ruth Yoder, Ruth Emswiler, Esther Kindy, Dorothy Yoder, Martha Groff, Dorothy Hege, Charlene Weaver, Lorene Weaver. Third Row—Mildred Zurcher, Nancy King, Catherine Mumaw, Dorcas Zook, Joyce Frey, Linden Bowman, John Kreider, William Gotwals, Bradley Otto, Ewell Hartmann, Mabel Shenk, Leona Albrecht, Mildred Alger, Ruth Schlabach. Fourth Row—Ruth Yoder, Georgia Lois Helmick, Sarah Godshall, Marilyn Stutzman, Grace Derstine, Doris Frey, Charles Hernley, Elmer Schwartzentruber, Clyde Fulmer, Ronald Hunsberger, Harold Buckwalter, Michael Shenk, Jesse Byler, Margaret Eshleman, Avinelle Ketterman, Mildred Moyer, Cora Maust. Filth Row Joanne Christner, Norma Albrecht, Anita Purugganan, Milo Stahl, Omar Showalter, Willis Miller, Daniel Gehman, Ernest Godshall, Maynard Miller, Earl Swartzentruber, Glenn Baer, Warren Stoltzfus, Gladys Coffman, Catherine Martin, Jane Watters, Shirley Harman. Junior Chorus “Oh, come, let us sing unto the Lord.” Passing the chapel on a Tuesday or Friday morning, one may hear the melodious strains of young people’s voices raised in praise and thanksgiving, ever desiring to glorify in song the Master of infinite harmony. Our director, Brother J. Mark Stauffer, has a deep appreciation of good music, a sense of infectious humor, a winning smile, and a love for his work. His deep knowledge of the Lord often bubbles out in the form of a sermonette of wise instruction. “We enjoy Junior Chorus,” each of us would say, “from the first blending of our voices in preparation for the Christmas program to the final thrill of the Commencement program.” Each chorus practice is a period of refreshment, a time to give way to our feelings in the form of song, and to give music lovers a challenge to new fields of service. The Christmas program this year consisted of four renditions by the chorus. They were “Into the Town of Bethlehem,” “The Shepherds,” “Norwegian Cradle Song,” and “The Mother and Son.” The high light of the year was the Commencement program. The chorus rendered the cantata, “David, the Shepherd Boy.” Our goal is to strive to give of our best to the Master. If you want to be a good singer, you must have a deep, driven desire to learn; a vigorous determination to increase your ability; a will to co-operate with the director; and a depth which only a personal knowledge of Christ can give. Once you have mastered these, you will be able to give of your best. —Grace Derstine [71] First Row—Aaron King, Violet Martin, Ernest Gehman (Sponsor), Mark Kniss, Hiram Hershey, Betty Detweiler, Martha Groff, Warren Rohrer, Chester Sensenig. Second Row—Mary Ann M osteller, Jesse Byler, Dorcas Zook, Kathryn Hertzler, Ruth Yoder, Alice Martin, Beulah Slaubaugh, Gordon Shantz, Esther Weaver, Mary Louise Yoder, Catherine Neuhauser, Agnes Roth. Third Row Mary Olive Yoder, Hazel Miller, Edna Detweiler, Martha Jane Turner, Esther Freed, Ruth Brubaker, LaVina Kramer, Ruth Anna Mast, Laura King, Mary Rutt, Irene Halterman, Betty Keener. Fourth Row—Leon Martin, Vivian Beachy, Martha Roth, Elsie Petersheim, Edith Gish, Leah Kennel, Esther Becker, Ruth Steinmann, Helen Brenneman, Dale Basinger, Albert Taylor. Fifth Row—DeEtta Burton, Ira Good, Clayton Swartzentruber, Ida Mast, Cleora Ropp, Miriam Miller, John Ropp, Allen Shirk, Ruth Peachey, Florence Weaver, Helen Trumbo. Sixth Row—Eugene Souder, Paul Swarr, Miriam Buckwalter, Elizabeth Bru- baker, Lois Hege, Orland Gingerich, Isaac Mast, Robert Alger, Vernon Good, Willard Mayer. Seventh Row—Abram Hostetter, Morris Kauffman, Nathan Hege, Robert Keener, Daniel Hertzler, Blanche Mohler, Rosa Mae Kurtz, Eleanor Snyder, Daniel Krady, Paul T. Yoder. Eighth Row -Earl Stauffer, Ivan Magal, Myron Augsburger, Neil Turner, David Kauffman, Byard Deputy, James Rohrer, Ralph Malin, James Brunk, Roy Kroider, Earl Bishop, Paul Schloneger, John P. Heatwole. Zelathean The Zelatheans are thoroughly a product of the “new school.” Their philosophies and movements are characterized by enterprise and progressiveness with slight, if any, hampering by conventional fences. True, their roots grow away back to solid Smithsonian soil, but with little grief at the disregard of traditions they broke away and conceived for themselves a society worthy of its ancestor, now its competitor, worthy of its motto, now its goal. The Zelatheans live a nomadic, spasmodic life. Approximately twice a month at 7:30 Friday night they meet to think, to listen, to relax. They have no cut and dried meeting place, but are privileged to erect temporary headquarters in any classroom not previously occupied by any of the other older societies of E.M.C. The Zelathean banner has quite a large following. This may have been directly influenced by the welcome meeting held very near the first of the school year. The purpose of this meeting was twofold: to impress the eligibles of our College as to the talent and desirability of the existing body, and to welcome new recruits. At this meet- ing a sample of the programs for the year was offered—many came back for more. And there have been more. Among the first was a study of the origin and future of the Zelatheans. One Friday night they “Met the Mrs.”—the other half of the faculty mem- bers. Once they took their places in the “Halls of Congress.” One enticing Friday night both of the College literaries buried the traditional hatchet along with their dignity and spent the evening skating. —Martha Jane Turner. [72 | First Row—Adeline Snyder, Orval Shank, Richard Detweiler, Ruth Kurtz, Otis Yoder (Sponsor), Gertrude Brunk, Chester Raber, Robert Lehman, Anna Frey. Second Row—Arletha Zehr, Catherine Tice, Martha Smoker, Anna Mary Weaver, Betty Kurtz, Evelyn King, Helen Mumaw, Pauline Peachey, Virginia Weaver, Elda Edgin. Third Row—Miriam Nissley, Betty Marie Martin, Lillian Brunk, Mary Zimmerman, Martha Kauffman, Rebecca Longenecker, Alice Snyder, Maribel Kraybill, Salome Snyder, Martha Reesor. Fourth Row—Esther Lehman, Pearl Myers, Elizabeth Good, Laura Showalter, Arlene Bumbaugh, Lois Kraybill, Esther Longacre, Ruth Miller, Lowell Nissley. Fifth Row—Alphie Zook, Henry Swartley, Doris Showalter, Mabel Erb, Doris Shenk, Elsie Witmer, Thelma Ketterman, Shirley lean Troyer, Norman Hockman, Joe Eshelman. Sixth Row—Clayton Detweiler, Merna Brenneman, Mary Ellen Stutzman, Elsie Rush, Anna Mary Oberholtzer. Ruth Gamber, Melville Nafziger, David Brunk, Alvin Jantzi. Seventh Row—Archie Bontrager, Harold Shearer, Earl Witmer, Paul Lehman, Samuel Horst, Henry Weaver, Jr., Arthur Smoker, James Stauffer, Arthur Torkelson, Floyd Zook. Eighth Row—Robert Detweiler, William Detweiler, Richard Moyer, Maynard Yoder, Lester Weber, Arthur Graybill, Elvin Weber, Roy Strubhar, Weldon Martin. Smithsonian “Smithsonians