Goshen College - Maple Leaf Yearbook (Goshen, IN)

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Senior Class History In September, 1939, Goshen College gates opened wide to receive one hundred and ten eager, inexperienced freshmen. It all seemed so new, but with the Get-Acquainted Social, entertainment by the faculty and the mu- tual distress caused by the Freshman Testing Program, we soon banded together as one segment of a much greater whole, Goshen College. The oflicers for our freshman year were Wilmer Schrock, president, Roy Roth, vice president, Howard Kauffman, treasurer, Bernice Meyer, secretary, Esther Hartzler, historian. Even though our number shrank to sixty-seven in the year 1940-41, we did begin to make ourselves known on the campus. The Miller brothers led the class of '43 to the top in sports, others took their places in chorus, debate and scholarship. Push is descriptive of our second-year leaders. The class oflicers were Edwin Alderfer, presidentg Warren Leatherman, vice-presidentg Helen Hoover, secretary, and Elton Gunden, treasurer. Being juniors laid new responsibilities at our door. Before getting down to work, however, we took time out to learn to know each other all over again at an outing near Benton. Many strange things happened that night to make us fear that our superiors had sneaked, but not till a rainy, snowy February night did they do so. All our prejudices were laid aside when the juniors and seniors joined hands to win the basketball tournament. Some of our care-free feelings left, when Carl Beck, Paul and Dennis Miller, Howard Kauffman and Hugh King went to C.P.S. Camps. As jun- iors, we were sorry to see them go: to them, leaving meant sacrifice, but it also meant being loyal to a principle for which Goshen College stands. We worked hard on the J unior-Senior Banquet, but felt highly repaid when Professor Yoder toasted. The Maple Leaf Staff had many a headache, but we are proud to have their workmanship on our shelves, as a reminder of another busy, worthwhile year of college. The officers for our junior year were Galen Miller, president, Ethan Horst. vice-presidentg Margaret Detwiler, secretaryg Russell Krabill, treas- urer, Rosemary Roose, historian. It was a good feeling to take senior seats in chapel at the beginning of our last year. But, strangely enough, we didn't have the self-satisned feel- ing which we had hoped for. We realized that we had a lot to learn to prepare us for our work following graduation. The first week in September found us sneaking Deep in the Heart of Michigan . The juniors wept while we climbed sand dunes, swam in Lake Michigan and sang around the fire place. We did have our share of get- togethers this year-one at the City Park which starred Gig Lelnnan as guest tall-story teller, and another at Mary Shank's home. These four years of college have been chock full of hard work, clean fun and inspiration. The class of '43 thanks you, Goshen College, for the chal- lcnge to give others the values you have taught us. We are ready to serve others with the culture received from you. aria

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EDITH BARDO, B.S. in Ed. Erlucatimz Bristol, Indiana Mrcs. BESSIE Wvsu FRIIY, B.S. in Ed. E'dzlcr1,fz'w1 Archbold, Ohio INIIRIAIVI HOLLOPETER B.S. in Ed. Erlztcutimz Wakarusa, Indiana ANNA IVIABEL KILMER, B.S. in Ed. Erliwrzt-ion Nappanee, Indiana IOR fNOT ON PANELJ ESTHER MILLER, B.S. in Ed. Education Middlebury, Indiana LOIS ELAINE ERB B.S. in Nursing Wellman, Iowa SHIRLEY HOLAVVAY, flVIrs. Francis Troyerb B.S. in Ed. Education Nappanee, Indiana VINCENT J. KRABILL, B.A. Biology Washington, Iowa .IoY HOOLEY, B.S. in Ed E fl ucatiovz Ligonier, Indiana VVILMA LEHMAN, B.S. in Ed. E'flzLcat'ion North Lima, Ohio CHARLES STOUDER, B.S. iII Ed. E 11 LLCIL tion Foraker, Indiana NEVA WHITE Wichita, Kansas i MY PRAYER Such peace to kneel Before the altar here. Not all the fears of day, Not all the tears of night Were aught against this hour. Dear Lord, I pray that it Be ringing there at heaven's gate, For I have need of answer. -Helm Wfuirf. L - MORE THAN GRASS See how the rain has left the world new birthg Has set the trees in black relief Against this wind-swept haven so near our hearth. O, take this hour to throw against some grief. Just for today put up your solemn creeds- Your thoughts on life's dark secret meaning. I took the path that tramps down through the reeds And found the winter Woods a thing to sing. And there I questioned not, nor asked a signg Leaned back against a wind clean tree And thought, I need no book-no written line To know this thing as breath of life in me. And you-you know no better than do I Why I am not a bit of grass or tint of sky. -Helen IfVndP. 28

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FRONT ROW: James Byler, Areta Graber. Jaccb Fudermann. BACK ROW: Beulah Litwiller, Weyburn Groff. Arlene Sitler. Juniors President - - - - - James Byler Vice President - - Weyburn Groff Secretary - - - Beulah Litwiller Treasurer - ---- Arlene Sitler Historian - ---- Areta Graber Sponsor --------- Professor Jacob Sudermann Motto: With the ropes of the past, we will ring the bells of the future. Colors: Maroon and Gray Flower: Sweet Pea CLASS HISTORY A common sorrow knits a group together. So thought the junior class during their sad days after the seniors' departure from this small World, the Goshen College campus. While composing' dirges, and preparing the last rites for a solemn and heart-rending occasion, the members of our class became acquainted quite well. Everyone cooperated, to make the service and the refreshments an unforgettable time in the minds of all the tear- faced mourners. Quite a few juniors were at G. C. for the first time, but when the time for our annual outing came, we already felt like one big family. By various methods-which included wading the dam-the class members arrived at Byler's woods. This place has become the special picnic place for the class of '44, An egg throwing contest proved quite unique and provided much suspense. Later in the fall a party was held in the cabin. The evening was spent in good companionship. Altogether, the juniors had a fine time together, and Were sorry to see some of the members pass into the senior class at the end of the semester. 30