Hesston College - Lark Yearbook (Hesston, KS)

Text from Pages 1 - 48 of the 1937 volume:

LET THERE BE LIGHT Ml l5 :W I 'W ff SNXW X , T ,W Qmxlllllllllhaf fi We Lark HESSTON COLLEGE AIOURNAL May 1937 PUBLISHED BT THE STUDENTS OF HESSTON COLLEGE Q S N W WALTER MARNER Q , Y 3 Eclztov' is 's Q ARTHUR SCHERTZ 5 EEE' Business M'g1'. 5 f Z ff 7 rrr AND ,. ' ' y . Q lei 7 Z? if 47 ZZ ' if Z Z Z 1? ,fur 1' 'may these pages keep times' olden memories sweet and good and kindle Q ever before us the kindly light of hope and keep us ever young to dream the dreams of youth. THERE WAS LIGHT I l WWW gy W 4 244 7 Z f Z Z if ZZ 522 ZZ Z? Z Z 6 ,f 2.2 1 0311:-:Lxicllent cwllllo 'Kauttman The Church is that body of believers, called out from the world, to follow and to serve Jesus Christ. Christ commissioned His Church to carry out His program of making disciples of all nations, teaching them to observe all His teachings. For the fulfillment of this com- mission He promised them His presence and power. Thus, the Church has for its constit- uents believers in the Son of Godg for its head Jesus Christy for its program the extension of Christ's Kingdom on earthy and for its dy- namic the presence and power of Jesus Christ. Any institution of the Church that is worthy of the Church's support must contrib- ute something worthwhile to the constituents of the Church, glorify and serve the head of the Church, aid in the extension of His king- dom, and possess the dynamic indispensable for the carrying out of His program. If our Church schools should answer the above description, the relation between them Page 4 and the Church is organic. Such an institu- tion is a very part of the Church. It will aid in securing and improving citizens of the King- dom, and will enlist and prepare workers for the great harvest of souls. It will recognize Jesus Christ as its head, and look to Him for strength to carry on His Work. 1. THE SCHOOLS OF THE CHURCH ENLIST WORKERS FOR THE CHURCH The needs of the world are presented to the students. Young people are made to look upon the fields and to answer 'Christ's chal- lenge by presenting their lives to Him for service. Many of our active Workers today have received their call While in school. Our schools should bring before the students the challenge of evangelism and endeavor to se- cure them for a life of Christian service. Our schools try to get students into active service in mission Sunday schools, jail and hospital work, Summer Bible Schools, and similar activities. Many' of them also are brought in direct contact with our mission work. 2. THE CHURCH SCHOOLS TRAIN WORKERS FOR THE CHURCH. Any efficient group of workers must be trained. A corps of Christian workers is no exception. Jesus gave His disciples three years of training before He left them. Experience has proved that an intellectual training is very advantageous for any Christian worker. Our Church feels the need of trained workers. If a training is essential to the workers of the Church, certainly it is the duty of the Church to provide this training. Experience has shown that to send young people to other schools for their preparation is very expensive and unsatisfactory. Our schools give the in- tellectual training necessary plus a moral and spiritual training. Our schools are the West Point of the Church. 3. THE CHURCH SCHOOLS ASSIST THE CHURCH IN THE WORK OF EVANGELISM. In my files are a number of testimonials of former students who found the Savior while in school. They came unsaved and left with a testimony for Christ. Some of these are now in active service for the Master. Special revival meetings are held in the schools each year to reach the unsaved of the student body. Efforts are also made to reach beyond the school group. Students are sent out to take the Gospel to the unsaved. 4. THE CHURCH SCHOOLS HELP OUR YOUNG PEOPLE TO A DEEPER EXPERIENCE. Just today as I opened my mail I read a letter from a father who wishes to have his son attend our school next year. He says it has been .such a help to his daughter in her spiritual life that he wants his son to ex- perience the same. Many letters with such ex- pressions are received. Following is one out of dozens of testimonies we receive: I am still enjoying my Christian life and I can never thank God enough for leading me to Hesston College and Bible School, for it is there that I learned to know Him, and the joy and peace there is in being a Christian. This is the testimony of one who Was a Christian before she went to a Church school. We regret very much that not all who attend our schools make good, but we remember that not all who attended the school of Jesus made good. Surely, the Church school is a servant of the Church, but it is more than that-it is a part of the Church, and a part that is essential to the health and growth of the Church. Pray that God may continue to bless and use our schools. C l paul gfzis, Dean The primeval world, the Bible tells us, was in a chaos of confusion, and God could not rest until he had brought all into order and system. The born merchandiser comes into a store where the shelves are disordered and the dis- plays unattractiveg his fingers itch to re- arrange the goods so that th.ey will catch the eye. The housewife cannot be at ease when dishes are piled in confusion on the kitchen table and the furniture is all out of place. Just so the thinking individual, and every normal human being thinks, has a sense of dissatis- faction when ideas and facts do not fall into- their proper place in an ordered system of thought. Facts which do not harmonize with other accepted facts worry himg phenomena which he cannot understand and explain tan- talize himg something within him insists on purposes and reasons. When the various ele- Page 5X D. D. DRIVER M. A. University of Nebraska .... Teaches Chemistry, General Science, Physics, Arithmetic, and Trigonometry ..... mathematical mind ..... to the point ..... shrewd .... makes one answer his own question ..... goes into. detail ..... level headed ..... theoretically speaking ..... matter-of- fact ..... interested in athletics .... father of four children . . M. A. YODER M. S. University of Iowa ..... Teaches Zoology, Biology, Physiology, Bible Study, and Life of Paul ..... deeply pro- found ..... ideas of his own ..... inspires thinking ..... sees- into the future ..... one cannot forget his sermons ..... thoughtful ..... considerate ..... sympathetic with young people ..... father of two precocious daughters ..... interzst- ed in scientific research ..... loves birds and wild life .... ALTA ERB M. A. University of Iowa ..... Teaches Methods and Geo- graphy .... dynamic ..... thorough ..... methodical ..... deeply interested in young people ..... puts forth every effort in teaching ..... is said to study more than her students ..... quick ..... busy every minute ..... little but mighty ..... versatile ..... also a homemaker ..... mother of Winifred and Delbert ..... ments in one's life are not knit into a system- atic and consistent whole, we say that he needs integration. It is one of the important functions of educationto assist the student in this integra- tion. Courses and textbooks in any given field take the kmowledge of that field and put it into an organization and system which will largely aid the student in the classification of addi- tional material. Curricula are constructed to properly relate the various fields of study and Page 6 to present them to the student in the right order. Among the noteworthy things being done today in the field of secondary education in a considerable amount of curriculum revi- sion. The high school and junior college cur- riculum of the past has been pretty much made up of the subjects required for entering the senior college or university. Life needs of the great majority, who never finish college, were little taken into consideration. Now elaborate surveys are being made to determine what skills, knowledges, and attitudes are actually needed by the people to be educated, and the resulting curricula should be more vital, cen- tered as they will be in the very life of the student. Hesston College is deeply interestd in these studies. Our own faculty has begun a thorough study of the needs of our Menno- nite young people, and we expect to adjust our curricula and courses so that in the great- est degree possible they will meet the needs of our students. J. N. BYLER M. A. University of-Nebraska ..... Teaches American History, Sociology, Economics, and Manual Training ..... pleasing personality ..... laughs often ..... considerate hus- band ..... father of two children, Donna Lou and Delmar .... often uses tales of his family and college days by way of il- lustration ..... insists upon thorough Work from his students . . . . . sociable . . . . . excellent host . . . . . good speaker . . . . . extensive knowledge of History ..... capable Senior sponsor . . . . . hobbies: woodworking and reading Sociology . . . . . J. HAROLD SMITH ' B. A. Goshen College ..... Teachers Latin, American His- tory, World History, and Music ..... dignified ..... droll humor ..... loves music ..... plays good game of tennis . . . . . pleasant . . . . . particular enunciation . . . . . fond of big words ..... never misses breakfast ..... often found in Dining Hall at a table of girls ..... married ..... occasionally Works on the farm ..... spends much time in the library ...... makes careful preparation for his classes ..... SAMUEL C. SWARTZ B. A. Goshen College ..... Teaches Bible History, Book Study, English, Public Speaking, Boys' Physical Education