are we; we so want to be; The first of the five at dear E.M.C.” Since we, the Smithsonians, are the older of the College literary societies at Eastern Mennonite College, we have the dignity and the sense of tradition that goes with age. However, we are hy no means infirm and moth-eaten; we have also the vitality and the forward look of a perennially young organization. Approximately twice a month the Smithsonians meet in Room A. Here the many talents and abilities of the members of our literary find expression in song, story, debate, or verse. The talents are almost as many and varied as the members. Each month the strains of the Smithsonian song waft through the halls as all loyal Smiths blend their voices in harmony. The wholeheartedness with which all society members join in singing testifies that we are a vigorous, up-and-coming society. Our programs, which are always different and always interesting, are educational as well as entertaining. We learn, too, by the constructive criticism of our faithful sponsor, Brother J. Otis Yoder, how to improve in public speaking. Ever before us as we meet is the motto of our society, which invites and warns us to “Drink deep, or taste not the Pierian Spring.” —Anna Frey. First Row—Elizabeth Shank, Mark Yoder, Ruth Detweiler, Michael Shank, Corlene Schulz, Peggy Brackbill, Robert Miller, Mrs. Lewis Strite, Luke Yoder, Mabel Shenk. Second Row -Edna Miller, Mary Clemmer, Rhoda Yoder, Esther Kniss, Feme Pellman, Mary Lou Lauver, Catherine Roth, Mary Lou Beiler, Roxie Shank, Mac Nesselrodt. Third Row—Dorothy Suter, Enos Heatwole, Joan Good, Shirley Harman, Earl Swartzentruber, June Marie Collins, Esther Kindy, Charles Hernley, Anna Yoder, Anna Stahl. Fourth Row—Miriam Brenneman, Ruth Kindy, Edward Stoltzfus, Margaret Jantzi, Glennys Showalter, John Kreider, Margaret Yoder, Dorothy Hege, Margaret Eshleman, Ronald Hunsberger. Fifth Row Stanley Souder, Sarah Godshall, Wilma Lee Showalter, Doris Maust, Darrel Otto, Catherine Martin, Anna Mae Hartman, Milo Stahl, Ann Raber, Dorothy Yoder. Sixth Row Jane Watters, Leona Albrecht, Alice Byler, Daisy Byler, Betty Reinford, Cora Maust, Doris Risser, Ruby Shank, Patricia Swavey, Perry Brunk. Sorenth Row—Omar Showalter, Ruth Hackman, Roy Kiser, Betty Allebach, Janet Showalter, Mary Baer, Norma Albrecht, Anita Purugganan, Luanna Good, Margaret Risser. Eighth Row— Bernard Sarco, Mildred Alger, Thelma Trumbo, Carl Metzler, Alma Trumbo, Clyde Histand, Becky Henkels, Clara Moyer, Maynard Miller, Kenneth Brunk. Philomathean The Philomathean Literary Society is only one of the many high-school activities, but it is the most important to over eighty Juniors and Seniors. Twice every month the loyal Philomatheans meet for an enjoyable evening of sur- prises and good wholesome fun. On one particular evening we had a 1948 edition of the “Philomathean News,” which reported some enlightening items. One of our surprises was a delightful snack of hot chocolate, potato chips, and cookies served by candlelight following our Christmas program. There was also keen and lively competition on the baseball diamond, basketball floor, and platform between the Armerians and us. These games and programs taught us many a lesson in good sportsmanship. Talents in art, public speaking, and music have been discovered in our meetings. We want to express our gratitude to our faithful sponsor, Mrs. Lewis Strite. Mrs. Strite has kindly helped and advised us in our programs and outings which have all proved very successful. May all our Philomatheans and future Philomatheans accept the challenge that our motto flings to us, “Training for Service.” [74] —Peggy Brackbill. First Row—Chee Tao Chan, Grace Lefever (Sponsor) Miriam Kreider, Charles Miller, Sara Hallman, Ruth Wenger, Ernest God- shall, Dale Martin, Harold Buckwalter. Second Row—Lucille M ayer, Verna Crane, Dorothy Peachey, John Burkey, Laura Shad- dinger, Helen Frey, Hilda Myers, Mildred Rush, Avinelle Ketterman. Third Row Donald Steckley, Warren Stoltzfus, Beulah Derstine, Esther Trauger, Betty Baer, Catherine Mumaw, Ruth Hershberger, Eldora Zook, Harvey Peachey. Fourth Row—Levi Miller, Elmer Schwartzentruber, Vivian Guengerich, Mary Kauffman, Phyllis Steckley, Anna Horst, Elizabeth Smucker, Ruth Schlabach, Robert Collins, John Sauder. Fifth Row Harley Good, Dwight Heatwole, Mary Gehman, Lucille Detweiler, Grace Burkey, Esther Bontrager, Florence Reinford, Charlene Weaver, Lorene Weaver, Clarence Sell, Maurice Baer. Sixth Row Roy Showalter, Ruth Emswiler, Sadie Renno, Mary Dowling, Mildred Miller, Doris Frey, Ruby Oaks, James Blosser, George Mark. Seventh Row—Alice Lepley, Arlene Martin, Janet Abe, Velda Handrich, Grace Mumaw, Ellen Shank, Grace Derstine, Daniel Wenger, Doyle Miller. Eighth Row Paul Shenk, Frederick Brunk, Clyde Fulmer, Georgia Lois Helmick, Ruth Yoder, Marilyn Stutzman, Grace Weber, Ruth Gross, Cletus Hobbs, Melvin Wenger, Jerrel Suter. Armerian Wouldn’t life be dry if all education had to be obtained from books and teachers? Studies would soon become dull and distasteful if students had no profitable activities to look forward to or to recall as fond memories. Literary is one of these much-appreciated activities. Literary! What mental pictures are painted on our minds! Pictures of fellow Armerians refreshing our minds with educa- tional or amusing readings, stories, conversational duets, and poems. Glimpses of music lovers entertaining us with their cheerful blending of voices in light, joyful selections or lifting their voices in praise and adoration to God. Flashes of challenging speakers as they put their all into their points in earnest debates. Snaps of students frantically trying to recall those most impressive words that slipped away so easily, or earnest speakers trying to cram all that they possibly can into the last few minutes. Imagine the breath-taking sus- pense that chills the audience as the speaker announces that tonight’s program will be im- promptu. See the looks of amazement sweep the faces of the victims as they grope for evasive words that just aren’t there. All these scenes and more are to be recalled by the loyal members who faithfully attended and supported the society. Many desirable qualities have been developed as students have enrolled in our society. Our literary is a training camp in which we have enlisted, and after we have received training, we shall pass on to the field of service to which God will call us. [75] —Arlene Martin. First Row Nelson Suter. Merlin Harman, Nolan Good, James Martin, Jacob Stahl, Teddy Hartman, Lewis McDorman, James Lehman, Merlyn Suter. Second Row—Robert Johnson, Ada Clemmer, Nancy King, William Gotwals, Stanley Shenk (Sponsor), Glen Baer, Vada