Hardin Simmons University - Bronco Yearbook (Abilene, TX)

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To the Students of Hardin-Simmons University: The stars on our Service Flag now number more than 700. This fact brings home to us the global char- acter of the war. The uncertainty which you have faced from week to week during this year has sorely tested you. Our hope is that the same fine spirit which has kept you steady during these uncertain days will energize you for the trials and privileges that are to Our prayer is that the University has helped to give you skills and spiritual equipment which will aid you in a World at War and in the Peace which is to follow. L. Q. CAMPBELL. « » Life has not been exactly tranquil on any university campus this year, for everyone who thinks has been disturbed. You have faced the decision of whether you could serve our country better by staying in school or by going into some type of service, civil or military. The choice has been a hard one be- cause either is equally patriotic. But you have met the issue nobly and I know that you will bring honor to Hardin-Simmons, for you are dedicated to the high purpose of helping to make a better world. W. T. WALTON. « » Dear Friends: In this year of strife and resultant complex prob- lems and heavy responsibilities, we express our con- fidence in your capacity, and determination to be suc- cessful, and to meet every emergency with courage and faith. May you be happy is our wish. R. A. COLLINS.

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President's Message The shadows on the world deepen, but the spirit of Hardin-Simmons University- preserves its integrity and power. More th an a thousand of our boys and many of our girls are giving a good account of themselves on every field of service and in every phase of industrial activity. The stars of gold already outnumber those for all of World War No. 1. The University is geared to every phase of the war effort, but maintains its basic peace-time program of education. We expect to find ourselves ready for the post- war challenges which will likely surpass even the demands of war. Let us, with high resolve, carry on ho Iding aloft the highest ideals of the Univer- sity and the noblest objectives of her founders. God bless you and preserve you for the dawn. Sincerely yours, W. K. White President.

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Never have greater difficulties confronted us as teachers and students than at the present moment. It is my ambition to remain cheerful and useful what- ever the circumstances. If we should look upon the past months with any regret, it should be because we have not reached the high mark of attainment we had hoped; but in spite of the unusual conditions that exist, let us look forward to the future with new hopes based upon determination gained through contact and ex- perience with difficulties. Without the rain this world would be A flowerless mass—no bird, no tree; So murmer not when drops of rain Come pattering on thy window-pane; For so the sweetest flower thrives, And thus may sorrows fashion lives. E. EDWIN YOUNG. « » College women of a nation at war, devote your best to the privileges you have and maintain the mental balance toward purposeful living so essential in MARY E. HEAD. « » Another school year has closed, but many new life- time friendships are just beginning. Each of you will remember your school year 1942-1943 at H-S. U. in a different way, but all of you will remember the good times you have had here, the many friends you have made, and the many high resolves that have filled your hearts during this school year. Hardin-Simmons University is now a part of you and you are a part of Hardin-Simmons University. In the years that are to come may the University mean more to you and may your investment in the University steadily grow. Sincerely, W. A. STEPHENSON, Assistant Dean.