Di- rector ..... sports enthusiast ..... considerate of students' personality ..... philosophical ..... clear thinker, explains clearly ..... eloquent speaker ..... independent ..... sincere . . . . . just one of the boys . . . . . Poky Dot coach . . . . . al- ways willing to help ..... quickwitted .... temperamental .... There is one phase of integration, however, to which we feel the Christian school has a peculiar and invaluable approach. Human knowledge has its limits. Science can answer many questionsg history and literature can marshal a deal of information 3 and a Well con- structed curriculum in the arts can integrate an infinitude of facts. But the human soul asks questions beyond the power of the labor- atory to answer. Whence came man? And' why is he here ? What use can be made of the: Page 7' VERNA ENNS B. A. Goshen College ..... Teaches Typing, Shorthand, Bookkeeping, and Algebra ..... firm on beliefs ..... con- scientious . . . . . religious . . . . . energetic . . . . . tionalist ..... in teasing she can give and take ..... good mixer ..... interested in people ..... mathematician ..... emotional ..... good thinker ..... able to express herself . . . . . . beloved sponsor of the Academy Sophomores BERTHA NITZSCHE B. A. Goshen College ..... Teaches Home Management, Clothing ..... Bookkeeper ..... Librarian ..... good things come in small packages ..... reserved ..... somewhat apol- ogetic manner ..... never much to say ..... efficient ..... business like ..... accurate ..... steady worker ...... likes to cook ..... abundance of original ideas ..... AMOS GINGERICH Business Manager ..... capable ..... successful farmer . . . . . tireless worker . . . . . always busy . . . . . former school teacher ..... devoted to the cause of Christian education ..... believes in young people ..... a safe counselor ..... minister . . . . . interested in Missions . . . . . father of ten good gifts of earth to promote a real and last- ing happiness? What is beyond this life. How may one achieve eternal good? What are the springs of good conduct A person has not found answers to these questions is most sad- ly disintegrated, and the education which has neglected so vital a sector of life has failed most lamentably. In fact, the advancement of scientific knowledge without an integrating philosophy is the tragic mistake of our age. Said Theodore Roosevelt: Educate a man Page 8 good conversa- children ..... without religion and you are putting a rifle into the hands of a savage. And the English scientist Eddington, after describing the ener- gy inherent in a drop of Water, said, Pray God that we might not learn to release atomic energy until we learn how to use such power. The failures of our civilization are spiritual, and it is primarily to the integration of the spiritual life with the physical that a Christian school such as Hesston College is addressing itself. THESE HAVE BEEN OURS: . . . the friendship of many books . . . the inspiration of teachers . . . the wonder of His Works . . . the Glories of the past . . . the thrill of discovery . . . the joy of knowing . . . the secrets of the test tube . . . the mystery of life . . . the weariness of much study . . . and the midnight oil , for we are those .... r r r WHO CAME TO KNOW Page 9 marner Scheriz 'Zook Kulp Stehman miller Page 10 COLLEGE SOPHOMORES WALTER MARNER -------- Parnell, Iowa Lark Editorg Y. P. C. A. Cabinetg Class Pres.g Pres. of Men's Chorus 3 Bryan-Delphiang Hall Manager. Immaculate in dress-good disciplinarian-a true gentleman-reserved in manner --popular-wins respect easily-instinctively courteous. ARTHUR SCHERTZ ------- Falfurrias, Texas Y. P. C. A. Cabinetg Business Manager of Journal and Larkg Men's Chorusg Bryan-Delphian. Conscientious to a fault - sincere - an auctioneer - earnest speaker - dependable -- trustworthy - a man of conviction- interested in mission work - unselfishf' ESTHER ZOOK ------- Surrey, North Dakota Sec. of Y. P. C. A.g Class Sec.-Treas.5 Business Manager of Ladies' Chorus 3 Journal Staff g Bryan-Delphian. Fo1'ceful speaker - prodigious worker - loyal to duty - faithful bo friends - sensi- tive-takes life seriously- leaves things a bit better than she finds them- sings from the heart. MARGARET KULP ---- Lark Staff 5 Sec.-Treas. Christian Workers' Bandg Ladies' Chorusg Bryan- - - - Cheraw, Colorado Delphian. Friendlyieharacteristic giggle --member of gospel team - kind -- squeamish- remembered for hex' voice and the sweet music she gets from a piano. ALLEN STEHMAN ------ Detroit Lakes, Minnesota Lark Staff 5 Bryan-Delphiang Men's Chorus. Rip - carelessly nonclmlant - plays an accordion - rumbling bass - chore b0Y - Zanol products salesman -lives to eat- sleeps anytime, anywhere - may awake some day. GLEN MILLER ------ Cheraw, Colorado Y. P. C. A. Cabinetg President of Audubons. Practical philosopher- takes nothing' for granted-superintends the Kitchen Klan - broadminded -a man of principle-measures his words-true to his convictions. 0 I NU in COLLEGE FRESHMEN WILLARD GUENGERICH Wellman, Ia. EDNA GINGERICH H axrpefr, Kaus. HARRY WENGER South English, Ia. ELEANOR REIST Falfwrrias, Tex. DOROTHY STUTZMAN Weatherford, Okla. FLORENCE NAFZIGER Nampa, Idaho GENEVIEVE BISHOP Kim, Colo. PAUL MILLER Pro teetion, Kans. BERTHA SWARTZ Elida, Ohio RACHEL SCHIFFLER Ffilefr, Idaho CLEDA HOLDEMAN Greensbefrg, Kans. KATIE ANNA SWARTZEN- ARTHUR FREYENBERGER Wayland, Ia. IRENE SLAGELL H arpefr, K ans. SANFORD MILLER Pfrotection, Kans. Page 11 DRUBER Hydro, Okla. ROBERT GARBER FREDA LUCILLE GOOD LAVERNE SHETLER BRENNEMAN JOSEPHINE NAFFZIGER VERNON LANDIS WILBUR YODER ELIZABETH FRYE RACHEL SWARTZENDRUBER ERMA LOUCKS MILDRED WEAVER ALLEN LUCAS BARTEL DILLER HAZEL BERNER ROSE STAUFFER DOROTHY KING Page 12 IRVEN HESS SENIORS VESTA TROYER WILMA SMITH DANIEL DIENER DANIEL YODER BERTHA WEAVER RACHEL THUT VERNA MILLER MARGARET RISSER SAMUEL WEAVER RICHARD SHOWALTER MALINDA BONTRAGER LOUISE MILLER VIRGIE HOSTETLER MARY HELEN POWELL NELSON HISTAND DONALD HARTZLER FLOYD KAUFMAN '937-H Panels ROBERT GARBER - - Filer, Idaho. Pres. of Senior Classy Philomatheang Basketballg Men's Chorus. You hear that boy laughing. you think he's all fun: but the angels laugh too at the good he has done. A capable class president-a born irentleman-ark pealingly boyish--friendly-athlete. ALLEN DILLER - - Hesston, Karts. Vice-Pres.g Excelsiorg Men's Chorus Busi- ness Managerg Basketball. Write me as one that loves his fellowmenl' Has proved himself on the basket-ball floor-his surety of purpose assures success'-steady-um-uffled. VESTA TROYER - - Hesston, Kcms. Class Sec'yg Pres. of Ladies' Chorusg Sec'y of Athletic Assoc.g Journal Staff 3 Philo- matheang Basketball. Her voice is ever soft and low. an excellent thing in woman. Pleasing personality-charm-basketball forward- busy in extra-curricular activities-''all-around'' stu- dent. RICHARD SHOWALTER Yoder, Kanzs. Class Treasurer 5 Basketballg Journal Staff 5 Audubong Philomathean. Whole armor is his honest thought and simple truth his utmost skill. A small body that contains wonderful possibilities- an earnest Christian. LUCILLE GOOD - - Oronogo, Mo. Audubong Philomathean. A mind at peace with all below. a heart whose love is innocent. Studions-reserved--usually found with a book- remembers what she reads. VIRGIE HOSTETLER - Hesston, Krms. Ladies' Chorusg Philomathean. To be amiable is most certainly a duty. First soprano-blond, wavy hair--local Hesstonite- lively-vivacious. DONALD HARTZLER - LaJzmta, Colo. Excelsiorg Men's Chorus. Hobby: singing with his guitar--his conscience is his guide-literary inclinations. DOROTHY KING - - Harper, Kaus. Ladies' Chorusg Philornathean. The highest graces of music flow from the feelings of the heart. Efficient waitress in dining hall-honor student-a typist with a future. Page 14 ERMA LOUCKS - - Canton, Karts. Excelsiorg Ladies' Chorus. All musical people seem to be happy. Talented in piano, guitar, and voice--hearty conver- sationalist--witty-positive in her influence. LOUISE MILLER - Hutchirzson, Karts. Dependable as the rock of Gibraltar, but far more sociable. Secretary to the Pres.-accomplished reader-good sport-able athlete. ROSE STAUFFER Milford, Nebr. Excelsiorg Audubon. Refinement creates beauty everywhere. Sec'y. to Dean-is studying' home-making--dainty- original-interesting narrator-sweet as a rose. WILMA SMITH - Kansas City, Karts. Lark Staffg Audubon, Excelsior. A laugh is worth a hundred groans in any market. Always doing enough to be happy but never too much to miss a good time-Sec'y. to Registrar-practh cal joker. RACHEL THUT Harper, Kcms. Excelsior Does her own thinking and needs little advice. Assistant to the cook-never puts herself forward- possesses the three B's--body. brains, bringing up. VERNA MILLER - - Windom, Kcms. Ladies' Chorus: Basketballg Philomathean. The highest wisdom is continual cheerfulnessf' Jolly--willingly helps you-has an interesting Senior scrapbook-devendable-graceful carriage--outstanding basketball guard. MARY HELEN POWELL South Eng., Iowa. Ladies' Chorus 5 Excelsior. A winning way, a pleasant smile, and as merry as the day is long. A musician and dramitiet-one of th: efficient kitchen staff-an excellent sense of humor. MARGARET RISSER Artists are nearest God. An artist of whom we are proud-unique in express- Cmztorz, Krms. ing herselfAdifferent-doesn't like Latin-occasionally waxes poetical. MALINDA BONTRAGER Yoder, Kcms. Audubong Philomathean. And can she cook? which may be the saving of a digestive system. Stately-precise-neat attire'-a striking personality --com-edienne. FREDA BRENNEMAN - Kalona, Iowa. You know I say just what I think, and nothing more or less-I cannot say one thing and mean an- other. Big hearted-has her lessons on time-enjoys reliev- ing waitress in kitchen-sociable-hearty laugh. LUCAS BARTEL - Hesston, Kaus. Philomatheang Basketball. Indisputably a great, good, honest man is the first of created things. Eloquent speaker-manages the farm for his mother -the boy with the green Chevy-combines A's with activities successfully. HAZEL BERNER - Hesston, Kaus. Excelsior, Journal Staff, Ladies' Chorusg Y. P. C. A. Treasurer. Always modest, sweet, 'and kind. Has a combination of friendliness. seriousness, whole- heartedness-a commercial student-plans to keep books in her father's implement store--an accomplished pian- ist. DANIEL DIENER Hutchfinson, Kaus. Audubong Excelsior. I love its gentle warble, I love its gentle flow, I love to wind my tongue up, I love to hear it go. Congenial-eYpects to be found in a school-room next winter. ELIZABETH FRYE - Yoder, Kans. Ladies' Chorus, Excelsior. She is quiet, demure, and soft of voice. Her soprano voice often heard while drying' dishes in the kitchen-jolly in play-diligent in work-win- some-small of stature. MILDRED WEAVER Kansas City, Kcms. Ladies' Chorusg Philomatheang Basketball. Her silver voice is the rich music of a summer bird. heard in the still night. She has curly brown hair and laughing blue eyes- a tennis fan-likes athletics. BERTHA VVEAVER - Harper, Kans. Ladies' Chorusg Journal Staff, Philoma- theang Girls Physical Ed. Directorg Basket- ball. Anzl something more than melody dwells ever in her words. ' Shc's clever-witty-bubbles with fun-a good friend to everyone-a lover ol' nature. 'WILBUR YODER Parnell, Iowa. I stand at the brink of a great career-won't someone push me off Not nfraid of work: not exactly in sympathy with it-our handsome contribution from Iowa. DANIEL YODER Chewy Box, Mo. Excelsior. I hope to wake some morning and find myself famous. He keeps the halls and floors of the administration building clean-conscientious-a farm lad-'Tm from Missouri, you'll have to show me. IRVEN HESS - - Hesston, Kans. A good heart and a level head. A good physicist-unassuming personality-a good high-jumper-minds his own business-long, lean, and lank. LAVERNE SHETLER - Hesston, Kcms. My quiet tongue gives me time to think. Minds her own business-kind-true to her ideals- mellow alto voice-fine Christian character-tends to home duties morning and evening. JOSEPHINE NAFFZIGER Harper, Kaus. Philomathean Nicely natural. and naturally nice. Jo is optimistic-enjoys fun-occasionally likes to play tricks on second-a characteristic giggle-one of those Harperites. NELSON HISTAND - Doylestoum, Pa. Y. P. C. A. Cabinet, Excelsior. YVho has his life from rumors freed, whose con- science is a strong retreat. Active in religious activities of schoolyuntiring in his labors at Medora Mission S. S.-studious-faithful in small things. FLOYD KAUFMAN - Hesston, Kaus. Basketball. Beware, I may yet do something to astound this old planet of ours. Noted for his flowery attempts at answering questions in the class room-plans a business career. VERNON LANDIS - Hesstou, Kaus. Basketball, Men's Chorus. O, for something to hide my blushesf' Just a natural-born comedian-Speaks, acts, and be- haves as he ougbt-sometimes- possesses deep bass voice. RACHEL SVVARTZENDRUBER Wellman, Iowa. A cheerful heart goes all the day, a sad tires in a mile. A competent typist---original-habituaI honor student- finds nonsense singularly refreshing--class valedictorian. SAM VVEAVER - - Hafrpefr, Kans. Excelsior 5 Senior Basketball. The best part of it all is his good understanding. Courteous-a good speaker'-capabie--finished his Academy by correspondence--his many friends prove his friendliness. Page 15 Through Four Years Lois Gingerich The general aim of the average high school is to prepare a group of young people for col- lege entrance. This also is the purpose of the Hesston Academyg however it is not the primary aim. Our school has a more worth- while purpose-that of developing young people, not only intellectually, physically, and socially but also morally and spiritually. The academy was founded primarily in an effort to hold the principles of the Faith, the Church and God. The accomplishment of this objec- tive is surely sufficient to warrant its exist- ence. The Hesston Academy is sending out a continual stream of consecrated young people who are Well fitted to take their place among their fellowmen and be a blessing to humanity. That the standards of the Hesston Aca- demy are higher than those of the average high school is obvious. The faculty is com- posed of well trained Christian men and wom- en who devote their time and effort to the wel- fare of the student. Christ and His Word are upheld and magnified through the influence of the Y. P. C. A., an organization which has a great influence over the moral and spiritual lives of the students. Furthermore our acade- my offers many advantages over the regular high school. The good received from associa- tion with persons who have the same ideals and who stand for the same principles cannot be over emphasized. The academy students have access to well improved laboratories and an excellent library. Inestimable value is de- rived from chapel talks, lectures, and special meetings. Life is rich and varied at Hesston! Students of the Academy have the privilege of entering any of the extra curricular activities such as Choruses, Literaries, the Audubon Society and Bible Study Classes. A moderate- ly sized student body develops the worth and influence of the individual. The Academy students have the privilege of using all of the recreational equipment as well as the educa- tional facilities. The majority of the persons in the Aca- demy this year were nonresident students who Page 16 for various reasons prefer a school of this kind to the ordinary high school. They come from far and near to take advantage of the superior training which they receive here. During the past year we have had a student body of un- usual ability and scholarship. As a whole they are earnest and sincere in their efforts and thoroughly enjoy school life. We have re- presentatives from our Academy in nearly every walk of life such as nurses, farmers, missionaries, business men and teachers. The Hesston Academy students have a wide variety of courses from which to choose. Be- sides the required subjects several others such as Art, Home economics, manual training, Commercial Arts and Bible are offered. Today the Mennonite Church needs a school which holds up the standards of the gospel and which has the right kind of in- fluence on her young people. As long as this need is felt the Hesston Academy will en- deavor to fill it and she needs the prayers and cooperation of the church that she may ac- complish the purpose for which she was founded. C lass Officers J zcnzors PRES. - Wesley Jantz V. PRES. Donald King SE'C'Y - Ruby Grabill TREAS. - Weldon Roupp SPONSOR Mr. Swartz Sophornores PRES. - Rollin Yoder V. PRES. - Lois Gingerioli SEC'Y - Lilly Lais TREAS. - Robert Dliller SPONSOR Miss Enns Freshmen PRES. - Edward Kenag V. PRES. - Edith Weaver SEC'Y - Ida Bontrager TREAS. - Samuel Janzen SPONSOR Mrs. Erb IUNIORS: BACK ROW: Noah Unruh. Ivan Headings. Lconnre Friesen, Gustav Entz, Oric Glngerich, Edward Diener, Alice Buckwalter, Edward Wiebc, Ralph Shetler. FRONT ROW: Eva Mae Hackcnberg, Ruby Grabill, Donald King, Weldon Roullll, Wesley Jantz, Mr. Swartz, Mary Ellen Slienk, Dorothy Landis. KNO! on Panel, Emily Detweiler. SOPHOMORES: BACK ROW: Eleanor King, Mildred Myers, Pearl Kauffman, Levi Yoder, Robert Diller, Oscar Entz, Ralph Yoder, Ella Janzen, Leah Regier, Lois Gingerich. FRONT ROW: Ruby Grove. Elizabeth Thieszen, Allen King, Rollin Yoder, Miss Enns, Edward Roth, Elton Kinzie, Irma Ruth. KNot on Panclj Lilly Lais, Joseph Rayner. FRESHMEN: BACK ROW: Wilmctta We-aver, Tena Ediger, Earl Berner, Herman Wiebe, Louise Entz, Karl Busenitz, Albert Buckwalter, Oren Dctwiler, Ruth Billau. THIRD ROW: Emilie Wiebe, Eldon Risser, Ralph Krelihiel, Lyle King, Gladys Fox, Walter Shirk. Daniel Kauff- man. SECOND ROW: Herald Grabill, Paul Shcnk, Luella Gingerich, Dorothy Luis, Stella Bitikofer, Edythe Grabill, Barbara Miller, Mabel Gerig. FIRST ROW: Mrs. Erb, sponsor, Edward Kenagy, Ida Bontrager, Samuel Jnnzcn, Milton Miller, Allen Bitikofer. lNot on Panelj Edith Weaver, John Ediger, Genevieve Dilts, Dale Dilts, Arlene I-lackenberg. Page 17' Mennonite young people everywhere are beginning to realize the need for more definite training in the study of God's word, as well as in all phases of Christian living. This year the Short Bible Term not only broke all pre- vious records, but it was the fifth successive class with a record breaking enrollment. When the regular students returned to Hesston immediately after Christmas vacation, they were more than pleased to see a host of new friends who had come to join them for a short time. The first day there was a report- ed enrollment of seventy-five. For a number of days students continued to enroll till there was a total of ninety-four Short Bible Term students, representing thirteen states covering a territory from Oregon to Michigan. For a time there was just a little difficulty in find- ing a place in the dining hall for all to eat. After various methods had been tried, it was decided to crowd together a bit more, put in an extra table or two, and no one Went hungry. There were sixteen tables used in the dining hall, with ten at a table. This made a total FDR SIX of one hundred sixty