Yoder, Bradley Otto, Homer Yoder. Third Row — Dorothy Shank, Geneva Comer, Juanita Hartman, Marian Stemen, Lois Mumaw, Joanna Wenger, Rosalie Hartman, Wanda Smith, Ella Coffman. Fourth Row Virginia Miller, Mildred Zurcher, Miriam Kuhns, Velma Cook, Marjorie Moore, Betty Martin, Peggy Mosteller, Beverly Campbell, Joyce Frey. Fifth Row—Doris Propst, Mildred Moyer, Rachel Gehman, Joanne Christner, Gladys Coffman, Eula Propst, Pauline Wenger, Mildred Schlabach, Mildred Detwiler. Sixth Row—-Ewell Hartman, Everett Suter, Paul Turner, Willard Heatwole, James Shank, Paul Wyse, David Brunk, Fred Shank, Ralph Martin, LeRoy Terwillegar. Seventh Row William Sauder, Leon Graybill, Clar- ence Reeser, Sanford Martin, Willis Miller, Daniel Bender, Harold Beyeler, Donald Turner, Donald Heishman. Adelphian The hour hand on the giant hall clock has finally reached seven. We eager freshmen and sophomores are hurrying to the Adelphian Literary where we expect to spend a happy and worth-while evening together. The brief history of our seventy-eight Adelphians of 1947-48 began October tenth when we met for the first time to elect our officers. We meet in Room M twice a month, where we work together to develop balanced character, oral expression, and originality, and to train our talents for further service for our Master. One of the high lights of the year was the Halloween program. Afterward we delivered baskets of food to a few needy families. This awoke us to the fact that Halloween is a time to do good. We also had a grand time at the Adelphian social. We all enjoyed playing games and eating our lunch of ice cream, soft drinks, wieners, and potato chips. We always look forward to these evenings of fellowship with anticipation and strive to live up to our motto, “We Learn to Serve.” —Joanna Wenger. I 76] Religious and Nonreligious Activities Are you a hobbyist? Are there things that you want to do more than anything else— not just what is demanded of you as a cog in a great wheel of progress? Do you have a longing for self-expression? That’s a popular word in to-day’s world, you know! Hobbies give you self-expression in your own particular field. Whether you are a dignified college theologian or a jolly high-school freshman, we have hobbies for you by the name of Extra- curricular Activities. Are you all out for fun? Perhaps you are a born whittler. Does the great out-of-doors call to you? Do you like to have the last word in friendly argument or debate? Arc you of a bookish turn of mind? Does discussion of the vital religious issues of the day challenge you? We can give you almost anything you want. Our faculty, realizing the importance of the student living a well-balanced life, sponsors these religious and nonreligious activities which are conducted on the second and third Thursday of the month, respectively, for the development of talent, leadership, co-opera- tion, and enjoyment. In a world where literally “of the making of books there is no end,” the Current Religious Literature Society fills a vital place in the life of the book lover. Organized in 1946 under the sponsorship of Brother J. R. Mumaw, the object of this society is to become better acquainted with current religious literature and modern religious writers, and to learn to read discriminatingly and to enjoy the best in literature. Sketches of the “good things” for us in the field of modern religious literature, illu- minating comments on new book additions and authors, snappy book reports—all these have combined to give us an added zest for the best in literature. In Brother Mumaw’s absence this year, Brother Clarence Fretz has adopted us and continues to guide us in paths of reading enjoyment. —Violet Martin. CURRENT RELIGIOUS LITERATURE SOCIETY Sitting—First Row Elizabeth Good, Esther Longacre, Martha Reesor, Violet Martin, Maribel Kraybill, Margaret Jantzi, Anna Mary Oberholtzer, Ruth Brubaker, Esther Weaver, Kathryn Hertzler, Anna Horst, Margaret Risser, Ruth Detweiler. Second Row —Gertrude Brunk, Miriam Kreider, Clara Moyer, Lillian Brunk, Pearl Myers, Ruth Peachey, Catherine Tice, Arletha Zehr. Third Row—Gordon Shantz, Darrel Otto, Floyd Zook, Melvin Hess, Elmer Schwartzentruber, Alvin Jantzi, Henry Gamber, Richard Detweiler, Samuel Horst, Henry Swartley, Jr., Chester Sensenig, Clayton Swartzentruber, John Brenneman, Kenneth Brunk, Earl Witmer, Clarence Fretz (Sponsor). [77] Astral Brin-ngg two-three-four-five! Five taps of the bell means that there is an Astral con- junction at 6:15. On the third Thursday of each month every loyal Astralite made his way to the Astralaboratory where each one of us received a deeper and more vital appreciation of God, the Creator, through a greater knowledge of His universe. This year there were about sixty of us who at first were only insignificant Asteroids. Under the able guidance of Brother Brackbill, we caught his enthusiasm and, by naming at least twelve stars or constellations, all of us became Astralites and fifteen became blaz- ing Novae or Super-novae. An acquaintance with the heavens gives you a wonderful feeling of restfulness at the “dawn of night.” Ad Astra! —Pauline Peachey. Avian The Avians are a group of students inter- ested in bird life. Once a month we meet in the biology laboratory where Brother D. Ralph Hostetter, our efficient adviser, leads our discussions and lectures to us on birds and bird life. Often these lectures arc illustrated with slides, which adds greatly to the attrac- tiveness of this extracurricular activity. A few Saturdays of the year found us hik- ing through woodland and meadow, moun- tain and valley, armed with bird guides and binoculars, in an effort to find and identify our feathered friends. For us, the birds are a most interesting part of God’s creation. —James Hess. College Highlanders We have called ourselves the College High- landers. Once a year we college girls ex- change our dormitory beds for the ones Moth- er Nature has spread and spend a night “sleeping out.” Yet it is not right to say that we “sleep out,” because that is the night of wakeful hours when delicious food and bright laughter combine to give us a jolly time. We had the same jolly good time this year. Highlanders migrated to Sparkling Springs and enjoyed a night of funny games, tasty food, leafy beds, and inspiring Christian fel- lowship. I 78 j —Gertrude Brunk. College Hikers As the name suggests, College Hikers is an organization open to college and faculty men. These hikes are planned for a time which is convenient to the majority of the members. Adverse weather conditions do not always alter our plans. After all, sleeping in the snow is probably better than not sleeping at all—if you are tired enough. After hiking