Hampden Sydney College - Kaleidoscope Yearbook (Hampden Sydney, VA)

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HAMPDEIV-SYDIVEY COLLEGE EDGAR GRAHAM GAMMDIV A.B., B.D., D.D. President of the College A.B., Hampden-Sydney College, 1905; B.D., Union Theological Seminary, Virginia, 1911; D.D., Hamp- den-Sydney College, 1920; present position since 1939- [201

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FROM A MESSAGE THE PRESIDENT In writing this message for the Kaleidoscope, I do so with mingled emotions. The thought that those largely responsible for this work are leaving, not to return, brings sadness. On the other hand, it is stimulating to know that another class, educated after the manner of Hampden-Sydney, now goes out to make its contribution to the state, the nation, and even the world. Education here is not a mere matter of books and courses. There is a nobler effort than the training of the intellect. The true aim of Hampden-Sydney is to reach the whole man, to send him forth more eager for life than just to make a living. Hampden-Sydney has never been congenial with mass production. The chief concern has always been with the individual. The stream that has gone forth from the institu- tion has not been wide, but it has been deep. The true Hampden-Sydney man holds his own in any company. Such men, often unconsciously even as they smiled at traditions, have, nevertheless, been powerfully influenced by these same traditions. When, as the years pass, this truth is borne in upon them, they pay willing and glad homage to the institution responsible for such an effect on their lives. The Class of 1941 now goes out into life itself. It is a bewildering moment for such an experience in a world like the present one. Remember that yours is not the only class to face such a trial as this. Members of the first student body went with Washington; and so, through all the succeeding years, Hampden-Sydney men have gone forth in war and peace, adversity and prosperity, to take their place. You are inexperienced, but not unprepared. Armed with an education, reinforced by Christian faith, you can face a situation as confused and as desperate as ours undis- mayed and unafraid. May the finest of the old College go with you always. May you know the fellowship of those who have gone before you and now realize the meaning of Hampden-Sydney in their lives. May you be among those who honor their Alma Mater. THE 19 41 KALEIDDSCDPE [21]