eating there at least once a day. With the increasing number of Short Term students, there must also be an increase in the number of instructors. This year there were eleven teachers who taught Short Term courses. Six of these were those of the regular faculty who had taken on extra courses, and five instructors were added. These were: J. C. Gingerich, Detroit Lakes, Minn.5 S. J. Mil- ler, Pigeon, Mich.g Menno Troyer, Conway, Kansasg George M. Kauffman, Bloomfield, Montana, and J. D. Mininger, Kansas City, Kansas, who was here only the last two weeks. Brother Gingerich was also an instructor in the last year's term. Those of the regular faculty who taught were: Mrs. Paul Erb, Samuel Swartz, and J. Harold Smith. Presi- dent Kauffman, Paul Erb, and M. A. Yoder taught courses for ministers. From January 22 to 30, Brother S. J. Mil- ler conducted a very effective series of revival meetings. His sermons were powerful and BACK ROW: Hooley, C. Kauffman, F. Miller, D. Yoder, A. Miller, C. Jantz, Landis, V. Schultz, L. Kauffman. M. Yoder. Weaver: SECOND ROW: L. Kauffman, W. Yoder, Yutzy, Nellis, R. Nitzsche, Willems, Unruh, H. Ramer, M. Ramer THIRD ROW: E. Kauffman, B. Shenk, R. Miller, A. Litwillen, Paul Gingerich, J. Bontrager, Harder, Entz, Good, Slmgell L. Litwillcr FRONT ROW: Baker, Grace Kauffman, George Kauffman, J. D. Mininger, J. C. Gingerich, J. S. Kauff- man, Chas. Swcitzer, A. KiIlllfflH8l1, A. Bontrager Page 13 SI-ICRT WEEKS spirit filled, and proved to be a real help and encouragement to the student body and com- munity alike. On the second day of school this large class organized with George Kauffman as president, John Diller, Hesston, Vice President, Le Anna Miller, Pigeon, Michigan, Sec. Treas. and J. C. Gingerich, sponsor. A literary society was also organized with Lewis Landis, Filer, Idaho, as president, and Cleo Miller, Hutchinson, Kansas, as secretary. They met every Wed- nesday afternoon and enjoyed good education- al programs. One of these was a Public Pro- gram given in the College Chapel hall. Among the numbers on this program were selections from the Men's and Ladies' Choruses. These choruses had been organized and were directed by Brother Erb. During this short six-weeks period, the second number of the periodical The Spot- light was published. This is a paper edited and published by the Short Term class. It contains an outline of the events during the six weeks, and a few short articles expressing Lydia Driver the views and appreciations of a number of the students. A number of these papers were sold, the proceeds of which were added to the Colportage fund, at Cheraw, Colorado. ' Although this Bible Term was short, it proved to be a blessing to many. It is an op- portunity of which many more young people should avail themselves. Many have given testimonies as to the benefits received here during that time. The following are testimo- nies from students in the class of 1937: Six short weeks at Hesston! Full? They have been, but ones that I shall never forget. Here we had the privilege of associating with Christian friends and teachers, and above all, to learn more of our Master and Lord. Surely it has been worth while. These past six weeks I have spent here at Hesston have meant much to me. I have been well repaid by' what I have received while here. It has been the means of drawing me closer to my Master. I will try to serve Him better than ever before. BACK ROW: Sharp, E. Seltzer, R. Yoder, H. Nice, Hinnerd, K. Miller, Driver, R. Shenk, Kempf SECOND ROW: Kremer, Roth, O. Schultz, R. Jantz, G. Schultz, L. Nitzsche, Glassburn, Stauffer, L. Gingcrich, Kuhns, O. Seltzer THIRD ROW: Esch, A. Jantz, C. Yoder, Fisher, Lnpp, King, Brenneman, 0. Miller, Doolin, B. Nice, Pauline Gingerich FRONT ROW: C. Miller, A. Bontrager, Slatter, P. Miller, J. C. Gingcnich, L. Miller, Ediger, Troyer, J. Miller Page 19 Redeeming the Time Marywhite What! could it be possible there are only eight people registered for the Christian Worker's Course? These were the thoughts of some as they first entered this class. We were encouraged, however, in our first meet- ing, as President Kauffman told us that be- cause we were small in number that did not mean we had no place in making this school year a success. At this meeting, which was called Inspira- tional Hour, we were deeply impressed with the thought of our responsibility in helping to uphold ideal Christian standards of the school. To be true Christian Workers, it was necess- ary to spend much time in study, prayer, and personal Work. For this was our motive in choosing such a course, a course which would better prepare us for active service in the work of Our Lord. Every Friday morning we would meet in this class for an hour discussing problems of workers and spending time in prayer. Here we had the opportunity to discuss problems with our leader. Each member can think back on these hours as times of much help and refreshment. We never tired of them, but were always strengthened and better pre- pared to go forward. Our Bible Study class, which met every day, Was also a great help to us. If any, com- ing to this class, had thought he knew the Bible, he soon discovered that he knew very little. The more we studied our Bibles, the more we realized the great amount there was to learn. Certainly We can say this Bible study has been very profitable to us. We have gained truths that shall never be forgotten. Although we were few in number, we hope this class has contributed something in making this year a success. Four of our members were members of the Gospel Team represent- ing Hesston College during Christmas vaca- tion, touring parts of Nebraska, Iowa, Illinois, and Missouri. As we glance back and realize the many blessings which have come our way while at- tending school, we feel very grateful to the school for making possible such a course. Each in his heart is determined to be of better service and to strive to attain those ideals which were put before us while attend- ing Hesston College and Bible School. SEATED: M. A. Yoder, Sponsor: Lawrence Horst, Pres.: Ida Yoder, Sec'y-Treas.g Barbara Yoder STANDING: Lydia Driver, Raymond Jacques, Mary White, Earl Guengerich, D,orotl1y Kauffman 3 Page 20 F i THESE WE HAVE LOVED: . . . the hour of Worship . . . the joy of service . . . the time of fellowship . . . soft music . . . and the songs of birds . . . We have been joined in heart and hand . . . for---- 0 C O r v r UNITED WE STAND Page 21 Singing and Making Ladies' Vesta The sign on the bulletin board at the be- ginning of the year which announced Try out for Ladies Chorus brought a large number of girls, from which twenty-five were selected. The Ladies' Chorus is becoming a more im- portant organization of the college each year. This year the Chorus took a tour of over twenty-two hundred miles, which was the long- est tour ever taken by a Ladies' Chorus of Hesston. It was a question at first if it would be possible to take such an extended tour with girls, but we feel now as if it were a great success. Before Easter, which was the time for the tour through Colorado, the chorus had done only a small amount of public work. A pro- gram in conjunction with the Men's Chorus was given during Special Bible Term. On the morning of March 21 the girls sang at the state reformatory at Hutchinson. This was an experience for all, each girl will testify that never before did she sing with such a de- sire to really give her hearers the message which was in the songs. That evening a pro- gram was given at the mission, and also over the radio. Then came Easter vacation with its tour, for which so many hours had been spent in Chorus Troyer enjoyable practice. The itinerary included four places to sing in Kansas and four in Co- lorado, namely Protection, Meade, La Junta, Colorado Springs, Kim, Cheraw, Greensburg, and Larned. At each place the most royal entertainment and hospitality was shown. The short time spent in sight-seeing at Co- lorado Springs was especially enjoyed by the girls who had never before seen the mountains. The magnitude of God was again greatly im- pressed upon the mind of each one as she gazed at those snow-capped peaks. Over the week end of May 9th, a trip was taken to Oklahoma. Programs were given at Thomas, Hydro, and Orienta, Oklahomag Har- per, and Hayesville, Kansas. On this trip the picnic given by the Hydro young people on Saturday noon at the Canyon was especially enjoyed. Other engagements filled during the year were: Medora, April 27, Wichita, May 16, and Lincolnville and Hope on May 23. By the singing of these gospel songs each member of the chorus has experienced a closer relationship with God, and the prayer of each is that those who heard the songs may have been as richly blessed. THIRD ROW: Frye, Hnstetler, M. Weaver, Zook, Kulp, Powell, Shenk, I-loldcman, Swartz. SECOND ROW: Dctweiler, E. Weaver, Swnrtzendrubcr, Berncr, Loucks, Driver, Kauffman, Yoder, Mr. Erb FRONT ROW: King, L. Miller, B. Weaver, Buckwalter, Troyer, Reist, White, V. Miller. Page 22 Melody in Cur Hearts 1VIer1's Chorus Levi Yoder The Men's Chorus has grown to be quite an important school organization. As its im- portance increases the task of selecting its members, which is Mr. Erb's, our director, be- comes more tedious. The members are chosen not only according to their musical talent, but also in consideration of their character, which makes the task even more difficult. When the chorus began work this year over half of its personnel were new members. There was a marked shortage of good tenor qual in the school this year. To overcome