for miles in rain and mud, you have that supreme feeling of having conquered your obstacles even if some people do look at you sympathetically. Fellows, if you come here to college, don’t miss College Hikers. —Abram Hostetter. Debating A competitive spirit, though often in stag- nant form, is possessed by everyone. Debat- ing aids in properly developing this com- petitive spirit. Maintaining a strong argument and refut- ing effectively develops precise thinking and a thorough knowledge of correct procedure, both of which are requisites for proper com- petition. Attempting to speak without con- fusion in extremely tense situations develops the poise and emotional control which arc necessary if any type of competition is to be worth while. Though our thinking has not been too lucid, and though our technique has often been imperfect, the privilege of in- dulging in competitive debate has been en- joyable and invaluable. —Robert Miller. Deovenarian According to the preamble to the constitu- tion, the purpose of our fellowship is “to in- cite a vital interest in Bible study, to deepen our private devotional lives, to broaden our vision of the world's need, to stimulate dis- cussion of practical problems and necessary adjustments of the Christian worker, and to develop a genuine appreciation of and loyalty to the Mennonite Church.” Our sponsor, Brother J. L. Stauffer, ably guided us toward our realization of this aim. Many first and second-year college students received a renewal of spiritual strength as a result of these monthly periods of meditation. —Robert Keener. [79] Mennonite History Behind our Mennonite faith lies a rich heritage wrought by deep conviction. We claim this heritage and yet forget the furious persecution that came with it. The Anabap- tist movement was almost strangled in its beginning. Many sealed their faith with their blood. With vivid, imaginative description, Broth- er Stanley Shcnk related some of these in- cidents to us. It gave us a more intelligent appreciation of the “faith of our fathers! liv- ing still in spite of dungeon, fire, and sword.” May we, as Mennonite youth, be faithful in preserving this faith brought down to us through the centuries! —Daisy Byler. Nature The natives and animals of Africa and Australia, the redwoods of California, the sands and rocks of the Southwest, the moun- tains of the southern highlands, the Ever- glades of Florida, all these and more we learned about through programs and illus- trated lectures. On field trips we saw the wild life, rocks, and plants of the country around our school and observed the glory and won- der of God as manifested in nautre. We, the Nature Society, were a group of nature-loving High School Juniors led by our capable sponsor, Brother D. R. Hostetter. —Carl Metzler. Panel Discussion We, the Knights of the Round Table, represent various localities and life situations throughout the church. We have learned to appreciate and consider the opinions of others. We strive to see facts objectively, to practice self-control while discussing the things that interest us, and to reach conclusions in all sincerity. Brother Fretz, our able sponsor, steered us away from the debate and directed us into discussion technique. A discussion of those problems which affect the church, the school, the community, and the individual has stimu- lated our interest and broadened our educa- tion. —Catherine Tice. 180| Scriblerus The radiant countenance of each Scriblerus member is an outward expression of an inner reality as they meet to share the personal in- spirations that have been preserved in writing. We begin to realize the complexity of the human mind as we listen to its verbal inscrip- tion. An emotional reaction of joyous laugh- ter or serious meditation is characteristic of twenty-four personalities as we nibble refresh- ments and digest inspiring compositions. Won’t you begin scribbling your thoughts so that you can contribute to a society that welcomes your presence? -—Rebecca Longenecker. Social Games In our Social Games we meet together for entertainment and the pleasure of being away from our lessons for a while. Brother Harold Lehman, our director, is very capable of con- ducting our games and leading us in a good time. Both active and quiet games are played. Some active games are Volleyball, Three Deep, Slap Jack, Relays, Center Ball, Sleep- ing, Animated Anagrams, and others. Ex- amples of quiet games are Battleship, and Questions and Answers. On each occasion we have had an enjoyable time. —Betty Jane Martin. Tlieosebian The Theosebian Fellowship Society is a Bible fellowship society designed for upper- classmen. Under the capable leadership of Brother Chester K. Lehman, our sponsor, interested students have opportunity to talk over the major issues that are facing our be- loved church today. Here we discuss how the early church dealt with missionary problems, and how the Apostolic Church methods may be used in the church of today in meeting current issues. Our Christian experiences have been deep- ened, and our zeal to know the truth and the challenge to more effective Christian service has greatly stimulated us through the activities of this religious organization. —Alphie Zook. 181] Student Publications Of the two publications, THE JOURNAL is the older. This year in January it cele- brated its twenty-fifth anniversary. It’s like a College graduate, grown up and dignified. Between its covers (by the way, the cover has been redesigned this year) is a great variety of literary material—editorials, essays, poems, biographies, campus news, and alumni news. The WEATHER VANE, only eight years old, is like a schoolboy rambling home from school, stopping along the way to play in a stream, climb a maple tree, or pick a bouquet of myrdes and violets for his mother. It is brief, breezy, and rambling. Each week its four pages contain write-ups of E.M.C. students’ ideas and activities. These two publications, very different in character, are related. Maybe you could call them brothers. Each paper has its individual editorial staff. The reporters are members of “The Associated Press.” This way both publications have access to the best writing talent in the College. About the only time you will find them together is the first Monday of each month and then for only one hour. It is only a short time, but at these meetings a lot of ideas are discussed. Some of them appear in later issues of the papers. Dignified or breezy, the two staffs work side by side in the student publication editorial office located temporarily at the south end of the hall in the administration building. —Alvin Jantzi. Sitting—Nancy Burkholder, John Ropp, Alphie Zook, Betty Marie Martin, Arlene