Goshen College - Maple Leaf Yearbook (Goshen, IN)

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y Z Z ' THE MAPLE LEAF t-f ' J, t-K. f-K- t ' ' - m md mS 4 d xx ppr rmiimt IX the hi8tor - of any institution tliere are always eertaiu events and ex- perienees that have a great deal to do with ultimate failure or suecess. ff any vital problem is left unsolved for a long period of time, it is liable some day to become so insistent as to demand immediate consideration. It is also trtie that when any movement develops rapidly there are con- stantly appearing new and unforseen circumstances that must be dealt with. Darin - tue past year the Mennonite Board of hducation has faced just such a sittiution. This was due in part to the fact that the relation Avhich the church at large sustains to her schools has never been elearly set forth so that the constituency could feel the responsi])ility that was actually theirs- The bearing this had upon the finances for our educational work is shown by the results accomplished. As a result of a three months ' canvass enoii; ' h money was paid or pledged to pay off the indebtedness. In every large undertaking of this nature there are usually a few individ- uals whose ready response insures the sucess of the movement, ' he remark- able thing in the canvass that was made was the unusually large number of such individuals who, after having the actual situation properly presented to them, gave cheerfully and nnstintingly, not only of their abundance, lni+ in many cases oi;t of their actual livlihood. Such a spirit of sacriiice is sig- nificant and highly gratifying to those who were vitally interested in the whole outcome. Ibii there was a cause at stake. And furthermore, the integiity of the Lennonite church was involved. And Avhile the Board took immediate action to meet its obligations, the development that followed Avas not so reassuring. There were those who coiuiseled caution, giving as their reason that the church was hardly ready to enter at once upon a undertaking of such magnitude. There were others Avho felt the need of immediate action in .order to avoid serious consequences. The Finance Committee held several meetings, but was unable to fornudate plans that would bring the desired results. It was at this critical moment that several members of the faculty at Onshen prevailed upon Prof. T. R. Detweiler to volunteer his services for the A oi ' k of solicitation. The wisdom of his appointment Avas soon apparent. As a result of some preliminary Avork Avhich had been done by several indi- viduals, he received a Avarm Avelconu Avherever he Avent- Thruout Indiana. Illinois and Ohio, the response Avas far beyond Avhat even the most sanguin NINETEEN NINETEEN 4 %£ ' ' 2 ' r- ' p a ' Twelve

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GOSHEN COLLEGE i The world -was lileediiig aiul suft ' orkiji ' as a result of the war. The students, anxious to do what they immediately could to help relieve conditions, gave over seven hundred dollars for war-relief a few days after the signing of the armistice. Twenty-three former students volunteered for reconstruction work in P rauce and are now serving there. In addition to these, seven have been sent to Armeian since the close of the war to help relieve the suffering and homeless. At the beginning of the Winter term a number oi the old students returned from the camps. The enthusiasm Avith which they entered into the college activities has been a great inspiration, and their presence has meant much in advancing those interests and upholding those ideals that are so dear to all who have been here in former years. As we take this retrospective glance we feel that the year has lieen one not unattended by shadows, but yet we realize too, that these are essential in weaving the finest fabric of character. And, as we look forward to the greater Goshen College with Tennyson we believe — ' ' Not in vain tlie distance beacons. Forward, forward let ns range. Let the great world spin forever down the ringing grooves of change Through the shadow of the globe we sweep into the j ' ouuger day. — : r. . G. k ' £ tk GOSHEN, INDIAN A y fe tfe Page Eleven

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GOSHEN COLLEGE 4 k 4 4i i had cuitieipated. He had the hearty cooperation and very able assistance of G. L. Eender of Elkhart who, together with Prof. Uetweiler, were the representatives of the Finance Committee. This is the tirst time in the history of our educational work that tiie chur. ' h has given its tinaneial support in a large way. This was due in part to the realization that the church was under moral obligations to liquidate the entire debt. Of equal importance, however, is the fact that this crisis re- quired a careful presentation of the educational problems of the church to each individual Avho was asked to contribute. This information was a reve- lation to many. After it was explained that this relation was identical with the relation of the Mission and Publication Boards to the church, the re- sponse was usually all that could be desired. This response should l)e a source of encourag:ement to those who are directly interested in our educational work. A great deal has been said in recent years with reference to the attitvide of the church on educational matters. There have been times when it seemed somwhat of a question as to whether the educational forces of the church were really appreciated, and whether or not it was actually desired to have their services continued. Consequently s- j ) wm 1 .% V 1 A 1 i M mi iiii ii i iHir B i - t ' J(8MI Sr«- ' ' ' j:? 5 » ' - cfLj f V Sg Sfe B Hp ' T m H ' ' •Itm ft 91 G O S li E X , I X D 1 A X A P a ii e T h i I- 1 e e u