this the chorus shifted a second tenor to the first tenor section and about three baritones to the second tenor section. This arrangement, after due practice, seemed to work quite well. The chorus this year took two short tours. The first took us to Oklahoma over the week- end of April 9. We gave six different pro- grams and covered about 650 miles. The sec- ond was from April 17th to 24th, covering 1200 miles. On this trip we went to Kansas City, into Missouri, then back through Nebras- ka, giving ten programs and two radio broad- casts. The chorus traveled in three cars, one model A Ford and two Chevrolets. Besides the tour the chorus gave a conjoint program with the Ladies' Chorus on January 15. They also sang at several special occasions during the year. After returning from the tour they gave a program in the College Chap- el Hall and several at churches within short driving distance of Hesston. The program given this year seemed to be well appreciated by most audiencesg better, perhaps, than any program given by the chorus in the last few years. The credit for this was due to the fact that the chorus this year sang music that it was well able to sing rather than the more difficult type which is harder to sing well. Most of the audiences also were of the type that appreciate the more simple type of music. A short period of time was given in each program for five or six vol- untary Christian testimonies from the chorus members. This part of the program proved to be very interesting and edifying to both the audience and the chorus because it was dif- ferent each time. As a whole the work of the chorus this year was a real success. THIRD ROW: Schertz. Yoder, Sbehman, Wenger, King SECOND ROW: Miller, Gucngeriuh, Ediger, Diller, Landis, Unruh FRONT ROW: Mnrncr, Garber, Headings, Mr. Erb, Horst, Jantz, Hnrtzler Page 23 ZOOK: First Soprano K ULP: Second Soprano TROYER: First Alto - SHENK: Second Alto YODER: Second Tenor HEADINGS: First Tenor UNRUH: Bass KING: Baritone Quartets Together We Have Sung Tcl sing the Gospel message in song has enriched my life and drawn me closer to God. I have learned to appreciate more the value of sacred music. -E. G. Membership in the chorus has increased my appreciation of musicg mastering difficult numbers has helped. It's a pleasant way of telling the Gospel storyg and the tours have been wonderful! -B. W. Singing in the Ladies' Chorus has given me a challenge to live up to the words of those beautiful hymns and has drawn me closer to my Lord and Saviour. -M. K. To see the hungry souls enjoy the mes- sages in song surely gives me new zeal to do the best for my Lord. -Donald K. It has been a great blessing to my Chris- tian life to go on the tours with the Ladies' Chorus and meet others who are serving the Lord. The message in the songs we have sung has become a part of each one of us, thus strengthening us spiritually. -D. Kauffman. Traveling with the Ladies' Chorus gave me a deeper interest in the welfare of the church at large. There is a challenge for us to live up to what we sing since many that Page 24 can be reached no other way will listen to our singing. -K. A. S. I have been drawn closer to God, His Son, and the indwelling of the Holy Spiritg I have a better understanding of the churchg and I have learned to better appreciate good music. -H. W. My soul was blessed as I noticed individ- uals in our audiences moved to tears as they listened to the sweet old story in song. -L. H. To see and to talk to others and to sing the Gospel of Christ to them has enriched my spiritual life for which I thank God. -A. S. To exemplify by our lives the high stand- ards and Biblical principles of our school and to magnify Christ in testimony and song are privileges a men's chorus affords. -I. H. I have received many spiritual blessings from Ladies' Chorus this year. Our tours have made it possible to come in contact with many different kinds of people. To learn to sing together as a group helps one to appreciate music much more. -C. H. ' It has been a pleasure to me to be one of a chorus which sings songs people hunger for. They have a message which makes them see what is really worth while. -M. W. Let Your Light So Shine Bertha Swartz A visitor to Hesston College is impressed with its many religious activities. The Y. P. C. A. is the school's largest as well as most influential organization. This organization be- lieves it is necessary to maintain a personal relationship with Christ. Its primary aim is to bring the student into a genuine Christian experience and enable him to form a more vital fellowship with Christ. It attempts to go deep into the heart and mind of very student. The Y. P. C. A. has carried on active work throughout the year. Its influence is extend- ed beyond the College for there are opportuni- ties for social service and Gospel work in sur- rounding communities. Groups of students sent out by the Extension Committee spend Sunday afternoons visiting in the homes of the aged and sick in the vicinity of Hesston. Song services are conducted in the hospitals and jails at Newton in the hope of bringing joy and comfort to those who perhaps other- wise would not hear the Gospel. These meet- ings are a great help to the student, giving him experience in Christian and missionary W01'k. The Y. P. C. A. is responsible for the greater part of the religious activities at the College. Young people's problems and Bible topics are discussed by student and faculty at regular weekly devotionals held in the Chapel Hall. Each evening Men's and Women's prayer circles are held at the dormitory. A fifteen minute period is set aside each morning for quiet meditation and private devotion. Another important activity in which the Y. P. C. A. members participate is Gospel team work. During Thanksgiving vacation a group of four young men gave programs of speech and song in western Kansas. A Gospel team went to Missouri to assist in missionary work in the Ozarks at Easter. The social committee sponsors the two get- acquainted socials, the one given at the begin- ning of the year and the other after Christmas vacation. The annual drive conducted by the finance committee proved a big success. The total amount pledged was 5iS392.90. This money is used for carrying on evangelistic work in South America, at the Mexican mission, mis- sionary colportage, and other needy causes. Realizing the amount of gospel work to be done everywhere and the great service render- er by our members this year, we see great possibilities for strong associations next year. Souls are led into God's Kingdom through prayer, time, and money given by the students. The Y. P. C. A. is preparing students for a life of service in the fields of the ministry, mission work, social service, and religious education. SEATED: Yoder, Sponsor: Zonk, Sec'y: Headings, Pres.: Bei-ner, Treas.: Kenugy. V. Pres. STANDING: Histand, Religious: White, Religious: Guengerich, Extension: Horst, Bible Study and Mis- sions: Diller, Social: Jimtz, Extension: M.'u'ner, Employment: Swartz, Social: Schcrtz, Membership. Page 25 STANDING: Edizer, Headings, Yoder, Horst, Wenger SEATED: Enns, Kulp, Driver, Weaver, Kauffman, White. Go Ye Therefore This year the largest Gospel Team ever organized at Hesston made the longest tour that the school has yet sponsored. The group included a ladies' quartet, men's quartet, and a mixed octet besides a number of speakers. In all, twenty-two churches were visited, two in Nebraska, eight in Iowa, two in Illinois, three in Missouri, and seven in Kansas and ap- proximately two thousand three hundred miles were covered. This tour was made during Christmas vacation. Fortunately, for this sea- son of the year, the weather was quite favor- able to an enjoyable trip, and no accidents occurred. The primary aim of this endeavor was to carry the gospel of Christ both to those who have already believed, thus encouraging them, and to those who may never yet have accepted the true way of life. The secondary aim was to promote a better understanding and a closer relationship between the school and the con- gregations which support her. The programs were arranged with these aims in mind. A typical program consisted of two or three short talks on subjects such as The Wonderful Word, Purposefu1 Living , and The Christian Future , a school talk, and Page 26' quartet and octet music. A short sermon by the sponsor, Maurice Yoder, followed. From the testimonies received, the group felt that its efforts were in a large measure successful. In addition each member felt that individually he received a great blessing. By association and fellowship with Christians in many congregations one was made to realize that all of us have a common faith with com- mon Christian ideals. The interest in church activity and mission work was deepened. Op- portunity was provided for testimony in word, deed, and song. Each person went to serve and not to be served. The friendship and comradeship within the group itself was a blessing to all. This tour also gave opportunity to adver- tise Hesston College by bringing representa- tives of the school in close contact with so many friends of the school. In a larger sense than ever before, this ef- fort of the Gospel Team brought to each in- dividual a deeper experience with God and a greater realization of His presence. In the years to come may this special ac- tivity find a permanent place in the program of Hesston College and Bible School. Seek Ye First The Kingdom Florence Nafziger First impressions! How fleeting most of them are! First empressions are rarely last