Martin, Miriam Miller, Joseph Eshelman, Henry Weaver, Betty Keener. Standing Margaret Jantzi, Clara Moyer, Ruth Detweiler, Rosa Mae Kurtz, Abram Hostettor, Chester Raber, Richard Detweiler, Ruth Kurtz, Anna Frey, Gertrude Brunk, Ann Raber. “Associated Press” Alvin Jantzi, Editor; Betty Dotweiler, Assistant Editor; Martha Jane Turner, Associate Editor; James Rohrer, Assistant Editor. The Weather Vane Standing M. T. Brackbill, Sponsor; Earl Bishop, Circulation Manager; Henry Weaver, Advertising Manager. Seated -Lois Kraybill, Assistant Editor; Daniel Kiady, Editor; haVina Kramer, Associate Editor. The Journal [83] Standing—M. T. Brackbill, Sponsor; Orval Shank, Business Mr. nager; Robert Miller. Photographer; Darrel Olio, Business Manager. Seated—Clara Moyer, Associate Editor; Gordon Shantz, Editor; Lillian Brunk, Associate Editor. The Shenandoah This year, like each year at E.M.C., was new and different. New students pored over books; new personalities thronged the halls. There were new classes, classmates, and teachers, new socials and friends, new Christian service opportunities and decisions for Christ. We even have a new name! E.M.S. has been changed to E.M.C. T’hc student editorial office, another new feature of this year, was the scene of much activity. This is where, along with the other school publications, the Weather Vane and Journal, the 1947-48 Shenandoah came into being. On some days all three tables were filled with typewriters, dictionaries, cameras, pictures, and papers of every description. The Staff has sought to incorporate into the Shenandoah the atmosphere of this school year. As you read and look at it you will be able to see and hear and feel fond memories of E.M.C. The Shenandoah is not the work of one single individual. To a host of individuals we as a Staff wish to express sincere gratitude. We thank God first of all whose guidance we sought and obtained. To Brother Brackbill, next, we say “thank you” for his patient and competent sponsorship and for taking the group pictures. Our deep appreciation and thanks go also to the Publication Committee, the engravers, the printers, the typists, the salesmen, and each writer of the articles. Each of you have co-operated splendidly. This year at E.M.C. was new. It was different. But her motto from the unchanging Word of God remains— THY WORD IS TRUTH. —B. [84] ATHLETICS Cheerfulness, co-operation, good sportsmanship are qualities admired by all. Playing together, fit- ting ourselves together as teams, learning to win without boasting or to lose without complaining, our periods of sports have done more for us than merely to help to keep us fit physically. When the game is close and the referee’s decision against you is a good time to practice Christian charity. But physical fitness in itself is no small thing. Whatever our work, we need strength to do it. A well-developed program of intramural athletics brings the benefits of vigorous, healthful exercise to all who will take part in it. We are glad for this part of our school life to help prepare us to go even into the difficult places, the places where it takes all the strength of nerve and heart, to carry the mes- sage that THY WORD IS TRUTH. [86 1 Norma Albrecht, Assistant Manager; Mildred Alger, Manager; Margaret Martin and Harold Lehman, Sponsors; Chester Raber, Manager; Darrel Otto, Assistant Manager; James Rohrer, Custodian; Floyd Brunk, Equipment Manager. Athletic Association That young people must have and want activity is a fact that has no doubters. Realiz- ing this situation, the Faculty Athletic Committee and the Athletic Association are offer- ing a program of sports which will provide, besides this needed activity, a foundation for a complete schedule of athletics. This year the Association was divided to give the girls a complete committee of their own. Because of this and an accelerated program, more students than ever are participat- ing in the wide scope of sports offered. Since there is this added interest in athletics, we have urged that the students do not give an undue amount of concentration to this hut to subordinate sports to greater values. One of the main purposes for sports in a church school is to provide an opportunity to enjoy good clean competition. The Association has been much pleased with the quality of the games and also the fine sportsmanship that has been observed. Another purpose that sports fulfills is to relax and refresh our minds and bodies after our struggles with books and class assignments. The wholesome atmosphere which prevails here concerning athletics foretells a future of most enjoyable recreation and competition. We hope that future students will enjoy the privilege of sports as we have and that they will try to uphold and build the standards of the Athletic Association. [881 —Chester Raber. Men’s Softball First Row — Aaron King, E 1 v i n Weber, Robert Keener, John Sauder. Second Row Maynard Yoder, Les-’ ter Weber, Warren Rohrer, Robert Lehman, Charles Hostetter. Women’s Softbal I Margart Jantzi, Leona Albrecht, Arlene Martin, Alma Trumbo, Thelma Trumbo, Charlene Weaver, Ruby Shank, Sara Hallman. Football First Row - Kenneth Brunk, Henry Weaver, Jr. Second Row —John Hertzler, Paul Turner, Robert Collins, Clarence Reeser. Third Row -Edward Stoltzius, Chester Raber, Willis Miller. 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WE APPRECIATE YOUR BUSINESS GITCHEIL’S STUDIO PHOTOGRAPHERS FOR THE JOURNAL 1938-1943 Good Literature Not Just Born: It is Made All literature, whether written in the pulp magazine lan- guage or the flowing English of the Victorian Era, is made ac- cording to the desires of men. Just so is Mennonite literature made according to the de- sires of men. But Mennonite literature is different because the Mennonite Publishing House and its writers are dedicated to the advancement of the cause of Christ and the Church. You can have confidence in Mennonite literature because men of God write Mennonite literature. MENNONITE PUBLISHING HOUSE Scottdale, Pa. [ 98 ] Pare Village Court Five Miles South of Harrisonburg on U.S. 11 Tile Baths Splendid Dining Service Steam Heat Private Garages For Reservations Telephone Harrisonburg 803-LX KERMIT EARLY, Manager AAA U.M.C. 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Authorized Pontiac Service Fender and Body Repairing Painting Every Job a Masterpiece Phone 1489-L [105] ELECTROMATIC ENGRAVING COMPANY Chicago Manufacturers of engravings in “The Shenandoah” Mennonite Publishing House Scottdale, Pennsylvania Printers of “The Shenandoah” [106] Index Abe, Janet, 35, 75 ACTIVITIES. 68. 84 ADELPHIANS, 76 ADMINISTRATION. 10. 