Geneva College - Genevan Yearbook (Beaver Falls, PA)

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Dedication U of Dr. Ernest K. Patton. From 1936 he served Geneva College in the Department of Psychology besides rendering many other services cheer- fully to the administration, to his colleagues on the faculty and to his students. His death on June 10, 1945, terminated these active deeds but not his good, helpful iniiuence. e dedicate these pages as a loving tribute to the life and memory At the opening chapel assembly in September, 1937, Dr. Patton delivered the academic address. It is well to recall here the substance of his appropriate remarks, for he gave us his best guidance on the sub- ject of emotional orientation, gathered from years of experience in the study and teaching of psychology. He reminded us of the fog of stimula- tions in which we live, and pointed out for us some lighthouses that we might use for the orientation of our emotions in the confusing world. He stressed the need of directed activity, harmony with reality, simplicity, and clarity, closing with the wish that each student might be able to control his emotional life, be stimulated in his intellectual life, and have the will to learn the truth and to succeed. . Those who heard him on that day knew that he had done well and had given of his richest thoughts to assist others. He lived so frankly and vigorously that it was always a great pleasure to meet him and observe his exuberance while endeavoring to make life better and happier for those around him. The M0mcmentzvm dere 2J61 67l'I?f?:?,lS,, which Dr. Patton has completed is the growth and improve- ment of all the lives that were able to benefit from his teachings. --CHARLES MARSTON LEE.

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IN MEMURY Dr. Ernest K. Patton

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DR. MCLEOD M. PEARCE PRESIDENT K am happy to Write this word of comment to the students of the graduating class. As I write, my mind turns to another important experience of the year. Our boys have returned from military service. The war is over, the victory won, they have come back in large numbers to take up their work where they left oif and to go on in their preparation for life. You are Worthy of all the honor you receive. To all those who this year complete their college work, we offer our congratulations. The victory your friends have won sets before you a golden opportunity for a splendid and happy useful life. The world has passed its great crisis. It can be made a better world. The future may far surpass what has gone before. There are difficulties still to be met and problems to solve, but hope is not blotted out, and the future is full of promise 5 and you are ready. So, to those who have come back, -and those who go out, We offer our congratulations, our thanks and our good Wishes. -M. M. PEARCE.