impressions. New students arriving at Hess- ton receive many first impressions during the first few days-young people everywhere, noise, rush and bustle, laughter and chatter. They do not see many evidences that these are serious-minded students, coming to their Church School, seeking for a deeper consecra- tion and spiritual experience. It isn't long until they see that underneath this gaiety there is a profound reverence and deep long- ing for communion with God. This reverence manifests itself in the many religious activi- ties of the school. Some of these organiza- tions are entirely in the hands of the students. The Christian Workers' Band is a student organization of this type. Students who wish to consecrate themselves more fully to the Lord's work organize themselves into a Band whose purpose is to help young people into definite service. This group helps support the Mission at Medora by a monthly offering, and by sending workers there every Sunday. Nelson Histand and Arthur Schertz have been working there this winter. Every Sunday morning at 8 o'clock the Band meets to con- sider topics of mutual interest and help. Some- times guest speakers appear on the program. Some of the most interesting topics where What Shall I Do With My Life? Who is God? Present Day Challenges to Christian Youth. The Challenge of Christian Liberty. Prayer. The Finest Work in the World. The Summer Bible School. Every Wednesday morning, when the rising bell rings at six o'clock a group of students gather in Room B for the regular Band prayer circle. In the quiet of early morning communion with God is sweet. On Sunday morning at 9:45 the chapel is well filled with those who come to worship God in Sunday School and Preaching services. Our superintendent, J. N. Byler, conducts Sunday School. One of the three ministers, M. A. Yoder, Milo Kauffman, or Amos Ginger- ich, takes charge of the church services. At seven o'clock in the evening the congre- gation again gathers together for Young People's Meeting, which is conducted by the students and young people of the community. In the Devotional which is held every Thurs- day evening many instructive and interesting things are discussed- The Promises of God, Social Gatherings, Prayer, The Christian's Mission . A special feature was a Question- Box. The weekly Devotion has an influence upon the school which cannot be measured. The weekly meetings are not all the reli- gious services which are held, for the school believes in daily Christian living. Daily help is administered in the brief Chapel services held each school morning. The students lay aside their cares and studies, and enter the chapel hall for Scripture reading and prayer. They go from this short respite with refreshed minds and lighter hearts. Many special religious meetings are held during the year. The most important of these are the revival meetings. In the fall, preced- ing the communion service, President Kauff- man held a short series of meetings. During Short Term S. J. Miller from Pigeon, Michi- gan, held a longer series. The spiritual life of the school was strengthened and many found their Savior at this time. Those interested in Summer Bible School received new ideas as well as a new vision of the field in the Summer Bible School Confer- ence held on February 6. This Conference has led some of the students to offer to help in this work this summer. The Christian Life Conference of February 7 gave all who attended it a renewed zeal and strength. It will always be remembered by these topics- What it means to be Consecrat- ed, Christ's Challenge to Youth , Testimon- ies- My Response to the Challenge , and The Abundant Life . These are not the only factors which con- tribute to the religious atmosphere of the school. One very important factor is the spiritual life of the faculty. To studylunder Christian teachers, and to see that their lives back up their teaching helps students to know Christ better, perhaps, than all the religious activities in the school. Such is the atmosphere of the school that many students when departing say, gratefully, It was here that I've learned to really know Him! Page 27 Certain of S P R I N G Lois Gingerich It is spring, spring, spring everywhereg It is birds and trees and fragrance in the air, It is grass and flowers and golden sunny hours And the coziest of bowers When it's spring! It is spring, spring, spring fresh and newg It is daisies and pansies and violets toog It is sunlight and shade in the nearby glade, Yes, a new world is made When it's spring! It is spring, spring, spring at her best! It is joy and mirth and a world full of zest, It is sunshine bright and a heart that's lightg Yes, the world's all right When it's spring! It is spring, spring, spring fresh and pure, It is love and hope and life with a lureg It is music sweet, and a world to greet, No, life can't be beat When it's spring! Spring means shady paths and nooks For the one who merely looksg Let's forget our time worn books For 'tis spring! E X C E L S I O R Elton Kinzic Oh, hail the mighty Conqueror! Excelsior! Excelsior! To greater, nobler heights we'll rise, We'll lift our banner to the skies, We'll win the fight, we'll gain the prize! Excelsior! Excelsior! To heights of excellence we'll soar! Excelsior! Excelsior! Our workmanship shall be the best, Our character shall stand each test, We'll climb until we reach the crest! Excelsior! Excelsior! We'll seek perfection more and more! Excelsior! Excelsior! Page 28 Cur Poets We'll strive to conquer and excell, Whate'er we do, we'll do it well, We'1l buy the Truth and never sell ! Excelsior! Excelsior! We'll bravely wage the Christian war! Excelsior! Excelsior! Clad in the Gospel armour bright, We'll seek the thickest of the fight And forward charge in our Master's might! Excelsior! Excelsior! We have no fear for the battle's roar! Excelsior! Excelsior! Though demons thunder loud and long, Though error's force be fierce and strong, Truth shall have triumph over wrong! Excelsior! Excelsior! The battle we shall ne'er give o'er! Excelsior! Excelsior! We'll strive until the race is run, We'll fight until the battle's Wong Oh, then we'll hear the Lord's well done ! Excelsior! Excelsior! .-.-.-.-v-.'vxzvvvw-.-vA.-:vvvvv-.-.-.A.-vxrvvvw-v--v------Av Excelsior L. King Histand 'l'l1!1lL E. Bernor KHHHJIY LPUS A, Diller D. Yoder Frye R. Diller Powell R. Yoder Jantz Krehlniel Gerig Diener Smith Stauffer W. Yoder M. Miller Swartzendruber Kinzie H. Grabill Loucks H. Berner Vxfeaver E. King Detxveiler Thieszen Regiel' A. King Bryan - Delphlan Schertz Smith Freyenberger Jacques Kuln B. Swartz Stehman Zook Stutzman Horst Reist Bishop S. Miller C. Gingerich Driver W. fiL1E!flLL'9l'lCll Nafziger Slai.-:ell Marner White B. Miller Wenger Swartzenclruber Schiffler S. Swartz E. Gingerich Kauffman . Phulomathean L. Gingerich Diener E. Grabill Weaver Yoder B. Miller Naffziger Bartel Ruth 'Troyer Unruh R. Grabill Dorothy King Buckwalter Shirk 0. Gingerich D. Kauffman Shetler Garber Bontrager Roth Headings P. Shenk Janzen F. Kaufmann Showalter Hostetler Donald King Risser M. Shenk Weaver Good Hackenberg EXCELSIOR - - BRYAN-DELPHIAN - - PHILOMATHEAN Page 29 Consider the Birds i Pearl Kauffman Who are they and what is revealed through their findings? A good question and the answer is simple, They are Audubons and well-equipped students. In the case of an Audubon it is the early riser who finds the bird. As the eastern sky opens her windows to the dawn of a bright April morning, alarm clocks rudely awaken students from their slumbers. This is the morning for our hike! With this in mind, force could hardly hold an enthusiastic bird- lover in bed. Thoughts ramble at a rapid rate through his mind as he quickly dresses. The nature of his musings may be similar to this: Surely a grand morning-ought to be lots of birds out-hope we see new ones-that lecture on birds was surely fine, I had no idea there were four hundred kinds of birds in Kansas- almost five bells, I must hurry. Five o'clock. With binoculars and bird guides the group started for the grove pre- pared to spend several hours in God's great out-of-doors. As they left the campus various notes of the feathered tribe reached the al- ready sensitive ears of the group. 