22 Albrecht, Clayton, 52 Albrecht, Doris, 52 Albrecht, Leona, 44, 71, 74, 89 Albrecht, Mildred, 52 Albrecht, Norma, 35, 71, 74 Alderier, Richard, 45 Alqer, Mildred. 44, 71, 74 Alger. Robert, 31, 72, 90 Allebach, Betty, 35, 74, 90 ALMSHOUSE COMMITTEE. 63 Amstutz, Edith, 52 Amstutz, Nathan, 52 ARMERIANS, 75 ASSOCIATED PRESS , 82 ASTRAL. 78 ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION. 88 ATHLETICS. 86. 91 Augsburger, Myron, 33, 70, 72 AVIAN, 78 Baer, Adam, 52 Baer, Betty, 45, 71, 75 Baer. Glenn. 46, 71. 76 Baer, Daniel, 48 Baer, Joseph, 21 Baer. Mary, 35, 70. 74 Baer. Maurice, 45. 75 Barge, Miriam, 20 Basinger, Dale, 30, 49, 72 BASKETBALL, 90 Beachy, Joni, 52 Beachy, Vivian. 33, 53, 72 Beam, Titus, 52 Bechtold, Ruth Mae, 52 Becker, Esther, 27, 72 Beiler, Mary Louise. 48. 74 Bender, Daniel, 46, 76 Bender, James, 52 Bender. Richard, 52 Berkey, Clayton, 52 Bcyeler, Harold, 46, 76, 90 BIBLE AND PHILOSOPHY, 14 BIBLE SCHOOL. THE. 13 Bishop, Earl, 33, 59, 70, 72, 83 Blosser, James, 35 Blosser, Mahlon, 48 Bontrager, Amos, 52 Bontrager, Archie. 31, 70, 73 Bontrager, Esther, 45, 75 Bowman, Howard, 53 Bowman, Linden, 44, 71 Brackbill, Maurice T.. 16. 30. 49. 69. 83, 84 Brackbill, Milton, 52 Brackbill, Peggy, 45, 71, 74 Brandt, Verna Mae, 49 Breneman, Verna, 52 Brenneman, Alfred, 53 Brenneman, Evan, 52 Brenneman, George, 47 Brenneman, Helen, 31, 72 Brenneman, John. 33, 49, 77 Brenneman, Merna, 32, 60, 70, 73 Brenneman, Miriam, 35, 74 Briggs, Margaret, 48 Brubaker. Elizabeth, 33, 72 Brubaker. Ruth. 30, 58. 72, 77 Brunk, David. 47, 76 Brunk, David, 73, 90 Brunk, Floyd, 35, 64, 70 Brunk, Gertrude, 32, 60, 70, 73, 77. 82 Brunk, Harry A., 17. 56 Brunk. James, 32, 61, 72 Brunk, Kenneth, 25, 35, 74, 77, 84 Brunk, Lillian, 27, 58. 70, 73. 77, 84 Brunk, Menno J., 14 Brunk, Perry, 45, 74 Brunk, S. Frederick, 44, 75, 90 Buckwalter, Harold, 45, 71, 75 Buckwalter, Miriam, 31, 72 Burkey, Grace, 36, 75 Burkey, John, 48. 75 Burkholder, Nancy, 36, 64, 70, 82 Bumbaugh, Arlene, 32, 59, 73 Burton. DeEtta. 31, 72 Byler, Alice, 36, 74 Byler, Daisy, 36, 74 Byler, Ella Mae, 52 Byler, Jesse, 33. 71, 72 CALENDAR. 94-96 Campbell, Beverly, 46. 76 Chan, Chee Tao, 36, 75 Chan, May, 44 CAR COMMITTEE. 65 Christner, Joanne, 46. 71, 76 CITY MISSIONS COMMITTEE, 57 COLLEGE SOCIAL COMMITTEE. 64 Collins, June Marie, 36, 70, 74 Collins, Robert, 44, 75. 89 Clark, Esther, 52 CLASSES. 24-53 Clemmer, Ada, 46, 76 Clemmer, Mary, 45, 71, 74 Coffman, Ella. 47. 76 Coffman, Gladys, 46, 71, 76 COLLEGE, THE. 13 COLLEGE FRESHMEN, 33 COLLEGE HIGHLANDERS. 78 COLLEGE HIKERS. 79 COLLEGE JUNIORS. 30. 31 COLLEGE SENIORS, 26, 27. 28 COLLEGE SOPHOMORES. 32 Comer, Geneva, 47, 76 Cook. Velma, 46, 76 Crane, Verna, 48, 71. 75 Culp. Richard, 49 DEBATING, 79 DEDICATION. 7 DEO VENARI AN, 79 Deputy, Byard, 33, 72 Derstine, Beulah, 36, 75 Derstine, Grace, 44, 71. 75, 87 Derstine, Norman H., 19, 32 Detweiler, Betty, 32, 64, 70, 72, 83 Detweiler, Clayton, 33. 72, 90 Detweiler, Edna, 33. 70. 72 Detweiler, Lucille. 36, 75 Detweiler, Marie. 52 Detweiler, Mildred, 46, 76 Detweiler, Richard, 30, 56, 70, 73, 77, 82 Detweiler, Robert, 33, 73 Detweiler, Ruth, 25, 34, 37, 59, 70, 74, 77. 82 Detweiler, William, 33, 73 Dowling, Mary, 75 Ebersole, Cora. 52 Ebersole, Leroy. 52 Ebersole, Myron, 48 Eby, Ruth, 52 Edgin, Elda, 33, 73 EMPLOYMENT COMMITTEE. 65 Emswiler, Ruth, 44, 71, 75, 90 Erb, Mabel. 30, 49. 56, 73 Eshelman. Joseph, 32, 49, 65, 73, 82 Eshleman, Margaret, 45, 71, 74 EVANGELISM COMMITTEE. 58 FACULTY, 14-21 FACULTY ASSISTANTS, 21 FINANCE COMMITTEE. 60 Fisher, Jesse, 53 FOOTBALL. 89 Frank, Elizabeth, 52 Freed, Esther. 30. 49. 72 Fretz, Clarence, 14, 56, 77 Frey, Anna, 33, 73, 82 Frey, Clara. 52 Frey, Doris, 44, 71, 76 Frey, Helen. 48, 75 Frey, Joyce, 46, 71. 76 FRIDAY MORNING DEVOTIONS COM- MITTEE. 66 Fulmer. Anna, 52 Fulmer. Clyde, 45. 65. 71, 75 Gamber, Henry, 33, 77, 90 Gamber, Ruth, 33, 70. 73 Garber, Anna, 52 Garber, Vera Jean, 52 Gascho, Celesta, 52 Gascho, Stanley, 52 Gehman, Daniel, 48, 71 Gehman, Ernest G., 15, 49, 72 Gehman, Jacob, 52 Gehman. Mary, 37. 75 Gehman. Noah, 52 Gehman, Rachel, 46, 76 Geiser, Clayton, 52 Gingerich, Elizabeth, 49 Gingerich, Ivo, 52 Gingerich, Orland, 32, 62, 72 Gish, Edith, 30, 60. 72 Glanzer, Paul, 30, 58 Godshall. Ernest, 37. 63, 70. 71, 75 Godshall, Sarah, 45, 71. 74 Good, Dorothy, 52 Good, Harley, 70, 75 Good, Ira, 33, 70. 72 Good, Joan, 44, 74 Good, John, 22 Good, Luanna, 45, 74 Good. Nolan. 47, 76 Good, Olive, 22 Good, Ruth, 49 Good. Elizabeth. 26, 27. 70, 73. 77 Good. Vernon, 31. 72 Gotwals, William, 46. 71, 76 GOSPEL SIGN COMMITTEE. 61 Graybill, Arthur, 31, 73 Graybill, Elvin, 52 Graybill, Glenn, 52 Graybill, Leon, 46, 76 Graybill, Orpha, 52 Groff. Martha. 31. 71, 72 Gross, Ruth, 37, 75, 90 Grove, Luther, Jr., 52 Guengerich, Vivian, 37, 75 Hackman. Ruth. 37. 63. 70. 74 Hallman, Ruth, 52 Hallman, Sara, 37, 75, 89 Halterman, Irene, 32, 70, 72 Handrick. Velda. 44. 75 Harman, Merlin, 47, 76 Harman, Shirley, 45. 71, 74 Hartman, Anna Mae. 44, 71, 74 Hartman, Ewell. 46. 71, 76 Hartman, Jacob, 22 Hartman, Juanita, 47, 76 Hartman, Rosalie, 47 Hartman, Teddy. 47, 76 Hartzler, Paul, 31 Hartzler. Sadie A., 20, 56 Heacock, Mildred, 48 Heatwole, Dewitt, 53 Heatwole, Dwight, 53, 75 Heatwole, Enos. 48, 74 Heatwole. Harold, 47 Heatwole, John Paul, 33, 37, 72 Heatwole. Mrs. John Paul, 22 Heatwole, Mary Ethel. 71 Heatwole, Nelson, 51, 53 Heatwole. Ruth, 53 Heatwole. Willard, 46, 76 Hege, Dorothy, 44. 71, 74 Hege, Enos, 52 Hege, Lois, 33, 63, 70, 72 Hege. Nathan. 32, 49. 58. 72 Hege. Noah, 52 Heishman, Donald, 76 Heishman, Harold, 47 Heistand, Mildred, 49 Helmick, Georgia Lois, 44, 71, 75 Helmuth, Emery, 52 Henkels, Becky, 45, 74 Hernley, Charles, 38, 71, 74. 90 Hershberger, Beatrice, 22 Hershberger, Ruth, 45, 71, 75 Hershey, Ethel, 52 Hershey. Hiram. 32, 55, 60. 72 Hertzler, Alice, 53 Hertzler, Daniel, 33, 72, 90 Hertzler, Elam, 21, 30, 70 Hertzler, John, 89 Hertzler, Kathryn. 49. 72, 77 Hess. C. Herbert, 52 Hess, James. 32, 49, 59, 70 Hess, Melvin, 33, 77 Hess, M. Louise, 52 HIGH SCHOOL FRESHMEN. 47 HIGH SCHOOL JUNIORS. 44. 45 HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS. 34-43 HIGH SCHOOL SOCIAL COMMITTEE. 40 HIGH SCHOOL SOPHOMORES. 46 Histand, Clyde, 44, 74, 90 Hobbs. Cletus, 45. 75 Hochstedler, Paul, 52 Hockman, Norman, 33, 70, 73 Hollinger, Miriam, 52 Horning, Mary. 53 Horst, Anna, 48, 75, 77 Horst, Elisabeth, 49 Horst, John, 53 I 107 | Horst, Lauren, 52 Horst, Mabel, 32 Horst, Mary Louise, 52 Horst, Nevin, 51, 52 Horst, Orpah, 53 Horst, Samuel, 30, 61, 70, 73, 77 Horst, Stanley, 53 Hostetter, Abram, 33, 70, 82 Hostetter, Charles, 27, 49. 67, 89 Hostetter, D. Ralph, 11, 16 Hostetter, Hazel, 48 Housman, Harold, 30, 66 Huber, Oman, 53 Hunsberger, Ronald, 44, 71, 74 I.B.M. COMMITTEE, 59 Jantzi, Alvin, 7, 30. 63, 70, 73, 77. 