11 Sh, I hear something! Cautiously and with binoculars raised we draw a few steps nearer in the direction of the sound. It has a red spot on its head, whispers another Let me look. Each detail was carefully kept in mind and the little bird was identified as the ruby-crowned kinglet. Look here, quick, sh, be quiet, I've found something were the ejaculations of one who really felt she had made a discovery. Outlined on the ground a few yards away was a bird with peculiar markings. With the aid of field glasses and bird book it was identified as the Sprague Pipit. Triumphant? Yes. It was a thrill because the Sprague Pipit had never been put on the Hesston Audubon record since its organization. The odor of hamburgers and scrambled eggs whetted the almost forgotten ravenous appetites of the group. While they were en- joying the delicious repast they discussed the events of the morning. Sentiments like this were heard from different sources, I'd as soon be an Audubon as a member of any other organization for I think one learns as much out of doors as any where else which is pretty sensible judgment, I think. Where Tl1ere's A Will- - - Amos Gingerich There are always some students who are very desirous to come to school but who just can not come unless they can earn a part of their expenses while going to school. To meet this need We have planned to give some worth while work to as many as possible. In the past few years about forty students have been given such work each year. Our aim is to help only worthy students who otherwise could not be here. We would be glad, however, if it were possible to give some useful work, outside of the regular school work, to every student who comes, because to learn to do some job re- gularly and well is important in the education of every young person. As a rule we find that those who do their jobs well also do well in their studies. And vice versa is true also. Many find that the Page 30 work is good discipline and exercise for them and that they scarcely miss the time. They work in office, kitchen, library, broom factory, furnace room, laboratories, on the athletic field, on the farm, and campus. They work as matron and hall manager, as baker and as- sistant cooks, as librarian or janitor, as book- store clerk or office secretary, as fireman or Sweeper, as dairyman or delivery boy, as score keeper or mail carrier, as sweeper or duster, as dishwasher or table waiter, or whatever the work may beg not only do they get an allow- ance which helps to pay their school expenses but what is even more important, they keep in touch with the real things of life and learn to do some useful work regularly and usually well. We are sorry that the number must be limited because of the limited number of jobs. STAFFS WALTER MARNER - - - Etlitoi' HARRY WENGER - - - Editor ELEANOR REIST .associate Etzitoi MARY WHITE ' ' Assffmm Editor I ARTHUR SCHERTZ - Business Manger ARTHUR SCHERTZ Business Manager , Staff Ass1stants Staff Assistants R.iCh3.I'd Showalter Lydia Driver Artimur Freyenberger M. Q Katle Anna Swartzendruber . ICG Buckwaltel . . Mary Powell 1g1o1tinceWNafz1ger , er a i eaver M9-1'2'a1'et KUIP Esther Zook Allen Stehman Charity Gingerich WILMA SMITH - - Typist Edward Kenagy . HAZEL BERNER - - - Typist A , A , - - IRENE 'SL GFLL Tyinst VESTA TROYER - - E Typist Faculty Adwsw MR. ERB . . - Facztlty Adiisei Page 31 MR. SWARTZ - All Work And No Play - - - Allen Stehman School life without athletics would be rath- er dull, and realizing this fact, Hesston College has her sports. Although we do not sponsor any inter-school competition, there is usually plenty of inter-class competition involving school spirit. Everyone can and should enter into some of the sports. It makes for better, well equippcd students. In the fall when Hesston's doors swing open, baseball places first in prominence. Be- cause of the number of students interested, it was necessary to organize three teams. As a result the Yankees, Giants, and Tigers were found on the field. Several hot games were contested, but the Yanks proved to have a slight edge over the other teams. In the spring, baseball interest is resumed and the players get ready to put forth plenty of com- petition in the annual Alumni-Varsity three- game series during commencement. Basketball is the winter sport that rises to the front. Interest among the classes runs high. Five class teams were organized and the round robin tournament was set in motion. The College or Juniors were doped to win, the Seniors being the darkhorse. Each team played eight games-two with each team. The last game of the tournament was fought be- tween the undefeated Juniors and the College. The College put on the heat and were success- ful in tying for first place in the tournament by winning 18-12 in a tight defensive game. The result of the tournament was as follows: Team Games Games Per- Won Lost centage College 7 1 .875 Juniors 7 1 .875 Seniors 3 5 .375 Sophomores 2 6 .250 Freshmen 1 7 .125 The Short-Termers organized a strong team which was hard to beat. In an elimination tournament however, the Juniors routed them 26-20 to advance into the finals with the Col- lege. The offensive Juniors proved a little too much for the defensive College and this tour- nament Was given to the Juniors by a 17-12 Page .72 victory over the College. Class spirit was laid aside when games were played between the Kansans and Non-Kansans. The Kansans were victors in three of the five games played. When spring comes, track comes also. This year there was quite a bit of interest shown especially among some of the boys. The an- nual track meet Was held May 5. The same class that won the meet last year, took with them the same honors this year, the Juniors having come through with 68 points. The Seniors placed second and College Freshmen third with 35 and one-third and 31 and one- third points respectively. Individual honors went to Ralph Shetler who amassed 19 points, Paul Miller and Willard Guengerich followed closely with 15 and one-third and 15 points respectively. For the girls Mary Shenk took five firsts to make it 25 points. Four records were broken and one tied. Ralph Shetler broke two records taking four and four-fifths seconds from the old record and making the time one minute and one-fifths seconds for the quarter mile, and in the 100 yard dash he bettered the old record two-fifths of a second making it 11 and one-fifth seconds. In the 220-yard dash Paul Miller trimmed two sec- onds from the former record and set it at 25 and three-fifth seconds. In the girls 50-yard dash Mary Shenk shaved one-fifth of a second from the old record setting the new one at 6 and four-fifths seconds. The Freshmen nabbed the mile relay at 4 minutes and 29 seconds, tying with the Seniors of '31. Many of the students who do not participate in other sports find great enjoyment in tennis. Each year in the fall a perpetual tournament is played. The ranking highest eight are eli- gible to play in the elimination tournament that is now being played off at the time of this writing. Some of the other sports less prominent are softball and horseshoe. One game of soft- ball was played which caused a little excite- ment when the Bearcats neat the Wildcats 16- 13. A horseshoe tournament will be scheduled soon and it is hard-tellin' what will happen in this play-off. Hit that ball! Over the top. The last hp. Love-forty. Ready for the gun X Guard that man I Grunt and groan I Stop that pass! If he misses! On your mark! A ringer? Shim!! The shot put. Page 33 They Had A Mind To Work Thump! Thump! What ever is the noise? Who's coming down the stairs? Oh, it's only the chore boys. They must be late this morn- ing, though. Five-yes, that's the time-they aren't late. but they're certainly making enough noise. Four boys work their way through school by helping at the barn. Two of them do the chores in the evening and two in the morning. I doubt if there is anyone in school that enjoys his work anymore than the chore boys. It seems they are the jolliest set on the campus. Next to the chore boys come the kitchen girls, and they are another jolly group. Dishes clatter and the water heater roars, but all this noise is the accompaniment for the old favorite song The Old Rugged Cross or some similar song. The stacks of dishes soon van- ish before so many willing hands, the tables are set, and the girls are off for a game of tennis. Who's whistling? Oh, that's Phil. He's cleaning the halls up on third. And down second is Doris Those halls do morning job to there in the North wing on with her dust pan and broom. get dirty and it's an every dust and sweep them but the many greetings the cleaners receive from the ones coming up from breakfast is in itself almost pay enough for the work. Of course our President, Dean and Regist- rar have many letters to write and much work for a secretary. At least three girls work in these offices every year. Short hand and typ- ing are requirements for this position but the work is interesting and the Secretaries like their work. Besides the secretaries Mr. Yoder and Mr. Driver have assistants in their labo- ratories. The librarian is another busy person. He must have an assistant. Usually a student is given this position. If you've never done li- brary work before it's interesting to learn it. had ex- Usually, however, someone who has perience is given this work. By the time the year is over the assistant librarian knows what Hesston College has in its library. Teachers require themes and then where to find some- thing on that theme is a big question in the ,student's mind. But-there is the librarian, ask him. He may have to look a little while Page 34 but it won't be long till he'll come out from the stacks and have all the books on the sub- ject that that student can take care of for a little while. If you have a hankering for odd jobs or like variety, there is one spot in the College building that will yield you all the variety you want. There's a little room called the cubby hole , between t11e College study hall and the Academy study hall, and in that room is a table, a chair and a typewriter. Teachers are busy folks, and for a couple of days you may have to solicit work, but let them know that you are the person for the odd jobs and you'll never lack for something to do. I think there is no one on the campus who will enioy his work more, or will learn more from what he has to do then the one Who reigns in the cubby hole . The College building must be kept clean, too, of course. The Sweepers and Dusters are usually their busiest on Saturday. During the week they have work to do, too, but on Saturday they have the College building pret- ty inuch to themselves and they clean it thoroughly. And We can't forget the furnace man who must spend so many hours working with the old College furnace to get a little heat on those cold December mornings. . The office assistant sells school supplies. We admire