82, 83, 90 Jantzi, Harold, 47 Jantzi, Margaret, 38. 50, 70. 74, 77, 82, 89 Johnson, Robert, 46, 76 JOURNAL, 82, 83 JUNIOR CHORUS, 71 Kanagy, Urie, 53 Kauffman, Alma, 49 Kauffman, Benjamin, 53 Kauffman, David, 32, 61, 70, 72 Kauffman, Ellen, 49 Kauffman, Erma. 53 Kauffman, Martlia, 33, 73 Kauffman, Mary, 48, 75 Kauffman, Morris. 33, 70, 72 Kauffman, Nelson, 110 Kauffman, Samuel, 53 Kemrer, Dorothy C., 15, 49 Kennel, Ada, 49 Kennel, Leah, 32. 72 Kennel, Naomi, 32, 66 Keener, Betty, 32, 70, 72, 82 Keener, Robert, 33, 65, 70, 72, 89 Ketterman, Avinelle, 44, 71, 75 Ketterman, Thelma, 32, 73 Kindy, Esther, 44, 71, 74 Kindy, Ruth, 38, 70, 74 King, Aaron, 31, 57, 70. 72, 89 King, Esther, 33 King, Evelyn, 4, 22, 48, 49, 73 King, Laura, 31, 70, 72 King. Mary Kathryn, 22, 26, 27, 49, 66 King. Nancy, 46, 71, 76 King, Paul L„ 48 King, Mrs. Pauline, 48 King, Sanford, 48 Kipfer, Joe, 52 Kiser, Merle, 47 Kiser, Orvin, 45 Kiser, Roy, 38, 70. 74, 90 Kniss, Esther, 45, 71, 74 Kniss, Mark, 33. 70, 72 Koger, Naomi, 46 Kornhaus, Leona, 38 Krady, Daniel. 32. 55, 59, 70, 72, 83 Kramer, LaVina, 32, 55, 70, 72, 83 Kratz, Warren, 53 Kraus, Lewis, 70 Kraus, Harry, 48 Kraus, Mildred, 48 Kraus, Norman, 19, 34 Kraybill, Lois, 25, 31, 70, 73. 83 Kraybill, Maribel, 31, 70, 73, 77 Kreider, John, 45, 63, 71, 74 Kreider, Miriam, 38, 64. 75, 77 Kreider, Roy, 31. 70. 72 Kuhns, Miriam. 47, 76 Kulp, Annie, 53 Kurtz, Betty, 27, 70, 73 Kurtz, Lester, 53 Kurtz, Rosa Mae. 30, 62, 70, 72, 82 Kurtz, Ruth, 32, 64, 70, 73, 82 LABORERS TOGETHER WITH CHRIST, 50 Lambert, Nellie, 53 Landis, Grace, 53 Landis, Joanna, 47 LANGUAGE, LITERATURE, AND FINE ARTS, 15 Lapp, Seth, 33 Lauver, Mary Lou, 38, 74 Lefever, Grace B., 16, 46, 75 Lehman, Amos, 52 Lehman, Bessie, 52 Lehman, Chester K., 12, 13, 14, 49 Lehman, Daniel W., 17. 33, 49 Lehman, Esther, 30, 59, 70 Lehman, Harold, 53 Lehman, Harold D., 17 Lehman, James, 47, 76 Lehman, Jane, 48 Lehman, J. Irvin, 52 Lehman, Martha, 53 Lehman, Paul, 31, 73 Lehman, Robert, 32. 61, 70, 73, 89 Lehman, Virgil, 53 Lepley, Alice, 39, 75 Longacre, Esther, 27, 73, 77 Longacre, Rhoda, 53 Longenecker, Alice, 53 Longenecker, Rebecca, 31, 73 Magal, Ivan, 27, 49, 72 Malin, Ralph, 31, 72 Mark, George, 39, 73 Martin, Alice, 33, 70. 72 Martin, Arlene, 44, 75, 82, 89 Martin, Betty, 47, 76 Martin, Betty Marie, 32, 57. 73, 82 Martin, Catherine, 45, 71, 74 Martin, Clara, 53 Martin, Dale, 39, 75 Martin, Donald, 52 Martin, Elsie, 17 Martin, Emory, 52 Martin, James, 47, 76 Martin, Leon, 30, 57, 72 Martin, Lorene. 31 Martin, Margaret, 15, Martin, Margaret, 48 Martin, Ralph, 48, 76 Martin, Ruel, 52 Martin, Mrs. Ruel, 52 Martin, Sanford, 46, 76 Martin, Violet, 22, 30, 72, 77 Martin. Weldon, 30. 62, 73 Mast, Earl, 52 Mast, Ida, 28, 64, 70, 72 Mast, Isaac, 30, 62, 70, 72, 90 Mast, Ruth Anna, 31, 55, 70, 72 Mast, Sadie, 53 Mast, Sylvia, 52 Maust, Alma, 49 Maust, Cora, 39, 71, 74 Maust, Clayton, 52 Maust, Doris, 39, 70, 74 Maust, Glenn, 52 Mayer, Lucille, 39, 75 Mayer, Willard, 32, 65, 72, 90 McDorman, Lewis, 76 MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE, 59 MENNONITE HISTORY, 80 Metz, Ada, 53 Metz, Jean, 22 Meyers, David, 53 Meyers, Ethel, 53 Meyers, Sarah, 53 Metzler, Carl, 45, 74 Miller, Anna, 53 Miller, Charles C., 46 Miller, Charles E., 34. 39. 64, 75 Miller, Doyle, 39, 75 Miller, Edna. 48, 74 Miller, Esther, 52 Miller, Fannie, 48 Miller, Fred. 52 Miller, Hazel, 31« 72 Miller, Ira, 49 Miller, Levi, 44, 75 Miller, Levi M.. 52 Miller, Lillian, 53 Miller, Maynard, 45, 71, 74 Miller, Mildred, 44, 75 Miller, Miriam, 33, 70, 72, 82 Miller, Robert, 40, 70, 74, 84 Miller, Ruth, 31, 57, 70, 73 Miller. Tillie. 53 Miller, Virginia, 46, 71, 76 Miller, William, 52 Miller, Willis. 46, 71, 76. 89 MISSIONS COMMITTEE, 58 MIXED CHORUS, 70 Mohler, Blanche, 33, 70, 72 Moore, Marjorie, 76 Mosemann, Betty, 22 Mosemann, Orpah, 49 Mosteller, Maryann, 31, 72 Mosteller, Peggy, 47, 76 Moyer, Clara, 40, 68, 70, 74, 77, 82, 84 Moyer, Margaret, 53 Moyer, Mildred, 46, 71. 76 Moyer, Richard, 33, 73 Mullet, Gladys, 49 Mumaw, Grace, 40, 75 Mumaw, Helen, 48, 70, 73 Mumaw, Homer, 18, 47 Mumaw, John R., 21 Mumaw, Catherine, 45, 71, 75 Mumaw, Lois, 47 Myers, Alvin, 52 Myers, Hilda, 40, 75 Myers, Pearl, 30, 62, 73, 77 NATURAL SCIENCES, THE. 16 NATURE, 80 Nafziger, Melville. 26, 28, 49. 58, 70. 73 Nafziger, Mary, 52 Nesselrodt, Mae, 44, 74 Neuhauser, Catherine, 31, 72 Nissley, Lowell, 30, 70, 73 Nissley, Miriam, 30, 70, 73 Nussbaum, Anna, 52 Nyce, Elizabeth, 53 Oaks, Ruby, 45, 75 Oberholtzer, Anna Mary, 31, 73, 77 Oberholtzer, Erla, 49 Oberholtzer, Isaac 47, 70 OFFICEAUX, 22 Otto, Bradley, 71. 76 Otto, Darrel, 34, 40, 70, 74, 77, 84 OUR FRIENDS, 97-106 Ours, Doris, 22 Ours, Doris Livengood, 40 PANEL DISCUSSION, 80 Peachey, Anna, 53 Peachey, Dorothy, 44, 71, 75 Peachey, Harvey, 44, 75 Peachey, Pauline, 33, 73 Peachey, Rhoda, 49 Peachey, Ruth, 32, 70, 72, 77 Peachey, Ruth, 53 Pellman, Feme, 45, 71, 74 Pellman, Hubert, 15 Petersheim, Elsie, 30, 61, 70, 72 Petersheim, Leroy, 53 Petersheim, Walter, 53 PHILOMATHEAN, 74 Propst, Doris, 47, 76 Propst, Eula, 46, 76 PRISON WORKERS COMMITTEE. 63 Purcell, Maxine, 52 Purugganan, Anita, 71, 74 Raber, Ann, 45, 74, 82 Raber, Chester, 32, 64, 70, 73, 82. 89, 90 Raudenbush, Virginia, 48 Ravenscroft, Ruth, 53 Reber, Alice, 33 Reeser, Clarence, 46, 76, 89 Reesor, Martha, 31, 73, 77 Reinford, Betty, 40, 74, 90 Reinford, Clarence, 53 Rcinford, Florence, 48, 75 Reno, George, 52 Reno, Harry, 52 Renno, Sadie, 48, 75 Replogle, Miriam, 51, 53 REVIVALS, 110 Rice, Mary, 53 Richer, Beulah, 52 Risser, Doris, 40, 70, 74 Risser, Isaac, 53 Risser, Margaret, 41, 70, 74, 77 Rhodes, James, 47 Roggie, Clara, 52 Rohrer, Frances, 53 Rohrer, James, 32, 72, 83 Rohrer, Warren, 25. 30, 63, 70. 72. 89 Ropp, Cleora, 31, 70, 72 Ropp, Cora, 52 Ropp, John, 32, 57, 82 Ropp, Wesley, 52 Roth, Agnes, 31, 72 Roth, Catherine, 44, 74 Roth. Martha, 31. 71. 72 RURAL WORKERS COMMITTEE, 62 Rush, Elsie, 33, 73 Rush, Mildred, 45, 75 Rush, Olive, 53 Rutt, Mary, 33, 70, 72 Sarco, Bernard, 41, 74 Sauder, Anne, 75 Sauder, John, 48, 89 Sauder, William, 76 Schlabach, Mildred, 46, 71, 76 Schlabach, Ruth. 41, 71, 75 Schloneger, Della, 52 Schloneger, Paul, 31, 72 Schrock, Oscar, 51, 52 Schulz, Corlene, 34, 41, 70, 74 Schwartzentruber, Elmer, 41, 71, 75, 77 SCRAPBOOK, 23, 29, 85, 92, 93 SCRIBLERUS, 81 SECOND SEMESTER STUDENTS, 48 Sell, Clarence, 41, 70, 75 Sensenig, Chester, 33, 70, 72, 77 Sensenig, Gladys, 53 Shaddinger, Laura, 41, 75 Shank, Dorothy, 47, 76 Shank, Fred, 47 Shank, Ellen Martha, 41, 70, 75 Shank, Elizabeth, 44. 71, 74 Shank, Irene, 52 I 108 | Shank, James, 76, 46 Shank, James, 53 Shank, J. Ward, 52 Shank, Lester C., 20 Shank, Lucille, 49 Shank, Luke, 53 Shank, Martha, 33 Shank, Orval, 26, 28. 