him for his patience. A penny pencil is one order for the day or maybe a package of typing paper and occasionally a fountain pen. But through it all he smiles, returns the change and says, Thank you, come again. The types of work I've mentioned so far aren't all. There's Jenny, the old donkey, and the delivery boy who make their round every day and deliver the milk. This year our ma- trons and hall managers are students. The printer takes charge of small job printing in the College printery and Works nights and Saturdays at the Hesston Record office. The odd job man on the campus always has some- thing to fix. Several boys care for the gym- nasium, tennis courts and athletic field. Yes, there are plenty of jobs and there's valuable experience in working at Hesston. Come and work part time! xx Sit-down strike. From dorm to barn. Twice a day. Our iron horse. Jake and Jenny. W. P. A. Hauling dirt. Just Jake Cut 'em close. Spalding the garden. Clean up day. Bossing the job. Who plants a tree--. Page 35 Let Us Play Samuel C. Swartz The tempo of modern life is swift. There is little hope that it will slow down. One won- ders how some people stand the terrific strain. The fact of the matter is that they do not stand it, as witnessed by the increasing number of middle-aged persons who are dying of heart disease. At least it is called heart disease and heart disease covers a multitude of sins. This high tension of modern life compels many people to seek amusement for a release from the pressure. They seek it so diligently that they wear themselves out looking for it. Others have found better ways to relax. They have found recreation in things that remain to them recreation and not wreckreation. Here is a man who spends his spare time in his flower garden, another goes on a fishing trip now and theng another plays golfg and still an- other tennis-each answers the call to play in his own way. Sometimes we think life is too serious to be spent in play and that the really serious minded people do not have time to play. But the truth is that it is the serious minded people who do play. And also these same people play seriously. They are not careless about it. They play as they Work. Here is a significant truth: He who learns to play well will learn to do his work well. One should play hard when he does play. We must not consider play as something trivial. But what can be the relation of all this to school life you may ask. Surely the hurry of modern life is not to be found in a school, is it? And more surely yet, students, of all people, learn to play well, do they not? No, not all of them do and yes, school life can be- come just as strenuous as any other phase of life. It is my purpose to say a little some- thing concerning play activity as found at Hesston College and Bible School, especially as it serves the two-fold purpose as an end in itself and as a means to an end. In the for- mer sense it serves as relaxation and recrea- tion and in the latter it has a carry-over value in the work of the student. Practice makes perfect only that which is practiced. Practice your errors and you will become proficient in them. It follows that play, whether organized or not, will have a positive carry-over value only if right habits and modes of action are developed. Organized Page 36 play or athletics as carried on at Hesstion seeks to do this very thing for the student. Emphasis is placed upon sportsmanship and other social values rather than upon skill and mastery of technique although the latter is a worthwhile accomplishment also. WVe want students to learn that to play well is to win the game, no matter what the score board shows and to play less than this is to lose no matter what the score board shows. To play well is to play hard every minute of the game, it is to win humbly and lose gracefully, it is to cheer a good play and never a bad oneg it is to be glad for another's success and to re- gret another's loss. How sadly are these principles lacking in the game of life today. Unless organized play fosters these attitudes and habits it has no excuse for being. Only as play promotes right ideals of conduct will it have definite positive value. There are many other activities at Hesston not commonly thought of as forms of play but which do possess some of the elements found in play activities. I refer to such things as hikes, socials, picnics, social activity, informal gatherings, discussion groups, sessions in tlie dormitory, skating, singing, and periods of meditation. These serve both as an end and as a means to an end. We must take time for these things. We must stop. We cannot drive ourselves forever. We must slow down., We must play. Did I say we must not study and think hard? I did not. But I am trying to say that you and I have no business trying to do more than we can. We have no business to teach more than we can teach, to take more courses than we can take, to be in more activities than we can safely be in, to work for grades until we have little time for anything else, and I almost said to take four years of high school in three. Some day we will have to slow down. Our minds will function a bit more slowly, our steps will be a bit more unsteady, the Way of life a bit more rugged, and the last long hill a bit steeper. Will it not be more pleasant then and perhaps a bit easier if somewhere back along the line, we had taken time out to play a little, to rest, to meditate and to re- fresh ourselves. I think it will, So come my friends and let us play! Snowballing! Behind the bars. Taxidermists? Thanks for the buggy ride. Speak. Chore boys. Kneel! A pair? From home 'I- not much. Commencement. Stack 'em high! Using his head. Time to eat. How much am I bid? Page 37 COLLEGE FRESHMEN DIRECTORY Name Characteristic Favorite Saying Prized Possession Hobby Ambition Harry Wenger Prim ThIat's 'what Anything White Playing the piano Big Business say. Willard Guengerich Droll I don't know. His N's Stoking furnace To come back , next year Irene Slagell Neat That's all right Valentine box of Messin' around To raise Dill chocolates Dorothy Stutzman Mischievous Pitiful, girl ! Typewriter Painting To be a nurse Arthur Persistent All things work Purple suit Arguing To build up his Freyenberger together for good library Rachel Schiffler Jolly Is that so? Her purse Talking To be a housewife Sanford Miller Kind-hearted Don't you think Suspenders Sleeping To be a chef so? Eleanor Reist Different Chee-wa-wa Book bought at Adopting brothers Time will tell-l auction Florence Nafziger Friendly Good night, Six Weeks of Redeeming the Professor Driver's nurse ! time time successor Genevieve Bishop Unassuming Right Her roommate Shining' shoes To be just G Bertha Swartz Independent Thank Goodness A tomato plant Big League Who Knows? Baseball Paul Miller Systematic I'll betcha Chore crony Eating. especially Famous soup Mathematician Katie Anna Southern Drawl Well- Blue sweater Going home To soothe suffering Swartzendruber Marcellus Jantz Quiet Humor Well, that's so! Lunch box Chemistry To be a Chemist Edna Gingerich Studious Oh, Me! Her little radio Methods To go General Conference Cleda Holdeman Good-natured Sure 'nuff l' Mathematics book Fancy work Schoolma'1'm THINK ALSO OF THESE FACULTY CHARACTERISTICS Guess Who? What shall I say-? If you please. WE WILL REMEMBER: Iowa Art for his Mail Bag. Malinda for her cookery. Miss Nitzche for her love for birds. Who wrote this? I shall expect you to write a semester DZDEP., I want this clone thoroughly. Do you know that- - Um - huh .. F- - -U. -- -- U My good wife Well, I'll bei- SUPERLATIVES: 1 Biggest surprise-Brother Schertz Best Public Program-Academy Public Speaking Program Best Boy Athlete-Ralph Shetler Best Girl Athlete-Mary Ellen Shank Best all-around student- Walter Marner Ugliest student- Hard to tell Most comical-V. C. Landis Busiest--Esther Zook Oldest Student-Earl Guengerich Youngest Student-Barbara Miller Student with the best foundation- Sam IMAGINE: Weaver Rip without his hands in his pockets. Irma Ruth with her hair subdued. Herman Wiebe with Daniel Diener's tongue And visa versa. Rachel Schiffler satisfied with the ventilation. The Zoology class for its carnivorousness. Samuel Janzen for his dignity. Lois for her Literary abilities. Rollin for his swagger. Ruby Grabill for her neatness. Lyle as il candid cameraman. Glen for his philosophical arguments. Mabel for that good, homemade bread. Kelly for his no br'ans Webb for that easy going manner. The Dilts for their originality. Laurence for his green chevy. Noah for his red-wheeler . QUOTATION: There are but few things in this world that bear intimate acquaintance-good books, friends, nature, music, art, poetry, sorrow, and God. Know these and you will have found the best that life can offer. WE WONDER: -Mr. Swartz About the origin of Pelican . How Florence likes Nebraska. WVho will be on the Gospel Team next year. If Barbara will ever change her name. Earl not on the job. Page 38 1.4.1 They Have Helped Us -- Won c You Help Them? Hesston Hesston Milling Co Razook Brothers S. N. N unemaker Dr. A. J. Wedel Hesston Cash Market C. Hertzler Vogt Lumber Co. Hesston Record King Motor Co. Shorty's Lunch Hesston Hardware Co. Newton Herald Publishing Co. May's Shoe Store Janzen's Jewelry Store Sprinker Mortuary Smith'S Drug Store Rickert Studio F. W. Woolworth Dickey's Jewelry Store Duff and Son Reed's Clothing Store D1'. J. H. Enns Drs. Leighty and Doty Kansas Gas 8: Electric Co. Anderson's Book Store Kimball's Mounclridge Dr. J. Melvin Allen Dr. J. J. Allen Steinkirchner's Page 39 Autographs ff 9 C I 1