73, 84, 90 Shank, Roxie, 48, 74 Shank, Ruby, 42, 70, 74, 89, 90 Shank, Wade, 22 Shank, Mrs. Wade, 22 Shantz, Gordon, 30, 72, 77, 84 Sharp, Simon, 53 Shaub, Miriam, 53 Shearer, Harold, 31, 70, 73 SHENANDOAH STAFF, 84 Shenk, Doris, 33, 70, 73 Shenk, Helen Mabel, 45, 71, 74 Shenk, Henry Michael, 45, 64, 71, 74, Shenk, Margaret, 48 Shenk, Mary Florence, 22 Shenk, Naomi, 22 Shenk, Paul, 44, 75 Shenk, Stanley, 5, 14, 26. 49, 76 Shenk, Mrs. Stanley, 21 Shertzer, Anna, 53 Shirk. Allen, 32. 56. 62, 72 Shirk, Elsie G., 48 Showalter, Doris, 33, 70, 73 Showalter, Ethan, 47 Showalter, Fannie, 42, 90 Showalter, Glennys, 42, 74 Showalter, Grace, 32, 70 Showalter, Janet, 45, 74 Showalter, Laura, 30, 49, 73 Showalter, Mary Emma, 21 Showalter, Omar, 45, 71, 74 Showalter, Rhoda, 44 Showalter, Roy, 44, 75 Showalter, Wilma, 45, 71, 74 Slabaugh, Moses, 21 Slaubaugh, Beulah, 32, 72 Smith. Wanda. 46. 70. 76 SMITHSONIANS, 73 Smoker, Arthur, 31, 73 Smoker. Martha, 32, 58, 73 Smucker, Daniel, 49 Smucker, Elizabeth, 42, 75 Smucker, Naomi, 31 Snavely, Irene, 53 Snyder, Adeline, 31, 70, 73 Snyder, Alice, 31, 70, 73 Snyder, Alta, 51. 52 Snyder, Eleanor, 32, 72 Snyder, Salome, 33, 73 SOCCER. 90 SOCIAL GAMES, 81 SOFTBALL, 89 Sommers, Edna, 48 Souder, Eugene, 33, 70, 72 Souder, Stanley, 42, 74 SPECIAL BIBLE TERM GRADUATES, SPECIAL BIBLE TERM, 51-53 SPECIAL STUDENTS, 48 Stahl, Anna, 44, 74 Stahl. Jacob, 47, 76 Stahl, Milo, 42, 71, 74 Stauffer, Earl, 31. 72 Stauffer, James, 33, 70, 73 87 51 Stauffer, John L., 6, 7, 18 Stauffer. J. Mark, 15. 70, 71 Stauffer, Mrs. Ruth. 18 Steinman, Ruth, 31, 72 Steckley, Donald, 75 Steckley, Phyllis, 47, 75 Stemen, Marian, 47 Stoltzfus, Edward, 34, 42, 70, 74, 89 Stoltzfus, Mast, 53 Stoltzfus, Miriam, 49 Stoltzfus, Robert, 30, 70 Stoltzfus. Warren, 43, 71, 75, 90 Strife, Mrs. Ethel, 16, 47, 74 Strubhar, Roy, 48, 70, 73 STUDENT PASTOR, 69 Stutzman, Clifford, 47 Stutzman, Marilyn, 44, 71, 75 Stutzman, Mary Ellen, 33, 73 SUMMER SCHOOL, 49 SUNDAY SCHOOL COMMITTEE, 62 Suter. Donald, 46 Suter, Dorothy, 45, 74 Suter, Everett, 76 Suter, Jerrel, 45. 75 Suter, Mary, 22 Suter, Nelson, 47, 76 Suter, Merlyn, 47, 76 Swarr, Paul, 31, 70, 72 Swartley, Henry. 32, 64, 73. 76, 77 Swartzendruber, Marvin, 52 Swartzendruber, Pauline, 52 Swartzendruber, Ruth, 52 Swartzentruber, Clayton, 32, 61, 70, 72 Swartzentruber, Earl, 44, 71, 74 Swavey, Patricia, 44, 74 Swope, Galen, 45 Taylor, Albert, 72 Terwillegar, LeRoy, 47, 76 THEOSEBIAN, 81 THY WORD IS TRUTH. 5. 53 Tice, Catherine, 32, 49, 60, 73, 77 Torkelson, Arthur, 31, 73 TRACT COMMITTEE. 61 Trauger, Ida, 53 Trauger, Esther, 45, 75 Troyer, Fannie, 53 Troyer, Mary Jane, 53 Troyer, Shirley, 32 Trumbo, Alma, 43, 74, 89, 90 Trumbo, Helen, 32, 70, 72 Trumbo, Thelma. 43, 70, 74, 89 Turner, Donald, 46, 70, 76, 89 Turner, Martha Jane, 32, 70, 72, 83 Turner, Neil. 26, 28. 72 Turner, Paul, 46, 76 Tyson, Carrie, 53 Ulrich, Marvin, 53 Watters, Jane, 44, 71, 74 WEATHER VANE, 82, 83 Weaver, Anna Mary, 30, 49, 73 Weaver, Charlene, 45, 71. 75, 89, 90 Weaver, Esther, 32, 49, 72, 77 Weaver, Florence, 31, 70, 72 Weaver. Henry, 32, 70, 73, 82. 83, 89 Weaver, Henry D., 20, 49 Weaver, Janet, 49 Weaver, Lorene, 45, 71, 75 Weaver, Richard, 32 Weaver, Virginia, 31, 70, 73 Weaver. Mrs. Virginia, 19 Weber, Elvin, 33. 73. 89 Weber, Grace, 43, 75 Weber, Lester, 33, 65, 73, 89 Weber, Richard, 53 Wenger, A. Grace, 18, 44 Wenger, Charlotte, 48 Wenger. Daniel, 44, 75 Wenger, Evelyn, 53 Wenger, Joanna, 46 Wenger, Kathryn, 53 Wenger, Melvin, 45, 75 Wenger, Pauline, 46. 76 Wenger, Ruth, 43, 75 Whetstone. Jeanette, 49 Wilkins, George, 53 Witmer, Arlene, 53 Witmer, Earl, 52, 56, 60. 70, 73, 77 Witmer, Elsie, 31 Witmer, Miriam, 52 Wood, Ruth, 53 Wyse, Mary, 52 Wyse, Paul, 47, 76 Yoder, Ada, 53 Yoder, Anna Martha, 44, 74 Yoder, Catherine. 53 Yoder, Dorothy, 45, 71, 74 Yoder, Grace, 53 Yoder, Harold, 48 Yoder, Helena, 53 Yoder, Herman, 52 Yoder, Homer, 47, 76 Yoder, John Maynard, 25, 32, 70, 73, 89 Yoder. J. Otis, 19, 46, 73 Yoder, Julia, 53 Yoder, Katie M., 48 Yoder, Luke, 43 Yoder, Lydia Ann, 52 Yoder, Margaret, 44, 74 Yoder. Mark, 43, 74 Yoder, Martin, 52 Yoder, Mary Louise. 31, 72 Yoder, Mary Olive, 28, 70, 72 Yoder, Morris, 31 Yoder, Paul. 64, 72 Yoder, Paul T., 32 Yoder, Raymond, 53 Yoder. Rhoda, 45. 71. 75 Yoder. Ruth, 44, 71, 75 Yoder, Ruth, 71. 72 Yoder, Susan, 52 Yoder, Vada, 47, 76 Yost, Harlan, 32 YOUNG PEOPLE'S CHRISTIAN ASSO- CIATION, 56 Y.P.B.M. COMMITTEE, 59 Zehr, Arletha, 32. 73, 76 Zehr, Floyd, 52 ZELATHEANS, 72 Zimmerman, Ada M., 17 Zimmerman, Arlene, 31 Zimmerman, James, 53 Zimmerman, Mary, 48, 57, 73 Zook, Alphie, 22. 70, 73, 82 Zook, Dorcas, 33, 71, 75 Zook. Eldora, 43, 71, 75 Zook, Floyd, 31, 65. 70, 73, 77 Zurcher, Mildred, 46, 76 L 109 ] Revivals No picture of a school year at E.M.C. is nearly complete unless it portrays to some extent the revival seasons of that year, for most E.M.C. students in looking back consider the revival days as the most blessed and helpful periods of their school experience. Weeks of prayer and preparation preceded the abundant showers of spiritual blessings that came to us as the Lord used our student pastor, Brother B. Charles Hostetter, to minister to us for a week in October. That week marked a day of salvation for some, a drawing nigh to God for others, and a time of full consecration for many more. The revival lived on in such a vital way that when the time arrived for the winter ses- sion, many folks felt as though we were stepping almost directly from one spiritual feast to another. However, during the intervening weeks the Spirit had been speaking to many of the students and as they faced the holiness of God, they became increasingly conscious of the presence of much hitherto unrecognized sin in their lives. Brother Nelson Kauffman of Hannibal, Missouri, allowed the Lord to use him in bringing many of these people to the place of victory during the second week of February. The Special Bible Term students who were with us at that time also testify to having had many of their spiritual needs met. When E.M.C. revivals are mentioned, a host of impressions, experiences, and incidents come to our minds; interviews, the breaking of spiritual light, periods of meditation, the intimate fellowship of small prayer groups, personal work, heavy prayer burdens, new hearts, increased faith, the miracle of changed lives, glowing faces, burning hearts, ringing testimonies, consecration, and victory all belong to the time of revival. A great amount of the spiritual life and atmosphere of E.M.C. is due to this revival effort. Because of a faithful holding forth of the Word of God several hundred young people go forth each year with a firm conviction that THY WORD IS TRUTH. [ no] —Evelyn E. King.